tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19209747.post115223701453964651..comments2023-10-07T06:41:34.103-04:00Comments on The Parking Lot: Everything I Love: Wes' ChipsDavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01381375391429892061noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19209747.post-65445360498042960762015-04-08T20:48:53.414-04:002015-04-08T20:48:53.414-04:00When we were Wes's in March we saw them unload...When we were Wes's in March we saw them unload clear plastic bags of peeled potatoes, which means they don't Peel cut fresh,those potatoes have whitener and perserviitives , they have a system in place that make these frys good, but the old owner peeled and cut his potatoes to be a fresh cut fry, they are good but not the best I've had.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19209747.post-86432135359412616202009-07-09T03:00:17.521-04:002009-07-09T03:00:17.521-04:00I'm in my 20's now but I definitely can...I'm in my 20's now but I definitely can't forget the amazing taste of Wes' chips. My stepdad grew up in Arnprior, a gorgeous small town. We're from Arizona, so it was quite the trip to get up to grandma's in Arnprior by plane. Our old family cottage was across the river from Quebec. We would go to Storyland, get Wes' chips, as well as other neat treats from the market that you couldn't find in the states. What fond memories I have of those summers. I am determined to try and make some chips as good as Wes, but I'm sure I could never match that legendary flavor. Thanks for bringing back the best food memory I've ever had :)SailorCraftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07752730253915475151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19209747.post-78429394796171617992008-05-02T11:27:00.000-04:002008-05-02T11:27:00.000-04:00I'm more than willing to consider worthy competito...I'm more than willing to consider worthy competitors to the Wes's crown, but so far none compare. My father travelled up and down the Valley on sales calls, and I often tagged along with him, and we always came back to Wes's. I live in Ottawa, and on hot summer days I'll often take the scenic route up, and the crowning glory is the fries. <BR/><BR/>There could be other chips that are worthy of a 50 minute drive, but I haven't found them yet.John in Ottawahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14152888077600855283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19209747.post-67849899201777183382008-03-13T16:19:00.000-04:002008-03-13T16:19:00.000-04:00Wes' are good chips and I must admit that I do get...Wes' are good chips and I must admit that I do get a box if I'm nearby visiting family. Though I have heard many people say they are overrated...I like them. You can easily make these at home though. The secret to their taste is the cut up potatoes are soaked overnight in sugar water before being deepfried. Give it a try and see it may take some experimenting but you'll have your own Wes' taste at home!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19209747.post-53403225252433697372007-04-10T22:30:00.000-04:002007-04-10T22:30:00.000-04:00.... in all fairness, we need a few Pembroke resi....... in all fairness, we need a few Pembroke residents to vouch for the Furgosh chips. I haven't been back to Pembroke for many years - hopefully Furgosh is still in business. Hebert's chips were equally awesome - but since he passed, I don't think anyone replaced him. Anyone living in Pembroke during the 50's and 60's could feel legitimately qualified to judge what a good chip (french fry) is. Most kids would make the Saturday trek downtown and get their chip fix from one of 5 or so chip wagons. No disrespect intended - but I've tried all the chips up and down the Ottawa Valley.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19209747.post-52005051081564369052007-04-09T14:17:00.000-04:002007-04-09T14:17:00.000-04:00Anonymous #2, it's an absolute shame that you feel...Anonymous #2, it's an absolute shame that you feel that way. I'll try the Furgosh Chip Wagon this summer and post a comparative review on this site. I have no doubt that Wes' will prevail.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01381375391429892061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19209747.post-37612705839337762182007-03-04T23:51:00.000-05:002007-03-04T23:51:00.000-05:00Wes' are open again for another seasonWes' are open again for another seasonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19209747.post-1152323854943983072006-07-07T21:57:00.000-04:002006-07-07T21:57:00.000-04:00In the contemporary epicurean wasteland plagued as...In the contemporary epicurean wasteland plagued as it is by such 'delicacies' as poutine and even something called 'chili fries', it's reassuring to know that there's a place where the HOT CHIPS are still made, served and taste like they should. So tell us...was it a $1, $2 or (please, please let it be) $4 order.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com