"Jean B." wrote:
>
> Arri London wrote:
> >
> > "Jean B." wrote:
> >> Giusi wrote:
> >>> "Dimitri" > ha scritto nel messaggio
> >>>> Saratoga Potatoes
> >>>>
> >>>> From the Standard Cookbook By Marion Lockhart copyright 1925
> >>>>
> >>>> In cold salted water soak potatoes that have been sliced very fine. After
> >>>> Draining between cloths until dry, put a few at a time in hot deep fat.
> >>>> When they have cooked crisp and delicate brown, they should be drained on
> >>>> absorbent paper, then sprinkle with salt before serving.
> >>>> --
> >>>> Old Scoundrel
> >>> You are much, much, much older than I but not better taught history. That
> >>> is the original recipe for potato chips/crisps!
> >>>
> >>>
> >> I dunno that that is THE original recipe, but that does seem to be
> >> what the chips were originally called.
> >>
> >
> > Also called 'game chips' in the UK; served with game...obviously.
>
> Hmmm. Got an OED handy? Wonder when the first occurrence of that
> name was?
>
> --
> Jean B.

No idea. Don't have room on my shelves for a full edition...