Potato Chips
Accidentally invented by George Crum
George Crum loved cooking..
He could "take anything edible and transform it into a dish fit for a king." One day in 1853 a cranky old guest complained about Crum's fried potatoes. He said that they were too thick, soggy and bland. He demanded a new batch. George was not happy, so he decided to play a trick on the diner. Crum sliced the potatoes paper thin, and fried them until they were as crunchy as can be. Then he over-salted them for the finishing touch.
But his plan backfired
The guest loved them! The word spread quickly about this delicious new snack called saratoga chips. It became a hit across New England. Because of his invention, Crum became famous and opened his own restaurant.
Pringles
Founded by Fredric Baur in 1967
Lays
Founded by Herman Lay in 1932
Fritos
Founded by Charles Elmer Doolin in 1932
Popular Potato Chips ⇧
FUN FACT
Herman Lay (LAYS CHIPS) and Charles Doolin (FRITO CHIPS) founded the Frito Lay company in 1961. Frito Lay makes most potato chip brands. From Cheetos to Grandmas Cookies. Any snack you can think of they can make.