Mrs. Fisher's by the bag, by the bucket: It's always better to be the chip person | Under Rocks podcast

Mike Lundgren

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If you grew up anywhere near Rockford, Illinois, in, oh, the last century or so, you probably have eaten at least a handful of Mrs. Fisher's potato chips. This regional delicacy started in Ethel Fisher's kitchen and still maintains that small-batch flavor, even as the company goes through 2.6 million pounds of local potatoes every year. So join Mrs. Fisher's vice president Chris Spiess as he takes the Under Rocks team on a tour of Rockford's salty treasure.

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Listen to the Under Rocks podcast to learn the story of the real Mrs. Fisher, follow Chris’ journey from floor sweeper to vice president, and watch the potato chip-making process — maybe even seeing a chip fresh off the line. You can also stay up to date on the company's latest flavors on their website and find out when the next "Hot Bag Day" is on its Facebook page.

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Check back soon for more photos and potato chip lore. In the meantime, enjoy the podcast.

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