On Wed, 12 Apr 2017 08:46:46 +0100, "Ophelia" >
wrote:

>"dsi1" wrote in message
...
>
>On Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 12:09:27 AM UTC-10, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>> On Monday, April 10, 2017 at 3:05:05 PM UTC-4, sf wrote:
>> > On Mon, 10 Apr 2017 14:50:51 -0400, jmcquown >
>> > wrote:
>> >
>> > > On 4/10/2017 2:01 PM, sf wrote:
>> > > > On Sun, 09 Apr 2017 18:44:38 -0500, "cshenk" >
>> > > > wrote:
>> > > >
>> > > >> jmcquown wrote in rec.food.cooking:
>> > > >>
>> > > >>> On 4/9/2017 3:00 PM, cshenk wrote:
>> > > >>>> jmcquown wrote in rec.food.cooking:
>> > > >>>>
>> > > >>>>>
>> > > >>>>> Might sprinkle the asparagus and the sea scallops with a bit of
>> > > >>>>> fresh lemon juice. I'm not sure yet.
>> > > >>>>>
>> > > >>>>> Jill
>> > > >>>>
>> > > >>>> I'd leave off the lemon. They sound perfect and simple as they
>> > > >>>> are.
>> > > >>>>
>> > > >>> I likely will since the lemon is a tad old anyway. I'm not one
>> > > >>> of
>> > > >>> those people who insists lemon belongs on everything seafood.
>> > > >>>
>> > > >>> Jill
>> > > >>
>> > > >> Neither am I, in fact, I find it over used by FAR in USA cooking of
>> > > >> seafoods. It's almost like some 'see seafood' and go 'grab a
>> > > >> lemon'
>> > > >> and add from there. Tiresome really.
>> > > >
>> > > > If I fried fish (blech), I'd need to use lemon juice.
>> > > >
>> > > >
>> > > Since I wasn't talking about fried fish, no worries. Do you object to
>> > > pan seared scallops and asparagus?
>> > >
>> > I object to fried fish.
>>
>> Mmmm. Fish and chips. I leave the frying to the professionals.
>>
>> Cindy Hamilton
>
>The first time I had fish & chips was in the late 60's. I was at the
>neighbor's house across the street and the mom bought some from the new H.
>Salt Esq. that had opened up in Kailua town. I thought it was pretty good.
>This most humble fare of the Brits needed a touch of pretentious classiness
>in order to be sold to the yanks. Oddly enough, we were listening to "Their
>Satanic Majesties Request" at the time.
>
>Today, if I want some Brit style fish & chips, I go to Hot Dog on a Stick.
>I'm more likely to have the fish with battered zucchini though and if I want
>malt vinegar on it, I'll have to bring my own bottle. Oh nooo!
>
>https://s3-media3.fl.yelpcdn.com/bph...W3xkn_CA/o.jpg
>
>==
>
>Is the lemon I see lurking in the corner??? and Mayonaisse????

A LOT of lemon... there must be Bloody Marys on the menu.

On 2017-04-12 12:12 PM, dsi1 wrote:
> On Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 3:54:17 AM UTC-10, Dave Smith wrote:


>>>> Crispy potatoes, not greasy potatoes.
>>>
>>> You've never struggled with your weight, have you?
>>>
>>> Crispy, creamy, and rich are all markers for high-fat
>>> foods.
>>>
>>> Larger fries have about 14 grams of fat per 10 fries.
>>> That's quite a bit, which is why I eat fries only a
>>> few times a year. I generally eat them simply salted,
>>> so I can enjoy the fried potato-y goodness unencumbered
>>> by other flavors.
>>>
>> Mayo on chips is a Dutch thing. It's much better than it sounds.
>
> We don't normally put mayo on chips - except when we want furikake to stick to them.
>
>

Perhaps, but you aren't Dutch.

"l not -l" wrote in message ...


On 12-Apr-2017, "Ophelia" > wrote:

> "l not -l" wrote in message ...
>
>
> On 12-Apr-2017, Bruce > wrote:
>
> > On Wed, 12 Apr 2017 08:46:46 +0100, "Ophelia" >
> > wrote:
> >
> > >"dsi1" wrote in message
> > ...
> > >
> > >The first time I had fish & chips was in the late 60's. I was at the
> > >neighbor's house across the street and the mom bought some from the new
> > >H.
> > >Salt Esq. that had opened up in Kailua town. I thought it was pretty
> > >good.
> > >This most humble fare of the Brits needed a touch of pretentious
> > >classiness
> > >in order to be sold to the yanks. Oddly enough, we were listening to
> > >"Their
> > >Satanic Majesties Request" at the time.
> > >
> > >Today, if I want some Brit style fish & chips, I go to Hot Dog on a
> > >Stick.
> > >I'm more likely to have the fish with battered zucchini though and if I
> > >want
> > >malt vinegar on it, I'll have to bring my own bottle. Oh nooo!
> > >
> > >https://s3-media3.fl.yelpcdn.com/bph...W3xkn_CA/o.jpg
> > >
> > >==
> > >
> > >Is the lemon I see lurking in the corner??? and Mayonaisse????
> >
> > Chips without mayo is a waste of chips.
> I'll take those wasted chips; IMO, one may as well eat the chips container
> if smearing mayo all over. I like the taste of fried potatoes and mayo
> would smother that. Just make sure they are salted and, definitely not,
> the
> "seasoned fries" some try and palm off as special. I do occasionally
> "dress" chips with ketchup; but, only if they are not very tasty.on their
> own and I do like the taste of tomato.
>
> Change Cujo to Juno for email.
>
> ==
>
> What are 'seasoned' fries?
Besides an abomination? They are fried poatoes, often a curly cut, offered
by many US fast food joints as an "upgrade". They are sprinkled with a
seasoning blend that, to me, tastes like salt, pepper, paprika, garlic and
other, unidentifiable, "spice" dust. If you have ever had another American
food travesty, BBQ Chips (crisps), seasoned fries register at a similar
point on the disgusting continuum. If you have never have had either, I
envy you. 8-)


Change Cujo to Juno for email.

==

I have never had either I won't be trying them fter your description, so
thank you

No need to envy me, at least you know what to avoid



http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk

"l not -l" wrote in message ...


