Re: Re: Can't get anymore ret
By: Nightfox to Accession on Tue Apr 22 2025 04:23 pm

Re: Re: Can't get anymore ret
By: Accession to Nightfox on Tue Apr 22 2025 05:04 pm

I think mayonnaise is one of those things that's not great by itself, an
it needs to be in (or with) another food to be good.

My wife dips her fries in mayo, and gets extra mayo on burgers. Needles to say, I can't watch her do it. lol

I do think mayo can be good on some things. Sometimes I like to get a Whopp from Burger King, and I think the combination of mayo and ketchup on it (alo with the condiments) gives it a good flavor.

I've heard mayo with fries is particularly popular in some other countries, it's not really my thing.

Nightfox

We enjoy housefries with nacho cheese dip here.

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Re: Re: Can't get anymore ret
By: Lee Sessor to Nightfox on Fri Dec 19 2025 10:31 am

I've heard mayo with fries is particularly popular in some other countries,
it's not really my thing.

We enjoy housefries with nacho cheese dip here.

I once dipped my fries in mayonnaise in the college cafeteria. A friend of mine with a dismayed look on his face said "You know, that will be your undoing..."

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Re: Re: Can't get anymore ret
By: Lee Sessor to Nightfox on Fri Dec 19 2025 10:31 am

We enjoy housefries with nacho cheese dip here.

What are housefries?

Nightfox

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Re: Re: Can't get anymore ret
By: Nightfox to Lee Sessor on Fri Dec 19 2025 01:13 pm

We enjoy housefries with nacho cheese dip here.

What are housefries?

Fries that are made fresh at the restraunt or fast food chain, like In and Out, you can literally watch them make the fries at In and Out.

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Re: Re: Can't get anymore ret
By: Denn to Nightfox on Fri Dec 19 2025 10:33 pm

What are housefries?

Fries that are made fresh at the restraunt or fast food chain, like In and Out, you can literally watch them make the fries at In and Out.

Interesting, I'd just call those fresh French fries.. I can't say I've heard the term "housefries".

Nightfox

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Re: Re: Can't get anymore ret
By: Denn to Nightfox on Fri Dec 19 2025 10:33 pm

What are housefries?

Fries that are made fresh at the restraunt or fast food chain, like In and Out, you can literally watch them make the fries at In and Out.

Interesting, I'd just call those fresh French fries.. I can't say I've heard the term "housefries".

Neither have I. Seems like a strange thing to call them, since *ALL*
fast food places make the fries on the premises. <BOGGLE>




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Re: Re: Can't get anymore ret
By: Gamgee to Nightfox on Sat Dec 20 2025 05:07 pm

What are housefries?

Fries that are made fresh at the restraunt or fast food chain, like
In and Out, you can literally watch them make the fries at In and
Out.

Interesting, I'd just call those fresh French fries.. I can't say
I've
heard the term "housefries".

Neither have I. Seems like a strange thing to call them, since *ALL*
fast food places make the fries on the premises. <BOGGLE>

House fries, House Beer, House burgers, any thing made as a specialty in house.
Here in Utah we have restraunts that brew their own special Beer recipes.
Also other restraunts that serve their own specialty Hamburgers.
Not sure where you and Nightfox are from, But yes House fries are also a thing.




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Hey Gamgee!

On Sat, 20 Dec 2025 17:07:40 -0600, you wrote:

Neither have I. Seems like a strange thing to call them, since *ALL*
fast food places make the fries on the premises. <BOGGLE>

Example: McDonald's fries are frozen /before/ they are shipped to the restaurants. I imagine quite a few other fast food chains, as well as probably a good percentage of actual restaurants do the same.

I think what the OP was referring to was actually cutting, blanching, and cooking the fries (without freezing) in-house, hence why they call them 'house fries'. For the record, I have also heard of this, but it's not nearly as often as it used to be. More fancier restaurants, like steak houses, will still use the term, though.

Regards,
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Re: Re: Can't get anymore ret
By: Denn to Gamgee on Sat Dec 20 2025 09:34 pm

heard the term "housefries".

Neither have I. Seems like a strange thing to call them, since *ALL* fast
food places make the fries on the premises. <BOGGLE>

House fries, House Beer, House burgers, any thing made as a specialty in house. Here in Utah we have restraunts that brew their own special Beer recipes. Also other restraunts that serve their own specialty Hamburgers. Not sure where you and Nightfox are from, But yes House fries are also a thing.

Ah, yes it's common for "house" to be used in that way. I guess I was thrown off by the single word "housefries".

Nightfox

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Hello Nightfox!

** On Saturday 20.12.25 - 09:12, Nightfox wrote to Denn:

What are housefries?

Fries that are made fresh at the restraunt or fast food chain, like In
and Out, you can literally watch them make the fries at In and Out.

Interesting, I'd just call those fresh French fries.. I can't say I've heard the term "housefries".

Yeah.. you gotta be careful asking for that one - you might end
up with a seasoning of house flies with that! :D


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Gamgee wrote to Nightfox <=-

Neither have I. Seems like a strange thing to call them, since *ALL*
fast food places make the fries on the premises. <BOGGLE>

McDonalds has a very complex potato supply chain, centrally sourcing
french fries made from a couple of different variety of potatoes to try
and get a consistent flavor regardless of where you are or what's in
season.



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Accession wrote to Gamgee <=-

Neither have I. Seems like a strange thing to call them, since *ALL*
fast food places make the fries on the premises. <BOGGLE>

Example: McDonald's fries are frozen /before/ they are shipped to the restaurants. I imagine quite a few other fast food chains, as well as probably a good percentage of actual restaurants do the same.

