Whether you call them ‘French Fries’, ‘Chips’, Finger Chips, or French-Fried Potatoes, this delicious treat is loved around the world, and French Fries Day celebrates them. Not to be confused with the American ‘Chips’, which are thinly sliced pieces of potato fried until crisp, French Fries are the delicious result of ‘batons’ of potato cut to various thicknesses and then fried in oil.The outside of this staple companion food to hamburgers and other grease-ball favorites generally have a golden texture, varying from soft to crispy, and most often served with little more than a dusting of salt.
The origins of this fried food seems to be in Belgium. The story of their creation can be found in a family manuscript dated 1781 which reveals that potatoes were originally cut into the shape of fish and served in lieu of the fish because the river had frozen over and the they were unable to catch them.
Canadian Poutine
This recipe is a classic way to have French Fries, originating in Canada.This dish is incredibly decadent, combining the crispy soft texture of the French Fries with a rich beef gravy, and topped with cheese curds.
American Bacon Cheeseburger Classic
There is little Americans love more than to add cheese and bacon to just about anything.French fries are no exception, there is little that is as well-loved as a rich, greasy accompaniment to any meal.To make this classic you start with a basic of fries, and layer on bacon, chopped onions, cheese, and ground hamburger before tossing them in the oven just long enough for everything to get melty. Then grab a handful and dig in!
Greek French Fries
The Mediterranean rarely fail at making an already delicious food rich and full of the smells of home. If you love the classic Greek flavors of parmigiano-reggiano or romano cheese, garlic, and oregano, then these fries are going to leave you smiling. The key ingredients here are Extra Virgin Olive Oil to fry them in, after which you toss them in garlic salt, Greek Oregano, and your choice of cheese such as those mentioned ahead. To get the full impact you’re going to want to stick to the white crumbly cheese of the region, the truly adventurous might use Mazithra cheese.
These are a few dishes that can help enhance French Fries Day, and really bring out the amazing versatility of this centuries old treat.So get out your deep fryer, chop up some potatoes, and celebrate French Fries Day by eating yourself into a starch filled stupor!
(full confession .. i am considered the 'french fry queen' in my circles. my two grand nieces, who also adore french fries, are called, in the family, our "french fry princesses!')
thanks, patty
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.jpg) | The iconic Hollywood sign overlooking the community and spelling out its name in 50-foot (15-meter) high white letters originally said "Hollywoodland" and was erected as an advertisement for a real estate firm promoting a new housing development with that name. Though not intended to be permanent, the sign quickly became an internationally recognized landmark, and the last four letters were removed in 1949 | ||
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 | Alberto Ascari was just 7 years old when his racecar driver father was killed in the 1925 French Grand Prix, but that did not deter him from following in his father's footsteps. He went on to become a successful driver and remains one of only two Italian Formula One World Champions in the history of the sport. In 1955, he was thrown from his car during a crash and killed. Both he and his father were 36 when they died. | ||
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 | This event takes place on the Pierre St. Martin, in the Pyrenées Mountains between Spain and France, on July 13 every year. Representatives of the French valley of Barétous and those of the Spanish valley of Roncal meet at the summit at 10 o'clock in the morning and pile their hands on top of each other's in a show of friendship. Then the French hand over three cows, which must be healthy two-year-olds. This tribute was imposed by treaty in 1375, when the two valleys were at war with each other, and the Roncal cowmen emerged as the victors. | ||
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1812 - The first pawnbroking ordinance was passed in New York City.
1832 - Henry Schoolcraft discovered the source of the Mississippi River in Minnesota.
1930: The first World Cup Soccer competition was held in Montevideo, Uruguay.
1959 - The Shirelles' "Dedicated To The One I Love" was released.
1982 - The All-Star Game was played outside the United States for the first time. They played in Montreal, Canada.
1990: The movie "Ghost" premiered in the U.S. It starred Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, and Whoopi Goldberg
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Cheryl Ladd (born Cheryl Jean Stoppelmoor in Huron, South Dakota)
Charlie’s Angels (1976-1981). She initially planned on becoming a singer,
working under the name Cherie Moor.
working under the name Cherie Moor.
