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.
How to Boil Potatoes. One of the most common ways to cook potatoes is to boil them. Depending on your specific potato recipe, potatoes can be boiled in their skins or peeled first. Boiled potatoes are most often used to make mashed potato recipes, potato salad recipe and potato soup recipes. How to Bake A Potato.