Chips and Dip Day (U.S.) 2023: Know the Date, history and timeline

 Chips and Dip Day (U.S.) 2023: Know the Date, history and timeline

Every year, Chips and Dip Day is celebrated on March 23. Chips and Dip Day celebrates a perfect snack — the combination that is irresistible to everyone. Chips and dip can be put together by anyone! It is a quick and easy dish you can whip up for parties or munch on as a snack. They make great snacks for games, picnics, children’s birthday parties, and more. The best thing about chips and dip is that they are loved by everyone irrespective of their age and the multiple flavor options mean there is something for everyone!

HISTORY OF CHIPS AND DIP DAY

No one really knows how Chips and Dip Day came to be. However, both dips and chips have long been a part of the human diet. This delicious recipe for dips has existed for thousands of years, but humans did not always have dips with chips — it was more common to consume them with bread. The earliest dip to become popular is the Greek tzatziki. The recipe for it remains true to the original — a combination of yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, salt, and olive oil. This type of dip pairs well with meats, citrus fruits, and bread. Guacamole, a dip made with avocados and olive oil, was first made by the Aztecs.

The potato chip emerged thousands of years later. It is believed to have been invented in 1853 by a cook named George Crum. However, it was an invention of accident! A customer who kept returning his potato wedges annoyed Crum, saying that they were too thick. Eventually, Crum served the man potato slices so thin that when fried, he could see through them. He topped the fried potato slices with an excessive amount of salt. The customer, instead of sending back the food, actually loved it and that’s how potato chips were born.

At first, chips were a restaurant delicacy and by the 20th century, they were mass-produced for astonishingly cheap prices. But of course, potato chips are not the only chips that you can enjoy with dips. There are tortilla chips, corn chips, pretzel chips, and chips made from vegetables and fruits. Similarly, dips too can be of various flavors and are usually made with sour cream, cheeses, salsas, and seasonings. The combinations are endless and delicious.

CHIPS AND DIP DAY TIMELINE

The First Recipe (1817)

The first recipe for potato chips is recorded.

Mikesells’ Potato Chip Company (1910)

The oldest potato chip brand in America opens its doors.

Flavored Potato Chips (1954)

The first flavored potato chips are cheese and onion and salt and vinegar.

Kettle-cooked Chips (1980)

These chips make an entrance but are thicker and harder than fried potato chips.