May 22, 2009

Tracy Porter Homemade French Fries Recipe Video: Easy Homemade French fries YOU can make!

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Oh, I do hope you love homemade French fries as much as I do. My family loves them; my kids love them… and they’re a classic treat that I like to serve for casual entertaining. So entirely easy… a girl has to love a recipe that only calls for three ingredients… summertime bliss!!

As tasty as these French fries are…. They are truly the vehicle for all the dipping options. Have fun with this all-American side… all the sauces, dips, dressings, herbs and saltiness makes them all the finer. Isn’t it time to have your way with some delicious homemade French fries!??!!

Xoxox,

T.

Tracy Porter

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Tracy Porter Homemade French Fries Recipe

- 4 large russet potatoes

- Canola oil

- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

- Wash potatoes and cut into strips… they can be any size you choose, really (tip: the fatter the strips… the less oil they’ll absorb).

- Set the cut potatoes into a pan of cold water with ice and leave for at least 30 minutes (tip: this simple process helps eliminate some of the starch from the potatoes… crispier… tastier fries)!

- Remove from water and dry completely.

- Heat at least 2 qts. oil in a large heavy pan to 350-375 degrees F. (tip: I love my cast iron skillet…. 3-4 inches of oil works beautifully). Use a thermometer (deep fry; or candy thermometer work great).. to ensure the temperature.

- Place a handful of potato strips carefully into the hot oil and cook until golden brown, approximately 5-7 minutes.

- Remove from the oil using a spider skimmer or tongs. Set fries onto paper towels or a ripped-open paper grocery bag to absorb oil.

- Place remaining potato strips into oil (tip: make sure the oil temperature always comes back up to 350-375 degrees before the next batch goes into the oil)… repeat process….

- Season generously with salt and fresh-ground pepper.

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#1 
Written By Virginia on May 22nd, 2009 @ 6:09 am

French Fry Friday!!!!! My men would so dig these! And the paper bag is REALLY cool! Thanks, TRACY!
P.S. It really is worth going back to the late night posts. Lots of fun going on….
xoxo

#2 
Written By Mary Ann on May 22nd, 2009 @ 6:13 am

Hey there all!
Happy Friday/Holiday weekend!MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM! YUM!! French Fries!
Thanks TRACY! Bigger slices=less oil? Never knew that. Now I can have MORE!!
I’ll be back later. Just wanted to say….
Have a wonderful day!!
Mary Ann

#3 
Written By Kelly on May 22nd, 2009 @ 6:26 am

OHHHHHHH, YUM!! TRACY, you whet our appetites once again! I LOVE them crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside! MARY ANN, please email
me today….I have a surprise, wink wink!! xo
kelkarnes@gmail.com
Friday is here and the holiday weekend begins! My favorite cousin’s birthday party is Sunday, her 30th! So, a big family get together in Denver….can’t wait! It’s cool and cloudy/rainy here this a.m. but hoping it clears off later. We had so much fun shopping yesterday.I found some rot iron
trellis pieces for the garden, and lots of other small goodies, and a killer bolero jacket that fits like a glove. LISA, I hope you blog about the things you found too! LADYEM found some treasures also, and we’ll all
send pictures later. Happy Day and Weekend to ALL! xoxo

#4 
Written By CC on May 22nd, 2009 @ 6:34 am

French Fries….one word….YUM! :)

DAWN~ Enjoy your Artisian Road mugs. I have them and they are one of those things that make me H-A-P-P-Y!

SUSANCC~ Thanks for your recipe. Can’t wait to try them.

Have a lovely weekend everyone!
Hugs~

#5 
Written By jackie on May 22nd, 2009 @ 6:45 am

I love your videos. I have missed the friday inspiration fascination with Miss Sarah! Thanks for all your fun inspirations everyday.

#6 
Written By TEAM-PORTER on May 22nd, 2009 @ 7:02 am

Hi everyone!!! Have a GREAT MEMORIAL HOLIDAY!!
From Team-Porter

#7 
Written By admin on May 22nd, 2009 @ 7:03 am

Have a happy health holiday.

