Have you ever wondered how French fries got their name? If you think this popular side dish was first created in France, we're here to tell you that it might have originated elsewhere. It's believed that French fries were first cooked in the Meuse Valley in Belgium as early as the 17th century. Apparently, fried fish was a staple in the residents’ diet but when the rivers froze during winter, it wasn't easy or nearly impossible to catch fish. Most people during that time resorted to cutting potatoes into long, thin strips and fried them instead. It should be no surprise that Belgium is home to the first and only French Fries Museum in the world.
So how did French Fries come to America? Thomas Jefferson is often given credit for bringing French fries to the country, but the side dish only became popular in the 1900s. Some say American soldiers were first introduced to fries while stationed in Belgium during World War I.
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