Saturday, March 14, 2015

National Potato Chip Day by Merrillee Whren

Today is National Potato Chip Day. I was going to talk about the Go Red campaign for heart health, but instead I opted for a less healthy choice of discussing potato chips. When I was a kid, I didn't care that much for potato chips. Now that I'm an adult and should eat less salt and fat, I find potato chips addicting. I like the thin crispy kind the best, not the fat wavy ones.

Potato chips were invented by accident in 1853 by Chef George Crum in Saratoga Springs, NY. A diner complained that the French fries were too fat and sent them back, so the chef cut the potatoes very thin and fried them. They were a hit. Companies started to package the popular snack in the early twentieth century.

Have you ever made your own potato chips? Here's a recipe if you want to give it a try.

2 large potatoes

1. Peel the potatoes, then slice very thinly.
2. As they are sliced, drop them in cold water.
3. Heat a pan of cooking oil to 375 degrees F.
4. Make sure the potatoes are thoroughly dried before putting them in the oil.
5. Fry until they are crisp and golden brown.
6. Drain them on paper towels and salt them.

What is your favorite snack?

 Merrillee Whren is the winner of the 2003Golden Heart Award presented by Romance Writers of American. She is married to her own personal hero, her husband of  thirty-five plus years, and has two grown daughters. Her latest book, Second Chance Reunion, is available at all major book retailers. You can find the buy links at her website. Connect with her on her Facebook page.


  1. I love potato chips, too. Don't think I'll try making my own, though. I'm not that fond of cooking!

    1. I'm not much for cooking either, but I thought I might give these a try sometime. I've had homemade chips at some restaurants, and I loved them.

  2. I love to cook, but I've never thought of making potato chips. I'm afraid I would eat too many of them, but your recipe sounds good!

  3. Yum! I'm addicted to salt & vinegar chips.

  4. Yum! Yum! I'll have to try this recipe!