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NATIONAL TORTILLA CHIP DAY - February 24
National Day Calendar ^ | February 24, 2025 | Staff

Posted on 02/24/2025 6:40:05 AM PST by Red Badger

NATIONAL TORTILLA CHIP DAY National Tortilla Chip Day on February 24th celebrates a crunchy chip that provides a multitude of ways to enjoy it! The day also shares the chip's history and many ways to enjoy this delicious snack food.

#NationalTortillaChipDay Everyone loves tortilla chips! We most commonly served them with salsa, chile con queso, guacamole, cheese dips, or other dips. Tortilla chips are made from corn tortillas cut into wedges and then fried. The tortillas are made from corn, vegetable oil, salt, and water. Typically made with yellow corn, tortillas can also be made with white, blue, or red corn.

Even though tortilla chips have always been considered to be Mexican food, known as tostadas, they were first mass-produced in Los Angeles in the late 1940s.Rebecca Webb Carranza receives credit for making the crisp chips popular. She and her husband operated a deli and tortilla factory in Los Angeles. And its creation happened almost by accident!

Inspiration struck when the tortilla manufacturing machine discarded the misshapen tortilla. Carranza realized they could be cut into triangles and fried. She then sold them for a dime a bag at the El Zarape Tortilla Factory. Carranza received the Golden Tortilla Award in 1994 for her contribution to the Mexican food industry.

The United States is one of the primary markets for tortilla chips.

Another favorite dish made with tortilla chips is nachos. Ignacio “Nacho” Anaya created the dish we call nachos around the year 1943. The tortilla chips are served with melted or shredded cheese. Additional toppings are often added, such as meat, salsa, refried beans, tomatoes, diced onion, lettuce, olives, jalapenos, guacamole, and sour cream.

HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL TORTILLA CHIP DAY

Celebrate by eating tortilla chips!

Make some nachos.

Make homemade tortilla chips.

Invite friends and family to enjoy tortilla chips with your favorite toppings.

Visit a local restaurant with the best fresh-made chips. Don't forget to give them a shout-out, too!

Use #NationalTortillaChipDay to post on social media.

NATIONAL TORTILLA CHIP DAY HISTORY

Nacho sure who originated this day, but we're pretty sure they loved tortilla chips! We'll let you know when we know more.

Tortilla Chip FAQ

Q. How many calories are in a tortilla chip?

A. One tortilla chip contains approximately 10 calories.

Q. Are there grain-free tortilla chips?

A. Yes! Visit National Grain-Free Day for some ideas.

Q. Who celebrates National Tortilla Chip Day?

A. Anyone who likes tortilla chips celebrates the day. You might even find deals at restaurants and pubs to make the celebration even better!

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February 24th Celebrated History

1864

Rebecca Davis Lee Crumpler attained her medical degree from the New England Female Medical College becoming the first African American woman to become a physician. Following her graduation, Dr. Crumpler dedicated her practice to the care of newly freed slaves. She would return to Boston and carry on her practice there.

1867

High drama continues in the hallowed halls of government when the House of Representatives impeaches President Andrew Johnson. How did Johnson become the first president to be impeached? He was charged with violating the Tenure of Office Act which Congress passed in the spring of 1867. The act was designed to prevent the Democratic president from replacing Cabinet members selected by the assassinated President Abraham Lincoln and making it difficult for Radical Republicans to further their path of Reconstruction. Johnson removed Secretary of War Edwin Stanton, motivating the House to bring charges of impeachment against the president. However, the Senate would find Johnson not guilty six weeks later.

1980

In a come-from-behind win, the U.S. Olympic hockey team wins gold at the Olympic Winter Games in Lake Placid, New York. Coached by Herb Brooks, it was only the second gold in the team's Olympic history.

1992

Eric Clapton unplugs and wins six Grammys. Clapton won both Album and Record of the Year for Tears in Heaven. Other nominees in those categories included Billy Ray Cyrus, Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson, k.d. lang, and Vanessa Williams.

February 24th Celebrated Birthdays

Winslow Homer - 1836

The American realist painter is best known for his seas-side paintings. As a print-maker during the American Civil War, he supplied illustrations for Harper's Weekly freelance artist from the war front.

Chester Nimitz - 1885 Admiral Nimitz commanded the Pacific Fleet during World War II. President Harry Truman would tap Nimitz and General Douglas MacArthur to accept Japan's formal surrender.

Steve Jobs - 1955 Anyone who has made it to the 21st century has been influenced by the apple...the Apple. Partial credit for that influence goes to Steve Jobs. Jobs, alongside Steve Wozniak, brought to life the Macintosh, the first successful personal computer, and co-founded Apple Computers in 1976.

Paula Zahn - 1956 For more than four decades, the award-winning journalist and primetime host has been interviewing presidents and soldiers and educators alike.

Stella Young - 1982 The journalist, comedian and disability advocate left a legacy in her wake when she died in 2014 at the age of 32. Young gave voice to what those in the disability community were thinking and empowered them to demand change. She used eye-opening humor to point out the flaws of the able-bodied logic while spurring conversation in the hopes of transforming the way the world looks at disability.

