Now that America is on the road to getting involved with the world and becoming a mechanical, industrial company, it's time to ramp up salt production and get in on the chemical revolution.   It's not just salt that matters but all the associated sodium compounds or sodas. So it's a turn about the kitchen chemistry kit, an explanation of where they all work - and the arrival of actual modern baking soda - and how it, and the new modern food systems made the modern coffee cake happen. So get salty - if you don't stay salty. Salt Potatoes Recipe: 1 gallon/4L Water 1 Cup/ 150g salt 3 lbs little potatoes - SKIN ON & unpunctured Butter or Sour cream etc. & herbs Dissolve salt, pop in the potatoes, bring to a boil - simmer about 30 min.  Until potatoes are good to eat.  Drain in a colander.  Eat with metled butter or sour cream and herbs.  No extra salt needed. Music Credit: Fingerlympics by Doctor Turtle Show Notes: https://thehistoryofamericanfood.blogspot.com/ Email: TheHistoryofAmericanFood at gmail dot com Threads: @THoAFood Instagram: @THoAFood & some other socials... @THoAFood