So "French" fries might have originated in Belgium, yet theyre call "French" fries and americans claim it as thiers?
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meJess · F
Most of the pastries and baked goods the French claim actually originated in Vienna.
ViciDraco · 41-45, M
The origin between France and Belgium is debated. There are arguments that Belgium was a little earlier but that conflicts with the timeline of when potatoes were introduced to the region. So that is unknown.
US soldiers came across them in World War 1 in Belgium but the people they learned it from spoke French and so that is what sourced the name.
As for Americans claiming it, I'm not sure we claim invention. But we are no doubt the largest producer and consumer given their popularity here.
US soldiers came across them in World War 1 in Belgium but the people they learned it from spoke French and so that is what sourced the name.
As for Americans claiming it, I'm not sure we claim invention. But we are no doubt the largest producer and consumer given their popularity here.
swirlie · 31-35, F
Americans either call them "deep fried potato sticks" or simply "American fries". This is because America's inherent, deep-seated insecurity prevents them from accepting things that other countries thought of FIRST.
"Thanksgiving" is no different. Thanksgiving actually originated in Canada about 80 years before that tradition eventually migrated south into the northern USA region. But during that same 80 year period, the Canadian Thanksgiving tradition spread in all directions, eventually finding it's way into Europe long before Americans started eating turkey for Thanksgiving dinner! 🇨🇦
"Thanksgiving" is no different. Thanksgiving actually originated in Canada about 80 years before that tradition eventually migrated south into the northern USA region. But during that same 80 year period, the Canadian Thanksgiving tradition spread in all directions, eventually finding it's way into Europe long before Americans started eating turkey for Thanksgiving dinner! 🇨🇦
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swirlie · 31-35, F
@ViciDraco
I need to let you in on a little secret about fries and poutine!
Poutine is strictly a menu item found in 'French Canadian' cuisine within the Province of Quebec.. meaning that poutine is not typically ordered by customers nor even readily available in English Canada where fries are typically available.
Poutine is made from very hot beef gravy, melted mozzarella cheese curds, tons of salt, which is then poured into a cardboard container full of French fries and is typically eaten outside on a cold Canadian winter day.
I need to let you in on a little secret about fries and poutine!
Poutine is strictly a menu item found in 'French Canadian' cuisine within the Province of Quebec.. meaning that poutine is not typically ordered by customers nor even readily available in English Canada where fries are typically available.
Poutine is made from very hot beef gravy, melted mozzarella cheese curds, tons of salt, which is then poured into a cardboard container full of French fries and is typically eaten outside on a cold Canadian winter day.