To express his sentiments to his picky customer, he sent back paper-thin potato cuts, fried in oil, and salted generously. Unexpectedly, Vanderbilt loved them and the crunchy "Saratoga chips ...

March 14 is National Potato Chip Day — a day dedicated to nothing but the crispy, crunchy snack that has become a staple in ...

Crum named the new treat “Saratoga Chips” to honor the city of their creation. By the 1920s, potatoes prepared this way were called “potato chips” and were marketed nationally. What to ...