Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin was a French lawyer and politician, who gained fame as an epicure and gastronome. His famous work "The Physiology of Taste" that was published in 1825, contained a witty mix of anecdotes and observations intended to enhance the pleasures of the table. Well, as knowledgable as he might have been, I must say that the above quote is where Jean and I totally disagree! I have a feeling though, if Jean was living in our day and age he would definitely change his mind as there are so many beautiful things you can do with a Potato! Here's just a few of my favorites!