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.
Light, creamy mashed potatoes make some of the best comfort foodâand with a little gravy are perfect matches for so many main dishes. In this video, youâll learn how to make mashed potatoes from scratch. Youâll learn the best potatoes for making mashers, like Russet, Yukon Gold, or long white potatoes.Weâll show you how to cut potatoes for boiling and test them for doneness.n this video, youâll learn how to make mashed potatoes from scratch. Youâll learn the best potatoes for making mashers, like Russet, Yukon Gold, or long white potatoes. Weâll show you how to cut potatoes for boiling and test them for doneness.