French fries are like catnip to me.
My stunning physique definitely reflects this fact. I credit my rapidly expanding abdomen and "love handles" entirely on the French.
I've tasted my fair share of fried spuds over time, including the undisputed king (in my book): McDonald's.
Now Raising Cane's runs a close second. Sonic and Dairy Queen are the proverbial runners up.
As for the rest of the field...
Chili's lacks consistency. Wendy's are usually hit or miss, but generally always edible with ketchup.
Applebee's fries are pretty reliable, as are Burger King's.
Arby's were great until they discontinued the "homestyle" genre. Presently, they only offer the curly fries.
Not that big of a fan (way too much grease).
But I digress (before this post begins to regress, although it may already be too late).
So, I stopped at McDonald's today for lunch, and began to order my usual combo (10 piece McNuggets with a Coke).
The question the eminated from the speaker next was not unfamiliar.
"Would you like to make that a medium or large ?"
Traditionally I lean towards the latter, but because it's a New Year (and my resolution is to scale back on my fry intake), I replied: "Medium."
Upon paying and receiving the order, I made a startling discovery:
The medium order of fries are actually a good compromise!
They're better than the "I can't believe they're already gone!" small fries. And they're not quite as glutenous as the "I can't believe I ate the whole thing" large order.
In the end, the medium route is ideal for weight conscience fry connoisseurs -- just enough to satisfy and leave you wanting more, but not enough to leave you wallowing in the throngs of extra calorie guilt.
Oh, and that resolution about the fry intake -- what can I say?
The year is still very young my friends.
Very thoughtful assessment of the varieties. I remember when I first drove through Arby's and asked for homestyle fries and was told (insert sassy tone), "We don't have those anymore." Not a good day.
Posted by: Grace | January 12, 2009 at 12:18 PM