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Default (2007-08-09) New survey on the RFC site: Making 'French fried'potatoes (a.k.a. chips) at home

Sheldon wrote:

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


> 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


I see. That's for making those "crinkle fries". I was thinking more in
the line of those 'long' fries)
We have one very similar to this.

http://tinyurl.com/2oyqxh

or

http://www.amazon.com/Progressive-In.../dp/B00004RDFH

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