Sunday, February 24, 2013

National Tortilla Chip Day


So it turns out this week continues with a few more food related Holidays! Today, for example is mmmm mmmm mmmm, National Tortilla Chip Day!

Tortilla chips are chips made from corn, which are either fried or baked. They come in a variety of color including white, yellow and blue, as well as a variety of shapes and sizes, such as bite size and triangular! These tasty chips are thought to be a Mexican tradition, although they were first thought to have been manufactured in the 1940s in Los Angeles, California. The shape of the tortilla itself was a result of a little creativity from a one, Rebecca Webb Carranza, a tortilla factory owner who wanted to put the misshaped tortillas to good use. As my mother always says, “waste not, want not!”

Tortilla chips are a delicious part of multiple dishes, such as nachos, or with dips such as salsa, or my personal favourite, guacamole. They can also be enjoyed on their own!

Buyer beware: Tortilla chips and corn chips are not the same thing! Tortilla chips are made from corn tortillas, while corn chips are made from corn meal!

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