How did French fries get to America?
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How did French fries get to America?
According to Belgian lore, poor villagers living in Meuse Valley would often ate small fried fish they caught in the river. American soldiers were first introduced to the fries while they were stationed in Belgium during World War I. Fries, or French fries, are one of the most popular side dishes in the world.
Who introduced French fries to the United States?
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson—possibly the first American foodie—is generally credited with introducing the French fry to America; and in his case the fries were definitely French, Jefferson having encountered them while serving as American Minister to France from 1784 to 1789.
What country invented french fries?
Belgium
Common lore claims that the original fry was born in Namur in francophone Belgium, where the locals were particularly fond of fried fish. When the River Meuse froze over one cold winter in 1680, people ostensibly fried potatoes instead of the small fish they were accustomed to, and the fry was born.
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Will France send troops to Iraq without UN approval?
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How did opposition to the Iraq War manifest itself most visibly?
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