09/24/2025
Did you know that the most popular snack in the world, French fries, was born out of frustration? The story begins in 1853 in Saratoga Springs, New York, at Moon Lake House, where George Crum, a brilliant chef of African American and Native American descent, was making a name for himself with his culinary skills.
One fateful day, a particularly picky customer complained that Crum fries were too thick and soggy. Determined to teach this guest a lesson, Crum cut the potatoes paper thin, fried them until crispy, and heavily salted them. To their surprise, the customer loved them and soon everyone wanted to try Crum''''s Saratoga fries. "
What many don''''t know is that George Crum never patented his creation nor made a fortune from it. Instead, potato chips became a local sensation, spreading beyond New York and evolving into the snack we know today. Despite this, Crum continued working at Moon''''s Lake House and eventually opened his own restaurant, where the rich and famous came to enjoy his fries.
Crum contribution to culinary history is a reminder that even our small acts can have a lasting impact. The next time you eat a fry-up, remember the ingenious chef who turned a complaint into an iconic creation that is still loved around the world, more than 170 years later. George Crum legacy lives on in every bite. Credits: Noticias, curiosidades y otras tonterías
