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[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

But potatoes originated in South America.

[–] pantyhosewimp 2 points 1 year ago

And there is nothing more American than a jalapeño. Because chilies originated here also. Think of all those cultures known for piquant cuisine: India, Thailand, Vietnam, southern China – none of them had that element before 1492.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

But mashed potatoes did not.