DIY Potato Chips

"The Accidental Locavore was thinking about prepared foods you could make on your own, when it occurred to me that I'd seen a recipe somewhere for making potato chips in the microwave. Since there were a few Yukon Golds lurking in the fridge, why not give it a try? It gave me an excuse to get out my favorite piece of kitchen gear — my mandoline. While it’s not something I use very often it holds a special place in my heart, as it was the very first gift I got from my husband — pretty cool, right?  Other than the mandoline (or some really great knife skills), these don’t require any gear and are really easy. ..."