A Taste of the Past

Episode 182: History of the Potato Chip

Episode Summary

What is it about salty snacks? What is it, in particular, about the potato chip? Learn about the history of the iconic snack with Dirk Burhans, author of Crunch!: A History of the Great American Potato Chip. Dirk traces the history of the chip back to its origins and gives listeners some great fun-facts and cultural anecdotes. Potato Chip lovers unite! This program was brought to you by Fairway Market. The idea of making a super thin fried potato and putting it in oil is nothing we cant do on our own. [04:00] --Dirk Burhans on A Taste of the Past

Episode Notes

What is it about salty snacks? What is it, in particular, about the potato chip? Learn about the history of the iconic snack with Dirk Burhans, author of Crunch!: A History of the Great American Potato Chip. Dirk traces the history of the chip back to its origins and gives listeners some great fun-facts and cultural anecdotes. Potato Chip lovers unite! This program was brought to you by Fairway Market.

“The idea of making a super thin fried potato and putting it in oil is nothing we can’t do on our own.” [04:00]

–Dirk Burhans on A Taste of the Past