On Aug 11, 1:35*pm, Sky > wrote:
> 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
>
> Here's an alternative I think that might be a really big hit! *And, it's
> very simple to do with minimum equipment and is certainly less dangerous
> than deep frying. *How about fresh popcorn??? *Definitely a lot less
> labor intensive than french fries *Just get the popcorn, a wee bit of
> oil, salt, and lunch-size paper bags.
>
> Sky, who tends eat too many shoe soles sometimes
>
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Excellent idea- different spices/flavors could be added, too. Good
plan!