On 2015-11-14 9:53 AM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:

> Didn't they invent the potato?
>
> Way, way back, McD popularized the French fry and made them readily
> available and cheap for the masses. I think they were 10 cents when
> burgers were 15 cents. They were salty, tasty, fresh made in beef
> tallow. The recipe has changed over the years for healthy eating
> reasons. IMO, they are just another fast food fry.
>
> Making them more popular is not a revolution though.

French fries were popular around here long before there was a McDonalds.
They were a common dish and side dish long before that fast food
franchise. Most restaurants around here offered them with gravy.
Frankly, I don't understand the attraction to McDonalds fries. I think
they are about the worst fries around.