The Two Towers (The Lord of the Rings, #2)

by J.R.R. Tolkien

Sméagol won’t grub for roots and carrotses and – taters. What’s taters, precious, eh, what’s taters?’ ‘Po – ta – toes,’ said Sam. ‘The Gaffer’s delight, and rare good ballast for an empty belly.

I too would long for potatoes on the way to Mordor