The word ‘mashers’ makes me cringe, but it’s proven quite difficult to find a synonym for fried mashed potato balls…sounds so uncouth, like one of Rachel Ray’s idiosyncratic phrases. Anywho, the FDA is most definitely going to be on me for this one. As if French fries weren’t enough… all us teeming Americans need is something already smothered & covered, and now deep-fried too! Draws me back to that SNL episode with the taco stand spoof. I digress.

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These are the brainchild of an old friend who originally called them ‘Mashed French Fries’; still can’t quite figure out that would have come to fruition, but the idea itself is a delicious one. Speaking of fabulous ideas, we love suggestions so feel free to submit and watch for yours to be in our next post!  If you’re worried about the nutritional value, please reference the ‘Glutton for Punishment’ synopsis. You’ll also be happy to know that I’ve chosen goat cheese – one of the less fattening cheeses. And they say that nice glass of red wine, cab perhaps, slows down the absorption of fat.

 

 

Please enjoy and remember – most foods served in restaurants are far worse. I know as <I’m ecstatic to say> I’ve worked in one before.


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