Potato Chip Aisle in Grocery store
National Potato Chip Day is today! Potato chips were invented by Chef George Crum in Saratoga Springs, New York, in 1853. According to legend, Crum, a Native American chef at Moon’s Lake House, wanted to impress a client. He cut the potatoes into thin slices, fried them, and added salt. Today potato chips are about 35 percent of the snack food market and generate revenues of over sixteen billion dollars annually.
What could children do today other than eat a few potato chips? They could poll their friends as to their favorite type of potato chip. They could investigate why potato chips are not healthy and whether certain types are healthier than others. Finally they could learn about the different varieties of potatoes and potato chips.