Does Portland Do Tater Tots Better Than Boise?

Tater tots are a mainstay on every local drive-thru and bar menu. And while Napoleon Dynamite forever linked Idaho with the fried snack, turns out they were actually invented in (gasp!) Oregon. So today, we’re re-sharing our conversation with food writer Heather Arndt Anderson about the surprising history of the mighty tot. Want some more Boise history? Subscribe to our free Hey Boise newsletter where we share stories sure to impress guests at your next locals-only dinner party.  Learn more about the sponsor of this August 13th episode: Idaho Women's Charitable Foundation Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices