A very large part of our lives is centred around the process of repetition. As human beings, we have adopted the habit of repetition simply because it is comforting, and because it provides a pattern into which we can organise the events of our lives. A routine provides us with a sense of security, knowing that even if something does not go as planned, we can move on to the next stage of our day without it being affected. Nevertheless, repetition tends to become tiring after a certain point.
Recently, I discovered the story of how potato chips, an extremely popular snack, were first created. There was once a period in the past when French Fries were considered a very sophisticated dish, and served as a staple in all the high-end restaurants. One such restaurant was the Moon Lake’s House in Saratoga Springs, New York. One day in 1853, when a prestigious individual visited the restaurant and ordered a serving of French Fries, he found that they were not crispy enough, and returned them to the kitchen to be remade. At this time, George Crum, who was the chef, remade the dish and served it to the diner.