On 12-Apr-2017, wrote:

> On 2017-04-12 9:41 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> > On Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 7:04:40 AM UTC-4, Bruce wrote:
> >> On Wed, 12 Apr 2017 03:32:23 -0700 (PDT), Cindy Hamilton
> >> > wrote:
> >>
> >>> On Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 6:24:59 AM UTC-4, Bruce wrote:
> >>>> On Wed, 12 Apr 2017 08:46:46 +0100, "Ophelia" >
> >>>> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>> "dsi1" wrote in message
> >>>>> ...
> >>>>>
> >>>>> The first time I had fish & chips was in the late 60's. I was at the
> >>>>> neighbor's house across the street and the mom bought some from the
> >>>>> new H.
> >>>>> Salt Esq. that had opened up in Kailua town. I thought it was pretty
> >>>>> good.
> >>>>> This most humble fare of the Brits needed a touch of pretentious
> >>>>> classiness
> >>>>> in order to be sold to the yanks. Oddly enough, we were listening to
> >>>>> "Their
> >>>>> Satanic Majesties Request" at the time.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Today, if I want some Brit style fish & chips, I go to Hot Dog on a
> >>>>> Stick.
> >>>>> I'm more likely to have the fish with battered zucchini though and
> >>>>> if I want
> >>>>> malt vinegar on it, I'll have to bring my own bottle. Oh nooo!
> >>>>>
> >>>>> https://s3-media3.fl.yelpcdn.com/bph...W3xkn_CA/o.jpg
> >>>>>
> >>>>> ==
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Is the lemon I see lurking in the corner??? and Mayonaisse????
> >>>>
> >>>> Chips without mayo is a waste of chips.
> >>>
> >>> If you say so. I've never seen the appeal of a greasy sauce on
> >>> greasy potatoes.
> >>
> >> Crispy potatoes, not greasy potatoes.
> >
> > You've never struggled with your weight, have you?
> >
> > Crispy, creamy, and rich are all markers for high-fat
> > foods.
> >
> > Larger fries have about 14 grams of fat per 10 fries.
> > That's quite a bit, which is why I eat fries only a
> > few times a year. I generally eat them simply salted,
> > so I can enjoy the fried potato-y goodness unencumbered
> > by other flavors.
> >
> Mayo on chips is a Dutch thing. It's much better than it sounds.
If I had to smother my fries to hide their taste, I suppose mayo would be a
better choice than gravy and cheese curds. Malt vinegar or ketchup would be
better still, and great potato flavor would be best for me.

Change Cujo to Juno for email.

===

Gravy and cheese curds eh??? Oh!


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On Wed, 12 Apr 2017 18:58:27 +0100, "Ophelia" >
wrote:

>"l not -l" wrote in message ...
>
>
>On 12-Apr-2017, wrote:
>
>> On 2017-04-12 9:41 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>> > On Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 7:04:40 AM UTC-4, Bruce wrote:
>> >> On Wed, 12 Apr 2017 03:32:23 -0700 (PDT), Cindy Hamilton
>> >> > wrote:
>> >>
>> >>> On Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 6:24:59 AM UTC-4, Bruce wrote:
>> >>>> On Wed, 12 Apr 2017 08:46:46 +0100, "Ophelia" >
>> >>>> wrote:
>> >>>>
>> >>>>> "dsi1" wrote in message
>> >>>>> ...
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>> The first time I had fish & chips was in the late 60's. I was at the
>> >>>>> neighbor's house across the street and the mom bought some from the
>> >>>>> new H.
>> >>>>> Salt Esq. that had opened up in Kailua town. I thought it was pretty
>> >>>>> good.
>> >>>>> This most humble fare of the Brits needed a touch of pretentious
>> >>>>> classiness
>> >>>>> in order to be sold to the yanks. Oddly enough, we were listening to
>> >>>>> "Their
>> >>>>> Satanic Majesties Request" at the time.
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>> Today, if I want some Brit style fish & chips, I go to Hot Dog on a
>> >>>>> Stick.
>> >>>>> I'm more likely to have the fish with battered zucchini though and
>> >>>>> if I want
>> >>>>> malt vinegar on it, I'll have to bring my own bottle. Oh nooo!
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>> https://s3-media3.fl.yelpcdn.com/bph...W3xkn_CA/o.jpg
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>> ==
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>> Is the lemon I see lurking in the corner??? and Mayonaisse????
>> >>>>
>> >>>> Chips without mayo is a waste of chips.
>> >>>
>> >>> If you say so. I've never seen the appeal of a greasy sauce on
>> >>> greasy potatoes.
>> >>
>> >> Crispy potatoes, not greasy potatoes.
>> >
>> > You've never struggled with your weight, have you?
>> >
>> > Crispy, creamy, and rich are all markers for high-fat
>> > foods.
>> >
>> > Larger fries have about 14 grams of fat per 10 fries.
>> > That's quite a bit, which is why I eat fries only a
>> > few times a year. I generally eat them simply salted,
>> > so I can enjoy the fried potato-y goodness unencumbered
>> > by other flavors.
>> >
>> Mayo on chips is a Dutch thing. It's much better than it sounds.
>If I had to smother my fries to hide their taste, I suppose mayo would be a
>better choice than gravy and cheese curds. Malt vinegar or ketchup would be
>better still, and great potato flavor would be best for me.
>
>Change Cujo to Juno for email.
>
>===
>
>Gravy and cheese curds eh??? Oh!

Famous in some quarters See here
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poutine
so now, US restaurants are trying to out do the original
Janet US

On Wed, 12 Apr 2017 06:41:54 -0700 (PDT), Cindy Hamilton
> wrote:

>On Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 7:04:40 AM UTC-4, Bruce wrote:
>> On Wed, 12 Apr 2017 03:32:23 -0700 (PDT), Cindy Hamilton
>> > wrote:
>>
>> >On Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 6:24:59 AM UTC-4, Bruce wrote:

>> >> Chips without mayo is a waste of chips.
>> >
>> >If you say so. I've never seen the appeal of a greasy sauce on
>> >greasy potatoes.
>>
>> Crispy potatoes, not greasy potatoes.
>
>You've never struggled with your weight, have you?
>
>Crispy, creamy, and rich are all markers for high-fat
>foods.
>
>Larger fries have about 14 grams of fat per 10 fries.
>That's quite a bit, which is why I eat fries only a
>few times a year. I generally eat them simply salted,
>so I can enjoy the fried potato-y goodness unencumbered
>by other flavors.

Well yes, if you want to lose weight, chips -esp. with mayo- are the
last thing you want to eat. I eat them once a month or so.

