I had some fries today at lunch. 

I had fries on Monday.

I had some fries on Monday.

I had some tater tots today.

Last night.  Thick cut, twice baked for added crisp.  In the UK they're called chips.  Yes I know.  Go figure.  Chips are crisps here.

I have cut all potatoes and potato based products out of my diet. At least for now. I don't miss them. It's funny what your brain tells you that you need. Thankfully I never had the female gene that tried to convince me that chocolate was the best thing ever. I haven't had a chip in like half a year at this point. Never understood why they are called French fries because the French don't even cook these things the same way

Quote from: Liz K on September 10, 2025, 09:57:57 AMLast night.  Thick cut, twice baked for added crisp.  In the UK they're called chips.  Yes I know.  Go figure.  Chips are crisps here.

Apparently, you can get triple cooked chips... if you're willing to pay like £30 for 10. And yes, chips is a far more sensible name. Because a lot of the time they aren't fried. So it's a misnomer.

I tried a potato wedge, which is like one massive French fry.

I would rather have smaller slices of potatoes!

Quote from: ChrissyRyan on September 11, 2025, 09:47:15 PMI tried a potato wedge, which is like one massive French fry.

I would rather have smaller slices of potatoes!

My mum was addicted to those things. In the UK they put this weird coating on wedges. Like coating on chicken. It's just wrong. She thought it was healthier because there was more potato. She didn't realise what they put into the "potato" to make it "fluffy". Potatoes are not naturally "fluffy".

Someone told me that a potato wedge may also be called a "Steak fry."
But the one I ate was shaped like a wedge for sure.

I had some French fries this evening, with a gyro.

I had fries today at lunch!

Chriss

Today, with a Philly Beef and Cheese sandwich.


When did you last have fries?



Chrissy

They are on the menu for tomorrow night, with a porch chop and some sweet peas.

Quote from: Lori Dee on October 05, 2025, 09:30:39 PMThey are on the menu for tomorrow night, with a porch chop and some sweet peas.

What kind do you prefer to eat?  Straight, curly, thin, maybe crinkle cut?

Quote from: ChrissyRyan on October 05, 2025, 09:59:08 PMWhat kind do you prefer to eat?  Straight, curly, thin, maybe crinkle cut?

I get the frozen crinkle cut and bake them in the oven. Yummy.

I have been craving some chili cheese fries, too, so I may make them later in the week.

Quote from: Lori Dee on October 05, 2025, 10:09:46 PMI get the frozen crinkle cut and bake them in the oven. Yummy.

I have been craving some chili cheese fries, too, so I may make them later in the week.

I cook mine now usually in the air fryer.  It is also good for warming up cold fries.  Two minutes at 400 degrees seems to be right for a small plate of them.  But fresh fries are always better.  I used to throw out the cold ones I saved from a meal, now I warm them up in the air fryer.

Chrissy

If I cut the fries myself fresh they are not crinkle cut. 
But if I buy them frozen, I often buy the crinkle cut.

I also like the shoestring type of fry.