CLEVELAND, Ohio – March 23 is celebrated as National Chip and Dip Day. Paired, these two have become a staple on parties and backs.
We can thank the British for coming up with the “crisp” what we Yanks like to call the potato chip.
According to Statisca, 284 million Americans consume potato chips each year – about 1.85 billion pounds of chips, or 6.6 pounds per person.
While the humble American chip industry started in a restaurant in Saratoga Springs, New York, it was Dayton-based Mikesell’s Potato Chip Co.
This year, the potato chip market is worth $ 40.3 billion in worldwide sales.
With all that popularity, it’s no surprise that we’re having a national holiday for our favorite snack food.
But really – is not a chip naked without a dip?
All kinds of dips – hummus, salsa, guacamole – have been around for centuries. And since 1954, the onion dips have dominated the grocery store refrigerators, making chips and dips a staple of the steak / holiday buffet.
The Cleveland.com Best of Team, by Yadi Rodriguez and Brenda Cain, have tasted and ranked a variety of dips over the years. So why not share our thoughts on a variety of dips, then head to the store for a supply of your favorite chips – and dip – then invite your family and friends to celebrate the day.
Ranking 20 of the best and worst onion dips found at your local grocery store – cleveland.com
Ranking 13 Salsas to Grab the Cinco de Mayo from Giant Eagle, Aldi, Merchant Joe’s Refrigerator Boxes – cleveland.com
We’re eating 44 Guacamole Dips from a grocery store in Greater Cleveland and ranking them, worst to best, for National Guacamole Day – cleveland.com
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