Welcome to our series sharing Food Holidays: August 12th, 2022. Today is National Julienne Fries Day. I don’t know about you but I’m not to sure what Julienne Fries are but I wouldn’t mind trying some this evening at dinner Would you like to join me for dinner and we can share a order of Julienne Fries?
On National Julienne Fries Day celebrated every August 12th, head out to the resturant of your choice and order Julienne Fries. If you don’t know what Julienne Fries are? They’re just normal French Fries that are cut using the Julienne culinary method. This means the French Fries are chopped into thin pieces that are almost the size of a matchstick. Why opt for these French Fries, you ask? Because they are crispy, and taste slightly different than the regular French Fries served at many restaurants. What are you waiting for? Grab the family and head out on a French Fry-eating spree!
History of National Julienne Fries Day
No one knows the origin of the Julienne cut, but the 1877 book titled ”Book of the Table,” analyzes its sources and links the method to the recipe of a Julienne Soup. Simply put, julienne Fries are a type of French Fry that have existed for Centuries. In earlier times, the method of cooking was simply Frying Potatoes. Later on, these Fried Potatoes started being cut into pieces of varying sizes and thicknesses.
French Fries originated in Belgium. They were termed ‘French Fries’ because French was the language that was spoken in that region at that particular time. However, some people also believe French Fries originated in 1789 in France where French Fries were sold by Street Vendors. Another ‘French Fries origins story’ says Potatoes were first fried in Spain. No matter what the true history of French Fries, is the fact that French Fries have become a favorite of people across the World. Not only are French Fries easy to make, they’re also filling! No wonder Charles Dickens couldn’t help but mention French Fries in his 1859 novel “A Tale of Two Cities.”
I would like to share more historic facts you probably didn’t know about French Fries which were a dime an order in McDonald’s during the 1950s. By the 1980s, French Fries had become so popular that Countries such as China, Belgium, Israel, Slovakia, and the Netherlands introduced vending machines that dispensed French Fries. The first machine of this kind was launched in 1982 in Australia. The machine called Mr. French Fry was designed to cook and produce French Fries in under a minute. I don’t know about you but I wouldn’t mind having my own French Fry Machine.
How to Celebrate National Julienne Fries Day
- Today is the day you can head to the kitchen and make as many Fries as you want. The only condition is that the Fries must be cut in the julienne shape.
- Believe it or not, many people don’t even know about this method of cutting Fries. Why not gain some brownie points and educate others on Social Media about National Julienne Fries Day.
- If you were looking for an opportunity to host a Fry-eating contest, today is the day! Check out your favorite fast-food restaurants and start eating.
5 Fun Facts You Need To Know About Fries
- Did you know there are more than 15 styles of Fries available.
- The World’s largest producer of Fries is McCains Foods who produces the most frozen Fries.
- According to “National Geographic,” an average American eats nearly 30 pounds of French Fries.
- The name for Fries in England are referred to as ‘Chips.’
- McDonald’s the fast-food chain buys more than 3.4 billion pounds of U.S Potatoes yearly.
Why PEOPLE Love National Julienne Fries Day
- Did you know there are many people across the globe who don’t even know what the Julienne culinary method is including me. This holiday educates many.
- To pay tribute to the holiday, people often head out to their favorite eatery to have Shoe-string Fries. The result? Sales increase.
- It is days like these that motivate people to come up with a new type of recipe. Though the World already has many different types of Fries, we would still love to try out new recipes.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
