The Potato

Now an integral part of the human diet in regions across the globe THE POTATO is among the most versatile nutritious and diverse foodstuffs in the world. In this mouth-watering program take a journey to learn things you never knew about this amazing crop-from the potato's mysterious origins in the South American Andes to it's prominence in the ethnic enclaves of New York's Lower East Side where tasty potato knishes are a staple of the local fare. In Northern Maine meet a farmer of exotic potatoes including blue green pink and dark purple varieties and in Idaho and Pennsylvania witness how large-scale potato producers slice dice freeze and dehydrate millions of pounds of spuds annually. From chips to vodka French fries to spud guns MODERN MARVELS presents a fascinating look at the influential history behind THE POTATO and the multitude of ways it can be used and consumed.