What is now considered one of our essential staple foods, known as potato, earth apple, and many other names, has its origins in the New World and ultimately established itself across Europe in an unprecedented culinary conquest as the 'marzipan of the common man.' Following its great success as 'Cookbook of the Month' in November 2008, 'Let it Rain Potatoes' is being reissued in an updated form with new images. It is not a cookbook in the traditional sense, as the included recipes also serve to illustrate the development of potato dishes—from their very humble beginnings in Europe—and demonstrate the remarkable versatility of the seemingly humble papas Indorum radix. Nevertheless, recreating these dishes is encouraged!.