Jan Whitaker: Little surprise that "meat and potatoes" became a metaphor for no-frills reliability. To call someone a meat-and-potatoes "man" – always a man — was more than a commentary on his diet; it also meant he was a regular guy. The metaphor – that came into use after World War II — could extend to almost anything. Business success relied upon sure-thing "meat and potatoes" products and services.
Costa Magoulas: People have enjoyed steaks for centuries, dating back to ancient Rome. Many historians believe the idea of modern steak cooking was developed in Florence, Italy, during the 15th century because it was a center of celebration, culture, trade and meat cooking. 🥩Sylvio Martins: It's believed that the potato first originated up to 13,000 years ago in the Andean highlands between southern Peru and Bolivia, where it was first domesticated by the local Incan population sometime between 8,000-5,000 B.C. 🥔
