On the occasion of the 90th anniversary of La Cucina Italiana, professor Philippe Daverio tells the story of the potato, from its discovery to its most famous uses
What are the origins of potato? Following discovery of America, some Spanish monks began to cultivate it and eat the plant, but the outcome was nothing short of negative. The potato was declared diabolical and its virtues were discovered a little later.
The potatoes were first used to prepare vodka, then, with the frying technique, finally came pommes frites, the mythical chips: watch the video with Philippe Daverio to discover the history of the potato and some curiosity about his future … will the potato be able to reach Mars?
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