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: Fried Chicken Wings & Sriracha Sauce Country: Thailand When Seen: February 2023 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Sour, sweet, spicy. Paired with salty, greasy wings. Complex, yet simple. Origin Story: The original Sriracha sauce can trace its origins to Thailand …
Flavor: Finger Licking Braised Pork Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: February 2023 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Stewed in wine and spice. With succulent pork belly. Ask Bill Valentine. Origin Story: Hong Shao Rou, or braised pork, is classic …
Flavor: Sizzled Barbecue Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: February 2023 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Meat, veggies, and stick. Sizzled over open flame. Cooked in its own juice. Origin Story: China and India have a bit of a rivalry …
Flavor: Tomato Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: February 2023 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Just a tomato. Nothing more and nothing less. Enhance on your own. Origin Story: This flavor hearkens back to the post-Revolution days when processed foods, …
Flavor: Black Pepper Rib Eye Steak Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: February 2023 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Pre-seasoned ribeye. Get that ketchup out of here. Perfect taste, as is. Origin Story: “I wanted to let the meat speak …
Flavor: Purple Sweet Potato Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: February 2023 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: The Color Purple. Not the Alice Walker one. It’s a potato. Origin Story: Not only is the purple sweet potato more beautiful than …
Flavor: Rose Petals Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: February 2023 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Romance in a tube. Sweet, sour, and rose-infused. Perfect V-Day gift. Origin Story: This flavor comes from the experimental Potato Chip Workshop set up …
Flavor: Miso Butter Country: Thailand When Seen: January 2023 In a Bite: Like vegemite on toast with lots of butter In a Haiku: Umami to go. Dipped in broth but still crunchy? A Lay’s miracle. Origin Story: Miso, the centuries old fermented soybean paste, has seen an explosion in its global popularity over the past …
Flavor: Crab Fried Rice Country: Thailand When Seen: January 2023 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Put your wok away. Delectable crab, fried up. On rice flavored chips. Origin Story: Fried rice is easy to find in Thailand, although generally with less …
Flavor: Chuka Wakame Salad Country: Thailand When Seen: November 2022 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Sesame up front. Chased by a whiff of the sea. Sophistication. Origin Story: Chuka wakame salad is a seasoned seaweed salad from Japan and commonly found …