Techguy

#8 
Written By Cameo on May 22nd, 2009 @ 7:29 am

HHHHHAAAAPPPPYYYYY……… I am so HHHHHHAAPPPPPYYYY……………TP and DURLS,……..What a week!!!!!!……..so glad we are approaching a holiday weekend!!!!!! ……Gotta try those PORTER margaritas!!!!!! Smoooooooth and delicious!!!!…..And French Fries…….oh TP,….you are talking my language!!!!!!……Amazing,….all of the starch that comes out in the ice bath!!!!!!!…..makes me feel much better about frying them!!!!!!….LOVE the way you are always thinking about the kids in everything you do!!!!!!……..
REBECCA,…….my VIOLET VAMPS are to DIE for,…..love!!!! I wore them all day yesterday and into the night while drinking Margaritas by the pool……..They are EXQUISITE and comfortable!!!!! I thank you for the push to purchase love!!!!!!!!!….I just cannot take my eyes off of them,…..i think i shall wear them again today!!!!!!!!………..
ANN MARIE,….love…..Hang that Chandy anywhere your heart desires…………break the rules love!!!!! SO HAPPY that you purchased the TP chandy I recommended…..You will be thanking me forever!!!!!! Need to see the photo, once she is up!!!!!!
MARY CLAIRE,…….Glad you are back love,….where the HAY have you been?????
CLAUDINE……….That sweet little JACK,……..he is a doll,……I can look into that childs eyes and tell you that he is going to be a fine gentleman………….oxoxox to him from Auntie Cameo.
MARY ANN,…. I must say that I have this vision of you love………Ahoy Matey!!!! …..you PIRATE woman……..A machete,….one earring dangling,…….and Barney Rubble feet!!!!!!!!……..I am hysterical………tears are streaming………..please come to the lake,….. I would feel much safer if you were here!!!!!!!
DAWN,…….let us know when your mugs arrive!!!!!! They are my new obsession!!!!!!oxoxox to PLUM BLOSSOM!!!!! WOW, this is b-day month for you love!!!!…Happy Birthday to HUBBY!!!!!!!
SUSAN B……….You are going to LOVE the VIVRE handled tray!!!!!!! It is not only functional,…but a piece of art,… for certain!!!!!……Just DIVINE!!!!!!!
ARTIST,…..how’s the Peacock Queen today???????
TRACY,………sutures are out!!!!……..let the real deal heal begin!!!!!!!!…….keep up w/ that therapy love!!!!!!
KELLY,…….for crying out loud woman………I hope you purchased those pants!!!!!!………..They will look cool on you…..so Bohemian!!!!!!!
DESIREE,…….I want you to tell those boys that you need a break from the golf course,……you need a margarita on the porch love…….( did you get that SHAWN???? )……You are royalty!!!!…can’t you get one of your servants to drive them to and fro???……
Well my GORGEOUS TP and SISTERS…… I am packing up for the farm………..will be out of touch for several days………….no internet there…………just peace, quiet,………mowing,mending fences,.cleaning,cooking,washing,………sounds like a bloody good time………..right????………..well,…..at least I shall be drinking Margaritas on the porch love( oxoxo SHAWN )…….
Somehow,…someway,…. this song is stuck in my head and I can’t get it out…. so I thought I would share…..that’s what sisters do…..ya know!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQ-P8Fgfhvk

Cameoxoxox

#9 
Written By LadyEM on May 22nd, 2009 @ 7:52 am

TRACY — I must try to find some more interesting salts like you mentioned. I always love your little tips. I will throw my tatters in a cold bath before frying next time!! Thanks again for this fun recipe, and sounds like you are one step closer to healing with the stitches out.
DIANE and ANNIEINB — just read that you two live close to each other. I do hope you will meet. Meeting my fellow TP Colorado friends has been the best thing that has happened to me in a long time!!! And ANNE-MARIE, I do hope you, MARY ANN and CLAUDINE can all get together soon as well.
Have a glorious long weekend everyone!

#10 
Written By Dawn on May 22nd, 2009 @ 8:10 am

OH TRACY~these looks sooo DELICIOUS!!…my boys have been BUGGiNG me to make french fries…and I kept thinking I needed a deep fryer…of course I DONT!!!…I just bought all new cookware (STAINLESS STEEL! YEAH), so I think I will run back to TJ Maxx where a saw cast iron pans for CHEAP…and pick one up..since I KNOW my lovely Mother WILL NOT part with her old one!!! (cant blame her!!!)…KELLY, LADYEM, & LISA~I love all the pics so far…so glad you had ANOTHER great day together!!…CAMEO~off to the farm..I have HUGE “Farm ENVY” of all who have one…ENJOY…Congrats to sweet DEMI too!!!…hmmm she is just a year younger than my Bennett…DO you like the idea of arranged marriages???LOL…VIRGINIA~I am going to give your shampoo a try…I have naturally curly hair that I straighten everyday…maybe this will make my job a little easier…thanks for the tip!…We are going to have a GORGEOUS weekend here in SEATTLE…getting my spray tan on…and outside!!!…Happy Memorial Day to all!!!

#11 
Written By Rebecca on May 22nd, 2009 @ 8:19 am

Good morning! So, Day 4 of hubby’s business trip has arrived, and I decided to give Grace and Luke the day off from school – mental health day, you know…so here we are, lounging and reading and enjoying an extra, extra-long Memorial Day weekend.
I replied to several of you Smashing Sisters laaaaaate last night on yesterday’s blog. Do visit me there – I’m the last one! :-)
So, yes – french fries are the best! I make them with Red Palm oil – loaded with CoQ10 and other good stuff…solid at room temp…deep orange in color…find it at Whole Foods and other spots…doesn’t really change the taste of the fries (except to make them a tiny, tiny bit “spicy” maybe), but adds a lot of healthful things. Anyhooo, I’d forgotten about soaking the taters, TRACY – so thanks for the reminder!
CAMEO – so glad you’re loving the Vamps! I knew you would! Will we see photos?
Have fun on the farm – sounds blissful!
Happy Friday, everyone!

#12 
Written By Melanie on May 22nd, 2009 @ 8:24 am

French Fries today, Margarita’s yesterday! Can’t wait for the weekend!! My 22 year old daughter is coming home from college today for the weekend and we are going to enjoy both of these recipes!! My mom used to make french fries when I was little and this video took me way back to those days around our table… Have a great weekend everyone!

#13 
Written By Pam on May 22nd, 2009 @ 8:24 am

Happy Weekend to all! TRACY…I will be making these with the kids! I’ve made baked sweet potato fries before, but these look yummy!! Steve is working from home today and the kids are in school so he and I are hitting the beach! It’s another gorgeous day….have a safe and fabulous weekend loves!! xoxo

