Mr. Potato Head was the brainchild of Brooklyn inventor George Lerner, who came up with the idea children could create fun characters by putting features on fruit and vegetables. But despite its future worldwide success, the idea wasn’t an instant hit. It was 1949 – just after the rationing of the Second World War – … Read more
Mr. Potato Head goes gender neutral – and changes name to Potato Head after makers Hasbro say the 70-year toy needed to break from gender norms By Associated Press Published: 16:43 GMT, 25 February 2021 | Updated: 17:51 GMT, 25 February 2021 Mr. Potato Head is no longer a mister. Hasbro, the company that makes … Read more
From chia seeds to kale leaves, several trendy ‘superfoods’ have gained in popularity in recent years. And a new study suggests that the next superfood to take the UK by storm could be the potato bean. The wild plant is high in protein and fibre, and could be grown in the UK and offer an … Read more
Dream dinners: Warm roasted kale, pear and sweet potato salad By Heather Thomas & Alina Tierney Published: 00:02 GMT, 31 January 2021 | Updated: 00:02 GMT, 31 January 2021 A jackpot of sleep-friendly nutrients providing calcium, magnesium, potassium, vitamins B6 and D. SERVES 4 PREP 15 minutes COOK 25 minutes 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled … Read more
The 10-hour diet: Carrot, sweet potato and crispy leek chip mix By Jeannette Hyde Published: 00:01 GMT, 24 January 2021 | Updated: 00:01 GMT, 24 January 2021 1 large leek 2 carrots 1 large sweet potato 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil a sprinkling of sea salt and lots of ground black pepper Preheat the … Read more
The 10-hour diet: Harissa potato with halloumi and green olives By Jeannette Hyde Published: 00:02 GMT, 24 January 2021 | Updated: 00:02 GMT, 24 January 2021 SERVES 2 1 large potato, skin on, washed and cut into small cubes 1 tbsp harissa paste 1 red pepper, cored and cut into thin slices 1 large red … Read more
The 10-hour diet: Chorizo, fennel, sweet potato, onions and butter beans By Jeannette Hyde Published: 00:02 GMT, 24 January 2021 | Updated: 00:02 GMT, 24 January 2021 SERVES 4 6 large chorizo sausages (around 400g in total), cut into large chunks (about 4 pieces per sausage) 1 fennel, topped (reserving fronds) and tailed, cut into … Read more
Jersey potato farmers fly in workers from the Philippines to stop crops rotting in the fields and plug gap left by Romanian and Polish migrants after Brexit Crops have gone to waste this year due to a shortfall in seasonal farm pickers Usually around 98 per cent of seasonal pickers in the UK come from … Read more
Jersey potato farmers fly in workers from the Philippines to stop crops rotting in the fields and plug gap left by Romanian and Polish migrants after Brexit Crops have gone to waste this year due to a shortfall in seasonal farm pickers Usually around 98 per cent of seasonal pickers in the UK come from … Read more
Stuck on what to eat tonight? Home cook shares the oozing potato skin recipe perfect for weekday cheat meals – and it tastes as good as it looks Home cook Alyssa shared how she made crispy potato skins as a weeknight meal The recipe requires three ingredients – potatoes, spring onion and sour cream The … Read more