Articles of category "Fried Chicken"

The history of potato fries refers back to the beginning of the XX century, the time of the World War I. Having tasted thinly-sliced potato, American soldiers called it French fries. That is the reason why potato fries are often referred to as french fries. But to tell the truth, many possible claims as to the origin of "french fries" exist.The first Kentucky Fried Chicken was founded by Colonel Harland Sanders in Corbin, Kentucky in 1939. The first franchise appeared in South Salt Lake, Utah in 1952. Today Kentucky Fried Chicken is owned by Yum! Brands, Inc. The restaurant network is famous for its fried chicken, which is cooked in hot oil with a dressing combination of flour, salt and pepper. The restaurant is often operates under the name of KFC; in Quebec, Canada, it is also known as PFK (Poulet Frit Kentucky).

Despite the fact that fast food industry is now operates in a majority of countries all over the world, the country it is associated with is, of course, the United States. Fast food has become the part of the American culture a long time ago and exerted influence on many spheres of life. Most Americans consider fast food to be a part of their national identity, something that makes them individual among other nations.