I thought I would share a new #Holday with you which falls on January 29th National Corn Chips Day. I have a question for you this morning. When thinking of Corn Chips what Chips do you think of and why? For me and my family we think of Frito’s.
National Corn Chip Day is celebrated on January 29th every year if you will excuse me I need to write this down in my calendar so I don’t forger next year. I can make sure we have Corn Chips and Dip or ingredeints for a Frito Pie in my home. What would you use Corn Chips for and why?
Corn chips are loved by people of different races and ages. Corn Chips are crispy, crunchy, and Corn Chips are made out of Cornmeal. Corn Chips are extremely spiced with Salt flavor and packed in the bag for longer life.
Corn Chips can either be eaten alone or with different Dips at any time. Corn Chips are tasty, Corn Chips are yummy, Corn Chips are crunchy. National Corn Chip Day would not be complete without savoring that strong taste and flavor of Corn Chips. Would it?
Did you know Corn Chips have been available to eat since 1932? Charles Elmer Doolin is the man who popularized Corn Chips. Doolin owned a Candy Store, but he needed to increase his stock by including Corn Chips.
Unfortunately, all the Fried Tortillas he attempted grew stale very fast. But as history goes, one day he tried out Fried Corn Dough strips sold by a local gas station. He loved it, and as soon as he got the recipe, Doolin enriched it and immediately sold bags of these Chips from his shop in 1932.
In 1945, Doolin came to an agreement with Herman Lay (of Lay’s Potato Chips) to distribute Doolin’s Fritos across the Country. By the 1950s, Fritos had evolved into a bestseller of Corn Chips across the United States. The two companies (Frito and Lay) were incorporated in 1959, after Doolin’s death, to be known as Frito-Lay.
Today in the U.S., Fritos is one of the oldest and most recognized Corn Chips. A Corn Chip is usually prepared from Cornmeal and is fried in Oil, or baked. Apparently, Corn Chips or Fritos are often confused with the Tortilla Chip as the two of them are produced from Cornmeal, which is baked or fried in hot Oil.
Corn Chips often has the shape of a small scoop of Pasta and a strong aroma and flavor of Roasted Corn. Corn Chips are seasoned with a lot of Salt and are thick, crispy, and very crunchy. Corn Chips are healthy and perfect for every Season but, like everything else, should be eaten in moderation.
How to Celebrate Corn Chip Day
- On National Corn Chips Day eat Corn chips and Cave fun with the different varieties of Corn Chips to enjoy you can purchase a lot and mix them up. That way you get a different but similarly delightful flavor in every Corn Chip.
- With the idea of mixing up different Corn Chips, you can get different Dips as well for a little party. Play games, live, laugh, love, and eat crunchy Corn Chips.
- If you have a little time on your hands you can learn about Corn Chips and how to prepare Corn Chips to prepare them at your home. Don’t forget the Dips!
Facts About Corn Chips
- In some regions, pouring the Chili into a bag of Corn Chips and eating the mixture directly from the bag is a norm.
- Did you know the first Corn Chip is the Fritos Corn Chip, initially sold in the 1930s?
- Frito Chili Pie’ is a type of Pie invented in the 1960s by Teresa Hernández, a cook in Santa Fe.
- Fritos became huge after joining up with Lay’s Potato Chips.
- Did you know after Disneyland opened in 1955, Casa de Fritos happily opened its doors for visitors to have a taste of Mexican specials like Tamales and Enchiladas. I don’t know about you but I wouldn’t mind trying these dishes and visiting Disneyland. How about you?
Why People Love Corn Chip Day
The question today is what shouts “party!” louder than a big bowl of Chips? especially assorted Chips that can be sneaked into any type of party, and enjoyed.
With just three basic ingredients: Corn, Salt, and Veggie Oil, Corn Chips are lower in fat than regular Potato Chips and can be a healthy option when enjoyed in moderation.
You might be on a diet and badly craving Chips and on National Corn Chip Day gives us and excuse to eat as many Corn Chips as we want, without feeling guilty. Remember Corn Chips are low in fat.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates