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Save The Fleet, Eat Less Wheat: The Patriotic History Of Ditching Bread
February 23, 2016
Jessica Leigh Hester
During World War II, Potato Pete, a dapper cartoon spud with a jaunty cap and spats, instructed U.K. consumers on the humble tuber's many uses – not just in standards like scalloped potatoes and savory pies but also in more surprising options, like potato scones and waffles. (Imperial War Museums (Art.IWM PST 6080))
