Potato Basics......a Potpourri of Recipes, How to and Spud Lore from Prince Edward Island

Years ago innovative cooks relied on staples such as potatoes to nourish and satisfy their families so it seems natural to turn to them for recipes that have proved tried and true. In this cookbook by award-winning author Julie V. Watson, you will discover tips and tricks for boiling, baking, oven cooking, frying, and even making desserts. With an emphasis on simple, easy to prepare recipes that often fall into the comfort food category, the author shares the knowledge of generations through a fictional "Auntie Seagull." Its fun, informative and even gives a bit of history and folklore about spuds.