ChattyCathy wrote:
> Sheldon wrote:
> > ChattyCathy wrote:
> >>http://www.recfoodcooking.com/
>
> >> Vote now! (or not)
>
> > I always use my crinkle/ripple cut knife... I guess that doesn't truly
> > qualify as a freedom fry cutter.
>
> > Sheldon
> > ^^^^^^^^^^
>
> <chuckle>
>
> I wondered when somebody was gonna mention the 'freedom fries' thing.
>
> If I cut up fries myself, I prefer to use a knife - those "cutter"
> things often make little "slivers" of spud from the "edges" of the
> spuds, which annoys me intensely. I either have to chuck the slivers, or
> if I do fry them, I have to watch them like a hawk - and fish them out
> fast, because they always 'burn' before the rest are done.

I cut frys with a knife similar to this: http://tinyurl.com/2qtsuj

http://cgi.ebay.com/SCALLOPING-KNIFE...QQcmdZViewItem

Mine is much older, with a blue painted wooden handle, stainless
steel, and a bit larger... I use it for slicing carrots too.

I like my fries cut in chunks (I get like 8-10 fries from a large
spud), the ripple cut increases the surface area, makes for a tastier
crispier fry. I abohr fast food style fries, those skinny minis are
actually potato sticks, all you taste is grease and salt, no potato
flavor whatsoever.

This one is mine:
http://i18.tinypic.com/54afx8g.jpg

Also my favorite carbon steel knife, and my safety grater is wonderful
for knuckle-free potato pancakes:
http://i14.tinypic.com/6bsvoyv.jpg

Sheldon