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Sunday, 8 November 2026
15 facts about french fries
15 facts about french fries
Not so French after all
It is not known where the fries come from. Some say from France, others, Belgium. Whatever the truth, one thing is certain–they are delicious, and pro ...

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French fries
After frying the fries, remember to strip them of excess fat.
It is best to drain them on a paper towel/cloth or in a colander and let them “drip” a little.
Tomato juice
Tomato juice has been the official beverage of the state of Ohio since 1965.
The United States is one of the largest global producers of the beverage.
Beer
Barley provides starch, which is converted into fermentable sugars.
Many breweries replace some of the malts with unmalted raw materials with similar properties.
Pizza
The Hawaiian pizza originates in Canada.
The most controversial topping, pineapple, was added by a Greek immigrant, Sam Panopoulos, to a pizza served in his restaurant, Satellite, in Chatham, Canada.
Pizza
The best cheese to use in the preparation of pizza is mozzarella.
It was scientifically proven in 2014. It is stretchy when melted, which only makes the pizza taste better.
Eggs
World Egg Day falls on the second Friday in October.
In many cultures around the world, the egg symbolizes new life, the triumph of life over death, a pe ...
Beer
Beer has its own holiday, which is celebrated on the first Friday of August.
International Beer and Brewers Day was established by Canadians in 2007.
Mozzarella
Mozzarella di bufala is traditionally made exclusively from the milk of the Italian Mediterranean buffalo. (Bufala Mediterranea Italiana).
It is the Italian breed of water buffalos (Bubalus bubalis), also called domestic buffalos or Asian ...
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is a type of dessert cake, the main ingredient of which is curd.
Curd is a product made from milk that undergoes curdling, followed by gradual heating, cooling, and ...
Parmesan
Parmigiano Reggiano is one of the most expensive cheeses, which is why it is often subject to theft.
In the past th years, 20,000 Parmesan molds worth seven million euros were stolen in the Emilia Roma ...