What's in What You Eat?It is said you are what you eat, from your head to your feet. So why not know… What's in what you eat?

Over the years I’ve become quite the sweet potato fry connoisseur (addict). With sweet potato fries becoming increasingly popular and showing up at more and more restaurants every year, I figured I might as well put this condition to good use. It is with great pleasure I announce my newest blog series; “Sweet Potato Fries in Seattle.”

Now before we get started, I do have to admit that I know these aren’t the healthiest thing to eat. While better than other foods such as regular french fries and grain and sugar based items, they aren’t something I’d recommending letting yourself getting as addicted to as I have become. They are often fried in poor oils and can be heavily processed. But this series isn’t about health, it is about sweet potato fries and the best and worst locations for enjoying their contributions to society. By following this guide you can see where to order them and where to avoid them, making your indulgence worth it.

Grading criteria will be simple:

1. Hand-cut or Processed: Unfortunately most restaurants use frozen, processed fries. Restaurants that go the extra effort to hand-cut them will receive bonus points.
2. Texture: What I’m looking for here is crispness on the outside, and preferably fluffiness on the inside. The ultimate combination.
3. Portion: Nothing angers me more than spending $6 on a side of sweet potato fries only to receive a tiny handful. Go big or go eat salad.
4. Price: Tied in with portion somewhat, but was it priced reasonable?
5. Taste: Seasoning, spices, herbs and any other factor that effects taste will be documented. Nobody likes flavorless fries

Extra Credit: These items are desirable but not required for a quality experience
- Did it come with a dipping sauce?
- Was it presented well?
- Was it listed on a gluten free menu?
- Was a quality oil used?

Now let’s get started! The adventure begins now. Visit http://yamfryseattle.wordpress.com to follow along!