On Wed, 12 Apr 2017 09:56:26 -0400, Dave Smith
> wrote:

>On 2017-04-12 9:41 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>> On Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 7:04:40 AM UTC-4, Bruce wrote:
>>> On Wed, 12 Apr 2017 03:32:23 -0700 (PDT), Cindy Hamilton
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>> On Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 6:24:59 AM UTC-4, Bruce wrote:

>>>>> Chips without mayo is a waste of chips.
>>>>
>>>> If you say so. I've never seen the appeal of a greasy sauce on
>>>> greasy potatoes.
>>>
>>> Crispy potatoes, not greasy potatoes.
>>
>> You've never struggled with your weight, have you?
>>
>> Crispy, creamy, and rich are all markers for high-fat
>> foods.
>>
>> Larger fries have about 14 grams of fat per 10 fries.
>> That's quite a bit, which is why I eat fries only a
>> few times a year. I generally eat them simply salted,
>> so I can enjoy the fried potato-y goodness unencumbered
>> by other flavors.
>>
>Mayo on chips is a Dutch thing. It's much better than it sounds.

True.

People often act as if mayo's an invention of the devil, but what's so
bad about olive oil and egg yolk? The only problem is that it's
calorific.

On Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 7:19:50 AM UTC-10, Dave Smith wrote:
> On 2017-04-12 12:12 PM, dsi1 wrote:
> > On Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 3:54:17 AM UTC-10, Dave Smith wrote:
>
>
> >>>> Crispy potatoes, not greasy potatoes.
> >>>
> >>> You've never struggled with your weight, have you?
> >>>
> >>> Crispy, creamy, and rich are all markers for high-fat
> >>> foods.
> >>>
> >>> Larger fries have about 14 grams of fat per 10 fries.
> >>> That's quite a bit, which is why I eat fries only a
> >>> few times a year. I generally eat them simply salted,
> >>> so I can enjoy the fried potato-y goodness unencumbered
> >>> by other flavors.
> >>>
> >> Mayo on chips is a Dutch thing. It's much better than it sounds.
> >
> > We don't normally put mayo on chips - except when we want furikake to stick to them.
> >
> >
>
> Perhaps, but you aren't Dutch.

Yes, you are right that I'm not Dutch - how so very clever! My point was that I do put mayo on fries sometimes even though I'm not Dutch or Belgian.

On 2017-04-12 2:27 PM, Bruce wrote:
> On Wed, 12 Apr 2017 09:56:26 -0400, Dave Smith
> > wrote:
> by other flavors.
>>>
>> Mayo on chips is a Dutch thing. It's much better than it sounds.
>
> True.
>
> People often act as if mayo's an invention of the devil, but what's so
> bad about olive oil and egg yolk? The only problem is that it's
> calorific.

True. There are a lot of calories in it. The Dutch are not famous for
obesity. They tend to be hard working and active people and can partake
of food like that once in a while. My wife's father was Dutch so my son
is 1/4 Dutch. We live in an area with a lot of Dutch people, so a lot of
my son's friends are Dutch. It is interesting that he has taken to a
lot of Dutch foods, like mayo on fries, dark chocolate, stropwafels and
salty licorice.

Bruce wrote:
>
> On Wed, 12 Apr 2017 11:28:53 GMT, "l not -l" > wrote:
>
> >> Chips without mayo is a waste of chips.
> >I'll take those wasted chips; IMO, one may as well eat the chips container
> >if smearing mayo all over. I like the taste of fried potatoes and mayo
> >would smother that. Just make sure they are salted and, definitely not, the
> >"seasoned fries" some try and palm off as special. I do occasionally
> >"dress" chips with ketchup; but, only if they are not very tasty.on their
> >own and I do like the taste of tomato.
>
> You're clearly all barbarian anglos with your ketchup and your
> vinegar.

LOL. For chips (usain french fries) I love lots of salt and tons of
pepper. Nothing else. Next time I make a batch though, I will try a dip
or two in mayo. Sounds odd to me but I'll give it a try.

Ophelia wrote:
>
> What are 'seasoned' fries?

Grocery stores usually have some seasoned fries in the frozen food
section. I do like a few of them. I think they are right tasty. Just
fries with various seasoning on them.

My favorite grocery store fries though are the plain shoestring to be
deep fried.

Mostly I cut my own potatoes and fry them.

On Wed, 12 Apr 2017 14:37:32 -0400, Dave Smith
> wrote:

>On 2017-04-12 2:27 PM, Bruce wrote:
>> On Wed, 12 Apr 2017 09:56:26 -0400, Dave Smith
>> > wrote:
>> by other flavors.
>>>>
>>> Mayo on chips is a Dutch thing. It's much better than it sounds.
>>
>> True.
>>
>> People often act as if mayo's an invention of the devil, but what's so
>> bad about olive oil and egg yolk? The only problem is that it's
>> calorific.
>
>True. There are a lot of calories in it. The Dutch are not famous for
>obesity. They tend to be hard working and active people and can partake
>of food like that once in a while. My wife's father was Dutch so my son
>is 1/4 Dutch. We live in an area with a lot of Dutch people, so a lot of
>my son's friends are Dutch. It is interesting that he has taken to a
>lot of Dutch foods, like mayo on fries, dark chocolate, stropwafels and
>salty licorice.

Yes, stroopwafels are good.

On Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 2:27:52 PM UTC-4, Bruce wrote:
> On Wed, 12 Apr 2017 09:56:26 -0400, Dave Smith
> > wrote:
>
> >On 2017-04-12 9:41 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> >> On Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 7:04:40 AM UTC-4, Bruce wrote:
> >>> On Wed, 12 Apr 2017 03:32:23 -0700 (PDT), Cindy Hamilton
> >>> > wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> On Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 6:24:59 AM UTC-4, Bruce wrote:
>
> >>>>> Chips without mayo is a waste of chips.
> >>>>
> >>>> If you say so. I've never seen the appeal of a greasy sauce on
> >>>> greasy potatoes.
> >>>
> >>> Crispy potatoes, not greasy potatoes.
> >>
> >> You've never struggled with your weight, have you?
> >>
> >> Crispy, creamy, and rich are all markers for high-fat
> >> foods.
> >>
> >> Larger fries have about 14 grams of fat per 10 fries.
> >> That's quite a bit, which is why I eat fries only a
> >> few times a year. I generally eat them simply salted,
> >> so I can enjoy the fried potato-y goodness unencumbered
> >> by other flavors.
> >>
> >Mayo on chips is a Dutch thing. It's much better than it sounds.
>
> True.
>
> People often act as if mayo's an invention of the devil, but what's so
> bad about olive oil and egg yolk? The only problem is that it's
> calorific.

Sure, it's good. But that doesn't mean it's good on
everything.

