Thursday, September 10, 2009

one potato...two potato...and more

It's just over the last few years that I discovered sweet potato fries...and they are one of my favorite treats. I like to keep a bag of sweet potato fries in the freezer...ready to pop in the oven at a moment's notice. On their own they may not be that special....

...but served along with a garlic mayo dip...they are superb. For the dip I add two cloves mashed garlic to about 1/2 cup mayo, a shot of fresh lemon juice and a dash of cayenne. Never mind the burgers...just pass the fries!

Speaking of potatoes...there is a movie out that I will highly recommend. Faith Like Potatoes is an award winning film released in 2006...and based on the true story of a Zambian farmer who moves his family to South Africa to start a new life. He faces many challenges...but meets them head-on with a strong faith in God. Check out the preview here...or better yet...rent the DVD and watch the movie in it's entirety!

And...sticking with the potato theme...you might just be interested in reading The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows. It takes you back to post-war England and the island of Guernsey...a most delightful novel steeped in history. It was my vacation read this summer...and I quite enjoyed it.

One potato...two potato...three potato...no more!

Enjoy the day...

22 comments:

  1. I'm just in the middle of reading that book..
    Sweet potato fries..love 'em:)

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  2. My daughter makes homemade sweet potato fries. Oh they are soooo good! Hmmmm...perhaps her next day off it will be a sweet potato fry night! LOL!

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  3. Oh I love sweet potato fries.
    I'll check out the book and the movie.

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  4. Love those sweet potato fries. Own and love the film FAITH LIKE POTATOES (most inspiring) ... have to check out the book. Thanks for your lovely blog posts.

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  5. Ah .. sounds like a good read. . .I'll look for it.

    I love sweet potatoes too. . which reminds me. . I should post a recipe for that too.
    Your dip looks so tasty.

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  6. Sweet potato anything works for me!
    Even a plain baked one tastes wonderful to me.

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  7. Oh I love sweet potatoes too. I have not tried the fries but I think I will. I have heard about that movie, going to Netflix right now to get it on it's way. I make dip like that also.
    QMM

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  8. I love sweet potato fries too! Thanks for the movie idea!

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  9. Love Love Love the fries AND the book! I will look into the movie, sounds intriguing.

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  10. Are your sweet potato fries baked or deep-fried? Seasoned or non?

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  11. I've read the book of 'Faith like potatoes', what trials he went through. I loved the Guernsey book, a charming story.
    I also love fries!

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  12. I love sweet potato fries....there the best ever!!! Cute post Judy!!

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  13. Karen...they are 'fully cooked IQF sweet potato fries...un-seasoned...and I just pop them in a hot oven for about 10-15 minutes.

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  14. I really enjoy sweet potato fries, too...
    I'm going to write down that author and see if my Friends of the Library has a used copy :0)

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  15. Judy, I can only ad my own "amen" to your praises of two of my most favorite things--sweet potato fries, and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society.

    So now I think I need to find the film, Faith like Potatoes!

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  16. I enjoyed that book so much!......and I've eaten my fair share of sweet potato fries! I'll have to try them with your mayo dip - as if I need an excuse!

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  17. I love sweet potato fries. The movie sounds interesting and I have read and enjoyed the book.

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  18. Sweet potatoes of any kind are the best. I have never had sweet potato fries. I think I am missing something good. I would like to see that movie. also the book review is interesting. I'll check the library.

    Have a great evening.

    Hugs...Jeanne

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  19. I love potaoes of all kinds --sweet potato fries are delicious and your dip sounds perfect!

    I will look for both the movie and the book....it's nice to receive reccomendations.

    You've seen more of the American West than I have! :-) I wonder if any of my vacation posts will surprise you?

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  20. Haven't read the book or had those fries. I will take your recommendations on both. The movie however was really special. We loved it.

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  21. Those fries look amazingly delicious. I'll have to learn how to make them immediately!!
    That book, The Guernsey Literary... is a FABULOUS book. It is SO good, I'm going to buy a copy and read it again next year!
    Thanks for reminding me about the sweet potato fries--I've been meaning to try them for ages.

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  22. Both the book and the sweet potatoe fries are top on my list.

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