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Bookmark or Share- Why do they call potatoes spuds? - Chef's ResourcePotatoes are an essential ingredient in many cuisines around the world, but have you ever wondered why they are also known as “spuds”? The origin of the term “spud” for potatoes is not entirely clear, but there are a few theories that attempt to explain its usage.
- The Odd Reason Potatoes Are Called Spuds - Food RepublicPeople have loved potatoes for a long time, but the precise details of when and why they got the nickname 'spuds' remain a mystery.
- Why are Potatoes Called “Spuds”? - Today I Found OutAmong other definitions, a “spud” is a “sharp, narrow spade” used to dig up large rooted plants. Around the mid-19th century (first documented reference in 1845 in New Zealand), this implement of destruction began lending its name to one of the things it was often used to dig up, namely potatoes.
- Difference Between Potatoes and Spuds: Unraveling the Root Vegetable ...Spuds, with their waxy texture, excel in dishes that call for them to hold their shape. Whether boiled, steamed, or roasted, spuds retain their firmness and offer a satisfying bite in dishes like potato salads or roasted vegetable medleys.
- Why Are Potatoes Called Spuds? - CulinaryLoreThe story of how potatoes came to be called spuds is a mundane one. As is often the case with such boring word origins, a fanciful explanation for the derivation of spuds is often given. This explanation is owed to the potato once being a much-maligned root in Britain and Europe.
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