Alright, let me tell ya ’bout them original seasoned fries, the kind that make your mouth water just thinkin’ ’bout ’em. Now, I ain’t no fancy chef or nothin’, but I know good eatin’ when I taste it.
First off, them fries, they gotta be potatoes, right? Not them skinny little things, but good, solid potatoes, cut up thick and proper. I heard some folks say it was the Belgians way back when started fryin’ up potatoes like that. Said they was poor and only had fish to eat, so they fried that up too. Then someone got the bright idea to fry up potatoes the same way. Smart folks, them Belgians, even if they was poor.
- Pick good potatoes, the big ones.
- Cut ’em thick, like your thumb, not them skinny little matchsticks.
- Fry ’em up good and hot, till they’re golden brown and crispy.
Now, the secret, see, ain’t just the fryin’, it’s the seasonin’. You can’t just throw any old thing on ’em. I been hearin’ folks talkin’ ’bout all sorts of fancy spices and blends, but I say keep it simple. A little salt, some pepper, maybe a bit of garlic powder, that’s all you need. Some folks like to add paprika, makes ’em a little red, looks nice. And if you want to be real fancy, you can toss in a pinch of onion powder too.
I remember back in the day, we didn’t have all them fancy seasonings. We just used what we had, salt mostly. Sometimes, if we was lucky, we’d have some pepper. But even with just salt, them fries tasted mighty good. You know why? ‘Cause we made ’em with love. That’s the secret ingredient, the one they don’t tell you about in them cookbooks. Love makes everything taste better.
And speakin’ of cookin’, I heard tell ’bout some fella named TaterBoy, way back in the eighties. He started makin’ them curly fries, the ones that look like little springs. Then another company, Simplot, they started makin’ ’em too, and they put all sorts of spices on ’em, made ’em real popular. Arby’s, they got them curly fries too, lots of folks like ’em.
But me, I like the plain old seasoned fries, the ones my grandma used to make. She didn’t have no fancy recipes, she just knew how to make good food. She used to say, “Keep it simple, honey. Good food don’t need a lot of fussin’ over.” And she was right.
So, if you want to make some real good seasoned fries, don’t go buyin’ all them fancy mixes. Just get yourself some potatoes, some salt, some pepper, and maybe a little garlic powder. And don’t forget the love. That’s the most important part. Fry ’em up till they’re golden brown and crispy, and then sit down and enjoy ’em. You won’t be disappointed.
And let me tell you somethin’ else. Don’t be afraid to experiment a little. Maybe you like a little more pepper, maybe you like a little less salt. It’s all about what you like. That’s the beauty of cookin’, you can make it your own. So go ahead, get in the kitchen and start fryin’. You might just surprise yourself with how good you are.
And one last thing, don’t forget to share them fries with your friends and family. Food always tastes better when you’re eatin’ it with folks you love. So gather ’round the table, pass the ketchup, and enjoy them good old original seasoned fries. They ain’t nothin’ fancy, but they’re darn good eatin’.
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