On January 11, 1920 food dehydration expert A. F. Spawn hosted a banquet at Crane’s Cafe, sponsored by the Olympia Chamber of Commerce. All the food served had been dehydrated, including everything from clam chowder to coconut pudding. Prominent on the menu, however, were Saratoga chips (or potato chips). How had America’s favorite junk food earned such an illustrious place on the menu?
In December 1915, eager children pressed their faces to the windows to catch a glimpse of a magical scene. Nestled between Christmas trees was a tiny Nativity scene made of sugar. That and a display of iced cakes and other delights promised good things in Olympia’s Daily Bread Shop at 426 Washington Street.
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