Today is National French Fries Day
July 13, 2018
The Bottom Line: July 13th is National French Fries Day.
The Full Story:
July 13th is National French Fries Day. French fries are known for being the food that makes you feel good, and there are so many different ways to enjoy them. You may enjoy them with cheese, chili, mayo, hot spices, or in different shapes.
Although no one is sure where the origin of fries is they can date it all the way back to the 17th century in Belgium. Back than in Belgium they would fry fish but sometimes it was too dangerous to go fishing because of weather conditions so they would fry potatoes instead.
Today, French fries are a global phenomenon. Whether it’s “pommes frites” in France, “patatas fritas” in Spain, or “chips” in the UK, French fries are a worldwide favorite. Grab an order of fries today to celebrate National French Fries Day!