Good morning, welcome to our series sharing Food Holiday’s: February 24th,2022. Did you know today is National Tortilla Day? I don’t know about you, but Charlie said he wouldn’t mind celebrating today with his dad’s famous Nacho’s. As for me I think with it being so cold that I would prefer a bowl of Homemade Chili and Tortilla Chips to dip in it. Would you like to have dinner with us and if so, what would you prefer and why?
Tortilla Chips were initially an afterthought, a simple snack made with leftover Tortillas. But these crispy triangles of deliciousness soon became a nationwide sensation, and each February 24th, we celebrate these salty snacks with National Tortilla Chip Day. Whether you eat your Tortilla Chips plain or dip them in Salsa, Tortilla Chips bring the party to any occasion.
Five facts to know about Tortilla Chip:
- Most Tortilla Chips are triangular shaped because the Chips are cut from a round Tortilla.
- In Mexico, Tortilla Chips are called Tostados, toasted Chips. Outside of North America they are called “Corn Chips”
- Doritos brand is the first toasted Tortilla Chip launched Nationally in the U.S. (1966)
- Tortilla Chips are considered the most fattening item sold in Mexican restaurants with as much as 2 grams of fat per Tortilla Chip.
- Nachos are said to have been created by Ignacia Anaya in 1943, and Nacho’s account for 30% of all restaurant Tortilla Chips.
NATIONAL TORTILLA CHIP DAY ACTIVITIES
- You can buy Tortilla Chips at your Supermarket, and of course, some of the best Tortilla Chips can be had at the Mexican restaurant down the street. But did you know Tortilla Chips are easy home? Just heat Oil, cut up Tortillas, fry, and enjoy.
- Stop by your local grocery store and grab a bag of Tortilla Chips with Guacamole or Salsa. Sometimes, we enjoy Tortilla Chips by themselves.
- Tortilla Chips are the perfect party food so let’s throw a party! Ask you friends to bring their favorite Tortilla Chip and Salsa.
WHY PEOPLE LOVE NATIONAL TORTILLA CHIP DAY
- These crisp, delicious, Corn treats are perfect for sharing with your friends. Nothing makes a party like a bowl of Salsa and a bag of Tortilla Chips. \
- Nachos without Tortilla Chips is just a gooey mess. Nachos is one of the best foods in existence. Nachos alone makes the Tortilla Chip a national treasure.
- Mild. Medium. Strong. Corn. Peach. Chunky. Thin. The salty, crispy Tortilla Chip complements each of these flavors of Salsa.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
