Texas State Fair Plans to Set New World Record with…Fritos Pie?!

 

If you’re planning on going to the Texas State Fair and want to see something memorable, I suggest going on October 1^st. On that day the saying “everything’s bigger in Texas” will once again stand true to its word by celebrating the 80^th anniversary of the Fritos corn chip by setting out to achieve a world record for the biggest-ever Fritos pie. At approximately 10:00am spectators can view the construction of the manifestation at the feet of Big Tex himself. If the world record is set, attendees will be able to sample the record-breaking treat.

The tasty corn chips were discovered when Elmer Doolin, father of Kaleta Doolin, author of Fritos Pie: Stories, Recipes, and More, purchased the recipe from a local businessman and began making what would become Fritos in his mother’s kitchen with nothing more than a converted potato ricer. In 1961, Fritos became immensely popular when Elmer joined forces with H.W. Lay & Company, forming Frito-Lay, Inc. Elmer’s mother also helped with marketing the new-found success by creating recipes using the Fritos; one such recipe was the now famous Fritos Pie.

For more on Kaleta Doolin’s book and the remarkable history of Fritos, visit our website at http://bit.ly/UnP4Zf.