The Greatest Potatoes

This charming chapter book tells the historical tale of how the potato chip came to be. Set in 1853 at the Moon's Lake Lodge House Restaurant, it follows fry cook George Crum as he attempts to satisfy the notoriously picky Cornelius Vanderbilt. When Vanderbilt repeatedly sends back his fried potatoes for being too thick, Crum, out of frustration and ingenuity, slices them paper-thin, fries them to a crisp, and salts them heavily, inadvertently creating a worldwide favorite. It's a delightful story that highlights problem-solving, creativity, and the unexpected origins of everyday items, perfect for children aged 4-11.

In an effort to serve the perfect fried potato dish to the famous but fussy Cornelius Vanderbilt at the Moon's Lake Lodge House Restaurant in 1853, fry cook George Crum invents the potato chip. Based on true events.