A lesson on French Fries

According to Jo Gerard, a historian of Belgium, early traces on who invented french fries can be seen during the 1680s.

In Gerard's findings, poor inhabitants of Belgium usually had small fried fish with their meals. But, when the river in that area became frozen, and most of the families were unable to fish, they used potatoes fried in oil with their meals. These potatoes were said to be cut lengthwise, and served as a good substitute for fried fish.

There was also a particular legend in this country that somehow supports the theory that french fries indeed originated in Belgium.

According to this legend, some American or British soldiers went to Belgium on World War I, and were able to taste the Belgian french fries. Since the official language of the army of Belgium was French, the term "French" was attached to the dish of fried potatoes and initially used by these soldiers.

Are they French? We will never really know; all I know is that the best fries are found in Belgium, with some mayonnaise mmmmmm- delishhh! You know why they're the best? Because they are cooked twice - leaving the inside soft and the outside crisp! And now you know....LOL!