Celebrate the Fry!

Today not only is Friday, but it National French Fry Day! It's a must that you find some type french fry to have in celebration of this very special day. I have to admit that I can't really turn down any kind of fry, but usually I try to limit myself. However, I decided that I would be bad and celebrate. I recently got a coupon in the mail from Jerry Built to try their chicken sandwich, so I figured this would be the perfect accompaniment to the fries. If you haven''t stopped by Jerry Built yet, you definitely need to. It is a custom burger place that uses fresh, local ingredients and you can really taste the difference. Plus, they have integrated some really fun technology into their restaurant and always have seasonal specials. Currently, they have grilled sweet corn and summer shakes.

But... that's not what today is about. It is about the crunchy, tender goodness that are fries. I am a fan of sweet potato fries because they have a bit of sweetness and they do say that sweet potatoes are better for you. The Jerry Built fries are crinkle cut, which makes them taste even yummier and they are fun to play with. They are cut fresh daily and are only seasoned with salt. They are simple, yet delicious, and are a perfect way to celebrate french fry day. The chicken sandwich was seasoned well and situated in between a toasted bun, topped with lettuce, pickles, and onions. I would say that it was a successful french fry day meal. Let me know where you go to celebrate. Happy National French Fry Day everyone!

Potatoes with a Twist

This may look like an ordinary potato, but I assure you that it is not. I had an extra baking potato hanging out in my frig and wanted to do something more than just microwave it. This is a version of the classic baked potato I found on Pinterest, that is not only fun to eat but full of flavor. This is called a Hasselback potato. Apparently, the name came from a restaurant in Sweden called the Hasselbacken Hotel Restaurant and is their version of the baked potato. Anyways, I found this on Pinterest (of course) on a blog called Seasaltwithfood. It was super simple to make and definitely more fun to eat than a plain, microwaved potato.

You can find the full recipe on my Pinterest board or on the Seasaltwithfood blog. Let me just break it down for you. Slice a potato almost all the way through and sprinkle with salt and pepper. The recipe calls for sliced garlic to be placed in the slots, but I only had minced garlic. I just took a knife and spread some on the top and then in between the slices. Top with a bit of butter and bake at 425 for 40 minutes or until the outside is crispy and the inside is tender. I decided to be a little unhealthy and add a bit of shredded cheddar cheese to mine. I wanted to play with my food, so I finished cutting the slices all the way through and ate potato like "chips", but you can also eat it with a knife and fork. This is a "neutral" food, where you can do pretty much whatever you like to it. You can sprinkle on fresh herbs or add different cheese to it. Whatever you decide to do, you will make this potato the shining star and definitely something people will talk about. So go ahead and slice, bake, and play with your potato!