A journey through the many flavors of Lay's from the four corners of the globe
A journey through the many flavors of Lay's from the four corners of the globe
Flavor: Chinese Fresh and Spicy Country: Greece When Seen: circa 2010 In a Bite: Kind of like the flavors found at the Chinese stall in a shopping mall food court In a Haiku: Craving Manchu Wok. No time to go to the mall. Time machine to Greece! Origin Story: Not only was this a Limited …
Flavor: Hot Sauce Country: USA When Seen: September 2020 In a Bite: A kick in the mouth and a burning in the nose on the first bite, followed by sour. This taste lingers on the tongue for awhile but not unpleasantly. In a Haiku: Put that sh*t on chips? This will save you on Flonase. …
Flavor: Carnitas Street Taco Country: USA When Seen: August 2020 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: We pity the pig; who was shredded for this meal. Amen, time to eat. Origin Story: Literally “little meats“, this Mexican classic was made famous (in …
Flavor: Nashville Hot Chicken Country: USA When Seen: August 2020 In a Bite: A hint of chicken skin, followed by lingering heat on the back of your tongue. In a Haiku: This chicken’s got zest. Goes down finger-lickin’ good. Exits you aflame. Origin Story: Nashville is perhaps best known for its music scene, but it …
Flavor: Philly Cheesesteak Country: USA When Seen: August 2020 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Shout “Yo, Adrian!” With provolone or cheez whiz. Liberate thy mouth. Origin Story: Philadelphia is known for four things: the Liberty Bell, rowdy sports fans, Rocky Balboa, …
Flavor: New York Style Pizza Country: USA When Seen: August 2020 In a Bite: A heavy dose of oregano, followed by a tomato-y, cheesy flavor. In a Haiku: Fuhgeddaboudit! The pizza king has been crowned. Next up, Napoli. Origin Story: Finally, the century old debate as to which pizza is the best in the US …
Flavor: Honey BBQ Country: USA When Seen: August 2020 In a Bite: Light, airy, with a typical BBQ flavor. Not sure where the honey is though. In a Haiku: So light it could fly; On wings of a honey bee; dipped in BBQ. Origin Story: Barbecue (or BBQ as they say in the USA) is …
Flavor: Grilled Shrimp and Seafood Sauce Country: Thailand When Seen: May 2019 In a Bite: A mix of shrimp flavored chips with sweet and spicy chips. Eat them together for that perfect 2-in-1 combo, or eat them separately, if you have the time to sort through the bag. In a Haiku: Friday night, alone. No …
Flavor: Spicy Chili Country: Taiwan When Seen: May 2019 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Step back, Ms. Monroe. Make room for the pepperheads. Crank the SHU. Origin Story: Nothing but pure, unadulterated chili here. We’ve not been able to get a …
Flavor: Spicy Seaweed Country: Taiwan When Seen: May 2019 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: It’s so hot that it; needs extra punctuation; Spicy! from the sea. Origin Story: This seaweed is so spicy it needs an exclamation mark. Which came first, …
