“Variety’s the very spice of life, that gives it all its flavor”*…
There was a time when “Sour Cream and Onion” was an exotic variety of potato chip…
No longer!
“25 Unique Potato Chip Flavors From Around The World You Probably Never Heard Of”
* William Cowper
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As we reach for the dip, we might recall that it was on this date in 1880 that African-American inventor A.P. Abourne was awarded a patent for refining coconut oil– the oil of choice for today’s gourmet potato chips (and of course, for theater popcorn).
It is a sad comment on the conventions of the day that there are no photos of Mr. Abourne available– at least that your correspondent can find. So a generic coconut oil illustration will have to do…
