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 origins to Xinjiang …
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 the food trends …
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 China, but for …
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 for 2024 …
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 something Andrew Zimmern …
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 a knack for …
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 you already know …
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 Chinese comfort food …
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 going on, and …
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, such as tomato …