I think what the OP was referring to was actually cutting, blanching,
and cooking the fries (without freezing) in-house, hence why they call them 'house fries'. For the record, I have also heard of this, but it's not nearly as often as it used to be. More fancier restaurants, like
steak houses, will still use the term, though.

Ahhh, yes, I'm sure this is what was meant originally. Hadn't thought
of it that way. But yeah, I've generally seen this only in a more
"upscale" restaurant. Thanks for clarification.




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Example: McDonald's fries are frozen /before/ they are shipped
to the restaurants. I imagine quite a few other fast food
chains, as well as probably a good percentage of actual
restaurants do the same.

As I recall, Burger King's were the same way. I remember moving
36 pound cases of french fries (all in separate bags) around in
the walk-in freezer. We had other stuff in the walk-in cooler. That
was in the late 70s and early 80s.

As for french fry taste, I think McDonald's fries are the best.
One way to ensure of "hot fries" is to ask for "no salt", and have
salt packets at the ready.

Daryl

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Yeah.. you gotta be careful asking for that one - you might end
up with a seasoning of house flies with that! :D

That's what I thought of first!!

Daryl

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Re: Re: Can't get anymore ret
By: Daryl Stout to Accession on Mon Dec 22 2025 05:17 pm

Example: McDonald's fries are frozen /before/ they are shipped
to the restaurants. I imagine quite a few other fast food chains, as well
as probably a good percentage of actual restaurants do the same.

As I recall, Burger King's were the same way. I remember moving 36 pound cases of french fries (all in separate bags) around in the walk-in freezer. We had other stuff in the walk-in cooler. That was in the late 70s and early 80s.

My first job (years ago) was at a Dairy Queen, and their french fries were also frozen before being shipped to the restaurant. And I think Dairy Queen's fries are some of the most bland fries out there.. I'm not sure if they're still using pre-frozen fries. They've changed their menu significantly since I left.

As for french fry taste, I think McDonald's fries are the best.

I really like their fries too.

Nightfox

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Hey Daryl!

On Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:17:10 -0600, you wrote:

As I recall, Burger King's were the same way. I remember moving
36 pound cases of french fries (all in separate bags) around in
the walk-in freezer. We had other stuff in the walk-in cooler. That
was in the late 70s and early 80s.

Surely. The term "house fries" probably became more common in order to separate restaurants from the norm, by offering a fresher product.

As for french fry taste, I think McDonald's fries are the best.
One way to ensure of "hot fries" is to ask for "no salt", and have
salt packets at the ready.

If we're only talking fast food places, then I would tend to agree. Burger King also has some pretty good fries.

But as for asking for "no salt," I couldn't do that. They're so much better when they're salted right out of the fryer, since the grease is still on them to act as a binder. ;)

Regards,
Nick

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Re: Re: Can't get anymore ret
By: Nightfox to Daryl Stout on Tue Dec 23 2025 01:41 pm

Example: McDonald's fries are frozen /before/ they are shipped
to the restaurants. I imagine quite a few other fast food chains,
as well as probably a good percentage of actual restaurants do the
same.

As I recall, Burger King's were the same way. I remember moving 36

My first job (years ago) was at a Dairy Queen, and their french fries were also frozen before being shipped to the restaurant. And I think Dairy Queen's fries are some of the most bland fries out there.. I'm not sure if they're still using pre-frozen fries. They've changed their menu significantly since I left.

At In and Out you can watch them peel, cut, then deepfry the fries right there.


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Re: Re: Can't get anymore ret
By: Denn to Nightfox on Tue Dec 23 2025 06:17 pm

At In and Out you can watch them peel, cut, then deepfry the fries right there.

I like In-N-Out. They don't have many locations in my area - They just built one about a 45-minute drive from me about 4 years ago, and I've been there a couple times now. It is still fairly busy a lot of the time. The first time I went there (4 years ago), I went inside rather than using the drive-thru, and I waited about 40 minutes for my food. I went again about a month ago and got through the drive-thru in about 10-15 minutes.. A lot of the time though, their drive-thru still has a fairly long line when I drive by there. They're building another location now about a 10-minute drive from me - I look forward to going there, but I'm sure there will be a lot of traffic there for a while..

Nightfox

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Re: Re: Can't get anymore ret
By: Daryl Stout to Accession on Mon Dec 22 2025 05:17 pm

As for french fry taste, I think McDonald's fries are the best.

Agreed, but I hear that now all McDonald's fries come from potato fields owned by Bill Gates... and Bill Gates is one of those people that wants to jab the entire world with his immunizations. I think he also wants us all to eat bugs. Kinda creepy.

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Re: Re: Can't get anymore ret
By: Nightfox to Denn on Tue Dec 23 2025 06:10 pm

I like In-N-Out. They don't have many locations in my area - They just buil

Here in Tempe, AZ, the fries are always dry and the burgers are just OK. In California, they are amazing. Sometimes I forget that when I'm in CA and friends want to go to In N Out.

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Re: Re: Can't get anymore ret
By: Nightfox to Denn on Tue Dec 23 2025 06:10 pm

At In and Out you can watch them peel, cut, then deepfry the fries
right there.

I like In-N-Out. They don't have many locations in my area - They just built one about a 45-minute drive from me about 4 years ago, and I've been there a couple times now. It is still fairly busy a lot of the time. The first time I went there (4 years ago), I went inside rather than using the drive-thru, and I waited about 40 minutes for my food. I went again about a month ago and got through the drive-thru in about 10-15 minutes.. A lot of the time though, their drive-thru still has a fairly long line when I drive by there. They're building another location now about a 10-minute drive from me - I look forward to going there, but I'm sure there will be a lot of traffic there for a while..

Yes the drive-thru is generally faster than going inside, I have one 5 minutes from me.

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