Why Do We Eat......Roast Potatoes at Christmas?

Why do millions of us eat Roast Potatoes? Where did it all begin? What's Sir Walter Raleigh got to do with it? Jamie's resident historian, Max Shadbolt, has all these answers and more in a perfect 2-minute Christmas present of a video.

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[MsDinoGal]

I like that guy! More of these segments please!

[Djappyd]

Loving it, a history into food. Something I'd never think I'd be doing with my interest in history xD

[fourspoonsgf]

Love it! Quirky, funny, and informative. Keep them coming :) 

[danielbelcher]

Doesn't answer the question "Why Do We Potatoes at Christmas?" though

[crimsonpanthers]

your videos! I hope there are more to come! Love from the Rebellious USofA, Jackie

[ahill]

Read how Sir Walter might have introduced the potato in 'No Bed for Bacon' by Caryl Brahms & S J Simon, one of the funniest books in the English language.

[bokeflo]

Because they're really really good. Not chocolate or ice cream good but close.

[Hell_Soll]

haha I my family we eat roasted potatoes all year just not for christmas ^^;

[marcellethomas]

Woolworth's fail with fresh food its all old

[javan]

I told yahll to not eat me or my family but u did u monster

[romoe]

This was lame. Thanks Jamie Oliver for nothing.