#14 
Written By artist on May 22nd, 2009 @ 8:27 am

Well good morning my friends!!!!!!!! I am going out today for lunch with a dear friend…we shall see if I can handle the food. I am so ready!!!!!!!! Yesterday I went out for a little retail therapy and it did wonders for my mood….Not as much as the Margaritas did for Cameo … but almost!!!!
Darling Cameo have you recovered from your Mexican party?….you did sound a bit too happy!! I was concerned that you were wearing the violet vamps by the pool after the second Margarita….I do hope Violet survived intact!!………… I think a little farm time is just what you need….I have a Green Acres vision in my head…am I right dear?
Again I want to thank everyone for their well wishes…you durls are the best! Tracy I am so glad you are healing as well. Now, those french fries look very tasty…you know how to make even the most mundane dish exciting. Thanks for sharing love!!!!
My guess is you will be celebrating the weekend with family…do give Richard a big hug from this Southern Belle.
Desiree Darling, I am a golf widow…I fear you have created the same thing for a lovely young girl…dear me! BUT….I will add that it is the healthiest place for young and old men and boys to be.
Gotta skoot! Happy weekend everyone…I feel like a new person!!!!
xoxo

#15 
Written By Mary Claire on May 22nd, 2009 @ 8:53 am

French fries and chips…my down fall! Everything in moderation, right?!? I’ve tried baking my own but never attempted frying. Thanks for walking us through it with all the special tips Tracy!!
Happy Memorial Day weekend to you to Tech Guy!! You Rock! Thanks for making all this fun possible!! One little question….Any idea why “%uFFFD” mysteriously pops up after a post on the community sometimes?
CAMEO~how does one feel after an evening of Mr. P’s potent margarita’s?? Do you remember that you invited me to the farm?? I’ll see you on Sunday, after my Dad’s party!

#16 
Written By Lisa on May 22nd, 2009 @ 8:57 am

Good Morning Girls, Yes, KELLY and EMILY, I had a wonderful time yesterday, and am going to spend today inserting my little treasures around the house. Thanks for putting up pics girls….you know I am hopeless about doing that!
TRACY, I just thought of something…..do you have a vent system over your stove? I can’t see anything. In my old house I had my range in the island and had to buy a certain (very expensive) range with a biult in downdraft. It was very annoying because this big vent wall popped up behing my stove when I would cook. Anyhoo…..just wondering…….
Lisa

#17 
Written By Rebecca on May 22nd, 2009 @ 8:58 am

ARTIST – so glad to hear you feel good! Enjoy this day with your friend!
MELANIE – what a treat to have your daughter returning home! Perfect to make a comfort food like french fries together!
PAM – You really have your priorities straight, sister – LOVE that you are headed to the beach with Steve! Soak up some goodness for all of us (with sunscreen of course)! ;-)

#18 
Written By Virginia on May 22nd, 2009 @ 9:17 am

CRIMSON & CLOVER CAMEO…first, roaring about YOU roaring over Machete Mary Ann with BR feet. OMG!!! And, the YouTube…durl – you & I are SO-SOUL sisters when it comes to the tunes. Everytime I hear the beginning of that song, I sigh. I could swoon. So, in last night’s late posts, I mention this song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7_U-zj2gfE. Just replace “girl” with “DURL.”

#19 
Written By Virginia on May 22nd, 2009 @ 9:19 am

‘70S PARTY VIBES…Crimson & Clover and Spill The Wine are a must for the play list! Break out some bell bottoms with a Tracy top…you’re set! :) And of course, Mr. Porter’s Margaritas enhance any shindig.

#20 
Written By celine on May 22nd, 2009 @ 10:11 am

Bonjour everyone! It is 9.30 am PST kids are playing together, DH went biking I am in front on a great Tracy’s video and recipe with black coffee and toast with Goat cheese!
After Happy Friday Hamburger here comes the French Fries!
When we moved to the States I could not believe how many things ” had” French in American/ English Language: French Vanilla, French Laundry, French Kiss, French fries… I have no idea where it come from..actually Belgium is the ” Frites” capital not France.
My DH ( was raised near the Belgium border in France) makes French Fries Frites every Saturday, he wants them cut in a special way ( small and thin) and we have a deep fryer.My kids love it, but I am not a big fan of it. But the One Tracy made were very apealing I think big ones are better, I like all the dip you made and of course the Lunch sac are so cute and a great idea! I think this Memorial week end we will make hamburger ( I found great Grass-fed meat farm nearby their meat is to die for),French Fries a la Tracy and Magarita OLE!
Bon week end a tous Happy Memorial Week end!

#21 
Written By kelly g on May 22nd, 2009 @ 10:21 am

Hi GIRL’S
Boy, if you miss a dday of two there is so much to catcch up on. I have been sick all week so I have been down and out :(

TRACY, fries and margarita’s…GREAT ideas for the upcoming Holiday weekend!
LOVING, LOVING your porch and all the GOOD STUFF!

Also, THANKS FOR THE SALE!!! I have been taking advantage of all to wear and decorate with TP GREATNESS!

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND TO EVERYONE! TRACY, FAMILY and TEAM…
p.s.
Doug and I had our first date Memorial weekend 30 yrs ago! I keep telling him that I’ve never had a boyfriend for that long! We will be working in the yard and enjoying each other and fmily and friends. I wish the same for you all! Happy Days!

#22 
Written By Desiree on May 22nd, 2009 @ 10:39 am

WHY MISS GROOVY,… VIRGINIA ARTICHOKE, I do BELIEVE you are quite the passion party director!!!,…CAMEO,…CONGRATULATIONS DEMI!!!!,…I used to teach fifth grade, before I had children…such a tender beautiful age!!……..I sooo love that CRIMSON and CLOVER,….ahhhh!!,,,,
ARTIST,…alas, My son is too obsessed, we may need to seek help!——-for moi!!…LOL!!
CAMEO,.. GRETCHEN, thank you for reminding me that I AM ROYALITY!!!,…I was beginning to forget all about that!,…feeling more like Cinderella… (pre-fairy Godmother) these days! LOL!!!,…I’m going to go sit by the fireplace now,….NO!!! Time to get this Memorial weekend started!!!! …I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!!!…
PAM and STEVE on the beach,….Crimson and Clover,…over and over…..AHHHHHH!!!
Talk more later….
Blessings to all :) BE SAFE!!!
xoxoxo Desiree

