Oh pshaw, on Mon 12 Nov 2007 06:01:28a, Ophelia meant to say...

> ravenlynne wrote:
>> Well, those I can imagine...it's the acidic oranges that I'm not sure
>> I'd like...
>
> During WWII here in UK, potato was used for many things other than
savoury
> dishes. With a little flour it could be used for pastry and cakes. Very
> versatile.
>
>
>

As it was in the States, Ophelia. Flour was rationed here as well as most
foods. If you didn't live on a farm and grew most of your own food,
cooking had to be particularly creative. I've seen recipes for cakes and
candies that used potatoes.

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