# French Fries on The No Agenda Show French Fries comes up in 11 chapters across 10 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2008 to October 2017. - **Chapters:** 11 - **Episodes:** 10 - **Discussed:** May 2008 – October 2017 - **Related topics:** [Belgium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belgium.md), [Acrylamide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/acrylamide.md), [European Union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [Mayonnaise](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mayonnaise.md), [Architecture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/architecture.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Brussels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brussels.md), [Champagne](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/champagne.md), [Cheeseburgers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cheeseburgers.md), [Cookbooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cookbooks.md) ## Chapters 1–11 of 11 ### EU French Fry Regulations, Acrylamide Health Concerns - **Episode:** [973: Exit on the Floor](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/973-exit-on-the-floor.md) - **Published:** 2017-10-15 - **Time:** 1:16:02–1:20:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/973-exit-on-the-floor/chapter/eu-french-fry-regulations-acrylamide-health-concerns.md The European Commission proposed new guidelines for preparing Belgian frites to reduce levels of acrylamide, a potential carcinogen. The 10-page report includes color scales for finished potatoes and strict rules on sugar content and pH values. Belgian aficionados criticized the move as bureaucratic overreach that threatens traditional double-frying methods. Keywords: [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [belgium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belgium.md), [french fries](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/french-fries.md), frites, [acrylamide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/acrylamide.md), [brussels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brussels.md) ### French Fry Cooking Techniques, Safflower Oil Benefits - **Episode:** [973: Exit on the Floor](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/973-exit-on-the-floor.md) - **Published:** 2017-10-15 - **Time:** 1:20:59–1:25:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/973-exit-on-the-floor/chapter/french-fry-cooking-techniques-safflower-oil-benefits.md John C. Dvorak shares his expertise on making the perfect French fry, recommending the German Butterball potato and safflower oil for its high smoke point. He disputes the effectiveness of the double-fry method popularized by Julia Child. The hosts discuss the potential for a "frietkot" (fry snack bar) business model in the United States. Keywords: [french fries](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/french-fries.md), safflower oil, german butterball, julia child, hexane extraction, frietkot ### EU Regulation on Acrylamide and Belgian Fries - **Episode:** [940: Dealio](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/940-dealio.md) - **Published:** 2017-06-22 - **Time:** 2:00:04–2:09:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/940-dealio/chapter/eu-regulation-on-acrylamide-and-belgian-fries.md The European Commission is introducing regulations requiring potatoes to be blanched before frying to reduce levels of acrylamide, a potential carcinogen. Belgian "frite" shop owners are reportedly up in arms, as the process interferes with traditional double-frying techniques. The hosts criticize the EU for "overcaution" and interfering with long-standing culinary traditions, comparing it to previous regulations on the cheese industry. Keywords: [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [belgium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belgium.md), [french fries](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/french-fries.md), [acrylamide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/acrylamide.md), blanching, [food safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-safety.md) ### Thomas Jefferson, Mac and Cheese, Champagne History - **Episode:** [847: Clean Food](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/847-clean-food.md) - **Published:** 2016-07-31 - **Time:** 2:09:20–2:10:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/847-clean-food/chapter/thomas-jefferson-mac-and-cheese-champagne-history.md A segment from an Audible channel claims Thomas Jefferson introduced mac and cheese, French fries, and champagne to the White House. The hosts question the accuracy of the mac and cheese claim but acknowledge Jefferson's role as a Francophile who brought many European customs to America. Keywords: [thomas jefferson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thomas-jefferson.md), [mac and cheese](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mac-and-cheese.md), [champagne](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/champagne.md), [french fries](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/french-fries.md), [history](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/history.md) ### Josh Earnest, McDonald's French Fries - **Episode:** [637: Common Sense Fact](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/637-common-sense-fact.md) - **Published:** 2014-07-24 - **Time:** 1:08:32–1:11:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/637-common-sense-fact/chapter/josh-earnest-mcdonald-s-french-fries.md White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest is heard citing social media accounts as evidence for Russian missile transport. The topic shifts abruptly to fast food production, specifically the fact that McDonald's uses prepared frozen fries while competitors like In-N-Out Burger cut fresh potatoes on-site. Keywords: [josh earnest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/josh-earnest.md), [mcdonald's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mcdonald-s.md), [in-n-out burger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/in-n-out-burger.md), [french fries](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/french-fries.