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 Cumin Lamb Skewer Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: January 2024 In a Bite: Strong, but pleasant scent of cumin and meat, mildly spicy and lamby in flavor In a Haiku: Well-balanced spices. Transport you to the Silk Road. With a tad less grease. Origin Story: Cumin flavored lamb skewers trace their …
Flavor: Avocado with Sweet Mustard Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: January 2024 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Step down, avo toast. This one’s easier to eat. And with sweet mustard. Origin Story: Avocado toast has been riding high in …
Flavor: Really Strong Tomato Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: January 2024 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Get lost in the waves. Of the tomato ocean. Hang ten, if you dare. Origin Story: Tomato flavored Lay’s are nothing new to …
Flavor: Hot and Sour Lemon Braised Chicken Feet Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: January 2024 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Pucker up your lips. No nails or gelatin here. Just pure feet flavor. Origin Story: The other bold new …
Flavor: Hot and Spicy Braised Duck Tongue Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: January 2024 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Crispy, not chewy. Like French kissing Donald Duck. Mouth full of chili. Origin Story: While it may seem like only …
Flavor: Wasabi Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: February 2022 In a Bite: Hints of wasabi, but not enough to blow out your sinuses In a Haiku: Not quite like hotsy. Slightly tingles the senses. Not all out assault. Origin Story: Native to Japan, Korea, and Russia’s far east, this rhizome derived condiment has …
Flavor: Sea Salt Country: China When Seen: February 2022 In a Bite: Untasted, but we have a good guess In a Haiku: Not just any salt. The finest salt from the sea. Sea-soned with great care. Origin Story: You might be asking yourself, how is this flavor any different than the Classic salted flavor? But …
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, …