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.
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry the potatoes. Pierce the potato 2-3 times with a fork. Rub oil all over the potatoes. Rub salt all over the potatoes. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for about 45 minutes. The exact baking time will depend on how large the potatoes are.