Thomas Jefferson had "potatoes served in the French manner" served at a White House dinner back in 1802. The expression "French Fried Potatoes" first occurs in print in 1856. A literary work titled "Co
okery for Maids of All Work" by E. Warren. It instructed: French Fried Potatoes - Cut new potatoes in thin slices, put them in boiling fat and a little salt; fry both sides of a light golden brown colour; drain." The J. R. Simplot Company is credited with successfully commercializing french fries in frozen form during the 1940s. Subsequently, in 1967, Ray Kroc of McDonald's contracted the Simplot company to supply them with frozen fries replacing fresh cut potatoes. So how do you like your fries ... Shoestring, Crinkle Cut or Thick-cut Steak Fries? For me ... all three are fantastic! ~ Chef ~
okery for Maids of All Work" by E. Warren. It instructed: French Fried Potatoes - Cut new potatoes in thin slices, put them in boiling fat and a little salt; fry both sides of a light golden brown colour; drain." The J. R. Simplot Company is credited with successfully commercializing french fries in frozen form during the 1940s. Subsequently, in 1967, Ray Kroc of McDonald's contracted the Simplot company to supply them with frozen fries replacing fresh cut potatoes. So how do you like your fries ... Shoestring, Crinkle Cut or Thick-cut Steak Fries? For me ... all three are fantastic! ~ Chef ~ 
