"It seems the department still considers the potato a second-class vegetable."

A spokesman for the National Potato Council, irked that — despite a failed USDA attempt to limit potato use in new school lunch guidelines — potatoes are still passed over in favor of greener, leafier vegetables. (via bencrair)

(Source: newsweek)

26 Jan 2012 / Reblogged from newsweek with 167 notes / Fave Quote of the Day Quotes Food USDA Politics 

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    BECAUSE THEY’RE FUCKING POTATOES
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    I feel bad for the potato — I really do — but, um, they should be passed over in favor of leafy greens. Potatoes are one...
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