potato

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French fries have long been criticized as an unhealthy food choice, and new research suggests they may deserve that reputation more than other potato dishes.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

Stirred into potato salad, it contributes not only seasoning but a subtle lactic tang that would otherwise require additional ingredients to achieve.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

At the novel’s core are Tomás and his wife, Phina, each bearing the psychic wounds of the midcentury potato famine that left them orphaned and adrift—until they found each other.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

They’re vegetarians: They eat grass, alfalfa, cassava, sweet potato, carrots, beets, and, at the zoo, a commercial feed.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

Bake this comforting casserole in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the potato chips are lightly browned.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles