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Today Is National Chip And Dip Day

Mar 23, 2016

National Chip And Dip Day, an annual favorite food holiday, is observed every March 23rd. It celebrates a perfect combination that is loved by many across the country. Chips and dip are a popular party dish as it is not only favored by most but also quick and easy to prepare.

Just a few days earlier on March 14th, we celebrated National Potato Chip Day and now we add a partner, the dip. People have been dipping their food for centuries. There are hummus-like recipes dating back to the 13th century. These are some of the first “dip” recipes that were found.

Potato chips are not the only chips that you can celebrate. There are tortilla chips, corn chips, pretzel chips and even popcorn chips to name a few. After you have chosen your chips, there are dozens of dips to partner with them. There are a variety of dips usually made with sour cream, cheeses, salsas and seasonings. The combinations are endless. Don’t hesitate to mix up your favorite or try something new!

HOW TO OBSERVE

Invite some family and friends over and have a chip and dip party tonight! Enjoy one of the following recipes:

Hot Garlic Garlic Dip
BLT Dip
Velveeta Spicy Cheeseburger Dip
Captain’s Seafood Crab Dip

History (from Wikipedia)

Chips and dip are a food of chips or crisps served with dips. Chips used include potato chips, tortilla chips, corn chips, bean chips, vegetable chips, pita chips, plantain chips and others. Crackers are also sometimes used, as are crudités, which are whole or sliced raw vegetables. Various types of dips are used to accompany various types of chips.

The dish gained significant popularity in the United States in the 1950s, in part due to a Lipton advertising campaign, and it was sometimes referred to as “California dip” during this time. During this time in the U.S., specialized trays designed to hold chips and dip were created. It is a common dish during the Super Bowl American football game in the United States.

Double-dipping involves taking a bite of a chip and then re-dipping it into a dip, which some people disapprove of, while others are indifferent. Double-dipping transfers bacteria from a person’s mouth into a dip, which can then be transferred to other consumer’s mouths.^[4] Aspects of double-dipping have been mentioned on U.S. television shows. National Chip and Dip Day occurs annually in the U.S. on March 23.