After gaining independence from France in 1960, the Central African Republic was ruled by a series of autocratic leaders; by the 1990s, calls for democracy led to the first multi-party democratic elections in 1993. Ange-FÃ©lix PatassÃ© became president, but was later removed by General FranÃ§ois BozizÃ© in the 2003 coup.
To check for crop maturity, dig up one or two plants, if the skins on the tubers are thin and rub off easily, the crop is not fully mature. The skins on mature potatoes remain firmly attached to the tubers. Roll-over image to enlarge. Rubbing the thumb across this potato shows the potato skin firm and stays in place. Roll-over image to enlarge. Rubbing the thumb across this potato shows the skin rubbing off and is not yet ready for harvesting to store. However now you have ripped it from its home you might as well eat it tonight.
True the skin comes off fairly easy but it takes so freakin long! Especially if you are peeling a crap load of potatoes. Here is the easiest way (or at least the easiest way Iâve discovered) to peel a cooked potato. Step 1.) Bring a pot of water to a boil. Step 2.) With a knife, score your potatoes all the way around the center. Step 3.) Place your potatoes in the pot and boil for about 15 minutes or so. Step 4.) Prepare a bowl of ice water and place your potatoes in the water. Step 5.) Swish it around for a few seconds just enough so that itâs cool enough to handle. Step 6.) Remove your potatoe from the water and remove the skin.