Weird food combinations are two ingredients that are virtually never seen together, but somehow, someone ate them together and discovered that they actually taste pretty good. These "odd couples" work well since their primary flavors and/or textures complement each...
Patatje oorlog (a.k.a. friet oorlog, war fries or war chips) are an Indo-Dutch street food primarily made of fries. "Patatje" is Dutch for "fries" and "oorlog" is Dutch for "war." So, it directly translates to "fries war." What are war fries (patatje oorlog)? They...
Tired of the same ol' French fries and ketchup? Why not try the national dish of Canada? Poutine. Poutine is a Canadian French fry dish traditionally made with French fries topped with cheese curds and gravy. Where did it originate? Poutine was invented in the...
Love meat and potatoes, but tired of the same steak and mashed potatoes? Enter carne asada fries. This Mexican-inspired dish consists of a plate of fries topped with grilled seasoned beef (translated to Spanish as "carne asada") and traditional Mexican fixings...
What are salchipapas? Salchipapas are a Peruvian street food commonly enjoyed in Latin America. The name is a portmanteau of the Spanish words "salchicha" which translates to "sausage" and "papa" which translates to "potato." The traditional version contains a...
Fries by any other name would taste as good. Whether you call them French fries, chips or pommes frites, chances are that you have them all the time. However, do you know the ins and outs of this irresistible snack? Although fries are usually made with deep-fried...
Your dad is one of a kind. One of the best ways to show your dad your appreciation for everything he's done for you is to make him a custom Father's Day charcuterie board. What is a Father's Day charcuterie board? It’s a food board (not always technically...
What is Gruyère? Gruyère is a firm pale yellow Swiss cheese with few to no "eyes." It is one of the most well-known cheeses to hail from Switzerland and is named after the Swiss town of Gruyères. In order to produce its notable taste, Gruyère is traditionally aged...
What is havarti cheese? Havarti is a semi-soft Danish cheese made from cow's milk. It originated in Denmark in the mid 19th century by Danish cheesemaker, Hanne Nielsen, who tested out different forms of "curd-washing." This cheese was named after...
What is manchego? Manchego is a semi-firm sheep's milk cheese from the La Mancha region of Spain. It is typically aged from 2 weeks (for fresh manchego) and up to 2 years (for aged manchego) which produces a distinct flavorful cheese. It is soaked in brine (salted...
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