There cannot be a better type of food than the humble potato. There is nothing that can't be done to it - baked, mashed, roasted, microwaved, even instant mash from a packet or frozen as chips. In fact, in my world anything goes with potatoes. I have eaten potatoes with everything from stir fries to curry, stew to mince. Then there are potato products, such as waffles, croquettes and chips which you can eat any time with any other combination of food. How about a full cooked breakfast with potato waffles, Lorne sausage, egg, bacon and beans. Or a steaming bag of chips with freshly battered fish? Glorious! Although, you could get all fancy and have potato gratin, or rosemary roasted potatoes. Or how about potato salad (just add salad creme, oil and lemon juice), or simple potatoes boiled with a little bit of fresh mint.

Howevr, forget the potatoes you get in shops. Buy some seed potatoes and grow your own. There is nothing like fresh new potatoes straight from the ground. Just remember to wash them first!