Yesterday we made clam chowder, and as you can see the potatoes were sprouting.  So I just cut off that part, and I will plant them in the garden in the next few days.  I read that you should let the cut edge dry a little before planting.

 

I remember working a crossword puzzle one time, and the clue was ‘the bad part of a potato.’  The answer they wanted was ‘eye.’  Obviously written by a cook, but not a gardener.  The eyes are where the plants grow!!!  Once in the ground, these eyes will sprout leaves, and whole plants will grow from them.  Then in a few months we can dig out the potatoes and make more soup.  

 

I love the kitchen/garden connection.  And it doesn’t just work one way.

 

HAPPY COOKING/GARDENING!!!