Potatoes!!!

 A few facts....

• In 1995, the potato was the first vegetable grown in space.
• The potato is the world's 4th most important food crop after rice, wheat and corn.
• The potato is grown in more countries than any crop but corn.
• Potatoes are grown in all 50 states of the USA and in about 125 countries throughout the world.
• The U.S. is the fifth largest producer of potatoes in the world.
• More than one in ten potatoes produced in the U.S. is exported.
• The Russet is the most common potato found in your grocery store.
• Europeans consume twice as many potatoes as Americans per year.
• Potatoes are second only to milk as the most consumed food in America.
• At least in the U.S. "spud" is slang for potato.

* Facts from Best Potato Recipes Collection, 2010

Warm Dijon Potato Salad

5 medium red or gold potatoes
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 green onion, sliced
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper  

Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover 

Bring to a boil 

Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until tender

In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients

Drain potatoes and cut into cubes; add to the mayonnaise mixture (Mayo, cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, S & P) and gently toss to coat

Serve immediately 

Yummy! 

xx,
K