{"product_id":"george-crum-and-the-saratoga-chip-9781600606564","title":"George Crum and the Saratoga Chip","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn account of the life and career of George Crum, a biracial chef who is credited with the invention of the potato chip at a Saratoga Springs, New York, restaurant in 1853. Based on historical records.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowing up in the 1830s in Saratoga Springs, New York, isn't easy for George Crum. Picked on at school because of the color of his skin, George escapes into his favorite pastimes - hunting and fishing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoon George learns to cook too, and as a young man he lands a job as chef at the fancy Moon's Lake House. George loves his work, except for the fussy customers, who are always complaining! One hot day George's patience boils over, and he cooks up a potato dish so unique it changes his life forever.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders will delight in this spirited story of the invention of the potato chip - one of America's favorite snack foods. \u003ci\u003eGeorge Crum and the Saratoga Chip\u003c\/i\u003e is a testament to human ingenuity, and a tasty slice of culinary history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGaylia Taylor\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Cleveland, Ohio. She is a retired Reading Recovery(R) teacher who is pursuing a full-time career writing children's books. She is the author of Bebop Books' \u003ci\u003eFamily Picnic\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Dashiki\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eFirst Day at School\u003c\/i\u003e. Lee \u0026amp; Low's \u003ci\u003eGeorge Crum and the Saratoga Chip\u003c\/i\u003e was her first picture book. When she isn't writing, Gaylia loves to travel. Taylor lives in Norfolk, Virginia, with her husband.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrank Morrison\u003c\/b\u003e has illustrated numerous award-winning books, including the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor winner \u003ci\u003eLittle Melba and Her Big Trombone\u003c\/i\u003e, published by Lee \u0026amp; Low Books. Before becoming an illustrator, Morrison was a graffiti artist and b-boy. Morrison lives with his family in Georgia. You can learn more about him at morrisongraphics.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Lee \u0026 Low Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50629284757778,"sku":"9781600606564","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_596cd1e4-f9ea-4d0f-be52-d6e0f44143ce.jpg?v=1732726534","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/george-crum-and-the-saratoga-chip-9781600606564","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}