Regional potato chips

Oh goodness, MFL-I knew Mrs.Howe back in the day and she was a lovely woman.Glad to hear there is a potato chip out there that rivals hers!

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Originally posted by ces1948

Here in NE Tennessee we had a brand called Terry's which I really enjoyed. They were made in Bristol, Tn or Va not sure which. Unfortunately they went under several years ago. One of our local supermarket chains called Food City has recently started to revive some of the "nostalgia" brands and Terry's was one of them. They brought out the original packaging and flavors but I'm not sure if it's the same recipe. At least it doesn't taste like the original to me. To be fair though my tastes have changed so much it may just be me.

According to DBF's dad, who works for FC (corporate, not in one of the stores), it's not the same recipe. I don't know if that's "hear-say" in his workplace or actual fact, though.

Speaking of their "revived" brands, have you tried the Kay's ice cream? That's some good stuff... not cheap, but good!

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Originally posted by jfitz
Ol Ort named these back in 03: Sterzings.Some mentioned Gibbles. Both are addictive.

jfitz,
Thank you, thank you! -- You unearthed my old post (one of my earliest!)... what a great memory!
Ever since the near-explosion of restaurants that make their own potato chips, I haven't needed to order a Sterzing's fix... but I think I will, as soon as possible, just to share 'em with other folks who won't have ever had them.
My currently-favorite eatery, Allen's Hamburgers, makes their own chips (they come pre-cut). I ask for 'em extra-well-done and put mustard on 'em... brown if I'm in the mood for it; yellow if I'm not. I don't order them up often, though, because (as always, it seems) I'm trying to lose weight!
Lo these many years later, I stand by my assessment of Sterzing's from Burlington, Iowa as being some of the best potato chips in America. Alas, however, I have yet to try Middleswarth's, although those can't be much better than Grandma Utz's!
I was unaware that Gibble's had gone out of business. Sad. Too many people eating chain-chips that are the same everywhere... how boring. Yawwwn. (That not-the-same-everywhere-ness is one reason I like livermush, but THAT'S another story... and for another thread!)
Chipperly Unchippingly (they won't let food into the library), Ort. Carlton in Et More Than Tu Athens, Georgia.

I love Poore Brothers Habanero chips. Haven't had them in a very long time but still remember how delicious they were.

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Originally posted by Ort. Carlton.
...I stand by my assessment of Sterzing's from Burlington, Iowa as being some of the best potato chips in America. Alas, however, I have yet to try Middleswarth's, although those can't be much better than Grandma Utz's!

I finished off a bag of Grandma Utz's yesterday. They're some of the best chips I've ever eaten. Fried in LARD!!! I live a few miles from the Utz plants in Hanover, PA, and you can smell them for several blocks or, if the wind is right, even farther.

Martin's Kettle Cooked and their new Sea Style chips (with sea salt) are another good local brand.

Utz Black Pepper chips are AWESOME!

I also love dill pickle chips and lemon chips, but they are difficult to find in NJ. I found dill in Buffalo and lemon in Cali.

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Originally posted by jfitz

Ol Ort named these back in 03: Sterzings.Some mentioned Gibbles. Both are addictive.

It's interesting how our taste buds vary. When I grew up, Sterzing's was the most popular chip around. I couldn't stand them. I recently went back to Illinois and tried them again, and yep, I still can't stand them...lol

Art & Mary's potato chips (formerly just Art's) are a local favorite in the Kansas and Missouri area. Similar to Utz chips. I used to really love their jalepeno flavor.

http://www.artsandmarys.com/

My old home town favorite, and still produced today:

http://www.mrsmikes.com/

Went to their garage factory as a kid in the 60's, been sold since, and still the original artwork on the bag, and they sell (or used to) in bulk you could take your own container to their factory, I used a 5 gallon bucket, and they would charge by the pound. One of the last local foods available from my old hometown!

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Originally posted by collinf

Art & Mary's potato chips (formerly just Art's) are a local favorite in the Kansas and Missouri area. Similar to Utz chips. I used to really love their jalepeno flavor.

http://www.artsandmarys.com/

Loved Art's "Hot Tater Chips" back in the 80's when they were made 100% with peanut oil...now, not so much. I'm into Zapp's Cajun Crawtators more than any other chip.