BASF announced they would be cultivating their genetically modified potatoes in Germany, Sweden, and the Netherlands. What does this mean for a GMO-free Europe? Nothing, really. It just means genetically modified potatoes will be on American tables sooner.
Tag: potato
Ultrasonic French Fries
Research chefs are trying to make french fries even better by bombarding them with ultrasonic waves.
South of the Border Baked Potato
Top anything with salsa and it is bound to taste delicious. Try this zesty, spicy baked potato for a new twist on the average loaded baked potato.
Crazy Potato Exec Eats All Potato Diet
Potato board member eats potato-only diet to prove potatoes aren’t junk food.
Potato Pest Increases Crop Yield Dramatically
Scientists studying a major potato pest have found that the larvae feeding on tubers can actually increase crop yield. Greenhouse tests indicate that caterpillar saliva increases the marketable yield by [ … ]
Genetically Modified ‘Frankenstein Potato’ Comes to Europe
The EU recently approved cultivation of a genetically modified potato through controversial means. [social_buttons] Since I’m living in Europe now, I have been slightly comforted to know that genetically modified [ … ]
Vegan and Vegetarian Protein Builders
If you are a vegan and want to build up your protein intake here is a guide to grains, beans, nuts, and veggies that will help. Remember to seek out [ … ]
The Healing Dish: Organic Red New Potatoes
Organic red potatoes are in season and make a delightful accompaniment to any meal. Their bite size is great for all sorts of side dishes. These little lovelies taste good [ … ]
Wheatless Wednesday: 6 Alternatives to 87,000 Slices of Bread
Over the course of a lifetime, the average American consumes over 87,000 slices of bread. Yes, you read that correctly — eighty seven thousand. That’s more than a loaf per [ … ]
Twas the Night Before Christmas – and Santa Delivers the Spuds
Twas the night before Christmas, when what was to be seen, Not a fossil fuel stirring, as Santa went green. He’s already horse-powered, no petrol on his list, But this [ … ]
Spuds! International Year of the Potato in Palmer, AK
Just 15 minutes down the road from Sarah Palin’s stomping grounds of Wasilla, there is a party going on. A potato party. Bill Campbell, a local agronomist, hosted the Palmer [ … ]
Fear of Frying
Doesn’t everyone love fried foods. Yet as Russ Parson’s said in How to Read a French Fry, “Most people would sooner tune their own car or perform minor surgery on [ … ]