Perhaps sometime I'll try mayo on fries, although it
might be a little challenging to find it. I could always
ask for mayo, although I suppose that jarred American
mayo wouldn't be a fair test, either.

It's an entirely different thing altogether, but I have
had sweet potato fries with a mayonnaise-based dipping
sauce. It didn't wow me; I prefer them sprinkled with
powdered chipotle pepper and salt.

Cindy Hamilton

On Wed, 12 Apr 2017 12:02:30 -0700 (PDT), Cindy Hamilton
> wrote:

>On Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 2:27:52 PM UTC-4, Bruce wrote:
>> On Wed, 12 Apr 2017 09:56:26 -0400, Dave Smith
>> > wrote:
>>
>> >Mayo on chips is a Dutch thing. It's much better than it sounds.
>>
>> True.
>>
>> People often act as if mayo's an invention of the devil, but what's so
>> bad about olive oil and egg yolk? The only problem is that it's
>> calorific.
>
>Sure, it's good. But that doesn't mean it's good on
>everything.

What would you have mayo with? (Just mayo that is, not mayo as
ingredient for a sauce.)

>Perhaps sometime I'll try mayo on fries, although it
>might be a little challenging to find it. I could always
>ask for mayo, although I suppose that jarred American
>mayo wouldn't be a fair test, either.

Maybe not, but I'll take any mayo unless it's too sweet.

>It's an entirely different thing altogether, but I have
>had sweet potato fries with a mayonnaise-based dipping
>sauce. It didn't wow me; I prefer them sprinkled with
>powdered chipotle pepper and salt.

If I have fries without anything to dip them in, it feels like I'm
eating warmed up chips/crisps. I guess it's a Dutch/Belgian thing.

On Wed, 12 Apr 2017 20:24:52 +1000, Bruce >
wrote:

>On Wed, 12 Apr 2017 08:46:46 +0100, "Ophelia" >
>wrote:
>
>>"dsi1" wrote in message
...
>>
>>The first time I had fish & chips was in the late 60's. I was at the
>>neighbor's house across the street and the mom bought some from the new H.
>>Salt Esq. that had opened up in Kailua town. I thought it was pretty good.
>>This most humble fare of the Brits needed a touch of pretentious classiness
>>in order to be sold to the yanks. Oddly enough, we were listening to "Their
>>Satanic Majesties Request" at the time.
>>
>>Today, if I want some Brit style fish & chips, I go to Hot Dog on a Stick.
>>I'm more likely to have the fish with battered zucchini though and if I want
>>malt vinegar on it, I'll have to bring my own bottle. Oh nooo!
>>
>>https://s3-media3.fl.yelpcdn.com/bph...W3xkn_CA/o.jpg
>>
>>==
>>
>>Is the lemon I see lurking in the corner??? and Mayonaisse????
>
>Chips without mayo is a waste of chips.

I don't even want ketchup on fries, makes them soggy and cold... just
a little salt works for me. Mayo on fries makes no sense, something
deep fried coated with extra grease... DOH... reminds me of that
Canadian poutang. Good fries really need nothing more than a side of
brewski. I don't want fast food style fries anyway, they are too
skinny, I like chunky ripple cut fries. I don't want any UK fish, I
despise breaded/battered. To me fries belong with red meat, never
with seafood.... breaded seafood with chips/fries each adds insult and
injury to the other.

On Wed, 12 Apr 2017 16:04:57 -0400, wrote:

>On Wed, 12 Apr 2017 20:24:52 +1000, Bruce >
>wrote:
>
>>On Wed, 12 Apr 2017 08:46:46 +0100, "Ophelia" >
>>wrote:
>>
>>>"dsi1" wrote in message
...
>>>
>>>The first time I had fish & chips was in the late 60's. I was at the
>>>neighbor's house across the street and the mom bought some from the new H.
>>>Salt Esq. that had opened up in Kailua town. I thought it was pretty good.
>>>This most humble fare of the Brits needed a touch of pretentious classiness
>>>in order to be sold to the yanks. Oddly enough, we were listening to "Their
>>>Satanic Majesties Request" at the time.
>>>
>>>Today, if I want some Brit style fish & chips, I go to Hot Dog on a Stick.
>>>I'm more likely to have the fish with battered zucchini though and if I want
>>>malt vinegar on it, I'll have to bring my own bottle. Oh nooo!
>>>
>>>https://s3-media3.fl.yelpcdn.com/bph...W3xkn_CA/o.jpg
>>>
>>>==
>>>
>>>Is the lemon I see lurking in the corner??? and Mayonaisse????
>>
>>Chips without mayo is a waste of chips.
>
>I don't even want ketchup on fries, makes them soggy and cold... just
>a little salt works for me. Mayo on fries makes no sense, something
>deep fried coated with extra grease... DOH... reminds me of that
>Canadian poutang. Good fries really need nothing more than a side of
>brewski. I don't want fast food style fries anyway, they are too
>skinny, I like chunky ripple cut fries. I don't want any UK fish, I
>despise breaded/battered. To me fries belong with red meat, never
>with seafood.... breaded seafood with chips/fries each adds insult and
>injury to the other.

I'm starting to understand y'all don't know how to make good fries.
You make them soggy and greasy or you get those very unfrench fries
from MacDonalds. I wouldn't add mayo to soggy, greasy fries either.

On Wed, 12 Apr 2017 03:32:23 -0700 (PDT), Cindy Hamilton
> wrote:

>On Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 6:24:59 AM UTC-4, Bruce wrote:
>> On Wed, 12 Apr 2017 08:46:46 +0100, "Ophelia" >
>> wrote:
>>
>> >"dsi1" wrote in message
>> ...
>> >
>> >The first time I had fish & chips was in the late 60's. I was at the
>> >neighbor's house across the street and the mom bought some from the new H.
>> >Salt Esq. that had opened up in Kailua town. I thought it was pretty good.
>> >This most humble fare of the Brits needed a touch of pretentious classiness
>> >in order to be sold to the yanks. Oddly enough, we were listening to "Their
>> >Satanic Majesties Request" at the time.
>> >
>> >Today, if I want some Brit style fish & chips, I go to Hot Dog on a Stick.
>> >I'm more likely to have the fish with battered zucchini though and if I want
>> >malt vinegar on it, I'll have to bring my own bottle. Oh nooo!
>> >
>> >https://s3-media3.fl.yelpcdn.com/bph...W3xkn_CA/o.jpg
>> >
>> >==
>> >
>> >Is the lemon I see lurking in the corner??? and Mayonaisse????
>>
>> Chips without mayo is a waste of chips.
>
>If you say so. I've never seen the appeal of a greasy sauce on
>greasy potatoes.
>
>Cindy Hamilton

Bruthie's two taste buds are obviously in its ass.