Notable Birthdays for February 24

Winslow Homer (1836-1910) - Considered one of the most prominent painters in the 19th century.

Thomas Benton Smith (1838-1923) - Brigadier General for the Confederate Army.

Zara DuPont (1869-1946) - The first VP of the Ohio Woman Suffrage Association.

Honus Wagner (1874-1955) - MLB shortstop nicknamed the "Flying Dutchman."

Abe Vigoda (1921-2016) - Actor greatly remembered for his role as Salvatore Tessio in The Godfather (1972).

Judah Folkman (1933-2008) - Physician and biologist who studied tumors and eventually founded the field of angiogenesis research.

David "Fathead" Newman (1933-2009) - Acclaimed saxophonist.

Phil Knight (1938-Still Living) - Co-founder of Nike, Inc.

Louie Ramirez (1938-1993) - Salsa and Latin jazz musician.

George Thorogood (1950-2011) - Musician with hits like Bad to the Bone and I Drink Alone.

Steve Jobs (1955-2011) - Co-founded Apple Computer and Pixar.

Memorable Events for February 24

1868 - The Mardi Gras parade becomes the first parade to use floats.

1938 - Du Pont begins production of nylon toothbrush bristles.

1983 - A special commission of Congress condemns the Japanese American internment camps in the U.S.


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To: PUGACHEV

“…Supermarket tortilla chips taste like cardboard. …”

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They can be lousy.

So what I do is get some decent 6” corn tortillas - NOT Chips - soft yellow corn tortillas.
Cut each tortilla into quarters, (cut in half, then in half again…).
Arrange the slices in a single layer, not touching, on a cookie sheet or baking pan.
Preheat oven to 300 degrees, and then bake the Chips on low heat
for about 20 to 25 minutes, take out the pan and flip the tortilla chips
and put them back in for another 20 minutes or so, and the take them out.
Eat ‘em all up.
Crunchy and warm, almost fresh baked. Mmmmmm….

21 posted on 02/24/2025 8:09:56 AM PST by GaltAdonis ( )
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

That peach salsa sounds heavenly!

I plan on growing a lot of jalapeños this year - peppers do really well in our long, hot, dry summers in So Cal - and make pickled jalapeños to give as Christmas gifts this year - family loves them and they go very well with nachos.

Grew a ton of habaneros one year - that no one wanted b/c they were too hot! I have a jar of ghost peppers my brother gave me last Christmas that I’m too terrified to open...


22 posted on 02/24/2025 5:34:01 PM PST by Bon of Babble (You Say You Want a Revolution?)
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To: Red Badger

You just gave me a great idea for dinner this week - nachos!

Everyone loves them and I’ll make one portion with jalapeños and another without. So delicious and no leftovers.


23 posted on 02/24/2025 5:35:06 PM PST by Bon of Babble (You Say You Want a Revolution?)
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To: Bon of Babble

One season I grew ONE Habanero plant and it REALLY produced. It was too hot for us to use, though it is SUCH a pretty plant all on it’s own.

Anyhow, we took a grocery sack full to a local Mexican Restaurant and they were more than thrilled to use them, so I’m glad they didn’t go to waste. Since then, I’ve grown a variety called ‘Haba Nada’ which looks as pretty but has no heat.

Have you ever made, ‘Cowboy Candy?’ That’s the request I get most often from family and friends. I let the Jalapenos go to red, then use them. Another good pepper variety for those that don’t like a lot of heat is called, ‘Sweet Heat.’ I like that variety a lot.

Cowboy Candy: https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a40410570/cowboy-candy-candied-jalapenos-recipe/

If you want to hot water bath can them, this recipe works just fine. I keep the sealed jars in the boiling water for about 10 minutes.


24 posted on 02/24/2025 5:43:29 PM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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Enchilada Pasta
All the flavors of cheesy enchiladas in a quick and easy pasta dish.

Ing 16 oz extra wide egg noodles 1 ¼ c ea enchilada sauce, canned corn kernels, drained, shredded cheddar, shredded Monterey Jack, both divided ¼ c Greek yogurt 4 oz can diced green chiles 1 tbl olive oil 1 lb ground beef 4 oz cr/cheese ½ teaspoon chili powder, or more to taste ¼ teaspoon cumin Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 avocado diced 2 tbl chopped fresh cilantro leaves garnish

Instructions Lightly oil or spray 9×13" baking dish . Combine enchilada sauce, corn, beans, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, Greek yogurt and green chiles; set aside. Heat olive oil over med-high. Brown ground beef 3-5 minutes, crumbling beef as it cooks; drain excess fat.

Stir in cream cheese, chili powder and cumin til cream cheese has melted. Stir in pasta and enchilada mixture until well combined; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add pasta to prepared baking dish and top with avocado and remaining cheeses. Place into oven and bake 350 deg until cheeses have melted, 5-10 min. Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro.

25 posted on 02/25/2025 3:02:28 AM PST by Liz
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