Time for chip flavor number two from Lay’s China - the oddly named Italian Red Meat Flavor potato chips. Even with that odd translation, one imagines a beefiness bolster with garlic, oregano, and maybe even some basil. So, yeah, about that…these didn’t exactly pan out that why. Check it out.
Guest Review Tuesday is back as are the familiar wonderful faces of Nik (who coined the phrase ‘chip and a sip’!) and Dan. Today they’re trying out Magic Masala potato chips from Lay’s India.
Back at ya with Guinness Spicy Chili potato chips by Burt’s. Now, these have the word chili in the title but I have to say they did not bring the heat. But what they lacked in heat, they made up for in flavor. These chips are actually tasty. How can it be that a “rich chili” chip has no heat but is still tasty? Watch and find out!
This week is Mrs. Kath Symes Week! That’s right, I’m veering off the chip path to tastes some snacks sent over from the UK by Mrs. Kath Symes. First on deck is Nik Naks. Never heard of these corn-based snacks so I am keen to give ‘em a go, as they say.
This week on, Can It Sandwich? I put our contestants through the paces. Lay’s Three Cheese Layers potato thingys, Calbee Giza Giza Yuzu Kaoru Shichimi potato chips, and Covered Bride Storm potato chips (essentially a deconstructed All Dressed)
Much like the Covered Bridge The Weekender potato chips, these Storm Chips are a combo of four distinct flavors - Smokin’ Sweet BBQ, Sea Salt & Vinegar, Homestyle Ketchup, and Creamy Dill. And if you’re thinking, “wait a sec, aren’t those the flavors of All Dressed?” Pretty much, yeah. But instead it all being in one flavor, its more of a grab bag where in you might get a fistful of All Dressed flavor or another combination. These were sent to me by Brtittannie who is celebrating 6 years of being together with her now fiancé Scott. Congratulation, you two! Cheers! In The Chips with Barry merch! https://inthechipswithbarry.bigcartel.com
So, I bought these chips because of the picture on the bag. But what I thought was togorashi, a Japanese five spice blend, turned out to be Yuzu Kaoru Shichimi, a Japanese seven spice blend that also uses dried Yuzu (citrus) peel. I also learned that “Giza Giza” means jagged. As in this ridged. I love to learn! Anyway, this potato chips flavor sounds interesting so let’s stop with the readin’ and get to the tastin’. In The Chips with Barry merch! https://inthechipswithbarry.bigcartel.com
These engineered (the first ingredient is dried potatoes) Three Cheese potato snacks from Lay’s look a lot, and I mean a lot, like Turtle Chips out of South Korea. I’m not saying they’re identical, but boy howdy they are close. Anyway, these are supposed to have cheddar, parmesan, and gouda cheese flavor to ‘em. Let’s see if they nailed that, shall we? In The Chips with Barry merch! https://inthechipswithbarry.bigcartel.com
Yes, we’re back with another Can It Sandwich? and this time we’re seeing if two of the chips can be redeemed. Both Pringles Rotisserie Chicken and Calbee Super Potato Sour Cream and Onion really kind of faltered in the individual round. Will they sandwich well? Who knows. One thing I do know is that the Torres Select Smoked Hot Paprika will absolutely sandwich.
Ya know, with all the paprika flavored potato chips on the market I've long wondered why there weren't any Smoked Paprika flavored chips? Well, Tores Selecta must've thought the same thing. ¡Gracias!
Yeah, I got a little exited when I saw the words SUPER POTATO written in huge text on the bag. I mean, who wouldn’t? And while the flavor of Sour Cream and Onion feels overdone, the bag also had what looked like a roasted onion. So, how could I not buy em?
Sure, Pringles doesn’t have the best track record with flavorings. At least not here in the United States. Still, rotisserie chicken seems like a flavor they should be able to nail. Should, however, is not the same will.
Chips Oman Chilli potato sticks, Megachips Yoghurt and Herbs potato chips, and, of course, LeBron James featured Ruffles Flamin’ Hot Cheddar and Sour Cream. Should make for some tasty sandwiches. Let’s find out.
The big question, given that LeBron James is endorsing these chips, is will the flavor be a slam dunk? Come on, you know I had to make that joke right? Still, cheddar and sour cream is tasty combo and if they’re actually “flamin’ hot” this could be awesome.
Back in Bahrain today with Megachips Yoghurt and Herbs flavored potato chips. “what herbs?” you ask. We’re just going to have to taste them to find out since they don’t list them in the ingredients. By the way, this is another great find send in by my man Karl. Thanks Karl!
Honestly, I never thought I’d see Chips Oman again. I mean, chances of me make it to Oman are pretty slim and they aren’t sold around here (that I know of, anyway). So here comes my man Karl hooking me up with Chips Oman Chilli flavored potato sticks. I kinda dig the potato stick format (see also Hickory Sticks) so I am looking forward to these.
Very different flavored chips this week. From Kettle’s Sea Salt and Crushed Black Pepper potato chips (from the UK) to San Carlo Lime and Pink Peppercorn potato chips (from Italy) to U.S.-based Snacklins with their Cinnamon Churro vegan plant crisps. This promises to be one interesting “Can It Sandwich?”
Well, well, well, if it isn’t Snacklins back again. But this time bringing the sweet instead of the savory. Ok, I’m in. I loooooove churros (probably a little too much) so these have a high bar to reach. Just sayin’.
Yes, we’re back with another San Carlo potato chip. And just like last time, this not a flavor combo I’ve seen anywhere else - Lime and Pink Peppercorn? Alrighty then. Once again, I gotta shout out my man Karl for sending these in! Ok, let’s get to it.
Back to basics as the famed Fad Gadget once said. Of course, the wasn’t talking about potato chips let alone Kettle’s Sea Salt and Crushed Black Pepper potato chips. Still, I’m going to stand by the reference. Once again, we have my man Karl to thank for the crisps. Thanks Karl!