On 4/12/2017 2:45 PM, Gary wrote:

>
> Mostly I cut my own potatoes and fry them.
>

Same here. Not peeled, I sometimes nuke them and then cut thick slices
and fry them in a pan.

Most times, just salt but I also will mix salt, pepper, garlic powder.
basil and give a light sprinkle.

Never mat a potato I didn't like.

On 2017-04-12 2:51 PM, Bruce wrote:

>> True. There are a lot of calories in it. The Dutch are not famous for
>> obesity. They tend to be hard working and active people and can partake
>> of food like that once in a while. My wife's father was Dutch so my son
>> is 1/4 Dutch. We live in an area with a lot of Dutch people, so a lot of
>> my son's friends are Dutch. It is interesting that he has taken to a
>> lot of Dutch foods, like mayo on fries, dark chocolate, stropwafels and
>> salty licorice.
>
> Yes, stroopwafels are good.

I have a friend from the Netherlands who came to visit and wanted to
bring something. I suggested stroopwafels, assuming that she would get
them from a bakery where they would be fresh made. What she showed up
with was a package of the commercially made type that are available here.


When my son living in Montreal and Toronto and came down to visit he
always wanted me to stop at one of the two Dutch stores in the area. He
liked to stock up on Dutch goods..... stroopwafels, curry ketchup,
licorice.....

On 2017-04-12 3:02 PM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> On Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 2:27:52 PM UTC-4, Bruce wrote:
>
>> People often act as if mayo's an invention of the devil, but what's so
>> bad about olive oil and egg yolk? The only problem is that it's
>> calorific.
>
> Sure, it's good. But that doesn't mean it's good on
> everything.
>
> Perhaps sometime I'll try mayo on fries, although it
> might be a little challenging to find it. I could always
> ask for mayo, although I suppose that jarred American
> mayo wouldn't be a fair test, either.

I live in an area with a lot of Dutch people and if you get fries in a
restaurant wait staff don't even blink if you ask for mayonnaise. They
will bring a packet or a small container with regular jarred mayo.


>
> It's an entirely different thing altogether, but I have
> had sweet potato fries with a mayonnaise-based dipping
> sauce. It didn't wow me; I prefer them sprinkled with
> powdered chipotle pepper and salt.
>

You could have chipotle mayo. Curry is also good, or aeoli.

When I was in San Francisco last year I had garlic fries. They seemed
to be quite popular there, but it is a fad that has not reached us here.

dsi1 wrote in rec.food.cooking:

> On Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 3:54:17 AM UTC-10, Dave Smith wrote:
> > On 2017-04-12 9:41 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> > > On Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 7:04:40 AM UTC-4, Bruce wrote:
> > >> On Wed, 12 Apr 2017 03:32:23 -0700 (PDT), Cindy Hamilton
> > >> > wrote:
> > > >
> > >>> On Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 6:24:59 AM UTC-4, Bruce wrote:
> > >>>> On Wed, 12 Apr 2017 08:46:46 +0100, "Ophelia"
> > > >>>> wrote:
> > > > > >
> > >>>>> "dsi1" wrote in message
> > >>>>> ...
> > > > > > >
> > >>>>> The first time I had fish & chips was in the late 60's. I was
> > at the >>>>> neighbor's house across the street and the mom bought
> > some from the new H. >>>>> Salt Esq. that had opened up in Kailua
> > town. I thought it was pretty good. >>>>> This most humble fare of
> > the Brits needed a touch of pretentious classiness >>>>> in order
> > to be sold to the yanks. Oddly enough, we were listening to "Their
> > >>>>> Satanic Majesties Request" at the time.
> > > > > > >
> > >>>>> Today, if I want some Brit style fish & chips, I go to Hot
> > Dog on a Stick. >>>>> I'm more likely to have the fish with
> > battered zucchini though and if I want >>>>> malt vinegar on it,
> > I'll have to bring my own bottle. Oh nooo!
> > > > > > >
> > >>>>>
> > https://s3-media3.fl.yelpcdn.com/bph...W3xkn_CA/o.jpg
> > > > > > >
> > >>>>> ==
> > > > > > >
> > >>>>> Is the lemon I see lurking in the corner??? and
> > Mayonaisse????
> > > > > >
> > >>>> Chips without mayo is a waste of chips.
> > > > >
> > >>> If you say so. I've never seen the appeal of a greasy sauce on
> > >>> greasy potatoes.
> > > >
> > >> Crispy potatoes, not greasy potatoes.
> > >
> > > You've never struggled with your weight, have you?
> > >
> > > Crispy, creamy, and rich are all markers for high-fat
> > > foods.
> > >
> > > Larger fries have about 14 grams of fat per 10 fries.
> > > That's quite a bit, which is why I eat fries only a
> > > few times a year. I generally eat them simply salted,
> > > so I can enjoy the fried potato-y goodness unencumbered
> > > by other flavors.
> > >
> > Mayo on chips is a Dutch thing. It's much better than it sounds.
>
> We don't normally put mayo on chips - except when we want furikake to
> stick to them.
>
> https://www.amazon.com/photos/share/...SlCYMHqi3Un9ne
> 4GwYltvSm

OHH! I'd go there!

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On Wed, 12 Apr 2017 17:23:06 -0400, Dave Smith
> wrote:

>On 2017-04-12 2:51 PM, Bruce wrote:
>
>> Yes, stroopwafels are good.
>
>I have a friend from the Netherlands who came to visit and wanted to
>bring something. I suggested stroopwafels, assuming that she would get
>them from a bakery where they would be fresh made. What she showed up
>with was a package of the commercially made type that are available here.
>
>
>When my son living in Montreal and Toronto and came down to visit he
>always wanted me to stop at one of the two Dutch stores in the area. He
>liked to stock up on Dutch goods..... stroopwafels, curry ketchup,
>licorice.....

Curry ketchup, mayonnaise and finely chopped raw onions are served
with fries to create a "friet speciaal", a slightly more luxury
version than fries with just mayo:
<http://68.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lajy37YGzc1qerkgvo1_1280.jpg>

And then there's the "friet satésaus":
<https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/0d/1c/65/0d1c658d84505d0ce5e21f5d4389f0e5.jpg>

This is stuff that I miss. When we recreate it at home, it always
tastes a bit too healthy

On 2017-04-12 4:04 PM, wrote:
> On Wed, 12 Apr 2017 20:24:52 +1000, Bruce >

>> Chips without mayo is a waste of chips.
>
> I don't even want ketchup on fries, makes them soggy and cold... just
> a little salt works for me. Mayo on fries makes no sense, something
> deep fried coated with extra grease... DOH.


