French Fries OMG Fact
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Paul Griz Asked 3 years ago
In regard to your question why fries, invented by the Belgians, are called French Fries... it is a retaliatory counter strike against the Belgians for stealing credit for the French Waffle.
Alois Rosario Answered 3 years ago
Hi Paul,
Now I have to look up whether that is true or not as well! Too many OMG facts around...
For those of you who don't know what we are talking about take a listen to the Show #346 - Ask More Questions Podcast.
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Jasper Low Posted 3 years ago
I looked it up and this is what I have found:
Some claim that fries originated in Belgium, where villagers along the River Meuse traditionally ate fried fish. ... It's said that this dish was discovered by American soldiers in Belgium during World War I and, since the dominant language of southern Belgium is French, they dubbed the tasty potatoes “French” fries.
Paul Griz Posted 3 years ago
Sorr
Sorry Alois, I was just being factitious. I was referencing the Belgian Waffle which was introduced at the 1964 Worlds Fair in Flushing Meadows, New York. It was the food sensation of the fair. I attended this fair as a teen ager and had a Belgian Waffle there and can attest to the fact that they are delicious and totally addictive.
Paul Griz Posted 3 years ago
Jasper, I have heard a similar account of your statement. I think you are right.
D K Posted 3 years ago
How does this relate to table tennis? :D
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 3 years ago
DK you will have to ask Jeff that... They are his OMG Facts on the Podcast Show #346 - Ask More Questions.
Kris Heyvaert Posted 2 years ago
I’m Belgian, and the explanation we were given on French fries has nothing to do with France.
basicly the “French” in French Fries comes from the old English verb french, meaning “ to cut in thin lengthwise strips before cooking.”
Jeff Plumb from PingSkills Posted 2 years ago
Thanks for sharing Kris. The mystery deepens :)