178085 Sun Jun 04 18:22:40 -0700 2000 31 15 Pennsylvania 0 958702 I have discovered Grandma Utz in the brown paper bag. Is that the best or are there better ??? Who else makes these wonderful chips ? Thanks Sun Jun 04 18:22:40 -0700 2000 0 DAC 1 958704 Speaking of Utz's, I came across a bag of their pork rinds, which were tastier than the more commercial brands'. I wonder whether they're fried in potato fat. Sun Jun 04 20:22:42 -0700 2000 958702 0 AHR 2 958705 Where can I find other brands ? Do I need to go into Amish country ? Sun Jun 04 21:30:58 -0700 2000 958704 0 DAC 3 958706 It's the easiest thing in the world...like looking for snow in Greenland! ANY convenience store in Lancaster County...even 7-11's...will carry several brands of lardy potato chips. The county is positively awash with lard! Grandma Utz's is sometimes seen in NYC (in Latino nabes, mostly). Look for the brown paper bags. But watch the freshness date...rancid lard is as disgusting as non-rancid lard is delicious! ciao Mon Jun 05 01:33:52 -0700 2000 958705 0 Jim Leff 4 958707 Getting back to my orignal question...... I have had UTZ....but I was wondering if there was better. Do you have a favorite brand ? Which do you like best ? How do you rate UTZ ? I'm gonna plan a trip to check them out in a few weeks. Thanks Tue Jun 06 17:06:28 -0700 2000 958706 0 DAC 5 958708 I've gotta say that I've heard much praise for lard fried chips, and Utz's in particular, but when I tried those Utz lard chips, I was very disappointed. I can't describe the taste, other than to say they were very unpleasant. Nice crunch, though. Tue Jun 06 17:42:00 -0700 2000 958707 0 Bilmo 6 958709 Clearly a rancidity thing. Give 'em another try. And watch that freshness date!! As for which brands I like...it's been ten years since I did a scientific comparative tasting. I liked Good’s potato chips in the blue and white bag (available around redding, or at weavers supermarket south of stoudt's on 272...a great source for all chips, by the way) and Gibble's from Chambersburg, PA. Grandma Utz are good too. You can't go wrong (except the aforementioned rancidity peril)...chips, salt, lard. They're ALL really good! One non-lardy note: if possible, please keep subject titles informative for those reading along...it's a lot easier to use the boards if actual message content is restricted to inside the message. ciao Tue Jun 06 17:52:24 -0700 2000 958708 0 Jim Leff 7 958710 nt Wed Jun 07 22:18:28 -0700 2000 958709 0 DAC 8 958737 in my experience (I'm nine years old), Herr's Potato Chips are the best. I like to crumble, make my hands greasy, then eat them and lick me fingers. REgular is the best. Sun Jun 25 13:54:17 -0700 2000 958710 0 Sean Guilday 9 958743 sorry it took me so long to reply...great to have a chowkid on the site! I love your writing, and I think you're doing very important groundbreaking work with your chip serving methods. Please keep posting messages, ok? Sat Jul 01 02:50:39 -0700 2000 958737 0 Jim Leff 10 958752 Unfortunately, Sean (the nephew of a friend of mine) won't become a regular Chowpup unless his parents get a computer. His aunt will be printing out these encouraging replies and forwarding them to him. Maybe it will nudge his folks towards joining the wired world! Wed Jul 05 13:23:32 -0700 2000 958743 0 Lisa Z 9 958748 Sean - did you ever do this and put them on a burger with pickles, tomato and ketchup - YUMMMMMM! Mon Jul 03 10:54:16 -0700 2000 958737 0 rebeccahodgson 7 958711 Gibbles are indeed the best. I gave up chips years ago but once in a while at a picnic I will enjoy a handful, and Gibble's are particularly satisfying! Not too salty, but wonderfully crispy and light. I never cared for "thicker" chips.....they should never be as thick as a cracker! Sun Jun 11 23:06:19 -0700 2000 958709 0 joan 8 958715 MMMMMMM, Nibble With Gibble's! Mon Jun 12 18:36:29 -0700 2000 958711 0 Bob W. 9 958905 I had Gibbles potato chips about 4 years ago and liked them very much but can not find them anywhere. Could you please tell me where they are made? Thank you, Mandy Sun Sep 24 00:14:21 -0700 2000 958715 0 mandy 10 958906 they used to be available all over lancaster county (even in stupid convenience stores), but the company was recently sold, so I don't know if they're even being made anymore. You can try calling the company ("Nibble