Not a little salt.... lots of salt. Fries are one of the few things I
think really benefit from lots of salt.


>. reminds me of that Canadian poutang.

Heart attack on a plate. It is commonly available around here but I have
never tried it. Greasy fries with fat laden gravy and cheese does not
appeal to me. I read about a place in a nearby city that specialized in
poutine. I think it went under very quickly.



>Good fries really need nothing more than a side of
> brewski.

yech.. fries and gravy? I usually only have fries if I go out for a
burger. Beer goes well with a burger, but not so much with the fries.



> I don't want fast food style fries anyway, they are too
> skinny, I like chunky ripple cut fries.

I have had frites in France and they were darned good, but I prefer the
chunkier English style chips.

> I don't want any UK fish, I despise breaded/battered.

Millions and millions of people might disagree with you. Most places do
not do it well, but there are places that make excellent fish and chips.
The local Lions club sells fish and chips once or twice a month to
raise money. I had heard about it for years and I finally tried it last
fall and it was the best fish and chips I ever tasted.

Bruce wrote in rec.food.cooking:

> On Wed, 12 Apr 2017 12:11:35 +0100, "Ophelia" >
> wrote:
>
> > "Cindy Hamilton" wrote in message
> > ...
> >
> > On Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 6:24:59 AM UTC-4, Bruce wrote:
> >> On Wed, 12 Apr 2017 08:46:46 +0100, "Ophelia"
> > >> wrote:
> > >
> >> >Is the lemon I see lurking in the corner??? and Mayonaisse????
> > >
> >> Chips without mayo is a waste of chips.
> >
> > If you say so. I've never seen the appeal of a greasy sauce on
> > greasy potatoes.
> >
> > Cindy Hamilton
> >
> > ==
> >
> > +1
>
> What are y'all doing with greasy potatoes?

Grin, maintaining here with adding them when I really want, but not all
the time.

Due to spinal issues, I have to keep weight as close controlled as
possible when I can't exersize much at all other than walking in
shortish stints.

http://www.healthchecksystems.com/heightweightchart.htm

I'm 5ft1 (61 inches) and clock in at 123.5 (light street clothing) with
small ankles and wrists but rest is large frame.

Sadly I know my weight because i broke my big right toe and compression
fractured the 2 next to it on Sunday night. Had to go to the Doc and
make sure all is ok.

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Gary wrote in rec.food.cooking:

> Bruce wrote:
> >
> > On Wed, 12 Apr 2017 11:28:53 GMT, "l not -l" >
> > wrote:
> >
> > >> Chips without mayo is a waste of chips.
> > > I'll take those wasted chips; IMO, one may as well eat the chips
> > > container if smearing mayo all over. I like the taste of fried
> > > potatoes and mayo would smother that. Just make sure they are
> > > salted and, definitely not, the "seasoned fries" some try and
> > > palm off as special. I do occasionally "dress" chips with
> > > ketchup; but, only if they are not very tasty.on their own and I
> > > do like the taste of tomato.
> >
> > You're clearly all barbarian anglos with your ketchup and your
> > vinegar.
>
> LOL. For chips (usain french fries) I love lots of salt and tons of
> pepper. Nothing else. Next time I make a batch though, I will try a
> dip or two in mayo. Sounds odd to me but I'll give it a try.

What I like to do sometimes is mayo, mustard, minced onions and I may
add a little ketchup to it. Just as a side dip.

I also like sometimes to use tartar sauce on fries.

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Ophelia wrote in rec.food.cooking:

> "l not -l" wrote in message ...
>
>
> On 12-Apr-2017, "Ophelia" > wrote:
>
> > "l not -l" wrote in message ...
> >
> >
> >On 12-Apr-2017, Bruce > wrote:
> >
> >> On Wed, 12 Apr 2017 08:46:46 +0100, "Ophelia"
> > >> wrote:
> > >
> >> >"dsi1" wrote in message
> >> ...
> >> >
> >> >The first time I had fish & chips was in the late 60's. I was at
> the >> >neighbor's house across the street and the mom bought some
> from the new >> >H.
> >> >Salt Esq. that had opened up in Kailua town. I thought it was
> pretty >> >good.
> >> >This most humble fare of the Brits needed a touch of pretentious
> >> >classiness
> >> >in order to be sold to the yanks. Oddly enough, we were listening
> to >> >"Their
> >> >Satanic Majesties Request" at the time.
> >> >
> >> >Today, if I want some Brit style fish & chips, I go to Hot Dog on
> a >> >Stick.
> >> >I'm more likely to have the fish with battered zucchini though
> and if I >> >want
> >> >malt vinegar on it, I'll have to bring my own bottle. Oh nooo!
> >> >
> >>
> >https://s3-media3.fl.yelpcdn.com/bph...W3xkn_CA/o.jpg
> >> > >> >==
> >> >
> >> >Is the lemon I see lurking in the corner??? and Mayonaisse????
> > >
> >> Chips without mayo is a waste of chips.
> > I'll take those wasted chips; IMO, one may as well eat the chips
> > container if smearing mayo all over. I like the taste of fried
> > potatoes and mayo would smother that. Just make sure they are
> > salted and, definitely not, the
> > "seasoned fries" some try and palm off as special. I do
> > occasionally "dress" chips with ketchup; but, only if they are not
> > very tasty.on their own and I do like the taste of tomato.
> >
> > Change Cujo to Juno for email.
> >
> > ==
> >
> > What are 'seasoned' fries?
> Besides an abomination? They are fried poatoes, often a curly cut,
> offered by many US fast food joints as an "upgrade". They are
> sprinkled with a seasoning blend that, to me, tastes like salt,
> pepper, paprika, garlic and other, unidentifiable, "spice" dust. If
> you have ever had another American food travesty, BBQ Chips (crisps),
> seasoned fries register at a similar point on the disgusting
> continuum. If you have never have had either, I envy you. 8-)
>
>
> Change Cujo to Juno for email.
>
> ==
>
> I have never had either I won't be trying them fter your
> description, so thank you
>
> No need to envy me, at least you know what to avoid
>

Smile, his method of description makes them sound horrible but reality
is well made (need not be fast food), they are most often a mix of
cajun spicing that is in a very vague way what he described, but
nothing like BBQ potato chips from a bag.

