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: Roasted Garlic Oyster Country: China (found in Canada) When Seen: January 2023 In a Bite: Strong taste of garlic, no hint of oyster. In a Haiku: No need to shuck it. Keeps Dracula away too. Don’t forget mouthwash. Origin Story: This classic Southern Chinese street food (or so we’re told) is easy enough to …
Flavor: Ketchup Country: Canada When Seen: January 2022 In a Bite: A bit tomato-ey with some tang. In a Haiku: Cleaner than french fries. And more convenient as well. Bold simplicity. Origin Story: While its neighbor to the south may think of Canada mostly as a land of hockey and maple syrup, it is also …
Flavor: Wild Mushrooms & Sour Cream Country: Romania (found in Canada) When Seen: May 2021 In a Bite: Oddly, kind of like mushrooms In a Haiku: The forest has bugs. Choose a much simpler bounty. Pre-foraged goodness. Origin Story: If there’s one thing Romanians like–or so we’re told–it is mushroom hunting. What better way to …
Flavor: Dill pickle Country: USA When Seen: June 2019 In a Bite: A punch in the mouth of sour, followed by a chaser of dill. In a Haiku: Summer time is here. Skip the pickles on burgers. Use these chips instead. Origin Story: Pickles are trendy nowadays in the US, with Refinery29 even declaring pickles …
Flavor: Cucumber Country: China When Seen: May 2019 In a Bite: Unpleasant on the nose, just like cucumbers on the tongue. Some even say it is sweet. In a Haiku: Bland vegetable taste. Who wouldn’t love that on chips? Cukes to the rescue! Origin Story: The flavor department was looking for a bland, vegetable flavor …