Fletcher v Peck Historical Context. After the Treaty of Paris ended the American Revolution, Georgia claimed a 35-million acre region later known as the Yazoo Lands. In 1795, the Georgia legislature split the land into 4 parts and sold them for a total of half a million dollars.
BROILED POTATO WEDGES. 2 lg. baking potatoes, cut lengthwise into 8 wedges. 2 tbsp. vegetable oil. 2 tbsp. butter, melted and mixed with 1 tsp. dried basil and 1/4 tsp. salt. Arrange potatoes on a foil lined cookie sheet; brush with oil. Broil 4 inches from heat 10 minutes. Brush with butter mixture. Broil 5 minutes longer or until lightly browned and tender.
Baked potatoes are traditionally baked in the oven. Prick them with a fork so air doesn't build up in the potato and explode it during cooking. Some cooks prefer to oil the skins or wrap them in aluminum foil so they stay soft. Cook them with the rest of the meal at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes to 1 hour.