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.
(Always use a baking sheet with sides for roasting vegetables.). Place the baking sheet in the oven. Roast the potatoes for about 20 minutes. Then turn them over using a spatula or a pair of tongs. Roast for an additional 20-30 minutes, depending how browned and crispy you like them.Sometimes I leave them in the oven even longer.oast the potatoes for about 20 minutes. Then turn them over using a spatula or a pair of tongs. Roast for an additional 20-30 minutes, depending how browned and crispy you like them. Sometimes I leave them in the oven even longer.