Why is a potato called a potato? Is it related to the poisonous nightshade family? Who is Parmentier and what did he do to popularise potatoes? Listen to the episode to find out!
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potato
https://culturedarm.com/cultural-history-potato-earth-apple/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antoine-Augustin_Parmentier
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick_the_Great
https://www.farmersalmanac.com/parmentier-made-potatoes-popular
https://laidbackgardener.blog/2016/02/23/how-the-potato-got-its-name/