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Harrison Ford Is 73 Today
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English born Stewart portrayed Captain Jean Luc Picard in Star
Trek, The Next Generation, and Professor Xavier in the X-men
movies. He was named the best dramatic actor of the ’80s by
TV Guide in 1993.
Trek, The Next Generation, and Professor Xavier in the X-men
movies. He was named the best dramatic actor of the ’80s by
TV Guide in 1993.
Released 1965
The song “California Girls” represents the 1960s California Sound. The
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame included it as one of "500 Songs That Shaped
Rock and Roll". In 2004, Rolling Stone magazine ranked it #71 on its list of
the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time". In 2010, the Beach Boys’ recording
of “California Girls” was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame included it as one of "500 Songs That Shaped
Rock and Roll". In 2004, Rolling Stone magazine ranked it #71 on its list of
the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time". In 2010, the Beach Boys’ recording
of “California Girls” was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
DAILY SQU-EEZ
If You Were Born Today, July 13
You are attractive, steady, and a little intimidating. Many of you are likeable from a distance and difficult to get to know, but very friendly once others know you. Your sense of humor is quirky - you have a strong sense of the ridiculous or absurd. You always have a good argument and often a great comeback. You are ambitious and motivated, and have a feel for the right path towards success. You might often be attracted to people you can't have in love, but you do seek out long-term partnership. Famous people born today: Patrick Stewart, Harrison Ford, Cameron Crowe, Ashley Scott, Cheech Marin, Fran Kranz.
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The red-bearded bee-eater (Nyctyornis amictus) is a large species of bee-eater found in the Indo-Malayan subregion of South-East Asia. This colorful species feeds predominantly on insects.
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Who’s There?
“Who was knocking on my door?” This is what Cezary Wyszynski imagines this mouse thinking as it pokes its head from a hole. A possible culprit? Wyszynski wryly hints at the departing rat that’s slightly visible in the background.
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Jim Henson Muppet Charts pattern by Robin Barnhill
This is for the charts only! I describe a little bit of what I did, but if you follow these charts, after 9 squares you’ll have a hefty blanket!
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Hexagon Bag pattern by Frankie Brown
This bag measures about 9”/23cm across and is easy to knit in the round from just two balls of Kureyon or similar yarn. Knit two hexagons and a strap, put ...
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Wardrobe fresheners - pouches pattern by Simply Yarn
This is a simple pattern to create 3 different style of pouches to be used as drawer / wardrobe fresheners.
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Fiona Baby Sundress pattern by Staci Perry
The Fiona Baby Sundress is a pattern I released about 4 years ago. I’m re-releasing it to include an updated pattern, larger size range (newborn to Child Size 2...
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Owl Coffee Cup Cozie pattern by Sabrina Thompson (knit...
The original cabled owl cup cozie design! There are 5 owls wrapped around this snuggley cozie!
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strawberry pin or ring pattern by Aurore Turcan
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Kaleidoscope Throw pattern by Katherine Eng
GAUGE: First 3 rounds = 3½” (9 cm) at widest point. Motif = 8½” (21.5 cm) at widest point.
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CROCKPOT RECIPE
stephanie o'dea
CrockPot Indian Curry Recipe
With this Indian version of a curry recipe, the flavors are spot-on.
The Ingredients.
It sounds like a lot, but many of the spices are (hopefully) staples in the spice rack.
- 1 13.5 oz can of coconut milk (don't use the light, it doesn't taste as good. or use the light and then stir in heavy cream at the end. Your tongue wants the thick stuff... trust me.)