#23 
Written By Desiree on May 22nd, 2009 @ 10:57 am

Almost forgot!!!,…(I’m not a redhead)…TRACY!!!,…You do know I could LIVE on Margaritas and french fries, right????
These are soooo fabulouuuusssss!!!!! Merci love!!,….Healing thoughts to you!!
HELLOOOOO Tech. GUY!!!!!,….have you seen Spill the Wine,…VIRGINIA’S youtube link????
It will explain everything,……yeah, it WILL!!!…must see!!!
ARTIST,….feeling better!!! Now that is something to CHEER about!!! YEAH!!!!!(I’m a cheerleader at heart!!!!)
xoxoxo DESIREE

#24 
Written By Yael on May 22nd, 2009 @ 10:57 am

Hi Tracy,
This video gives me the opportunity to tell everybody that French fries are actually not French, but Belgian. I was very surprised, the first time I heard of French fries in the US, because in France, everybody knows that originally, French fries come from Belgium. In Belgium, they use French fries with everything, including with mussels. In France, we use them more with steaks, what is the usual stuff we can find in French restaurant, though “steaks” are not originally French (!) Probably English or American…
Anyway, I feel very flattered that everybody think here that fries are French, but they are unfortunately not. It’s true that “French fries” sounds better than “Belgian fries”.
Whatever, it is very good !
Thank you Tracy for this again interesting recipe.
Have a great week-end,
Yael

#25 
Written By tracy porter on May 22nd, 2009 @ 11:28 am

LOVES!!! Happy day INDEED!!! Hope you are all well and ready for a sparkling weekend!!….I AM!! No school for the kiddies today so O am hanging out with them! We have been fishing in the pond all morning, FIn caught a gorgeous 8 inch BASS!…!! BEAUTY! We just stocked our pond with fish last year and already really good growth! …lucky for me the boys are FINALLY at the point that they are happy to put on the worm, take off their catch and clean the fish…so I just get a nice bucket of cleaned fish ready for the cast iron pan!!
DAWN…you must get a cast iron pan, they are so inexpensive and fantastic, i do believe my favorite pan i own ( i have mostly my grandmothers, I treasure them!) I will share my favorite peach cobbler that is done in a cast iron pan this summer! ARTIST!! Great news that your are out and about!!…one must live….go sister!!!xoxo……REBECCA, i must try the fries your way…always love new thoughts on food! YES, also….sweet potatoes done this way are DIVINE!!! ….LISA, no vent system over my stove, I have a side vent, though i will say not hugely powerful…I do like top vents, more practical, it just that I like facing family when I cook, and I didn’t like the idea of that huge hood taking up potential chandelier space!!!!…..CAMEO…have fun on the farm……a little out of touch with “tech” is sometimes good for me too!…KELLY and CO. You girls do know how to shop…what a riot…..love hearing of the luscious treasure hunting…mmm!!!! MELANIE!!! enjoy the time with your daughter, how wonderful to have the college kids home….to those of you with ” big kids!!”….xoxo…PAM…..you and that darling belly on the beach!!! Nothing more adorable than a pregger in a swimsuit….love every minute of that belly and all those amazing kicks and wiggles……such amazing memories, hope you are feeling well!!!!xo……ok, GUS is napping, i am headed out to the garden………!!!!!!
xoxoxo…happy day!!
T.

#26 
Written By Jenny from KY on May 22nd, 2009 @ 11:32 am

OH how I LOVE FRENCH FRIES!!!(how do you know these things, TRACY?);-) Can’t wait to make some!! REBECCA~i’ve never tried Red Palm Oil…gotta try that-wow–can EAT fries and be healthy–nice!!!:-)

ARTIST~glad you are up and about!

THANKS TP TEAM & ADMIN. for wishing a good Holiday! Same to you all!!

Have a GREAT weekend ALL!!!

Jenny from KY!! XOXOXO

#27 
Written By Cafe Fashionista on May 22nd, 2009 @ 12:35 pm

This video is utterly hazardous to me. Why? I’ve been trying to steer clear of french fries for months; but now I am skilled on how to make them from scratch in my very own kitchen. I’m not sure whether to laugh or cry! :)

#28 
Written By WendyM2 on May 22nd, 2009 @ 12:50 pm

French fries! Love, love, love them!

Yael – your belgian fries story made me think of last summer. We took our 2 teens to Europe for the first time. Ended up in the lovliest little belgian town. We are Canadians so we speak french, but no french there, and no english either. We could make no heads or tails of the menu (all dutch!) but recognized the words waffles and beer – no lie – and so that is what we ate in Belgium on a gorgeous summer day in June… How appropos!

Hope you all have a lovely Memorial Day Weekend – we do not celebrate that up here so am always fascinated!

