French fries - A Meeting of Minds

mawra · Jan 25 2014, 08:13 PM

A LONG while back we were discussing what people put on their fries, or chips.
Kibby was talking some kids in her class about that, but could not remember what the different things were. Especially the one called "The Works." She wanted to know if anyone could remind her what all was on it. A picture would be good.

Priscilla · Jan 25 2014, 08:31 PM

I have no idea. When I went to school in England I developed a taste for vinegar on my chips (french fries).

Allen · Jan 25 2014, 08:35 PM

Ketchup
Mustard
Mayonnaise
Cheese - any variety you want
Chili
Chopped onion - works well with cheese, chili, or both
Garlic powder - just a touch, especially with cheese, chili, or both
Chunky salsa
Ground beef, your choice of seasoning, to go in cheese of your choice.
This is all I could think of on short notice.

Any combination of the above that sounds good.

Personally, I like the little skinny fries like Steak 'n Shake has. For those who don't know about Steak 'n Shake, it's your loss, "and that's all I have to say about that."

Allen · Jan 25 2014, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Priscilla

I have no idea. When I went to school in England I developed a taste for vinegar on my chips (french fries).

Oooooooooooo salt & vinegar! One of my favorite potato chips! How could I have overlooked that combo for fries?

Priscilla · Jan 25 2014, 08:41 PM

Red wine vinegar, though; not white. At least that's what we used in fish & chip shops. Darn, now I want fish & chips!

Allen · Jan 25 2014, 08:59 PM

Can I say darn you without getting in trouble? Now I want some too.

Priscilla · Jan 25 2014, 09:09 PM

Sure you can! Virtual fish and chips for everyone!

mawra · Jan 25 2014, 10:46 PM

I found the thread where we were talking about it way back in '09

http://forums.srellim.org/showthread...ighlight=chips

***Hans*** · Jan 26 2014, 04:25 AM

The works is what we call "Fries at war", that comprises fries with warm peanutbutter sauce (satay sauce), mayonnaise and finely chopped raw onions.
Then ther is "fries special" in which the peanutbutter suace is swapped for ketchup, there is a newer variation in which the kwtchup is swapped for curry sauce.

For a picture go here and scroll down
http://thealexanderharmsen.com/2013/...issing-out-on/

Golden Talisath · Jan 26 2014, 05:30 AM

Ketchup. Just ketchup.

Kugai · Jan 26 2014, 02:46 PM

Soya Sauce

Allen · Jan 26 2014, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kugai

Soya Sauce

What gets me is that most often, there's no soy in soy sauce. Some brands yes, but most brands use wheat, not soy. Why is that?

***Hans*** · Jan 26 2014, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Allen

What gets me is that most often, there's no soy in soy sauce. Some brands yes, but most brands use wheat, not soy. Why is that?

Maybe because it has become a generic name for any kind of sauce that is dark, asian (or at least has an asian label) and tastes after soy somewhat?

mawra · Jan 26 2014, 11:09 PM

plain

Kugai · Jan 27 2014, 05:39 PM

If I get Fries from the local chippie, I ether go with Salt and Vinegar or Lemon Pepper Salt.

Kater · Jan 27 2014, 06:49 PM

I just go for ketchup and hubby goes for the vinegar.

Kugai · Jan 28 2014, 08:11 PM

I do occasionally like Tomato Sauce. My fave is Hickory Smoked BBQ flavor

Perdita · Jan 28 2014, 08:15 PM

If I make my own at home I love using herbs and salt.

kc · Jan 29 2014, 02:44 PM

Always vinegar - most times tomato sauce/ketchup, never salt (bad for you

). Very occasionally curry sauce from the chinese takeaway where I get my fish and chips

.

Priscilla - traditionally it's malt vinegar not red wine

Priscilla · Jan 29 2014, 02:50 PM

Thanks, kc. I wasn't sure about that, just that it wasn't white vinegar.

mawra · Jan 30 2014, 12:17 AM

Kibby like BBQ sauce when she can't have gravy

SpaceCowboy · Jan 30 2014, 01:24 AM

I prefer steak cut fries with a nice mild non-bean chili and extra sharp Chedder Cheese.