- 1 can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
- 4-6 frozen skinless, boneless chicken thighs
- 1 T tomato paste
- 2 T curry powder (not a typo, it's a lot, but it's good. Curry isn't spicy, just flavorful)
- 1 t ground coriander
- 1 t ground cumin
- 1 inch peeled and grated ginger (I didn't use that much, I don't particularly care for ginger)- few dashes of hot sauce (I used Tabasco)
- 1 yellow onion. chopped
- 2 or 3 cloves of smashed and chopped garlic
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 of an eggplant, chopped (I didn't peel)
- 1 sweet potato, peeled and chopped (I hate peeling sweet potato, so used a knife and lost a lot of the flesh accidentally)
The Directions.
Assemble all of your spices, coconut milk, Tabasco sauce, and tomato paste. Combine the sauce ingredients in the bottom of your crockpot. The sauce will be a lovely yellow.
Add the chicken, flipping it over a few times to coat it nicely. Pour in the garbanzo beans.
Wash and chop all of the vegetables, and then add to the Crock-Pot. Don't worry about stirring them in the sauce. Let them sit on top of the chicken and steam away.
Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours, or on high for 4-6. I cooked our dinner on high for almost 6 hours. The chicken was fully cooked, but still had shape, and the vegetables were soft and quite nice.
Stir carefully to mix flavors. If you stir too rough, the sweet potato will fall apart.
Serve over rice; I used brown.
The Verdict.
Delicious. We had family over for dinner, and they all really enjoyed it, and took home leftovers. This was really good. The kids were not interested in trying it at all. They had buttered brown rice.
PUZZLE
CHILDREN'S (and adults) CORNER ...games
match 3 or more balls of one color to remove them
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The World’s Newest Human Ken Doll Actually Looks Plastic
By Sumitra
Brazilian model Mauricio Galdi is the newest addition to the growing band of surgically-enhanced men branded ‘Human Ken Dolls’. After a total of eight procedures in the past decade, his face now looks like that of the popular plastic doll.
Mauricio, 27, claims that he wasn’t actually aiming for the ‘Ken’ look, but now that the media’s given him the title, he doesn’t mind cashing in on the publicity. “I never sought out to be the Brazilian human Ken,” he said. “It was something that came to me, television sought to give me that title.”
We find that kind of hard to believe though, given the fact that he’s been obsessed with dolls since childhood. Growing up in a middle class household in Sao Paulo, Mauricio confessed that he often felt jealous of little girls because it was socially acceptable for them to play with Barbie and Ken. “I saw them playing with dolls and I wanted to do the same,” he admitted, “but I never did for fear of prejudice.”
"Good Morning" in Maltese (Malta) - L-ghodwa t-tajba
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21 Powerful Examples Of Street Art That Tell The Uncomfortable Truth
earth porm
Graffiti and other forms of street art reveal so much about the surrounding culture and current times. City walls provide a blank canvass for artists and rebels to display a number of messages, some of which tell the uncomfortable truth about the state of our planet and where it is headed.
1. Help Keep The Plants Alive
2. The Whole World Is Going Down The Drain
3. Earth’s Hour-Glass Is Ticking
4. Those Responsible For Killing Earth
5. Is It Fair To Trap Animals In A Zoo?
6. “I Don’t Believe In Global Warming”
7. Working Ourselves To Death
8. The Truth About The News
9. Humans Are Eating The Earth
10. “I Remember When All This Was Trees”
11. Urbanization = Death
12. Where Has All The Ice Gone?
13. What The Cow Population Really Thinks
14. The Truth About Locked Up Animals
15. Specially Made Earth Trash Pie, Courtesy Of The Humans
16. Born To Be Wild, Forced To Perform
17. The Uncomfortable Truth About Air Pollution
18. Needs Ice Now
19. You Can’t Escape Animal Cruelty, It’s Everywhere
20. Sucking The Earth Dry
I like the details in the ‘suckers’ crown… couldn’t be more true.
21. Help! Fast Food Is Taking Over The World
22. Poor Planet Earth
23. Seal Playing With Oil
24. The Struggle Of The Misunderstood Cow
25. Thanks For Selling Me
Animals have feelings and families too…
Street Art was a great distraction! Help me get past all those fries.
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