It is perhaps the simplest vegetable… and yet the most complex.
The potato is the foundation. It's cooked in a thousand ways, found in every culture, on every table, all year round. It nourishes, it brings people together, it satisfies. Behind its earthy skin lies a wealth of tradition, pleasure, and culinary history.
🍴 How to consume and store it?
Store the potato in a cool, dry place away from light (especially not in the refrigerator, as it will turn black during cooking). It will keep for several weeks in good conditions.
In the kitchen, it's one of the most versatile vegetables: steamed, sautéed, roasted, mashed, baked, fries, gnocchi, salad... It adapts to everything. Depending on the variety, some are better when boiled (like Charlotte), while others are perfect for mashing (like Bintje).
📅 What is its season?
🧬 Features
The potato is a tuber, with yellow, white, or even purple flesh depending on the variety. Its texture can be floury or firm.
It is rich in starch (complex carbohydrates), which makes it an excellent source of energy. It also contains fiber, potassium, and vitamins B and C. Each variety has its uses: Franceline or Pompadour for salads, Monalisa or Belle de Fontenay for gentle cooking, and Vitelotte for a visual surprise.
💡 Did you know?
Originally from South America, the potato took a while to catch on in Europe. Long considered inedible, it was popularized in France by Antoine Parmentier in the 18th century.
Today, more than 150 varieties are grown in France alone, and it is present in cuisines all over the world. Fun fact: the first astronauts to grow food in space chose... the potato! 🚀
💚 Why we love it at Neary
Because it's simple, nutritious, local, and you can cook it differently every week without ever getting bored. Our producers supply us with seasonal potatoes, carefully grown, often unwashed for better preservation. In our baskets, it represents the perfect balance between tradition, rusticity, and deliciousness.
🛒 Where to find it?
👉 Find it in our seasonal baskets delivered to your business or home . The potato is the universal vegetable that everyone agrees on 🥔