Greenrider Tresa · Feb 5 2014, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Allen

Ketchup
Mustard
Mayonnaise
Cheese - any variety you want
Chili
Chopped onion - works well with cheese, chili, or both
Garlic powder - just a touch, especially with cheese, chili, or both
Chunky salsa
Ground beef, your choice of seasoning, to go in cheese of your choice.
This is all I could think of on short notice.

Any combination of the above that sounds good.

Personally, I like the little skinny fries like Steak 'n Shake has. For those who don't know about Steak 'n Shake, it's your loss, "and that's all I have to say about that."

Nope, Culver's fries are better!

I like to eat them plain, though if I'm in the mood I might use mustard. Cheese as a very rare treat.

Brenda · Feb 8 2014, 11:39 PM

In Costa Rica, the McDonalds has ketchup, mayonnaise, and a pinkish combination of the two!

D. M. Domini · Feb 18 2014, 02:34 AM

I put mayo on mine, sometimes. I live in the US, and I think this is considered a little strange to most other people in the area.

Someday, I want to go to Canada and try poutine.

P'ter · Feb 18 2014, 04:16 AM

Strange? Oh no!

I remember taking some American students, who were visiting London, out to an "Old Kentucky Pancake Kitchen".

They all ordered mayo sandwiches!

Claimed it was "home cooking!"

Perdita · Feb 19 2014, 07:42 PM

I have a lot of friends that put their Maccas fries on their burgers... I don't like fast food burgers but they claim it tastes great.

Kugai · Feb 21 2014, 05:20 PM

Chip Butties are always a good standby.

Jan 25 2014, 08:13 PM	#1
mawra Dolphin Friend Craftmaster Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: CONCORD VA Gender: F Fan of: PERN Now Reading: Dolphins of Pern and Queens ow	French fries A LONG while back we were discussing what people put on their fries, or chips. Kibby was talking some kids in her class about that, but could not remember what the different things were. Especially the one called "The Works." She wanted to know if anyone could remind her what all was on it. A picture would be good. __________________ MEDDLE NOT IN THE AFAIRS OF DRAGONS, FOR YOU ARE CRUNCHY & GOOD WITH CHOCOLATE SO MANY BOOKS SO LITTLE TIME DRIVING SMART KEEPS YOU ALIVE

Jan 25 2014, 08:31 PM	#2
Priscilla Super Stitcher Craftmaster Join Date: Dec 2005 Gender: F Fan of: No One Noticed The Cat	Re: French fries I have no idea. When I went to school in England I developed a taste for vinegar on my chips (french fries). __________________ What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us. Helen Keller

Jan 25 2014, 08:35 PM	#3
Allen Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Last house on the left, across from the cemetery Gender: M Fan of: The Pern Series Now Reading: Robin Hobb's Shaman's Crossing	Re: French fries Ketchup Mustard Mayonnaise Cheese - any variety you want Chili Chopped onion - works well with cheese, chili, or both Garlic powder - just a touch, especially with cheese, chili, or both Chunky salsa Ground beef, your choice of seasoning, to go in cheese of your choice. This is all I could think of on short notice. Any combination of the above that sounds good. Personally, I like the little skinny fries like Steak 'n Shake has. For those who don't know about Steak 'n Shake, it's your loss, "and that's all I have to say about that." __________________ *All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain.*

Jan 25 2014, 08:41 PM	#5
Priscilla Super Stitcher Craftmaster Join Date: Dec 2005 Gender: F Fan of: No One Noticed The Cat	Re: French fries Red wine vinegar, though; not white. At least that's what we used in fish & chip shops. Darn, now I want fish & chips! __________________ What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us. Helen Keller

Jan 25 2014, 08:59 PM	#6
Allen Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Last house on the left, across from the cemetery Gender: M Fan of: The Pern Series Now Reading: Robin Hobb's Shaman's Crossing	Re: French fries Can I say darn you without getting in trouble? Now I want some too. __________________ *All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain.*

Jan 25 2014, 09:09 PM	#7
Priscilla Super Stitcher Craftmaster Join Date: Dec 2005 Gender: F Fan of: No One Noticed The Cat	Re: French fries Sure you can! Virtual fish and chips for everyone! __________________ What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us. Helen Keller

