So reliable was the potato as human sustenance, its crop harvests determined the security of national economies and rapid swells and contractions of whole societies hinged on its production.
I love this!! Happy I found you. My Greek m-i-l makes pastitsio on special occasions, but I haven’t tried to reproduce her dish yet. I’ll add this recipe to my list.
I roasted butternut squash yesterday after sauteeing leftover Trader Joe’s mirepoix in avo oil. Winter squashes are work horses.
Food and wisdom - what's not to like? I am one of those poor souls with PCOS, so as much as I love potatoes, they are a rare treat. They've been replaced with pumpkins, squashes and roots like rutabaga (called swede here in the UK) so my blood sugar doesn't get all up in my face.
That pastitsio looks most excellent. I grew up with the original version and loved it, but often felt it needed to be lighter for our more sedentary modern times.
This Substack always makes me hungry! There should be some button we could press that would allow us to sample the prepared recipes! Ellen, I hope you and your family have a happy and healthy New Year!
What a delightful read on this special day!! You illuminate the topic of potatoes and alternatives with so much detail and thought, making it both interesting and easy to connect with. I really loved how you touched on the way medical conditions and food choices intersect—it’s such an important and fascinating perspective. Food for thought today and always!!!
That was a truly splendid read, Dr. Kornmehl. Very informative, and I'm with you, give me a Swede or a rutabaga any day over a potato. More flavor. Have a very happy New Year!
I love this!! Happy I found you. My Greek m-i-l makes pastitsio on special occasions, but I haven’t tried to reproduce her dish yet. I’ll add this recipe to my list.
I roasted butternut squash yesterday after sauteeing leftover Trader Joe’s mirepoix in avo oil. Winter squashes are work horses.
Glad you are here! Yes, you gotta love a vegetable that can sit on the counter for weeks until you are moved to use it!
Food and wisdom - what's not to like? I am one of those poor souls with PCOS, so as much as I love potatoes, they are a rare treat. They've been replaced with pumpkins, squashes and roots like rutabaga (called swede here in the UK) so my blood sugar doesn't get all up in my face.
That pastitsio looks most excellent. I grew up with the original version and loved it, but often felt it needed to be lighter for our more sedentary modern times.
I’ve grown to love all the Mediterranean foodstuffs and whole grains…I’ve fallen out of love with potatoes and explore all the rest
This Substack always makes me hungry! There should be some button we could press that would allow us to sample the prepared recipes! Ellen, I hope you and your family have a happy and healthy New Year!
I wish you were here for a plate! and a glass of wine!
Such an interesting article! Thank you for sharing
What a delightful read on this special day!! You illuminate the topic of potatoes and alternatives with so much detail and thought, making it both interesting and easy to connect with. I really loved how you touched on the way medical conditions and food choices intersect—it’s such an important and fascinating perspective. Food for thought today and always!!!
Appreciate those thoughts coming from another physician. The more we know, the more what we cook can inspire life.
That was a truly splendid read, Dr. Kornmehl. Very informative, and I'm with you, give me a Swede or a rutabaga any day over a potato. More flavor. Have a very happy New Year!
Gorgeous recipes with a potato in sight -- beautiful photos. Love this Substack.
Thank you, Mary! It’s been a whirlwind cooking in my kitchen! Even winter has great seasonal produce here in New England.