Potato chips—or crisps, as they're known in many places—are the ultimate versatile snack: convenient, budget-friendly, and downright delicious (though not always waistline-friendly). They're staples at casual family aperitifs, but serving them to guests at a dinner party? Rarely. Think again. Sweden's luxury St. Erik's Chips, crafted by Stockholm agency Abby Priest, are the world's priciest crisps, designed to perfectly complement the premium St. Erik's beer.
These gourmet crisps maintain their distinctive petal shape, with a richer orange tint. The recipe, developed by the nation's leading chefs, is a closely guarded secret. Key detail: all ingredients hail exclusively from Nordic countries. Sold in sets of five inside a sleek black box—evoking fine jewelry—for $56 (about €50). Pricey per slice? Absolutely, but for a worthy cause: all profits donated to charities. Even better, the entire run of 100 boxes sold out swiftly!
As seasoned food professionals, we're divided between calling it lavish excess and yearning to sample them. Sound familiar?
