Quote Originally Posted by Deborski View Post
"Meat and potatoes" is a common American expression which does not always refer to food. It can also mean someone who is very provincial and does not have an interest in exotic or ethnic food.

IE, "He is a meat and potatoes kind of guy."
I did not know that. BTW, I do like exotic or ethnic food, especially when travelling abroad. But I'm just not ready to eat it on a daily basis.