National Corn Chip Day

Chips have long been one of the most famous and favorite snacks for people around the world. National Corn Chip Day allows you to get acquainted with the history of their creation, try to cook a dish at home on your own, and just have a good time with friends, forgetting about all the problems for a while.

History

Chips have been popular since 1932. The idea of creating the dish came to C. E. Doolin. He owned a small pastry shop and decided to diversify the menu by adding corn tortillas to it. All of them quickly became stale and sold poorly. According to one version, other snacks pushed Doolin to improve the quality of the dish. He tried to replicate a taste he liked and quickly achieved success.

Bags of chips were sold not only in Charles’ store. Ten years later, he met with a representative of the Lay’s potato chips company, and by the 1950s, almost the whole country knew about the new dish. It was in special demand, and after Doolin’s death, they were temporarily called Frito-Lay when the two manufacturers began to work together.

Interesting Facts

1. Lay’s is considered the first official brand of chips. The founder of the company is Herman Lay, who named it after himself. Over time, culinary specialists were able to offer many more flavors than in the first years after opening. They vary by country and region. In some places, you can even find honey, chocolate, or mint-flavored chips.
2. In the United States of America, an International Institute was created specifically to study the dish and find new recipes.
3. Absolutely everyone knows about the dangers of chips, but still continues to eat them. According to the survey, most people prefer to eat them while watching TV, in a bad mood, or reading a book.

How to Celebrate

This day is best spent with friends. Buy a few packs of corn chips and have a big party. Snacks can be mixed to create completely unexpected combinations. A wonderful and joyful day is definitely guaranteed, but do not overdo it so that you do not feel unwell after the celebration. You can also try to prepare the snack on your own. Even a beginner can handle the recipe.

When is National Corn Chip Day in 2025?

National Corn Chip Day is observed on January 29 each year.

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