Entry 1
Potatoes deserve more respect! Nobody ever says “X is just better with potatoes” or “my X was topped with wonderful potatoes.” These emotions are only reserved for more fanciful fruits and vegetables, such as strawberries, blueberries, and cherries. Despite all of this, potatoes serve as a vital energy source for humans. They are what allow us to run 5+ miles or concentrate in school for 7 hours. Potatoes are the hard working people who are disregarded in society. Potatoes are the construction workers and janitors, those who serve to make this world a better place but are overlooked in the process.
Entry 2
A potato is more than an oddly shaped vegetable. It is a bridge between the East and West, a bridge between societies. Originating in the Americas, this obscure starchy tuber became a source of energy for the Spanish Conquistadors who introduced the potato to Europe. Besides its historical value, potatoes connect people at the dinner table. When was the last time you spent Thanksgiving with family without eating a potato? Its versatility is unparalleled.