Dimitri wrote:
>
> "Sky" > wrote in message
> ...
> > angela wrote:
> >>
> >> Hi there all...
> >>
> >> We're planning a school fundraising function and want to offer up
> >> homemade french fries and potato chips, however, no one on the
> >> committee knows anything about the best way to go about it!
> >>
> >> Any advice on preparation, machinery/gadgets, oils, etc. would be SO
> >> APPRECIATED!
> >>
> >> It sounds so simple, and generally it is when you're only making some
> >> at home for the family, but when we get talking about having hundreds
> >> of kids and hundreds of orders, we get overwhelmed with the best
> >> procedure to follow for the best efficiency, economy, and end-result
> >> product.
> >>
> >> If you might have any knowledge or suggestions to share, PLEASE HELP!
> >>
> >> Thanks and miles of smiles your way....
> >>
> >> Angela
> >
> > It's great that you guys want to do a fundraising function for the
> > school, but considering the problems with 'fried fast foods' and the
> > general health of children and their parents, wouldn't alternative food
> > selections such as fresh fruits, dried fruits (raisins, apricots,
> > cranraisins, etc.) and raw veggies (carrots, celery with peanut butter,
> > etc.) be wiser options than anything fried? Maybe some fruit sorbets,
> > fruit smoothies and the like? Even ice cream might be a better choice,
> > perhaps?
> >
> > Sky, who's only suggesting alternatives
> >
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> I think the object is to raise money not make the kids healthy. Ever heard
> if a cake sale? How well would it succeed if it were a Bran Muffin Sale,
> How about a carrot sale?
>
> Dimitri

A cupcake sale, or muffin sale would be better alternative than anything
fried, I'd think. I was trying to propose options other than doing
something with fried foods. Not to mention there are potential safety
issues with hot grease and hot foods.

Sky, who only meant to give other options

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