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2016 LOGAN COUNTY FAIR
LINCOLN DAILY NEWS July 29 - August 6, 2016 Page 205
similar experience that I had as a child, when my
father handed me a cup of Culler’s French fries,
proceeded to douse in vinegar, and then let me eat.
But it’s not just the vinegar that does the trick. It’s
the fact that, unlike fast food fries, these actually
taste like potatoes, and have just enough skin left
on them.
Finally, maybe it’s just me, but the vinegar that
settles at the bottom soaks the last few fries in the
cup. Some people may twist their faces at it, but I
love the last bit. It’s like the last few chips in a bag
that absorb all of the seasoning.
If there is a downside, it’s that they give you just
enough of a serving to make you want more. It’s
inevitable to find oneself returning to the stand
later in the week. Overall, a trip to Culler’s is always
in order when going to the fair. (Author’s note- I
took a picture of my fries, but only after I had
already eaten half of them. Trust me- the cup was
overflowing when I got it. I have no regrets as to
burning my tongue as I ate the first half).
To make up for eating lighter, I stopped at Country
Fryer for a drink to wash down my fries. I had
caught a glimpse of a sign advertising peach
raspberry tea on their window, and it just so
happened to sound like a good idea. That, and as
much as I love Culler’s, potatoes dry out the throat,
and it was quite warm out. I heard someone else
order it as well, so if I didn’t like it, I could at least
blame peer pressure.
It wasn’t a long wait, and the young man took my
order and handed me my tea with a smile. I had it
sweetened, and perhaps there could have been a
touch more sugar. I don’t have much else I can say
on it, really, other than it was refreshing during a
warmer portion of the day. French fries and tea
made for a great duo before wrapping up my trek
and heading home to fall into a food coma.