Potatoes & Europeans

When the potato was first introduced to Europe, it was mentioned alongside truffles, and the French called it the "apple of the earth." Planting potatoes becomes the sacred labor in Miller's paintings. The founding of Prussian Frederick vigorously promoted its cultivation. Today, German potatoes have become a staple food on every family table, so Frederick won the title of King of Potatoes. Potatoes once changed the population structure and territory of Europe. This underground root food introduced from South America has thousands of cooking methods. It is a food loved by rich and poor. A dish of mashed potatoes topped with truffles is so delicious that it is fascinating. For modern people, potatoes can also be among the top junk foods. Potatoes were also the first vegetable grown by humans in outer space. wjc