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: 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, …
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: Sesame Sauce Hot Pot Country: China When Seen: April 2023 In a Bite: Nutty and subdued In a Haiku: Open sesame. Get hot pot without the pain. Subtle is the word. Origin Story: While Chinese hot pots are perhaps best known as being a deliciously spicy dish, not everyone in China has taste buds …
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 …