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: Kobe Beef Country: Taiwan (found in USA) When Seen: December 2023 In a Bite: A heavy dose of MSG In a Haiku:Poor man’s luxury.Kobe beef without the beef.Welcome umami. Origin Story: Kobe beef is one of the most expensive and luxurious varieties of meat, with its distinctive marbled flesh. With prices ranging from $20 …
Flavor: Tokyo Yakitori Country: Taiwan (found in USA) When Seen: December 2023 In a Bite: Sweet and salty, like tare sauce In a Haiku:Skewers of chicken.Bathed in sweet and salty sauce.Then tossed on the grill. Origin Story: Taiwan is well-known for its delicious and diverse street food, but sometimes, you want to try something a …
Flavor: Bugles Original Country: Sweden When Seen: November 2023 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Not a potato.But from its archnemesis.Ears of golden corn. Origin Story: When it comes to snacks, the Swedes are nostalgic for the tried and true classics, from salt …
Flavor: Salt & Vinegar Country: Sweden When Seen: November 2023 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Pucker up your lips. As you enter this chippy. Hold the battered cod. Origin Story: The origin of salt and vinegar pre-dates that of the humble …
Flavor: Chilli & Lime Country: Estonia When Seen: November 2023 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Chilly plus chili.Squeeze in a wedge of fresh lime.Gives birth to chilli. Origin Story: Yet another flavor in the Strong series, although this one is a mere …
Flavor: Cheese & Cayenne Country: Estonia When Seen: November 2023 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Not quite ghost pepper.Further dulled by mild cheese.A few may succumb. Origin Story: In a country where one in five make a habit of swimming in icy …
Flavor: Grilled Vegetables Country: Estonia When Seen: November 2023 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Grilled yet oven baked?Your eyes do not deceive you.Cancer free veggies. Origin Story: The Lay’s Flavor Department in Estonia is nothing but considerate of those with less common …
Flavor: Green Onion Country: Estonia When Seen: November 2023 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Called scallions to some.Green onions to some others.Alliums to all. Origin Story: Always wanted to try sour cream and onion flavor but hate sour cream or lactose intolerant? …
Flavor: Yoghurt with Herbs Country: Estonia When Seen: November 2023 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Yoghurt or yogurt?The ‘h’ is for extra herbs.Relax and enjoy. Origin Story: Yogurt and herbs on Lay’s potato chips are nothing new (see here and here), but …
Flavor: Fromage Country: Estonia When Seen: November 2023 In a Bite: Kind of like sour cream and onion In a Haiku:As Shakespeare once said.Cheese by any other name.Would taste like fromage. Origin Story: Fromage is fancy–er, French–for cheese. So, why you ask, did the Estonian Lay’s Flavor Department opt to name this cheese flavored chip …
