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.
Pour cream into a large bowl; season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Peel potatoes. Trim all sides of one potato to make a rectangular shape(I didn't bother doing this, as you will trim it again in the final stage). Slice potato lengthwise into very thin slices using a mandoline (or use a food processor).our cream into a large bowl; season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Peel potatoes. Trim all sides of one potato to make a rectangular shape(I didn't bother doing this, as you will trim it again in the final stage). Slice potato lengthwise into very thin slices using a mandoline (or use a food processor).