Wendy

#29 
Written By Kelly on May 22nd, 2009 @ 12:51 pm

Hi Durls!! TRACY, I’m so happy you can get out and garden!! Glad to hear your hand is healing! KELLYG! Sorry you’ve been sick….we’ve all missed you, and can’t wait until you’re better! Glad you have a nice weekend planned with your Hub. PAM, so happy to hear you’re feeling good and spending the day at the beach with Steve. Soak up the sun and relax! CAMEO, is there anything better than being on the farm….at one with the land, air, trees….and PORCH, of course with margarita in hand! ARTIST darling, so happy you’re out and about today!! You must report back….do take it easy this weekend. Love you!
NICKI, where are you? GRETCHEN, is Dave home yet? Hope you’re doing well….did you ship that enormous cow skull and horns to your dear sis yet? DESIREE….isn’t golf the perfect family sport? Lynn, Andrew and I often go out
in the evening and play 9 holes….it’s so much fun. Andrew caddies for me in the summer too, to earn money. He loves it! Have fun this weekend! I started my day with an amazing
ride on Romska….it was cool and foggy but rode outside anyway. He LOVES this kind of weather (reminds him of home in the Netherlands) and would work happily for two hours if I asked him to. I am so in love with this big boy…if you only knew his personality…..well, I just can’t say enough.
We rode down our driveway and out to the road
for a cool down. It was pure bliss!! Lynn’s bringing home fixin’s for Margaritas and chips
and (his famous) salsa! One of my old boarders and my trainer are coming over later to chat.
I was going to serve wine and TP’s baked brie,
but this weekend just SCREAMS Margaritas!!!
We’ll have to put on Gipsy Kings and Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass to put us in the proper mood! VIRGINA, have you picked up any of those yet? Wish you were here to dance the
Conga in my living room with me!! LOL! Do you guys know about the Ultra Lounge series music mixes? Great old Samba and Bongo tunes, very
50’s cocktail music….a lot of fun! Well, I’m in the party mood NOW!! Have a fabulous and safe weekend all! And don’t forget to say blessings for our veterans and troops!! xoxo

#30 
Written By artist on May 22nd, 2009 @ 12:55 pm

I am back from my outing girls!!! It was so wonderful, I ate and did not get sick. Then I shopped for the shampoo Virginia recommended, finding it at Rite Aid after stopping 3 different places…hope I saved you guys the extra trips….Now I am home with 4 new magazines and shall put my feet up and enjoy my kingdom. The phoenix will be leaving soon and peace shall overcome the land!!!!!!!!
Desiree, you are indeed a cheerleader!!
Pam darling, enjoy your sweet hubby and the beach…we still want belly pics…time is almost here…teach that man how to blog at Tracy’s before you go dear…we NEED to know!!!
Kelly G, I am so sorry you have been sick…glad you are back, enjoy the weekend!
Rebecca, it’s almost time for your sweetie to return. You made it!!
Celine and Yael…I love the way you talk…I can almost hear it from your writing…so enchanting!!
Virginia darling, stop doing the bump and calm down…your in-laws are on the way!!!
Dawn dear, I wish I had a daughter for one of your boys! They are darling. Are you through with all the birthdays yet? My goodness, you have had your hands full!
Nicki, with all that Latin crew, I bet your Margaritas are mouth watering too. What do you serve with them? Did you and Gretchen hit the Estate Sales this morning?
Jenny from Ky…you must not be feeling well. You only posted once…darling do take care.
Team Porter…Happy weekend to you too. Sarah, don’t think you are getting away with no camera time…we demand you come back!!! I shall write a royal proclamation on it!!!
Love you all!
xoxo

#31 
Written By LeMarais on May 22nd, 2009 @ 1:18 pm

Hi Tracy:

Loved your french fries video! I was wondering if you ever made sweet potato fries? If yes, do you make them the same way or do something different? Thanks :) .

#32 
Written By Virginia on May 22nd, 2009 @ 2:02 pm

TP INC….sure hope you got your Cheeserburgers in today to start the holiday off well. And, yes, dear SARAH. We miss you. There must be The Return of SARAH!!!
KELLY…did not purchase dear Herb Albert..must do that. Your morning w/Romska sound like the beginning of a romance novel. Divine! The COLORADO CREW knows how to shop! Y’all “did good” as we say in Texas.
LEGS UP THE WALL…just got off the wall; to spot one of my dogs doing same. I kid you not. The pic w/b up on Community soon.
DESIREE…you are dubbed Cheerleader Extraordinaire!
PAM…turn on some music; and do the Beach Babe Twist. We would then like a picture. Hope you & Steve make many memories this weekend!!!
LISA…great to see you on the blog. And what fun pictures you all took yesterday!!!!
LADYEM…I noticed in one of the recent pictures, you are wearing one of YOUR necklaces – mmmm, mmm! Love it.
I just croak at all the talent right here within this community. TRACY is such a magnet.
xoxo

#33 
Written By Dinah Soar on May 22nd, 2009 @ 2:06 pm

Tracy–you are the coolest mom!!..Love that you make french fries..the real deal..and the paper bags you serve them in–over the top.

I love your blog…you inspire every facet of my life and it is incredible to me that you take the time to share it all with us.

I love that you have this awesome home that is truly lived in and you allow us to come in and take a peek.

And your friend Sarah–how great is it that she complements you so well. I’ve totally enjoyed seeing her adorable home–would love to see more– and as well, your sister Robin’s home is wonderful.

Each day I can’t wait to see what you’ve posted here.

#34 
Written By Sandi on May 22nd, 2009 @ 2:48 pm

GRETCHEN~ :)
You asked…
“How in the world did I get Clancy to pose with the sunglasses on?….
And.. I say to you…
I can get bunnies to fall sound asleep in my garden… it is not difficult to get my dog to wear sunglasses…. no no no.. not in the least… and remember he is a “Ham” and LOVES the camera… :) too cute! hugs~*~*~*~Sandi

#35 
Written By Desiree on May 22nd, 2009 @ 3:03 pm

BE VERY CAREFUL!!! I blame it all on Herb Albert and the Tijuana Brass…..As a very, very young and impressionable child, my parents would BLAST that music over and over and we (all four kids and mom and dad) would dance like there was NO tomorrow in front of THE MIRROR—an entire wall in the livingroom……it makes for one lifelong member of the very happy and bouncy cheerleader type club!!!!……a few margaritas and be FORE warned!!!!….. :)
REBECCA—-a love reunion tomorrow!!!! YEAH!!!!
We are leaving now…..golf awaits…..
EVERYBODY DANCE NOW!!!!!!
xoxo Desiree

