ore-ida history

Tater Tots, fresh out of the oven. – Photo credit: via Bill Bumgarner/Flickr

Internet, Pop Culture, Popular

How two brothers’ attempts to eliminate food waste resulted in the beloved tater tot

Tod Perry

2/3/2023
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026