Guest Post: Homemade French Fries

Hey y'all, I'm Ciera from Ciera Design here today thanks to the lovely Nat! While the focus of my blog is art, design and photography, I also love to post about my everyday life, including cooking. My boyfriend is really the cook in our house, but I love to help out! Today, I'm sharing a recipe for one of my favorite things, French Fries! This recipe was SO much easier than I thought it would be! And SO much more delicious than I expected too, I couldn't stop eating them! Check out the simple instructions and photos from my first fry cooking experience!

All you need to make homemade fries is one or two potatoes per serving (depending on the size of your potatoes), vegetable oil (two to four cups of oil depending on how many servings you are making) and salt.

First, wash and peel your potatoes.


Cut each potato in half length wise.

Slice potatoes into even strips.

Heat oil to 375 degrees and carefully drop potato strips in, being careful not to crowd them (overcrowding your fries will cause breakage and uneven cooking. To use less oil, prepare in several batches). Fry until golden brown (about 5 to 10 minutes).

Remove from pot and drain on paper towels or paper bag (as you can see, a lot of ours broke into little pieces... but they still tasted amazing)!

Sprinkle with salt then put fries in the oven to keep warm while the next batch is frying. Serve once all of your fries are done!

Please stop by and say hi on my blog, Facebook or Twitter and let me know if you make these fries! And thanks again for having me Nat!

Guest Post: 5 things to do this month

Today we have lovely miss Maria from I Believe in Story guest-posting here on the blog today with a pretty inspiring post that's sure to keep ya inspired!

5 Things to Do This Month

01. Visit a museum.

This is something that most of us ignore, since we're so complacent with the city or town that we live in. I live in the capital city of Canada and there is no shortage of national museums that I could be visiting on a regular basis. Check out the websites of local museums; even if you've been before, new and special exhibits are always being introduced.

02. Read a children's book.

There is something calming about reading a book that's written for children. Not only does it bring you back to your childhood, but it can also expand your imagination, lending a helping hand to your creative endeavours. Pick up a book that you loved when you were young and re-read it or go to a local bookstore and select a book that has a beautiful illustration on the cover.

03. Write a letter.

Many say that letter writing is a lost art, but I like to think of it as having increased in value. Nothing compares to receiving a handwritten letter in the mail. Reach out to a friend who doesn't live anywhere near you and send them a "hello" the old fashioned way.

04. Play a board game.

Board games are probably my favourite at-home activity. Choose one to play with your best friend or significant other or go all out and throw a board game party with a selection of games for groups. Some of my personal favourites: Scattergories, Clue, Monopoly (not for the faint of heart - the Monopoly Deal card game is a good alternative), and Life.

05. Try something new.
If it's cold where you are, knit yourself a pair of mittens. Pick up an abandoned cookbook in your kitchen and make something delicious. Go to a karaoke night at the pub down the street. Listen to a new genre of music. The possibilities are endless.