Jan 25 2014, 10:46 PM	#8
mawra Dolphin Friend Craftmaster Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: CONCORD VA Gender: F Fan of: PERN Now Reading: Dolphins of Pern and Queens ow	Re: French fries I found the thread where we were talking about it way back in '09 http://forums.srellim.org/showthread...ighlight=chips __________________ MEDDLE NOT IN THE AFAIRS OF DRAGONS, FOR YOU ARE CRUNCHY & GOOD WITH CHOCOLATE SO MANY BOOKS SO LITTLE TIME DRIVING SMART KEEPS YOU ALIVE

Jan 26 2014, 04:25 AM	#9
*Hans* Master Archivist Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The Netherlands Gender: M Fan of: Pern!	Re: French fries The works is what we call "Fries at war", that comprises fries with warm peanutbutter sauce (satay sauce), mayonnaise and finely chopped raw onions. Then ther is "fries special" in which the peanutbutter suace is swapped for ketchup, there is a newer variation in which the kwtchup is swapped for curry sauce. For a picture go here and scroll down http://thealexanderharmsen.com/2013/...issing-out-on/ __________________ Hans, also known as Elrhan, Master Archivist Visit The Pern Museum & Archives for all your Pern and Anne McCaffrey News and Resources! The Pern Museum & Archives is the home of the Pern Encyclopedia and the Pern Bloodlines.

Jan 26 2014, 05:30 AM	#10
Golden Talisath Dragonrider storyteller Junior Weyrwoman Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Serbia Gender: F Fan of: F'lar and Lessa, DF Now Reading: My university books	Re: French fries Ketchup. Just ketchup. __________________ *"Manuscripts don't burn", Woland, ''The Master and Margarita*'' From the Weyr and from the Bowl Bronze and Brown and Blue and Green, Rise the dragonmen of Pern, Aloft, on wing, seen, then unseen. Dragonman avoid excess Greed will bring the Weyr distress; To the ancient Laws adhere, Prospers thus the Dragon-weyr.

Jan 26 2014, 02:46 PM	#11
Kugai Crazy Kiwi Shoujo-Ai Fan Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wellington NEW ZEALAND Gender: M Fan of: Tower and Hive Series Now Reading: Whatever takes my fancy at the moment	Re: French fries Soya Sauce __________________ JAMES THE You can never have too much Coffee FanFic Original Homepage FreeBabylon5 FreeBabylon5 Website

Jan 26 2014, 11:09 PM	#14
mawra Dolphin Friend Craftmaster Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: CONCORD VA Gender: F Fan of: PERN Now Reading: Dolphins of Pern and Queens ow	Re: French fries plain __________________ MEDDLE NOT IN THE AFAIRS OF DRAGONS, FOR YOU ARE CRUNCHY & GOOD WITH CHOCOLATE SO MANY BOOKS SO LITTLE TIME DRIVING SMART KEEPS YOU ALIVE

Jan 27 2014, 05:39 PM	#15
Kugai Crazy Kiwi Shoujo-Ai Fan Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wellington NEW ZEALAND Gender: M Fan of: Tower and Hive Series Now Reading: Whatever takes my fancy at the moment	Re: French fries If I get Fries from the local chippie, I ether go with Salt and Vinegar or Lemon Pepper Salt. __________________ JAMES THE You can never have too much Coffee FanFic Original Homepage FreeBabylon5 FreeBabylon5 Website

Jan 27 2014, 06:49 PM	#16
Kater Menetteth's Rider Weyrling Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Over the Rainbow Gender: F Fan of: Pern, Tower, and Pegasus Now Reading: Watchers by Dean Koontz	Re: French fries I just go for ketchup and hubby goes for the vinegar. __________________ Everything I know I learned from Piglet, Eponine and Nimby Toto, I have a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore

Jan 28 2014, 08:11 PM	#17
Kugai Crazy Kiwi Shoujo-Ai Fan Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wellington NEW ZEALAND Gender: M Fan of: Tower and Hive Series Now Reading: Whatever takes my fancy at the moment	Re: French fries I do occasionally like Tomato Sauce. My fave is Hickory Smoked BBQ flavor __________________ JAMES THE You can never have too much Coffee FanFic Original Homepage FreeBabylon5 FreeBabylon5 Website

