Austrian Guide

My mother used to say, "I could do without bread, but notwithout potatoes." Austrias domestic cooking was based on whatgrew in the ground and hence filled the stomach. When the potatocame to Europe in the 16th century, hunger haunted the land. Ittook almost half a century for European rulers to discover thatthey could feed their people by widespread cultivation ofpotatoes. Through experience and creativity, the potato became a mainingredient in many Austrian recipes, not only as a side-dish,but