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: Oregano Country: Thailand When Seen: January 2022 In a Bite: Salty with a bit of a cheese taste and a faint scent of oregano. In a Haiku: Celebrate good times! The store is out of Pringles. These will have to do. Origin Story: Nothing says celebration like oregano, the herb that celebrates your planting …
Flavor: Mac & Cheese Country: Thailand When Seen: May 2021 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Pure Southern comfort. Oozing with cheese, not whiskey. Best served warm, not nuked. Origin Story: This quintessential American comfort food is not commonly found in the …
Flavor: Spicy Lobster Country: Thailand When Seen: May 2021 In a Bite: Sweet with a hint of chili and a shrimp-like aroma In a Haiku: Cockroach of the sea. Romantic date night for cheap. With ersatz Pringles. Origin Story: While lobster may have once been known as the food of the poor in the US, …
Flavor: Buffalo Wings with Ranch Country: USA When Seen: March 2020 In a Bite: Tart, buffalo wings sauce flavor with a tiny bit of heat at the end. In a Haiku: Bye sauce-stained sofa! Watch the game without the mess. And keep your marriage. Origin Story: Buffalo wings are messy. The sauce drips everywhere. Plus, …
Flavor: Spicy Lobster Country: Thailand When Seen: July 2019 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Homarus on chip, with a splash of chili sauce. Taste the cash savings. Origin Story: Let’s face it, real lobsters–not rock lobsters–are super expensive in Thailand, and …
Flavor: Hot Chili Squid Country: Thailand When Seen: May 2019 In a Bite: Smells like a squid, tastes pretty bland. In a Haiku: Love the smell of squid? No money for a real one? Buy these chips instead. Origin Story: Dried squid is a popular snack in Thailand, so why not cram its essence into …