Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>
> 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.
>
> --
Irish potato candy (From 'Favorite Recipes from Southern Kitchens')

2 potatoes size of an egg [what size egg one might ask]
2 boxes powdered sugar [no idea how much that is]
1 pt peanut butter

Cook potatoes with jackets on; peel and mash smooth.
Add sifted powdered sugar to make a dough.
Roll on a biscuit board to 1/2 inch thick;spread with peanut butter.
Roll up, let set about 30 minutes and slice.

Chocolate roll (same book)

1/2 cup unseasoned mashed Irish potatoes, cooled
1 3/4 cup powdered sugar
2 2/3 cup dry coconut
1/2 tsp vanilla
pinch of salt
3 oz semisweet chocolate, melted

Place mashed potatoes in a bowl; mix in powdered sugar and coconut to
form a stiff mixture. Mix in vanila and salt. Shape into two long rolls.
Spread melted chocolate over rolls and cool.