Potatoes
With the exception of an occasional watering, I had almost nothing to do with the planting and growing of these potatoes. That credit is bestowed upon my spouse. BUT, on Saturday afternoon, my husband and I dug them up. And can I tell you that it was one of the most enjoyable pursuits, ever! My friend Jason, an excellent gardener in his own right, and the one who gave us the seed potatoes to begin with, has always said (correctly) that it’s like a fabulous treasure hunt trying to find the tubers in the dark soil. Last night, in celebration of our modest bounty, we cooked the smaller ones for dinner. We were duly rewarded for the many weeks of waiting. My gosh, they were delicious. But, before cooking them, I singled out what I consider to be the world’s smallest potato. And, take notice of that gnarled one in the bottom left portion of the first photograph. It reminds me ever so slightly of Rodin’s The Thinker.
Monday 09.17.12 at 5:23 pm
matchsticks and hot oil!! matchsticks and hot oil!!!!
Monday 09.17.12 at 5:49 pm
See, Melissa, w/o your background, you wouldn’t have been able to identify Rodin’s Thinker in a pile of potatoes! Love that you can draw a comparison between the two. You find art in the most unusual places. Carry on.