A journey through the many flavors of Lay's from the four corners of the globe
Flavor: Extreme Cheddar Country: USA When Seen: March 2021 In a Bite: Like an explosion of concentrated cheese powder mixed with salt. In a Haiku:So much chedda here.An overnight millionaire;arrives in your mouth. Origin Story: Late nights at work in the Flavor Department led to some staff snorting pure cheese powder for an extra jolt …
Flavor: Honey Habanero Country: USA When Seen: March 2021 In a Bite: A hint of honey up front, followed by a mild spiciness. Crunchy all the way. In a Haiku:COVID closed theaters.Nosh on these sweet and hot chips.Crunch from home, no shame. Origin Story: Originally envisioned as a milder, crunchier version of Fiery Habanero. This …
Flavor: Game Day Chili Country: USA When Seen: January 2021 In a Bite: Cheddary, beefy taste, yet oddly similar to the deep dish pizza flavor In a Haiku:Sleep in late today.No need to slow cook this one.Couch and sports await. Origin Story: Nothing is quite like sitting in front of your TV to watch the …
Flavor: Limón Country: USA When Seen: January 2021 In a Bite: Sour, yet artificial lime taste In a Haiku:Lemons are yellow;just like the Spanish limón;unless they are green. Origin Story: As of 2019, the US census estimates that more than 60 million people in the US are of Hispanic origin, which is just under 1 …
Flavor: Hot Sauce Country: USA When Seen: September 2020 In a Bite: A kick in the mouth and a burning in the nose on the first bite, followed by sour. This taste lingers on the tongue for awhile but not unpleasantly. In a Haiku:Put that sh*t on chips?This will save you on Flonase.Breath clearly in …
Flavor: Carnitas Street Taco Country: USA When Seen: August 2020 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:We pity the pig; who was shredded for this meal.Amen, time to eat. Origin Story: Literally “little meats“, this Mexican classic was made famous (in the US, …
Flavor: Nashville Hot Chicken Country: USA When Seen: August 2020 In a Bite: A hint of chicken skin, followed by lingering heat on the back of your tongue. In a Haiku:This chicken’s got zest.Goes down finger-lickin’ good.Exits you aflame. Origin Story: Nashville is perhaps best known for its music scene, but it is also the …
Flavor: Philly Cheesesteak Country: USA When Seen: August 2020 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Shout “Yo, Adrian!”With provolone or cheez whiz.Liberate thy mouth. Origin Story: Philadelphia is known for four things: the Liberty Bell, rowdy sports fans, Rocky Balboa, and the cheesesteak. …
Flavor: New York Style Pizza Country: USA When Seen: August 2020 In a Bite: A heavy dose of oregano, followed by a tomato-y, cheesy flavor. In a Haiku:Fuhgeddaboudit!The pizza king has been crowned.Next up, Napoli. Origin Story: Finally, the century old debate as to which pizza is the best in the US between New York …
Flavor: Honey BBQ Country: USA When Seen: August 2020 In a Bite: Light, airy, with a typical BBQ flavor. Not sure where the honey is though. In a Haiku:So light it could fly;On wings of a honey bee;dipped in BBQ. Origin Story: Barbecue (or BBQ as they say in the USA) is one of the …
