The Great Chip Debate.

**Rheghead** · 31-Dec-05, 17:39

I am a bit finnicky about my chips when I go to eat out in a bar or restaurant. I am a great believer in proper chips that have been peeled and chipped that day and freshly fried. But almost everywhere we get the quick and convenient frozen variety served up. OK, there are some frozen chips that are better than others but nothing can replaced the proper chip.

I think if the chef/cook takes the time to make proper chips then he is making a statement about the quality of his meals rather than the convenience of preparation.

Sad as I am, I once timed myself peeling and chipping enough potatoes for 4, it just took a little over 5 minutes. Is that too much to wait?
(ironically I don't do chips at home now but do enjoy them! lol My version of a hair shirt I guess...)

I haven't found a pub/restaurant that do proper chips in Caithness, can anyone give info?

What is your preference?

Put 2 votes, one for eating at home and one for eating out!

unicorn · 31-Dec-05, 17:54

Chips just dont taste like chips if not straight from eh tattie peeled at home! you put in the hard work and reep the rewards when you em with loads of salt and vinegar yummmmmmmy

rich62_uk · 31-Dec-05, 18:12

At home where you can make a sandwich with too much butter................brb peeling, Trish.

**Rheghead** · 31-Dec-05, 18:13

Before anyone picks me up on the poll choices, I know that peeling doesn't necessarily have to be part of the chipping process...

**Saveman** · 31-Dec-05, 18:18

Chips straight from the hand peeled potato...all different sizes...splog of tomato sauce on the side, a scattering of salt.....perfect!

The chippy in Golspie does very good chips, very tasty.

**Tymey** · 31-Dec-05, 18:26

Pity we have to travel that far for decent chips though.

Does anyone else get wound up when they go into a chippie only to be told "Just waiting on chips."

I mistakenly thought that as chip shops are FAST food establishment that kind of thing might be ready. I understand new batches need to be made, so does this only happen to me every time I go for chips?

Do I need to calm down?

**Rheghead** · 31-Dec-05, 18:29

The worst of the worst must be those Microchips, whoever invented them needs to flogged with a bit of rusty barbed wire. Yuck!

**Alice in Blunderland** · 31-Dec-05, 18:38

SMIDDY INN THRUMSTER always serve home made chips with their meals and the portions are generous I can highly recommend a visit good pub grub.

krieve · 31-Dec-05, 18:48

Originally Posted by Alice in Blunderland

SMIDDY INN THRUMSTER always serve home made chips with their meals and the portions are generous I can highly recommend a visit good pub grub.

It has got to be real chips they aint chips unless the are home made. You are right alice they make great chips. i am going to go and make some i am starving.

**Moira** · 31-Dec-05, 21:38

REAL Chips every time - whether eating at home or eating out. I don't mind peeling the tatties - well actually I don't have a choice. My hubby probably has no idea that the chips on his plate start off life called tatties & are buried in the ground. Ah well ......

**EDDIE** · 31-Dec-05, 22:25

Home made chips tastes the best even better with cheese on top.

**Bobinovich** · 31-Dec-05, 22:34

No comparison tattie chips everytime. I've never found a frozen chip which can compare...

**Julia** · 02-Jan-06, 00:07

Originally Posted by Alice in Blunderland

SMIDDY INN THRUMSTER always serve home made chips with their meals and the portions are generous I can highly recommend a visit good pub grub.

The Smiddy do the best home-made chips by far!
The chippy in Golspie does great chips too, they may be of the frozen variety though!

**crayola** · 02-Jan-06, 03:44

Hey Rheghead, what's the real point of this poll? It's obvious that almost everyone is going to choose the "straight from the potato" options, and you surely knew that. Would you like to put pressure on Caithness catering outlets? If so, then good luck, it's a worthy cause.

**Rheghead** · 02-Jan-06, 09:43

Originally Posted by crayola

Would you like to put pressure on Caithness catering outlets? If so, then good luck, it's a worthy cause.

That was indeed my point

If only one chef changes his chips as a result of seeing this thread then it has been worth it.

**spiggie** · 02-Jan-06, 18:12

Originally Posted by Tymey

Pity we have to travel that far for decent chips though.

Does anyone else get wound up when they go into a chippie only to be told "Just waiting on chips."

I mistakenly thought that as chip shops are FAST food establishment that kind of thing might be ready. I understand new batches need to be made, so does this only happen to me every time I go for chips?

Do I need to calm down?

yes i would say you need to calm down, you dont want uncooked food do you, everything has to cook you know...? Even though you think that chippies are meant to be fast food establishments they are cooking the food as fast as they can im pretty sure and i suppose it doesnt help when there is a surge of customers comming in all wanting the same thing...?