Ken Gargett Posted January 3, 2018 Author Posted January 3, 2018 1 hour ago, GrouchoMarx said: A ketchup critique from a vegemite eater? How rude! LOL if that is directed at me, i am more than happy to throw away my current moderator status by way of banning someone for life for suggesting i would ever touch that vile muck. 2
GrouchoMarx Posted January 3, 2018 Posted January 3, 2018 5 minutes ago, Ken Gargett said: if that is directed at me, i am more than happy to throw away my current moderator status by way of banning someone for life for suggesting i would ever touch that vile muck. LOL Good answer!!!
99call Posted January 3, 2018 Posted January 3, 2018 53 minutes ago, GrouchoMarx said: LOL Good answer!!! Never turn to the dark side 1
LordAnubis Posted January 3, 2018 Posted January 3, 2018 No no. What’s outrageous is the tomato sauce splitters cost 20cents when you buy a Mrs macs pie! That’s the outrage. Does ketchup even...?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
westg Posted January 3, 2018 Posted January 3, 2018 36 minutes ago, LordAnubis said: No no. What’s outrageous is the tomato sauce splitters cost 20cents when you buy a Mrs macs pie! That’s the outrage. Does ketchup even...? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 20 cents...when was the last time you bought a pie
garbandz Posted January 3, 2018 Posted January 3, 2018 ketchup on a hotdog............. that's just wrong............... don't try that in Chicago............. 1
joeman Posted January 3, 2018 Posted January 3, 2018 38 minutes ago, garbandz said: ketchup on a hotdog............. that's just wrong............... don't try that in Chicago............. New York also, though the tourists do from time to time. As for you guys in Chicago, your hotdogs are great, but real, dark spicy mustard would just make them a notch better. Also grilled over boiled. New Yorkers don't eat dirty water dogs, tourists do. New Yorkers eat grilled dogs from a place like this, 2 at a time with whipped papaya drink for $4.95
OB1 Posted January 3, 2018 Posted January 3, 2018 They’re called fries, people, not chips. Fries must be eaten with ketchup. Vinegar is ok.
cmbarton Posted January 3, 2018 Posted January 3, 2018 I’m reminded more and more on this forum how alike Australians and Texans are about their quirks and way of life in general. BTW, in these parts Big Red on some fries will make them quite mushy and really ought to just be drank the way it was intended.
JamesKPolkEsq Posted January 3, 2018 Posted January 3, 2018 How can one eat a well done steak without the condiment of the gods? 1
Nino Posted January 3, 2018 Posted January 3, 2018 Can we talk mustard ... :-) That I love, fuggit Ketchup.... 1
Ken Gargett Posted January 3, 2018 Author Posted January 3, 2018 first, they are chips, not fries. unless you work at mcdonalds. next, paw paw. they are not papaya. although they are vile horrid things by any name. and while we are on it, chinese gooseberries, not kiwi fruit. and queensland nuts, not macadamias.
99call Posted January 3, 2018 Posted January 3, 2018 Chips = are either King Edward or Maris Piper potatoes, blanched in hot beef dripping oil for about 5 minutes, allowed to rest, then double fried for a further 10. and they are made in heaven And they look like this 1
99call Posted January 3, 2018 Posted January 3, 2018 Fries = are whatever Mr McDonald can find is his laboratory that day
CigarB Posted January 3, 2018 Posted January 3, 2018 If you're in a restaurant in the states and see anything but Heinz (i.e. Hunts) on the table, make a turn for the exits! 1
SCgarman Posted January 3, 2018 Posted January 3, 2018 2 hours ago, Ken Gargett said: first, they are chips, not fries. unless you work at mcdonalds. next, paw paw. they are not papaya. although they are vile horrid things by any name. and while we are on it, chinese gooseberries, not kiwi fruit. and queensland nuts, not macadamias. Here in 'Merica they are called Fries. Chips are those things you eat on SuperBowl day with dip aka potato chips. Heinz Ketchup pretty much is in almost all parts of the globe. I reckon they will do just fine if not sold in Oz. And if memory serves right, Heinz is made with tomato paste, not tomato sauce.
gweilgi Posted January 3, 2018 Posted January 3, 2018 2 hours ago, 99call said: Chips = are either King Edward or Maris Piper potatoes, blanched in hot beef dripping oil for about 5 minutes, allowed to rest, then double fried for a further 10. and they are made in heaven And they look like this Ahhh, food porn!
Fuzz Posted January 4, 2018 Posted January 4, 2018 For me, fries are long, thin, crunchy, but with little substance inside. Chips are large and chunky, crispy on the outside, but light and fluffy on the inside.They are infinitely superior to fries. 1 1
dangolf18 Posted January 4, 2018 Posted January 4, 2018 Please note that ketchup does not only refer to Heinz in the US. A lot of homecooks and chefs make their own ketchup and call it such. As far as "tomato sauce"...that just conjures up what you put on pasta! LOL.
OB1 Posted January 4, 2018 Posted January 4, 2018 2 hours ago, Fuzz said: For me, fries are long, thin, crunchy, but with little substance inside. Chips are large and chunky, crispy on the outside, but light and fluffy on the inside.They are infinitely superior to fries. Those are both fries, the second one could also be called ‘potatoe wedges’. chips are these:
Ken Gargett Posted January 4, 2018 Author Posted January 4, 2018 even though it was not the original thrust of the thread, may i simply say that it is called the English language. it is not the American language. we speak english. so while our brethren across the pond may have their small eccentricities and peccadillos, and we are happy to allow them that, under no circumstances can this in any way be interpreted to suggest that they are entitled to change names/meanings et al. amuse yourselves calling them what you will at home but concede that the final word does not belong to the land of the free. 1
Fuzz Posted January 4, 2018 Posted January 4, 2018 57 minutes ago, OB1 said: Those are both fries, the second one could also be called ‘potatoe wedges’. chips are these: Nope. Potato wedges still have the skin on them. Chips have no skin. Yes, that pic of crisps/chips are also called chips here, but it comes down to context. If I asked for chips when ordering a burger, I am not expecting crisps. Just now, Ken Gargett said: even though it was not the original thrust of the thread, may i simply say that it is called the English language. it is not the American language. we speak english. so while our brethren across the pond may have their small eccentricities and peccadillos, and we are happy to allow them that, under no circumstances can this in any way be interpreted to suggest that they are entitled to change names/meanings et al. amuse yourselves calling them what you will at home but concede that the final word does not belong to the land of the free. Quite so, quite so. 1
Lotusguy Posted January 4, 2018 Posted January 4, 2018 Quite so, quite so.Shouldn't it be the Queen's English then?
luv2fly Posted January 4, 2018 Posted January 4, 2018 Call them what ever the heck you want. In the US if you ask for chips with your burger you will get chips/crisps. Ask for fries and you will get what you call chips. Thats just the way it is. We call them what we call them and so do you. We are not "amusing" ourselves by calling them fries. In another country, I would ask for them by using the local name for them. Simple. 1
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