With Gibbles Inc") at (717) 375-2243 they're in Chambersburg, PA. Sun Sep 24 00:31:13 -0700 2000 958905 0 Jim Leff 10 958908 Just wanted to thank Jim for the information about gibbles potato chips. thank you, mandy Sun Sep 24 13:23:26 -0700 2000 958905 0 mandy 11 958910 Well, I'd like to say "you're welcome" to Mandy! And also...let us know if you find 'em anywhere. Or have any luck contacting them! Hope they're not off the market... ciao Sun Sep 24 22:12:26 -0700 2000 958908 0 Jim Leff 12 958974 hi, Just wanted to let you know that Gibble Chips are made in my home town of Chambersburg, Pa. Near the MD. border. Hope this helps. Sat Nov 04 19:51:28 -0800 2000 958910 0 Jason 13 958975 Jason-- any town that makes Gibbles must make all sorts of other good stuff. Any really good places to eat in Chambersburg? ciao Sat Nov 04 21:05:41 -0800 2000 958974 0 Jim Leff 12 958985 Gibbles potato chips are most definitly still available, however hard to find. I live in Western Massachusetts, and am able to find them only at one small neighborhood market, never in supermarkets. I encourage you to keep looking, Gibbles are the best potato chips I have ever tasted, probably the best I ever will. I would hate to see anyone deprived of the enjoyment Gibbles potato chips bring. Wed Nov 15 16:39:27 -0800 2000 958910 0 Sean Cronin 13 959010 I will have to agree with the above comment. Gibbles does make the best chips that I have ever had, unfortunetly I am unable to get them in Savannah Georgia, where I currently reside. When I make my trip back to my orignial home of Frederick Maryland, I find myself indulging in more than a couple bags of the delicious chips. Sun Dec 24 20:05:29 -0800 2000 958985 0 Jay 13 959023 Help - When I was younger I could find Gibbles near where I lived in Connecticut, then only at my Grandmothers in Deleware and then nowhere, I've looked everywhere since I was fifteen now I'm 26 living far away in Los Angeles and need help, just an address would help, I want to find Gibble Red Hot Potatoe chips. CRB Thu Jan 04 14:16:13 -0800 2001 958985 0 Colin Brown 14 961888 I just ordered a casw of Chips from Gibbles. They are great! I live in Vermont and you can not buy them. You can call and place a order at 717-843-2447 Thu May 30 18:11:04 -0700 2002 959023 0 beagle7 13 959346 Would you believe I got on the internet specifically to find a distributor of Gibbles potato chips -- I'm having withdrawal symptoms. They are not easy to find. We have one store that sells them. However with my work schedule, I can't always get there during store hours. I guess I will have to take extra measures -- Gibbles are worth the effort! Have a nice day. Fri May 11 10:52:04 -0700 2001 958985 0 Linda Heffner 13 960435 OH my gosh. Since I've moved to Ohio, I don't even eat chips. I grew up with Gibbles in MD, but to my chagrin, there are really no equivalent products here. I am looking to send the Red Hot variety to Florida where I've gotten an in-law hooked on them. They sell Gibbles in huge portions at the Sam's club in Hagerstown, MD. Definitely the best! Wed Nov 28 19:18:55 -0800 2001 958985 0 B.Allen 14 5153352 In Ohio you must try Ballreich! They are the best wavy chips in the country. I like Utz for regular chips, but I am in Denver and am going to try some others. Tue Nov 03 15:37:41 -0800 2009 960435 203638 coventry67 10 959408 Gibbles Chips are now made by Martin's Famous Pastry Shoppe, Inc. 1000 Potato Roll Lane, Chambersburg, Pa. 17201. Call 1-800-THE-CHIP. I'm munching on some now. Thu May 31 17:55:21 -0700 2001 958905 0 Bill Bryan 11 959462 Thanks for the info Mandy, I've been looking all over for this info. My husband grew up in Maryland and loves these chips, we all do. I just placed an order and am waiting for them to show up. Wed Jun 20 14:39:56 -0700 2001 959408 0 Lori Martin 1 961960 Zerbes are the best!!!!!! No contest. They're in Denver PA Thu Jan 20 20:33:43 -0800 2005 958702 0 Spencer Nissly 1 5153665 Grandma Utz are the crack of potato chips. There is no equal. That is all. Tue Nov 03 17:34:31 -0800 2009 958702 203738 94Bravo 2 5156249 Grandma Utz are great because you can get them at WaWa (even small bags so they are fresh without having to eat the whole pound right away.) Gibble and Goods are great when you can get them. Wed Nov 04 14:36:42 -0800 2009 5153665 19279 phillyjazz