Why I love Pennsylvania

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Before I moved to Pennsylvania all I knew about the State could be counted on one hand. It’s initials are PA, it was on the East Coast and All-Clad pots are manufactured here. My husband had been offered a job; we moved from California to Pennsylvania. Or from CA to PA.

In the 903 days we have lived in Pennsylvania I have found many reasons to love the State Charles II gave to William Penn on February 28, 1681.

The Liberty Bell, Valley Forge National Historical Park, Pottsgrove Manor, Independence Hall, Benjamin Franklin was buried here, Rita’s Water Ice, Zern’s Farmers Market, the All-Clad outlet store – Cookware N More is only 35 minutes away from my home in Gilbertsville Pennsylvania and, my favorite reason I love Pennsylvania , Herr’s Potato Chips.

Growing up in Canada I ate Old Dutch Potato Chips. They were my favorite until I moved to the United States in 1990. Then I discovered Lays Potato Chips and they became my favorite. I had no reason to consider eating another kind of potato chip. I was content with Lays, until the sale at the Grocery Store helped me to venture out of my comfort zone. A 20 ounce bag of Herr’s potato chips was on sale for $1.88.

Feeling brave and daring, I bought a bag of Herr’s Ripple Chips. They are crunchy and full of flavor. Now I only buy Herr’s Potato Chips. Mr. Jim Herr, the founder, only uses the finest ingredients. He thinks his chips are the most delicious potato chips you can buy and I agree. They select only the finest potatoes, cook them in vegetable oil, and then quickly seat them in foil-like packaging.

This summer I will drive to Nottingham for a free tour of The Herr’s factory. It is only 56.23 miles from my house. It will take 1 hour and 23 minutes to get there and it will cost me 12 dollars and 60 cents. Who knows, maybe I will discover another reason to love Pennsylvania at the factory.

A 20 oz bag of Herr’s Ripple Chips made the move across country worth while.