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: Xtra Flamin’ Hot Country: USA When Seen: March 2024 In a Bite: A tongue full of powdery pepper, mildly sour and fairly spicy In a Haiku: Vertically hot. Bathed in thick chili powder. Keep away from kids. Origin Story: Lay’s has no shortage of flamin’ hot flavors, but they couldn’t use just any old …
Flavor: Sweet Potato Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: February 2024 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Orange, not yellow. Perfect pair of sweet and salt. Better than classic? Origin Story: Sweet potato chips are certainly nothing new to the potato …
Flavor: Sweet & Spicy Honey Country: USA When Seen: March 2024 In a Bite: Similar to teriyaki and sriracha sauce In a Haiku: Aggressive honey. Like a bee sting to the tongue. Grab your epipen. Origin Story: Hot honey made its presence felt a few years ago when it became the latest condiment rage in …
Flavor: Rooty Tooty Fresh ‘N Fruity Country: USA When Seen: March 2024 In a Bite: Intense artificial strawberry smell followed by strong hints of syrup and bacon In a Haiku: Want pancakes? Go to; International House of…? Lay’s potato chips. Origin Story: Last year, IHOP went all out for its 65th anniversary, including bringing back …
Flavor: Scallops Country: Taiwan (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: Straight out of the sea. Elegance on a budget. Seared to perfection. Origin Story: Scallops are notoriously difficult to cook perfectly, and messing them up …
Flavor: Texas Grilled BBQ 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: Don’t mess with Texas. Just throw some meat on the grill. And lather in sauce. Origin Story: When people think of Texas, there’s …
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: Smoked Pork Ribs Country: Taiwan (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: Dry rub barbecue. Immersed in hickory smoke. Slow cooked or just fried? Origin Story: Taiwan is no stranger to ribs flavored potato chips, …