Regional potato chips

RE: Regional potato chips (ThrashATL)

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:35:11 GMT

quote:
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.

RE: Regional potato chips (RodBangkok)

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 09:06:54 GMT

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!

RE: Regional potato chips (collinf)

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 17:20:02 GMT

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/

RE: Regional potato chips (justmeincal)

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:45:29 GMT

quote:
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

RE: Regional potato chips (CCinNJ)

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:20:07 GMT

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.

RE: Regional potato chips (Grillnut)

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:28:17 GMT

quote:
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.

RE: Regional potato chips (cameron074)

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:39:50 GMT

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

RE: Regional potato chips (Ort. Carlton.)

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 22:59:28 GMT

quote:
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.

RE: Regional potato chips (angeltearsmc)

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 22:30:20 GMT

quote:
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!

RE: Regional potato chips (ann peeples)

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 04:08:45 GMT

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!

RE: Regional potato chips (Wabbit)

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 20:39:51 GMT

Does any one know how to get some Jays red hots, I have only seen them in Detroit. Also I am addicted to Zapps, I order them and they are shipped in days, so many flavors to choose from. The crawtater and the tomato/tabasco are soooo good.

RE: Regional potato chips (ces1948)

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 21:46:47 GMT

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 "nostalga" 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.

RE: Regional potato chips (starfire62)

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 19:42:51 GMT

when i was young i grew up in fall river ,ma .my aunt worked at a little chip factory called salvos chips.she used to buy a trash bag size of chips for $1.they closed in the 70s.they knocked down the building and put up a mcdonalds.

RE: Regional potato chips (leethebard)

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 10:03:51 GMT

Lot's of you mentioned Wise products. I too grew up with them...they were always darker and more "Deep Gold" than other chips. Lays are too bland for me. But now,I've grown accustomed to Herrs, as I said earlier...and if I can't get them, it's the other Pennsylvania(chip and pretzel capital of the world, Utz!!

RE: Regional potato chips (MilwFoodlovers)

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 09:27:32 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by Brad_Olson

When I was growing up in the Rockford IL area in the '60s, '70s, and '80s Mrs. Fisher's was *the* potato chip (the company logo featured 2 children dancing with a potato). In the '70s a brand called Mr. G's showed up and the rumor was that it was started by former Fisher's employees; the chips did have a similar flavor but I think Fisher's were cut just a tad thicker. I'm pretty sure both brands are still around but I'm not sure if they're still independents.

Years ago my uncle told me that when he was a boy he could go to the Fisher's plant in Rockford and for pocket change buy a big brown paper bag of the lumps, burned bits, and other "undesireables" that were deemed unsuitable for retail sale. Of course, they tasted the best...

Brad O.

I'm not sure if it has something to do with having a Mrs. in the name, but I tried these Mrs. Fischer chips for the first time yesterday and it brought back memories of Mrs. Drenks and Mrs. Howes, two chip companies of my youth. I feel these are the best chips I've had in at least 30 years. We got them at our local Woodmans and I plan on returning to the store (and soon) to pick more up. Its a unique taste that once was common to Milwaukee but one that has disappeared, sort of like calling them The Bonomo's Turkish Taffy of chips.
They still are made in Rockford and are still owned by a woman! Good stuff.I'm editing this to add the cool company logo I came across.

RE: Regional potato chips (MetroplexJim)

Sat, 31 May 2008 09:33:49 GMT

Where did Charles Chips in the big tin go? I loved their beer pretzels, too.

RE: Regional potato chips (steaklover)

Sat, 31 May 2008 08:41:38 GMT

I used to get Charles Chips in CT in the early 90's, but not since. (In bags, not cans. Hadn't seen cans in years). The regular salted came in the familiar brown speckled bags, the unsalted in white. Most stores never heard of them.
I also miss Connecticut Wachussetts, a family favorite also long gone. Bachman's kettle cooked are pretty good.

Utz and Wise don't do anything for me
I think Lay's killed off much of its competition.

RE: Regional potato chips (jfitz)

Tue, 27 May 2008 15:46:11 GMT

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

RE: Regional potato chips (MrRobert)

Tue, 27 May 2008 15:17:07 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by jstcllmered

quote:
Originally posted by rebeltruce

After receiving and trying the Middlesworth chips....I'd say do not order them online. The seem a bit stale and lifeless. Not to mention they were battered and broken....I guess from the shipping.

Oh well....

Hey Rebel...thanks for the info about the Middlesworth chips. I was looking at the pasnacks.com website and was just about to order then I read your quote on the forum. I guess I'll have my mom pack up some and ship them to me here in California.

I have been ordering for years from PA Snacks and have had nothing but the best service. I highly recommend visiting if you are a fan of Pennsylvania snack foods! Besides offering Middleswarth (Middlesworth) Chips, they even have Shoo-Fly pie, Tastykakes, and birch beer available. Love them all!

