DIANE'S CORNER: National French Fries Day

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Celebrate Nat'l French Fries Day

Whether you call them ‘French Fries’, ‘Chips’, Finger Chips, or French-Fried Potatoes, this delicious treat is loved around the world, and National 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.

History of the French Fry

French Fries are one of many foods whose name is most misleading, as the origins of this fat fried food seem 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 normally caught in a series of small villages in Belgium. It seems the river had frozen over and the fish they normally caught and fried were unable to be caught.

Why they’re called French is often attributed to troops coming over during World War I who got their hands on Belgian Fries. The official language of the Belgian army at that time was French, and as a result the men thought they were in France rather than Belgium. Interestingly, in that region of the world, they are still called “Flemish Fries” to further complicate matters. Now, these treats are loved the world round, even becoming the ‘national snack’ of the Netherlands.

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JOKE OF THE DAY

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WORD OF THE DAY

specie

MEANING:
noun:
1. Money, especially in a form that has an intrinsic value (for example, coins made from precious metals as opposed to paper money).
2. Type or kind (used in the phrase “in specie” meaning “in a similar manner”).

ETYMOLOGY:
From Latin species (appearance, form, kind), from specere (to look). Earliest documented use: 1551.

USAGE:
“For all we know, the banks may never open again! I’ve heard they’ve nearly run out of specie!”
Kia Corthron; Moon and the Mars; Seven Stories Press; 2021.

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TODAY'S ARTIST
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Johan Julius Exner, (30 November 1825 – 15 November 1910)
Danish genre painter, was born in Copenhagen to Johann Gottlieb Exner, a Czech musician from Bohemia, who came to Denmark during the Napoleonic period, and his wife Karen Jørgensdatter. Exner originally intended on becoming a history painter, but quickly found his niche, however, in genre painting, the most popular and lucrative painting style of his era. His genre paintings figured prominently in Denmark's National Romantic period, an artistic period directly after the Golden Age of Danish Painting, when artistic focus was turned inwards to uniquely Danish themes.

IDIOM OF THE DAY
What does 'bite your lip' mean?

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(Not So) TOTALLY USELESS FACTS OF THE DAY
John Larroquette of "Night Court" and "The John Larroquette Show" was the narrator of "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre."

A dragonfly has a lifespan of twenty-four hours.

A ten-gallon hat holds three-quarters of a gallon.

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READERS INFO
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COFFEE
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PICTURES OF THE DAY

The Woolworth Building in New York City is considered to be the world's first skyscraper. It was constructed in 1913 and was the world's tallest building for seventeen years and today remains one of the fifty tallest buildings in the United States. The building was owned by the F.W. Woolworth Company for 85 years until it was sold in 1998. Most of the ornate lobby, previously a tourist attraction, was restricted to those with business in the building after the September 11, 2001 attacks.

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knit
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Gams Shorts

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Make your own knitted cat toys

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Butterfly Pillow

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Daytime Cora

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Camden Top Down Cardi

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KNIT PATTERNS OF THE DAY

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Mod T Shirt

Drop Stitch Cotton Easy Kimono

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crochet
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Coastal Scene

crochet
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Stacked Scoop Ice Cream Cone

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Flinders Crochet Bag

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How to Crochet Toddler Dress

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How to crochet a giant strawberry cushion

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RECIPE

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Barbecue Chicken Pizza Recipe

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PANTRY RECIPE

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Yellow Split Pea Soup

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CROCKPOT RECIPE

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Slow Cooker Ribs

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VEGAN/ VEGETARIAN RECIPE

Both vegetarian and vegan diets may provide health benefits, including reduced body weight, lower cholesterol levels, and decreased risk of cardiovascular disease. However, it is important for vegetarians and vegans to ensure that they are meeting all of their nutritional requirements.

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Orange Blossom Carrot Salad

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COPYCAT RECIPE

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Perfect Starbucks Iced Black Tea Lemonade

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RETRO RECIPE

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Date Oatmeal Bars

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SWEETS RECIPE

Dairy Free Chocolate Cake

be the island that withstands the torrential waters

ICE POP

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Pistachio Ice Cream

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ADULT COLORING

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FUN

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when even the big guys need a little siesta

CRAFTS

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DIY Microwave Pressed Flowers

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CHILDREN'S CORNER

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Coin Barrette

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PUZZLE

Brick Sea Window Jigsaw Puzzle

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WORD SEARCH

become

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fully

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music

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rest
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sometimes

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stage
start
state
sworn

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SUDOKU .. easy

solution:

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ICE BREAKER

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You can use 'ice breaker questions' to build a rapport, enabling strangers to engage in back and forth conversion. With a little practice and possibly a beer or two, you’ll be breaking more ice than the Titanic.