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To uujudy - Yes, I know all about the really neat new invention called Google, but I did not go there. However, prior to posting my question I did go to the really neat new invention called the Internet and looked the word up in the online Merriam-Webster dictionary. This is what I found: Bou·lan·ger biographical name \bü-läⁿ-ˈzhā\; Definition of BOULANGER - Georges-Ernest-Jean-Marie 1837–1891 French general.

Since this didn't help me understand the connection to potatoes, I then went to Google which eventually led me to boulangism and found this description. "Boulangism is a wave of political hysteria that swept over France, especially in Paris, during the years 1886–1889. Its purpose was to support General Georges Ernest Jean Marie Boulanger (1837–1891), a military leader who advocated revenge on Germany. As Minister of War (1886–1887), he achieved some popularity for army reforms, but more particularly for his handsome military figure. When he was relieved of his command, his approval rating did not drop; it increased. Boulanger acquired the title Man on Horseback because he habitually appeared before the public mounted on a magnificent charger. He committed suicide in 1891."

Thanks BritParrothead for your explanation. Although that makes since the potatoes are baked in the oven, needless to say, I still don't get the connection with the french general. Your receipt does sound delicious and I am going to try it. I went online for a conversion chart so I'd have the right amount of ingrediants and temperature setting on the oven.

Ok folks - we've all had our history lesson for the day. File it in your brain somewhere for instant recall because there will be a test tomorrow.