#36 
Written By Pam on May 22nd, 2009 @ 3:08 pm

What a day!! The beach was wonderful! We packed a lunch and had a fabulous little “date”. Oh if you could have seen me…Steve literally had to heave my big pregnant body out of the beach chair! What a sight! Anyway, now running between baseball games and ballet recitals! TRACY…so glad you are healing and that the boys can put the worms on themselves! Sounds like it’s fish for dinner! Have a great weekend! KELLY, LISA and LADYEm…so glad you had fun shopping/lunching together! Love the photos!!Oh CAMEO…have a terrific weekend…we need a pix of you in the shoes..sipping a margarita! REBECCA…so nice to keep the kids out of school today. I bet they loved it! Hope you did something fun! I’ve read a lot about CoQ10 but never heard of Red Palm oil…I love Whole foods so I’ll check it out there..what else do you use it in?? ARTIST..so glad you got out for lunch today! Hope you’re relaxing with your magazines and maybe a glass of wine!! I will teach Steve how to blog!! VIRGINIA…can’t wait to see the pix of the dogs legs up the wall!! Happy weekend loves!!

#37 
Written By Dawn on May 22nd, 2009 @ 4:07 pm

GIRLS…I just have to share…I just got the EXACT same cast iron skillet (same brand and size) as the one on Ama*zon, at TJ Maxx for $12.99!!!…so I think French Fries are on the menu this weekend!!!

#38 
Written By Stephanie W on May 22nd, 2009 @ 5:00 pm

Love the french fries!! anything with potatoes is right up my alley. And I love how nothing is ever off limits – everything in moderation, right?! (well as far as food goes, certainly not clothing, shoes and household accessories!!!). Have a safe and fun holiday weekend!

p.s. I would love the tips on sweet potato fries as well because while they are so tasty they are on the limp side, ugh.

#39 
Written By Deborah on May 22nd, 2009 @ 6:22 pm

Well Durls….I go away and wow catching up is hard to do.
Artist…so happy you got out of the house.
Tracy…french fries…BIG FAT ones!!!!! You do so rock. Plus John’s video from yesterday. Great weekend with these 2 recipes.
This weekend is Paseo Art Festival in OKCity. Great art, food and music. And I’m going. Plus there is a fab asian market nearby, so soft shell crabs…here I come.
Everyone have a safe and fun holiday weekend.
Love ya, Deborah and the gang xoxoxo

#40 
Written By Alicia on May 22nd, 2009 @ 7:39 pm

Happy Memorial Day Weekend, TECH GUY! ;-) …and ALL.
My husband and I went on a rare date tonite with friends we hadn’t seen in awhile (so lovely)…ANYWAY, for our appetizer, we had Garlic Fries…not with garlic salt or powder, but actual bits of minced garlic rained down on a pile of hot fries! Well, they were pretty fantastic by anyone’s account, I’m sure…but my husband and I happen to be CRAZY over garlic (whenever a recipe calls for garlic, we ignore the called-for amount and just dump it in), so we were beyond pleased!…Will be making Tracy’s fries/wedges (ours were skinny tonite, but I prefer the thicker ones) and dumping garlic on while still hot…Who needs drugs in a world where Garlic and French Fries and Porter Margaritas exist?

#41 
Written By carol miller on May 22nd, 2009 @ 7:42 pm

Hello Tracy, Team, and all you gorgeous girls…a H

#42 
Written By Tracy B. on May 22nd, 2009 @ 8:33 pm

Ok, I have to admit I have been afraid to attempt deep frying. Between the heat, the mess and the disposal of all the oil, I have been scared off. French fries are hard to resist though, so I may just have to give it a go…

#43 
Written By carol miller on May 22nd, 2009 @ 8:55 pm

OOPS…it’s those MARGARITAS…they get me everytime!!! YUM…but, we were discussing french fries…love em all but, only the real ones..can’t stand frozen ones, can ya’ll? I adore the paper bags…what a fun and creative mom, you are, and how very lucky your adorable boys are and that includes Mr. Margarita Man!! I am sitting on my porch sipping my margarita as i write this ….so what better way to end the day……
Artist..so glad you are out and about and back to your SASSY self…we missed your sass!!! Just take care of yourself…..be well!!
Desiree..you are definitely the TP cheerleader!
Sandi…the HAM is too cute for words!!!
Colo.Girls…am jealous..looked like so much fun!
Kelly…I want to party with you…
Bonjour, Celine and Yael…I love all things French….food,furniture,clothes…so chic…so much style….I know I should have been French!!
Well…you all have a wonderful Memorial Day!!!
xoxo.. Carol

#44 
Written By Virginia on May 22nd, 2009 @ 9:21 pm

TRACY B. – you & me both! Other than deep fat fry fear; I have Spring Form Pan Fear. How about TRACY? Do you cook anything in a spring form pan???

