Potato Chip Stories
Many of us have eaten potato chips, or something similar. It's almost a universal snack food. In this lens we'll examine some of the best, the most unusual, and the most unique potato chips that we can find. Get ready to CRUNCH!
Potato Chips - the secret origin
As per Wikipedia.org
Some believe that the original potato chip recipe was created by chef George Crum, who was of Native American and African American descent, at Moon's Lake House near Saratoga Springs, New York, on August 24, 1853.
Fed up with a customer who continued to send his fried potatoes back complaining that they were too thick and soggy, Crum decided to slice the potatoes so thin that they couldn't be eaten with a fork. As they couldn't be fried normally in a pan, he decided to stir-fry the potato slices. Against Crum's expectation, the guest was ecstatic about the new chips and they soon became a regular item on the lodge's menu, under the name "Saratoga Crisps." They eventually became popular throughout New York and New England.
One version of this story credits John Harvey Kellogg (the brother of the Dr. Kellogg who founded the company which bears the family name) as the customer who wanted them thinner; another wrongly identifies him as Cornelius Vanderbilt.
Fed up with a customer who continued to send his fried potatoes back complaining that they were too thick and soggy, Crum decided to slice the potatoes so thin that they couldn't be eaten with a fork. As they couldn't be fried normally in a pan, he decided to stir-fry the potato slices. Against Crum's expectation, the guest was ecstatic about the new chips and they soon became a regular item on the lodge's menu, under the name "Saratoga Crisps." They eventually became popular throughout New York and New England.
One version of this story credits John Harvey Kellogg (the brother of the Dr. Kellogg who founded the company which bears the family name) as the customer who wanted them thinner; another wrongly identifies him as Cornelius Vanderbilt.
- Potato chip - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- Here's the Wikipedia.org entry about potato chips
Unusual potato chip flavors
This is an ongoing list of potato chip flavors that you don't find all over the world.
- Roast Chicken
- Smoky Bacon
- Ketchup
- Jalapeno
- Spicy Thai Kettle Chips
- Bolognese
- Steak and Worcestershire
- extra spicey habaro
- Salt & Vinegar
- Prawn Cocktail
- Parmesan Garlic
- Sea Salt And Malt Vinegar
- Wasabi
- Earthquake from California
- Jamaican Jerk
- Onion Petal
Mail order potato chips?
It's true! Check out the Amazon links below, where you can buy potato chips via Amazon.com!
Potato Chip stuff on Amazon
Kettle Chips Lightly Salted, 2-Ounce Bags (Pack of 24)
Amazon Price: $22.89 (as of 12/04/2009) 
Terra Sweet Potato Chips, 1.2-Ounce Bags (Pack of 24)
Amazon Price: $19.57 (as of 12/04/2009)
Miss Vickie's All Natural Kettle Cooked Potato Chips, Simply Sea Salt, 1.375 ounce bags (Pack of 64)
Amazon Price: $37.35 (as of 12/04/2009)
Terra Blue Potato Chips, 1-Ounce Bags (Pack of 24)
Amazon Price: $19.57 (as of 12/04/2009)
Miss Vickie's Potato Chips, Hand Picked Jalapeno, 1.375-Ounce Large Single Serve Bags (Pack of 64)
Amazon Price: $37.35 (as of 12/04/2009)
Unusual potato chip flavors - share them with us!
What is your favorite potato chip flavor? Is it unusual? Share it with us!
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- shirley_bobo shirley_bobo Jul 25, 2009 @ 8:29 pm
- When I was traveling in Europe, I absolutely fell in love with Bolognese lays chips. Does anyone know where I can order them from??
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- AppalachianCountry AppalachianCountry Apr 24, 2009 @ 10:11 am
- This is a nice lens. We have recently tried dill pickle chips. They were tart but good.
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- MarkDykeman MarkDykeman Feb 17, 2009 @ 4:42 am | in reply to Suko
- Thanks, Suko. Do you use your own seasonings as well?
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- Suko Suko Feb 9, 2009 @ 2:09 pm
- My favorite type of potato chip is not a different flavor, but homemade. Nothing beats fresh, warm potato chips! Delicious lens!
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