Potato chips, a staple in many cuisines around the world, have a rich history that dates back to the late 19th century. The first potato chips were invented by George Crum, a chef at a resort in Saratoga Springs, New York, who created them as a way to appease a customer who kept sending his fries back, saying they were too thick. Crum sliced the potatoes very thin, fried them until crispy, and the...More