#45 
Written By Mary Ann on May 22nd, 2009 @ 9:55 pm

It’s late so it’s time for me to say hello again!
TRACY — I love your fishing story! Nothing like worm guts under the nails…on top of the garden dirt…on top of the mulch, etc:) Now they can do their OWN!:)…….I tried the french fries tonight but they didn’t turn out so well:( Maybe I didn’t do enough time with the water?? The oil temp was difficult for me to regulate too and I think it got too hot for a while. I did make sweet potato fries and they were wonderful:) Not to be deterred though…Tommorrow – second attempt!! PS — Where’s SARAH???? HEL-LOOOO??
TEAM/TECH PORTER!!! Back at ya! So good to hear from you. You make it all possible! Without you TRACY might be staring in her bathroom mirror and talking to her hairbrush!!:) THANK YOU!
(Just kidding, Tracy –
everyone knows you’d be talking into
a hot curler NOT a hairbrush:)
…………On to the ladies………….
My dear, dear, dear, dear KELLY and her dear, dear, dear, dear accomplice LADY EM are too much WONDERFULNESS all rolled into one:) Thank you so much for your KINDNESS:)! and… KELLY+ROMSKA=love:)
SUSAN CC — I made YOUR guac tonight and THAT turned out SOOOOOOOOOOOO YUMMY!!! I am going to share some with my sister and her husband tomorrow. They are guac FIENDS! I’ll report back with their verdict:) THANK YOU! FAB!…CLAUDINE?? There is a bowl here full of yummy green stuff with YOUR name on it:)
ANNE-MARIE – FOUR chandys???? FOUR CHANDYS????
I think Claudine won’t NEED any other business but YOURS!!!!:)But as her LOYAL assistant, I WILL be along to hold a drill bit every now and then….and for margaritas, of course! MARY CLAIRE — I hope today’s margarita night is grand!
REBECCA — You are so ADORABLE! We MUST see pics! One must jump right in if one is to be a TP fashion queen! If you’re shy, just peek mysteriously out from behind a TP ring-clad hand!!! And fans are GREAT props too:) Ooooo! I can’t wait! Don’t disappoint me!:)
AARRGG!!CAMEO!!!!
Darling, if you weren’t a Phoenix you’d BE a VIOLET VAMP!! Sooo YOU!!! God knows my B.R. feet will never be Vamps! They will have to live vicariously through your little tappers:) Pics please! Tell DEMI Congrats:)!!
AND…I shall be setting sail for your doorstep to protect you from unsavory
Jetskiing types!! NEVER FEAR!!!!
And DO have a Fab Farm weekend:) MENDING???? Yeah, right…….
PAM — I love how you and Steve make special time for each other. You guys are like teenagers:) ARTIST — The peacock is prancing again! Well….maybe at least stepping lightly!
So HAPPY to hear:)…LISA! It was so good to see you in those pics! SUCH FUN in CO!!!
VIRGINIA — Yes CAMEO and I would make QUITE a pair…She-the Glam Queen…and ME with a WHOLE ‘nother look…especially if I don’t get my hands on that shampoo!!!!!!!! I am a WRECK!!PS – Love your doggy pic:)
CELINE and YAEL – Thanks for straightening out that whole Belgian Fries thing!!:)..KELLY G! You’re back! EVERYONE’S been asking!!…CAFE FASHIONISTA — LAUGH, of COURSE!!…WENDYM2 — Fun story! Some things are just universal:)SANDI – I love Mr. Clancy’s pics!!!…DESIREE!! – Cheerleader? Dancing QUEEN? Golf-ette? Author?Why is it that I have a mental picture of you as…
Bing! Bing! Bing! Ricochet RABBIT???
You are PURE enchantment:) LOVE you!!!
Good night/morning!
Mary Ann
PS…WHO is the MODERATOR? Thanks:)

#46 
Written By maisie on May 23rd, 2009 @ 2:12 am

VALERY …Where are you …Missing your chirpy comments ..I hope all is well.
ARTIST Out and about. HURRAH. May the healing continue
ANNIELNE….Lincolnshire ? Small world I live about 20miles away in Nottinghamshire.
GRETCHEN NO NO NO I am NOT about to post a photo of myself in the bathing suit….I haven’t been seen in public in swimwear for thirty years….Of course that doesn’t stop me parading in front of the mirror with a camellia in my hair and a margarita in hand.
TRACY …CHIPS, CHIPS, CHIPS. MMMMMM My Friday isn’t cheeseburger Friday it’s FIsh and Chip Friday…from the fish and chip shop eaten straight out of the paper bags no plates doused in salt and vinegar…HEAVEN
Have a great weekend
VIRGINIA great picture ..I too thought it was a little lamb …ahhh.

#47 
Written By Desiree on May 23rd, 2009 @ 5:55 am

Guess Who is up at 7am frying french fries!!!!! I fiqure if I do the work NOW, then refry quickly later (after golf) when we have burgers on the grill, I will have more time to sit and enjoy myself!!! YEAH!!!!!!!

#48 
Written By Kelly on May 23rd, 2009 @ 7:33 am

Oh DESIREE!!! I’m giggling again! My parents partied to Herb Alpert and the TJB too, along with Englebert Humperdink and Sergio Franchi,
Jerry Vale, you name it. I have great memories of that! They’d have friends over and
play cards all day and just blast the music
while us kids would all go off and make forts
or swim or skateboard…..Fun times…..seems so long ago! We love Herb and play him a lot
when WE have friends over to play Tripoley.
xoxoxo

#49 
Written By artist on May 23rd, 2009 @ 9:00 am

Good morning girls! I have to report that I did the french fries last night for dear hubby. We were both too tired to go out for dinner and so I made sandwiches and fries a la Tracy. They were FANTASTIC…in opera…not greasy at all!!!!! They had a baked potato taste with a crunchy outside sort of like a potato skin ( if you’ve eaten those). We concocted several dipping sauces and decided the mayo with added dijon was our favorite. It took them 9 minutes to cook…I timed it so it could be repeated easily. I guess the pan and stove make a difference…I used a stainless steel pan. I have the cast iron but do not like it. Anyhoo just thought I’d report. Did anyone else try this?
Now I am off to my mother’s to enjoy an Arabic feast…grape leaves and all!!!!!
xoxo

#50 
Written By Millie Howard on May 23rd, 2009 @ 3:49 pm

I have just been on your website for the 1st time. I love your style and products, I wanted to order about a dozen things from your sale items. I am a 12-14 (x-large), I don’t know if you don’t cater to this size or if that’s you biggest clientelle, but there was not on single thing I wanted that was “in stock”, so I was disappointed to not order anything.