Jan 28 2014, 08:15 PM	#18
Perdita Junior Member Darbul Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Australia Gender: F Fan of: The Pern series Now Reading: Men At Arms by Terry Pratchett	Re: French fries If I make my own at home I love using herbs and salt. __________________ I'm a figment of my own imagination

Jan 29 2014, 02:44 PM	#19
kc Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Leeds, Yorkshire, England Gender: F Fan of: Pern Now Reading: Various	Re: French fries Always vinegar - most times tomato sauce/ketchup, never salt (bad for you ). Very occasionally curry sauce from the chinese takeaway where I get my fish and chips . Priscilla - traditionally it's malt vinegar not red wine

Jan 29 2014, 02:50 PM	#20
Priscilla Super Stitcher Craftmaster Join Date: Dec 2005 Gender: F Fan of: No One Noticed The Cat	Re: French fries Thanks, kc. I wasn't sure about that, just that it wasn't white vinegar. __________________ What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us. Helen Keller

Jan 30 2014, 12:17 AM	#21
mawra Dolphin Friend Craftmaster Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: CONCORD VA Gender: F Fan of: PERN Now Reading: Dolphins of Pern and Queens ow	Re: French fries Kibby like BBQ sauce when she can't have gravy __________________ MEDDLE NOT IN THE AFAIRS OF DRAGONS, FOR YOU ARE CRUNCHY & GOOD WITH CHOCOLATE SO MANY BOOKS SO LITTLE TIME DRIVING SMART KEEPS YOU ALIVE

Jan 30 2014, 01:24 AM	#22
SpaceCowboy Member Journeyman Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana USA Gender: M Fan of: "The Ship Who Searched"	Re: French fries I prefer steak cut fries with a nice mild non-bean chili and extra sharp Chedder Cheese.

Feb 8 2014, 11:39 PM	#24
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Feb 18 2014, 02:34 AM	#25
D. M. Domini Talent Finder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicagoland Gender: F Fan of: Afra Lyon, and Robinton! Now Reading: Sabriel by Garth Nix	Re: French fries I put mayo on mine, sometimes. I live in the US, and I think this is considered a little strange to most other people in the area. Someday, I want to go to Canada and try poutine. __________________ Read my Pern and Talent fanfic on Archive of our Own. Fanfic WIPs: The Day Benden Went to War (Pern/Talent); Slosh (Pern); Weyrbred Lads (Pern); When You Fall Asleep /Between/... (Pern) Completed Fics: Flight (Pern), Flight v2 (Pern), Golden Glow (Pern)

Feb 18 2014, 04:16 AM	#26
P'ter Crafter Craftmaster Join Date: May 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Gender: M Fan of: Favorite? Now Reading: avidly	Re: French fries Strange? Oh no! I remember taking some American students, who were visiting London, out to an "Old Kentucky Pancake Kitchen". They all ordered mayo sandwiches! Claimed it was "home cooking!" __________________ "Truth is stranger than fiction: fiction has to make sense." Leo Rosten. "When I became a man I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up." C. S. Lewis "I find television very educational. Whenever somebody switches it on I go in the other room and read a book." (attributed to Groucho Marx) The Pedants are revolting! (against bad grammar)

Feb 19 2014, 07:42 PM	#27
Perdita Junior Member Darbul Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Australia Gender: F Fan of: The Pern series Now Reading: Men At Arms by Terry Pratchett	Re: French fries I have a lot of friends that put their Maccas fries on their burgers... I don't like fast food burgers but they claim it tastes great. __________________ I'm a figment of my own imagination

Feb 21 2014, 05:20 PM	#28
Kugai Crazy Kiwi Shoujo-Ai Fan Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wellington NEW ZEALAND Gender: M Fan of: Tower and Hive Series Now Reading: Whatever takes my fancy at the moment	Re: French fries Chip Butties are always a good standby. __________________ JAMES THE You can never have too much Coffee FanFic Original Homepage FreeBabylon5 FreeBabylon5 Website

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