fries like McDs

I always wonder why I can't make fries like McD, but a better version without the crap. 
So here I am reading about that you have to soak the potatoes for at least two hours before cooking them which helps get rid of excess starch. 

David Myers of Comme Ça Ingredients

6 idaho russet potatoes

peanut oil

sea salt

(peanut is an allergen so I sub for olive oil extra light and for salt I like to use Real Salt)

I need to add how important is the smoke point of oil to make the oil hot enough to make the fries crispy too

olive oil extra light has a smoke point of 468 F

Directions

01 Peel and cut potatoes into what shapes of fries should be. It could be skinny or fat the way you wish your

fries to be.

02 Soak the potatoes for 2 hours in cold water.

03 Dry them with paper towels.

04 Heat enough oil to cover the potatoes in a large pot to 290 F.

05 Blanch potatoes gently for two minutes until cooked through, but still pale. Then strain on paper towel on a pan sheet and place in refrigerator to cool.

05 Re heat oil to 370 F. Cook fries until golden and crispy for 3 to 4 minutes.

06 Remove from pan and toss with sea salt.

almond puff cookies

This is a gluten free recipe, but not vegan cause butter is used.
The texture is soft and chewy.
Ingredients:
5 tablespoons of flaxseed meal
5 tablespoons of chia seed
1 cup of warm water
1 stick of butter about 100 gram
5 tablespoons of raw agave
150 gram of almond meal
Direction:
Pre heat oven at 180 C
01 mix the flaxseed meal and chia seed plus warm water and let those sit for 10 minutes til it becomes goo
02 mix butter and agave in a separate mixing bowl
03 add the almond meal to the butter / agave mix
04 then add the flaxseed / chia seed goo to the mx and mix well.
05 scoop spoonful per each cookie on to your cookie sheet
place each cookie two inches apart
bake for 12 - 15 minutes
yield about 38 - 40 cookies

allergen free mixes, snacks and cereals

I am so glad I have found out about Little Giant located in Causeway Bay. This is their website www.littlegiant.com.hk.

A few of my favorite brands that provide the allergen free of wheat, gluten, corn, nut, soy and dairy for the most parts are:

MIXES:

123 Gluten Free mixes : They have pancakes and cake mixes and the fact that no sugar is added you can add your own sweetener of choice ... yea!

Cherry Brook mixes : They have pancakes and cake mixes. They are a bit on the sticky side and I usually add some rice flour to their mixes. Usually a bit sweeter. I find their sugar cookie mix very sweet so I add my rice flour to balance out the sweetness. I wished they have sugar free mixes.

Ener-G : I like their egg replacer and brown rice flour.

SNACKS:

Bakery on Main : Their apple cinnamon granola bars are great. A bit on the crumbly side but still great tasting.

Enjoy Life : dark chocolate bar great for making other dessert with it

CEREALS:

Enjoy Life : Cinnamon crunch granola is yum yum with rice milk.

Erewhon : Crispy brown rice with mixed berries. A bit on the sweeter side.

SWEETS:

Annie's : Bunny fruit