Chipotle and sea salt, Smoked mild Spanish paprika, roasted garlic
granules, fresh ground black pepper. Mix that well then toss fries in
that. Often done in the oven by tossing first in olive oil then spices
and baking them to crispy but they can ge deep fried first and laid on
paper towels to drain a bit then sprinkled witht he seasoning.



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Gary wrote in rec.food.cooking:

> Ophelia wrote:
> >
> > What are 'seasoned' fries?
>
> Grocery stores usually have some seasoned fries in the frozen food
> section. I do like a few of them. I think they are right tasty. Just
> fries with various seasoning on them.
>
> My favorite grocery store fries though are the plain shoestring to be
> deep fried.
>
> Mostly I cut my own potatoes and fry them.

I mostly cut my own too then Don (hubby) dips in egg and flour and we
fry then if desired, add seasoning.

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Cheri wrote in rec.food.cooking:

> "l not -l" > wrote in message
> ...
> >
> > On 12-Apr-2017, wrote:
> >
> > > On 2017-04-12 9:41 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> >>> On Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 7:04:40 AM UTC-4, Bruce wrote:
> >>>> On Wed, 12 Apr 2017 03:32:23 -0700 (PDT), Cindy Hamilton
> >>>> > wrote:
> > > > >
> >>>>> On Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 6:24:59 AM UTC-4, Bruce wrote:
> >>>>>> On Wed, 12 Apr 2017 08:46:46 +0100, "Ophelia" >>>>
> > >>>>>> wrote:
> > > > > > >
> >>>>>>> "dsi1" wrote in message
> >>>>>>> ...
> > > > > > > >
> >>>>>>> The first time I had fish & chips was in the late 60's. I was
> at >>>>> the >>>>>>> neighbor's house across the street and the mom
> bought some from the >>>>>>> new H.
> >>>>>>> Salt Esq. that had opened up in Kailua town. I thought it was
> >>>>> pretty >>>>>>> good.
> >>>>>>> This most humble fare of the Brits needed a touch of
> pretentious >>>>>>> classiness
> >>>>>>> in order to be sold to the yanks. Oddly enough, we were
> listening >>>>> to >>>>>>> "Their
> >>>>>>> Satanic Majesties Request" at the time.
> > > > > > > >
> >>>>>>> Today, if I want some Brit style fish & chips, I go to Hot
> Dog on a >>>>>>> Stick.
> >>>>>>> I'm more likely to have the fish with battered zucchini
> though and >>>>>>> if I want
> >>>>>>> malt vinegar on it, I'll have to bring my own bottle. Oh
> nooo!
> > > > > > > >
> >>>>>>>
> https://s3-media3.fl.yelpcdn.com/bph...W3xkn_CA/o.jpg
> > > > > > > >
> >>>>>>> ==
> > > > > > > >
> >>>>>>> Is the lemon I see lurking in the corner??? and
> Mayonaisse????
> > > > > > >
> >>>>>> Chips without mayo is a waste of chips.
> > > > > >
> >>>>> If you say so. I've never seen the appeal of a greasy sauce on
> >>>>> greasy potatoes.
> > > > >
> >>>> Crispy potatoes, not greasy potatoes.
> > > >
> >>> You've never struggled with your weight, have you?
> > > >
> >>> Crispy, creamy, and rich are all markers for high-fat
> >>> foods.
> > > >
> >>> Larger fries have about 14 grams of fat per 10 fries.
> >>> That's quite a bit, which is why I eat fries only a
> >>> few times a year. I generally eat them simply salted,
> >>> so I can enjoy the fried potato-y goodness unencumbered
> >>> by other flavors.
> > > >
> > > Mayo on chips is a Dutch thing. It's much better than it sounds.
> > If I had to smother my fries to hide their taste, I suppose mayo
> > would be a better choice than gravy and cheese curds. Malt vinegar
> > or ketchup would be better still, and great potato flavor would be
> > best for me.
>
> I don't eat it anymore, but to me, nothing much tastes better than
> fries and gravy. My choice now, if I was doing fries, is homemade
> thousand island dressing to dip the fries in.
>
> Cheri

+1

I like that idea!

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On 4/12/2017 6:11 PM, cshenk wrote:

>
> I'm 5ft1 (61 inches) and clock in at 123.5 (light street clothing) with
> small ankles and wrists but rest is large frame.
>

IMNSHO, women 5'4" and under are the sexiest. You could get my attention!

On 4/12/2017 6:26 PM, cshenk wrote:

>>
>> Mostly I cut my own potatoes and fry them.
>
> I mostly cut my own too then Don (hubby) dips in egg and flour and we
> fry then if desired, add seasoning.
>

I would never have thought of that. How thick do you cut them?

On Wed, 12 Apr 2017 19:07:03 -0400, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:

>On 4/12/2017 6:11 PM, cshenk wrote:
>
>>
>> I'm 5ft1 (61 inches) and clock in at 123.5 (light street clothing) with
>> small ankles and wrists but rest is large frame.
>>
>
>IMNSHO, women 5'4" and under are the sexiest. You could get my attention!

Is that 1m64 and under? Are you into smurfs?

Ed Pawlowski wrote in rec.food.cooking:

> On 4/12/2017 6:11 PM, cshenk wrote:
>
> >
> > I'm 5ft1 (61 inches) and clock in at 123.5 (light street clothing)
> > with small ankles and wrists but rest is large frame.
> >
>
> IMNSHO, women 5'4" and under are the sexiest. You could get my
> attention!

LOL and bless you Ed! I always wanted to be 'Tall but worth the climb'
but ended up 'Short but worth the stoop' (snicker).



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On 4/12/2017 7:12 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On 4/12/2017 6:26 PM, cshenk wrote:
>
>>>
>>> Mostly I cut my own potatoes and fry them.
>>
>> I mostly cut my own too then Don (hubby) dips in egg and flour and we
>> fry then if desired, add seasoning.
>>
>
> I would never have thought of that. How thick do you cut them?

I'd be curious, not that I'd make potatoes dipped in an egg wash and
flour at home. Aren't those [loosely described as] battered fries?

I recall quarter fries - baking potatoes cut into quarters lengthwise
and "battered" before deep frying. They were delicious, but again, not
something I'd prepare at home. I wouldn't eat them very often, either.