RE: Regional potato chips (MrRobert)

Tue, 27 May 2008 12:52:58 GMT

I've had excellent service every time I have ordered Middleswarth Chips from PA Snacks. My favorite Middlesworth chips arrive at my front door within about a week after placing my order and I can sit down and enjoy a great snackfood item without having to travel to Pennsylvania for what I consider are the best chips in the world! You can find these chips at www.pasnacks.com or www.middlesarthchips.com. I highly recommend PA Snacks (I have been a customer for since 2004 and have had nothing but excellent service).

RE: Regional potato chips (Clarisse)

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 20:41:42 GMT

I just got finished watching an episode on salty treats on a show called "American Eats" on the History Channel. It bought back a lot of memories, since I live on the opposite coast from where I was born.

Interesting about all the posts on PA potato chips. This show went over the history of the potato chip, which started in a restaurant in Saratoga Springs in NY, but blossomed in PA because the type of potato grown there were rounder with thinner skins than the russet, thus easier for potato chip making!

Right now I am absolutely addicted to Poore Brother's Jalepeno chips. Actually panic if I don't have a bag near me at work!!

I have a question, though. One of the bags of chips they showed were pickle potato chips. I love this flavor. First had them in Toronto, Canada in 1989. They were Ruffles, but apparently only sold in Canada. A couple of years ago they appeared briefly in the supermarket, made by Lays, but I haven't been able to find any recently. Any suggestions on the best brand to try and how to get them?

RE: Regional potato chips (salindgren)

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:24 GMT

Ah, I may have posted here on this thread, but here goes. When I was a child in CT, this would be about 1962, we had a Charles Chips man who drove around in a van, and delivered every week. Like the milkman. He tried to push other products, like the CC version of Cheetos, etc, but my Mom would never buy anything but the chips. He had a basket, again like the milkman, with all this other stuff in there. But of course what we all recall is that big can of chips, and the CC man would pick up the empty ones! I guess they washed them and reused 'em. Like milk bottles, or cloth diapers, or long neck beer bottles. I remember once tossing a cherry bomb in a CC can, putting the lid on, and running away. The thing just split apart, and was pretty much flat sheet metal afterwards.
In LA, my favorite through the '80s was Laura Scudder's Sour Cream & Chive Wavy chips. But they are no more. Those were just perfect. Today, I have no particular favorite, but I do like that Jalapeno item they dispense at Subway.
-Scott Lindgren scottlindgren@netzero.net

RE: Regional potato chips (Lynn37)

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 22:04:32 GMT

I was very satisfied with pasnacks.com service. They delivered my favorite Middleswarth potato chips quickly and safely. I ordered and a few days later I was munching on a treat that I would have had to travel to Pennsylvania to enjoy. This is great! If you ask me, UPS or the postal service got a little too rough with your package Rebel. My favorite flavor/variety is Kettle Cooked BBQ. The best ever! The chips are crunchy and flavorful (plus there is always sugary flavoring to enjoy at the bottom of the bag...don't miss out on that!) Yum :)

quote:
Originally posted by jstcllmered

quote:
Originally posted by rebeltruce

After receiving and trying the Middlesworth chips....I'd say do not order them online. The seem a bit stale and lifeless. Not to mention they were battered and broken....I guess from the shipping.

Oh well....

Hey Rebel...thanks for the info about the Middlesworth chips. I was looking at the pasnacks.com website and was just about to order then I read your quote on the forum. I guess I'll have my mom pack up some and ship them to me here in California.

RE: Regional potato chips (Tfshaw)

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 17:11:25 GMT

Martins Kettle Cooked Waffle Cut BBQ, with Gibbles a close second

RE: Regional potato chips (Big Frank)

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 07:46:49 GMT

When we visit familiy in PA we always have to bring home a few bags of Middleswarths and Hartleys potato chips.

RE: Regional potato chips (ConeyIslandLou)

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 07:36:02 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by ynotryme

original
This is what I grew up with, so to me, this is how a chip should taste.

They also have a garlic onion that I'm crazy about.
other variety includes:
lightly salted
unsalted
bbq
honey bbq
salt and vinegar (my wife's favorite)
Of course the product line includes all kinds of snacks http://www.wisesnacks.com/products_other_snacks_all.html

The onion and garlic are the best...although the honey bbq chips are good also!

Every once in a while I jones for the Cheez Waffies

yum!

RE: Regional potato chips (Farmallcub)

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 05:14:18 GMT

New owners of Mrs. Fishers in Rockford IL.
http://www.rrstar.com/business/x680948388

RE: Regional potato chips (leethebard)

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 18:11:03 GMT

In the New York /Pa area, by far our favorite is HERRS. We've toured the factory many times, and the care that gpes into their chips is tops with us. Give them a try if you can find them!
leethebard

RE: Regional potato chips (Quartz)

Sun, 19 Aug 2007 22:33:40 GMT

Oh and Vince's.

RE: Regional potato chips (Quartz)

Sun, 19 Aug 2007 22:27:26 GMT

Rays and Better Made (Detroit Companies).