#51 
Written By Desiree on May 24th, 2009 @ 5:51 am

Must report: The french fries were a huge success with my HUNGRY guys!!! Only, I did not have to refry them!…45 sec in the micro and they were good to go!!! Never underestimate the hunger of two teenage boys after 18 holes of golf!!,…they devoured them while I prepared the rest of our lunch……I’m glad I had them ready!!! Thanks TRACY!!
KELLY,….the four of us played golf together,…I LOVE being able to do this with them!!! They are far better than I am,..and that doesn’t matter. We laugh (mostly at me)and have a great time. I learned a long time ago that if I didn’t learn to LIKE hiking, fishing and golfing then I would be ALONE alot!! It is what we do….and it’s what I can do with them…..so happy and grateful for family time!!!… Thinking of all of you!!! and
TRACY!!! with your brood of boys….so much fun now, but just wait!! It gets even better when they become young men and share so much of themselves with you and admire you and laugh it up with you…..I find myself in awe of their abilities and personalities….it takes my breath away!!…TRULY BLESSED!!!!,….Wishing everyone a Blessed day!!!
xoxo Desiree

#52 
Written By angie on May 24th, 2009 @ 9:47 pm

TRACY FRIES ARE GREAT BUT I TOO MISS SARAH!

#53 
Written By artist on May 25th, 2009 @ 11:49 am

Maise darling, it was wonderful to hear from you again…where have you been? Fish and chips are a staple down here on the coast of USA too…love them. Did you know Dave, Gretchen’s husband, is in England right now with a golf tournament. Desiree thinks she knows the golf life but Gretchen could write a book!!!
I hope everyone has had a nice holiday…we have had a rainy one but it didn’t slow anyone down…everyone is so ready for summer to begin.
Cameo darling are you standing on the porch of your farmhouse, wearing a caftan, holding a little yappy dog and directing your sweet hubby with his farm chores? Somehow I cannot see you doing them. Perhaps you and Demi are on the porch rockers talking about life and love….oh to have a daughter close by. Mine will be back in N.C. in 9 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This peacock will do some major strutting when she returns!!!!!!
Gretchen and I are redoing her sunporch a la Lynn Von Kersting. Is anyone familiar with her work? Chinese lanterns play a major role.
Carol it was so good to hear from you again!
Our Kelly has some fantastic news that I am sure she will post soon. Be on the look out!
Sandi darling, I hope the tourist have not scared you inside…your beach is such a part of your calm demeanor. Our tourist are already coming in masses.
Pam…stay in touch…we worry when we do not hear.
Love you all.
xoxo

#54 
Written By Kelly on May 25th, 2009 @ 2:50 pm

LADIES and GENTS! We have a new little filly, born this morning at 1:20. She’s ADORABLE, and
healthy…..mom is doing very well, and had a somewhat easy delivery. She’s so exhausted today, as is baby, but she’s a natural…..a very sweet loving first time mom! This was a big surprise…she didn’t show signs gradually over a week or more….it was just NOW!! At 7:15 p.m. she was absolutely normal. We do night check at ten p.m. and that baby was rolling around, mom had milk present on her bag, she was pacing and eliminating constantly.
The owner and I were out there for an hour or more…..then we turned out the lights, turned down the music and left her alone….45 min. later I checked on her and she was laying down groaning in full on labor. Wow, what an experience!! I’ll send pictures tomorrow. Hope everyone had a great weekend!! DESIREE,
I agree with everything you said…every single thing!! Glad you had a great golf outing with the boys…..Isn’t it a blast?
TRACY, you have so much to look forward to with
those darling cowboys! Kisses to all!

#55 
Written By wendym2 on May 25th, 2009 @ 3:17 pm

Happy Memorial Day all you lovely Americans!

Tracy – Margaritas. Yummy, yummy, yummy. But…. I am a wee bit of a thing – 5 2″, about 105 pounds…. turns out 1 of Uncle Margarita’s margartitas (the Chief was mixing with abandon like he thought he saw John do!) was enough that when I served the stuffed artichokes for supper (thank God I had made them before the drink and they were in the oven during the time we sipped the golden concoctions and watched our hummingbirds) I don’t think I could actually say the word “artichoke” anymore… Watched benjamin button afterwards, which I had to rewind and watch a good portion of the next day as I truly could recall almost nothing. Lesson learned – 1/2 ounce each for Miss Wendy. The Chief appears to have a stronger constitution and went back for seconds and we both declared them the “best ever”! And… loved the artichokes, too!

#56 
Written By Desiree on May 26th, 2009 @ 4:31 am

DA DA DA DA DA DA DA DA…….(HERB Albert)…..KELLY!!!!
RICOCHET RABITT???,….HA hAAAAAA!!!!! I needed a GOOD laugh and YOU, Miss Machete Queen, MARY ANN, delivered!!!!
YES PAM I JUST LOVE MEM. DAY!!!!!!!!!……I am so lame from WALKING 18 holes of golf (in the mountains)!!!!….STEEP STEEP STEEP HILLS….my Highlander hubby and HIS SONS are made for this,….me???? Not so much,,,,I was practically crawling on the 16th!!!…..Not a pretty sight!!!…..hurt all over!!………. I know it is early Tues. am,…..but somebody make me a JP margarita NOW!!!!!!!….the golfer is blasting his electric quitar….the QB polevaulter golfer is drumming away…..VAN HALEN!!!!…..no wonder I’m such a nut!!! It isn’t even 7am yet!!!…..on way to spa…..