Jill

Ed Pawlowski wrote in rec.food.cooking:

> On 4/12/2017 6:26 PM, cshenk wrote:
>
> > >
> > > Mostly I cut my own potatoes and fry them.
> >
> > I mostly cut my own too then Don (hubby) dips in egg and flour and
> > we fry then if desired, add seasoning.
> >
>
> I would never have thought of that. How thick do you cut them?

sure you have, but to answer the question, depends. The thicker wedges
arent very crispy but have their own appeal.

Carol

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Tonight's dinner will be the last remains of the chick cutlets and
kasha varnishkas that were frozen some six weeks ago... an excellent
combo.

jmcquown wrote in rec.food.cooking:

> On 4/12/2017 7:12 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> > On 4/12/2017 6:26 PM, cshenk wrote:
> >
> > > >
> > > > Mostly I cut my own potatoes and fry them.
> > >
> > > I mostly cut my own too then Don (hubby) dips in egg and flour
> > > and we fry then if desired, add seasoning.
> > >
> >
> > I would never have thought of that. How thick do you cut them?
>
> I'd be curious, not that I'd make potatoes dipped in an egg wash and
> flour at home. Aren't those [loosely described as] battered fries?
>
> I recall quarter fries - baking potatoes cut into quarters lengthwise
> and "battered" before deep frying. They were delicious, but again,
> not something I'd prepare at home. I wouldn't eat them very often,
> either.
>
> Jill

We don't have them often either. It;'s more a breakfast weekend item
at maybe every other month. They are not hard to make at all.

We cut them to wedges of about the size of what is called 'steak fries'
(6-8 per potato size used).

It's Don's special and he's being a meamie and wont give me the
details...



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On Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 3:15:23 PM UTC-4, Bruce wrote:
> On Wed, 12 Apr 2017 12:02:30 -0700 (PDT), Cindy Hamilton
> > wrote:
>
> >On Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 2:27:52 PM UTC-4, Bruce wrote:
> >> On Wed, 12 Apr 2017 09:56:26 -0400, Dave Smith
> >> > wrote:
> >>
> >> >Mayo on chips is a Dutch thing. It's much better than it sounds.
> >>
> >> True.
> >>
> >> People often act as if mayo's an invention of the devil, but what's so
> >> bad about olive oil and egg yolk? The only problem is that it's
> >> calorific.
> >
> >Sure, it's good. But that doesn't mean it's good on
> >everything.
>
> What would you have mayo with? (Just mayo that is, not mayo as
> ingredient for a sauce.)

On a sandwich. I generally prefer butter for other uses.
What would you have mayo with (besides fries).

> >Perhaps sometime I'll try mayo on fries, although it
> >might be a little challenging to find it. I could always
> >ask for mayo, although I suppose that jarred American
> >mayo wouldn't be a fair test, either.
>
> Maybe not, but I'll take any mayo unless it's too sweet.
>
> >It's an entirely different thing altogether, but I have
> >had sweet potato fries with a mayonnaise-based dipping
> >sauce. It didn't wow me; I prefer them sprinkled with
> >powdered chipotle pepper and salt.
>
> If I have fries without anything to dip them in, it feels like I'm
> eating warmed up chips/crisps. I guess it's a Dutch/Belgian thing.

Probably. When I was a kid, I always used ketchup, or a mixture
of yellow American-style mustard and ketchup. My taste for ketchup
(on anything) has waned, so now I almost always eat my fries just
salted. Once in a great while I'll sprinkle some vinegar on them.

Cindy Hamilton

On Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 5:27:52 PM UTC-4, Dave Smith wrote:
> On 2017-04-12 3:02 PM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> > On Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 2:27:52 PM UTC-4, Bruce wrote:
> >
> >> People often act as if mayo's an invention of the devil, but what's so
> >> bad about olive oil and egg yolk? The only problem is that it's
> >> calorific.
> >
> > Sure, it's good. But that doesn't mean it's good on
> > everything.
> >
> > Perhaps sometime I'll try mayo on fries, although it
> > might be a little challenging to find it. I could always
> > ask for mayo, although I suppose that jarred American
> > mayo wouldn't be a fair test, either.
>
> I live in an area with a lot of Dutch people and if you get fries in a
> restaurant wait staff don't even blink if you ask for mayonnaise. They
> will bring a packet or a small container with regular jarred mayo.
>
>
> >
> > It's an entirely different thing altogether, but I have
> > had sweet potato fries with a mayonnaise-based dipping
> > sauce. It didn't wow me; I prefer them sprinkled with
> > powdered chipotle pepper and salt.
> >
>
> You could have chipotle mayo. Curry is also good, or aeoli.

I have had them with chipotle mayo. Still prefer chipotle powder.
Funny, I love Indian food, but I've got very little liking for
things flavored with standard curry powder.

I recall with some fondness an order of deep-fried calamari with
saffron aioli that I had once. I'm sure it would be far too
rich for me now.

Cindy Hamilton

On Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 6:14:01 PM UTC-4, cshenk wrote:
> Gary wrote in rec.food.cooking:
>
> > Bruce wrote:
> > >
> > > On Wed, 12 Apr 2017 11:28:53 GMT, "l not -l" >
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > > >> Chips without mayo is a waste of chips.
> > > > I'll take those wasted chips; IMO, one may as well eat the chips
> > > > container if smearing mayo all over. I like the taste of fried
> > > > potatoes and mayo would smother that. Just make sure they are
> > > > salted and, definitely not, the "seasoned fries" some try and
> > > > palm off as special. I do occasionally "dress" chips with
> > > > ketchup; but, only if they are not very tasty.on their own and I
> > > > do like the taste of tomato.
> > >
> > > You're clearly all barbarian anglos with your ketchup and your
> > > vinegar.
> >
> > LOL. For chips (usain french fries) I love lots of salt and tons of
> > pepper. Nothing else. Next time I make a batch though, I will try a
> > dip or two in mayo. Sounds odd to me but I'll give it a try.
>
> What I like to do sometimes is mayo, mustard, minced onions and I may
> add a little ketchup to it. Just as a side dip.
>
> I also like sometimes to use tartar sauce on fries.

I've been known to use cocktail sauce (ketchup/horseradish/etc.) on
onion rings or other deep-fried vegetables. I can't remember the
last time I did that, though.

Cindy Hamilton

On Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 7:07:04 PM UTC-4, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On 4/12/2017 6:11 PM, cshenk wrote:
>
> >
> > I'm 5ft1 (61 inches) and clock in at 123.5 (light street clothing) with
> > small ankles and wrists but rest is large frame.
> >
>
> IMNSHO, women 5'4" and under are the sexiest. You could get my attention!

Happily, not all men feel that way. I'm a few inches taller than my husband.

Cindy Hamilton