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md) ### Poutine, Canadian Depression-Era Cuisine - **Episode:** [497: Raining Scuds](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/497-raining-scuds.md) - **Published:** 2013-03-21 - **Time:** 1:56:23–2:01:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/497-raining-scuds/chapter/poutine-canadian-depression-era-cuisine.md The Canadian dish poutine, originating in rural Quebec in the 1950s, is discussed following a listener's mention of "Canadian mac and cheese." The dish consists of french fries topped with brown gravy and fresh cheese curds. Various iterations are noted, including the "Poutine Bomb" featuring bacon and onions, and its potential relationship to the origin of nachos. Keywords: [poutine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poutine.md), [quebec](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quebec.md), cheese curds, gravy, [french fries](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/french-fries.md) ### Obama and Hollande Cheeseburger Code Theory - **Episode:** [411: Seal Team 666](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/411-seal-team-666.md) - **Published:** 2012-05-24 - **Time:** 1:50–3:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/411-seal-team-666/chapter/obama-and-hollande-cheeseburger-code-theory.md The hosts analyze a clip of President Barack Obama speaking to French President François Hollande about cheeseburgers and french fries. They speculate that the specific phrasing "I just want to remember" serves as a coded signal. They link this event to a "boob bomber" incident involving a French woman that occurred shortly after the meeting. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [francois hollande](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/francois-hollande.md), [cheeseburgers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cheeseburgers.md), [french fries](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/french-fries.md), secret code, boob bomber ### Executive Producer Donations, Belgian French Fries Anecdote - **Episode:** [281: Escape from Madrid](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/281-escape-from-madrid.md) - **Published:** 2011-02-24 - **Time:** 25:01–28:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/281-escape-from-madrid/chapter/executive-producer-donations-belgian-french-fries-anecdote.md Baron Steven Pelsmachers is thanked for a $500 donation. This leads to a story about the Belgian origin of french fries and the local custom of eating them with mayonnaise, including a personal anecdote from 1972 at the Zandvoort car races. The "Value for Value" funding model is emphasized. Keywords: steven pelsmachers, [belgium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belgium.md), [french fries](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/french-fries.md), [mayonnaise](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mayonnaise.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md) ### Russian Scientists Link H1N1 to GMO Potatoes - **Episode:** [105: The French Fry Connection](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/105-the-french-fry-connection.md) - **Published:** 2009-06-18 - **Time:** 35:39–38:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/105-the-french-fry-connection/chapter/russian-scientists-link-h1n1-to-gmo-potatoes.md Russian scientists reportedly claim a link between the H1N1 influenza virus and genetically modified amylose pectin potatoes used for fast-food french fries. The theory suggests that enzymes in GMO potatoes create acidic conditions that facilitate the "explosive replication" of the virus in the human body. The hosts discuss the possibility of food being used as a biological triggering mechanism. Keywords: [h1n1](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h1n1.md), [swine flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swine-flu.md), [gmo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gmo.md), [potatoes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/potatoes.md), [french fries](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/french-fries.md), [rna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rna.md) ### Lard Health Benefits, Beef Kidney Fat, French Fry Chemistry - **Episode:** [102: Bizarre Sex Crime](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/102-bizarre-sex-crime.md) - **Published:** 2009-06-07 - **Time:** 11:16–15:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/102-bizarre-sex-crime/chapter/lard-health-benefits-beef-kidney-fat-french-fry-chemistry.md John C. Dvorak discusses a Slate article regarding the return of lard as a health-conscious cooking fat. He details the chemistry of rendering beef kidney fat, explaining its high smoke point and specific heat properties. Dvorak recounts a personal experiment with deep-frying french fries and chicken in rendered lard, ultimately expressing disappointment with the oily coating it left. Keywords: lard, [slate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/slate.md), monounsaturated fat, beef kidney fat, rendering, [french fries](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/french-fries.md), smoke point ### Architectural Books, European Snack Culture - **Episode:** [29: The Zen "Offer"](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/29-the-zen-offer.md) - **Published:** 2008-05-03 - **Time:** 23:15–26:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/29-the-zen-offer/chapter/architectural-books-european-snack-culture.md The "Cool Restaurants" and "Cool Hotels" book series by Taschen (Taneu) provide architectural inspiration and dining recommendations for cities like Amsterdam and New York. Observations on European snack culture note the regional preference for eating french fries with mayonnaise in Holland and Belgium, or vinegar in the United Kingdom. These local habits are often viewed as unusual by American tourists accustomed to ketchup. Keywords: taschen, [architecture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/architecture.md), [french fries](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/french-fries.md), [mayonnaise](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mayonnaise.md), [cookbooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cookbooks.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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