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: Ghost Pepper Country: Thailand When Seen: July 2021 In a Bite: All chili. Comes on slowly, but intensifies and sticks around for a bit. In a Haiku: A ghost of itself. Live to eat another day. Spicy without pain. Origin Story: Thais like it hot, so what better way to tickle–or incinerate–the tongue than …
Flavor: Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Country: Thailand When Seen: July 2021 In a Bite: Smells like a stinky blue cheese, tastes like sour cream and onion In a Haiku: Smells like a wet sock. Tastes just like the streets of Seoul. Hold your nose and bite. Origin Story: Once again, the Thai Flavor Department has …
Flavor: Summer BLT Country: USA When Seen: June 2021 In a Bite: Toasty with a hint of mayo. In the words of one potato chip fan, “It tastes like what eating a sandwich feels like” In a Haiku: It’s all about crunch. Hidden member of this club. No offense, mayo. Origin Story: The bacon lettuce …
Flavor: Chesapeake Bay Crab Spice Country: USA When Seen: June 2021 In a Bite: Pretty much identical to Old Bay seasoning In a Haiku: Crabs without the crab. Prepare for celery rush. Transport to the Bay. Origin Story: Maryland is famous for its blue crabs sprinkled with Old Bay seasoning, but for those who can’t …
Flavor: Yogurt & Herbs Country: Jordan When Seen: June 2021 In a Bite: Strong notes of yogurt, curdled lightly in the summer heat, combined with a delicate mix of pungent seasonal herbs, most notably chives. In a Haiku: Not the herbs you think. Nosh without fear of the fuzz. Safely curdled too. Origin Story: After …
Flavor: Jerk Chicken Country: USA When Seen: May 2021 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Not your classic ranch. Prepare for herb overload. In delicate form. Origin Story: The long and storied history of jerk seasoning was born on the island of …
Flavor: Chile Mango Country: USA When Seen: May 2021 In a Bite: Strong artificial mango flavor with a hint of spice In a Haiku: Fire up a fat J”. It might be the only way; to enjoy this chip. Origin Story: Clearly the Flavor Department took one too many bong hits before they hit the …
Flavor: Southwest Ranch Country: USA When Seen: May 2021 In a Bite: Light and airy with an herb heavy (cilantro, perhaps) ranch taste In a Haiku: Not your classic ranch. Prepare for herb overload. In delicate form. Origin Story: Southwest cuisine has become increasingly popular in the US, known for its “strong and bold” flavors, …
Flavor: Wild Mushrooms & Sour Cream Country: Romania (found in Canada) When Seen: May 2021 In a Bite: Oddly, kind of like mushrooms In a Haiku: The forest has bugs. Choose a much simpler bounty. Pre-foraged goodness. Origin Story: If there’s one thing Romanians like–or so we’re told–it is mushroom hunting. What better way to …
Flavor: Jalapeño Country: USA When Seen: April 2021 In a Bite: Savory with a hint of sour and an occasional burst of heat. In a Haiku: Like Russian roulette; without risk of grisly death. Spin without caution. Origin Story: This flavor was originally slated to be called Shishito, which explains why only about one in …
