Go ahead, have fries with that — It’s International french fry day!
Today is International French Fry day! In the celebration of this day you are allowed to enjoy one of the many varieties of the classic food which is normally dubbed 'unhealthy'.
Today is International French Fry day! In the celebration of this day you are allowed to enjoy one of the many varieties of the classic food which is normally dubbed ‘unhealthy’.
One thing is for sure, we love our fries! Whether we call them french fries, chips, fries, finger chips or French-fried potatoes they are loved by all! Complement them with tomato sauce, vinegar, mayonnaise, mustard, cheese, gravy, or chili. Bake instead of fry them and cut them up into unusual shapes such as curly fries or crinkle cut fries (see more shapes here)
Try this recipe below and attempt your own McDonald style french fries
History of the french fry
The expression “French Fried Potatoes” first occurs in print, in English, in the 1856 work Cookery for Maids of All Work by E. Warren.
It is believed by some that the term “French” was introduced to the potatoes when the American soldiers arrived in Belgium during World War I and consequently tasted Belgian fries. It is suggested that they called them “French” as it was the official language of the Belgian Army at that time.
To celebrate National French Fry Day, share some French fries with your friends and have them seasoned, cut and shaped how you like them.
The origin of National French Fay Day is unknown at this time.
