ABOVE: that time I had impromptu company coming over and needed simple snacks so I kitchen-scissored & fried up some homemade corn chips from a package of tortillas I found in my fridge. It took about the same amount of time (maybe less) as it would have to run to the nearest store to buy a bag. The tortillas weren’t stale yet but were moving in that direction day by day anyway. Plus, unlike many most modern folks i actually enjoy frying things up erry now & then (at the right temp using healthy oils with high heat thresholds). But that’s a topic for a whole ‘nother post…

BELOW: still life snapshots of “restaurant style” chips served up at establishment on both coasts — and at home (family friend Corina’s in LA….)

Rarely are corn chips eaten on their own, so what better day than today to pick your fave dip (more options than ever!) and crunch away ….

Corn chips with or without salsa are an excellent bar food snack or cocktail accompaniment. Their crunchy oily saltiness combo contains the code to their pair-ability. Oooh i think i’m channeling a CHIPS & SPIRITS PAIRING with the amazing Eléctrico Mezcal]. Reach out via email, comments below or fill out my short Get In Touch form to receive a discount code for your first purchase of this super premium artisan spirit…

Corn is such an important now global crop, a wonderful edible, distillable medium to learn food history. Its such an essential foodstuff (and industrial use item) the world wouldn’t have without the cultivating genius of ancient Mesoamericans…

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