Day Thirteen: Idaho and Potatoes

Yes, it is true . . . Idaho is the potato capital of the USA.  The Russet Burbank is the most popular variety and is grown on 80% of the acreage in Idaho. 

From Wikipedia:
Luther Burbank developed the Burbank potato in Lunenburg, Massachusetts, U.S., in the early 1870s.  In 1875, Burbank sold his farm and the rights to his potato, and moved to Santa Rosa, California.  Later, a natural descendant of the Burbank potato, but with russetted skin, was selected and named the Russet Burbank potato.

In honor of the world's most perfect tuber, a museum draws potato-lovers from the world over, even Massachusetts.