Most people have a love affair with potatoes and the fingerling varieties are particularly loveable. Their size, shape and flavor make them extremely versatile for culinary use. Fingerling potato varieties come from producing areas all over the world. Many varieties have been popular for generations. Once thought to be full of empty calories, the potato is proving to be a great source of nutrients. Fat free, cholesterol free, with fiber, vitamin C, and with more potassium than bananas, the simple potato is taking its rightful place on the USDA Pyramid Chart.