In the history of the United States, a carpetbagger was a Northerner who moved to the South after the American Civil War during the Reconstruction Era (1863â1877). Many white Southerners denounced them, fearing they would loot and plunder the defeated South and be politically allied with the Radical Republicans.
The absolute most perfect use of potatoes, better even than French fries, is to turn them into potato pancakes, which have crunchy mahogany edges, crispy golden midsections, and tender, rich, meaty interiors.
Classic Potato Kugel (Parve) Potato Kugel. Potato Kugel -- sometimes called potato pudding -- is a staple Shabbat and holiday dish in Eastern European Jewish cooking. The best potato kugels are tender on the inside, crispy on the outside, and make the perfect side dish for roast chicken or brisket.