Potatoes were an extremely important nutritional resource for folks in the 18th century. Whether for livestock or the household, they could fill the belly for very cheap. They were often used to stretch more expensive ingredients along. Not only were potatoes a vital survival food for households and homesteads, they were among the most common foods given to the poor.

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