Fritos – Chili Cheese
I sort of outgrew Fritos for the most part after childhood. One of the draws was the fact that because they were small chips, and the weight was roughly the same as other chips, it…
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Barbara’s – Baked Cheez Puffs
I often contemplate a lot of different things when I’m snacking. Like who the makers are, what they are up to and what the process behind product development was. Did they start with the idea…
Doritos – Jalapeno Cheddar
Jalapeno is a flavour that I remember growing up with. When I first saw it in my neck of the woods, it seemed so interesting and mysterious. It wasn’t yet a mass market hit yet,…
Angie’s BOOMCHICKAPOP – White Cheddar Popcorn
I feel like any successful company these days, whatever market or demographic it tries to cater to will end up being bought up by one of the bigger brands at some point. Angie’s Artisan was…
Endangered Species Chocolate – Cranberries, Almonds and 72% Dark Chocolate
I know I often say that I don’t fall prey to the whole scheme of buzz and hype around a product simply because it exists or is sold to consumers a certain way. Things like…
Fritos Hoops – Jalapeno
Jalapeno is sort of the every man of spicy flavours it seems – if you want to create a flavour that’s got a bit of heat and have it appear to the biggest crowd, you…
Reese’s Pieces With Cookie
On the long list of companies throwing ideas at a wall and figuring out what will stick, we have Reese’s taking their shot with putting yet another component inside of their chocolate pieces. Truthfully I…
Barbara’s – Cheez Puffs
Barbara’s is one of those brands that targets a somewhat less price conscious, more health aware consumer. Their products tend to be somewhat healthier or more natural version of commonly beloved food items. In the…
Arriba – Sweet Chili Tortilla Chips
Arriba is the tortilla chip line of products of Old Dutch. I once enjoyed Old Dutch potato chips quite a bit, and while I still do, I’m starting to appreciate their Arriba line a bit…
Siete – Lime Grain Free Tortilla Chips
Every once in a while I see something that seems odd and borderline oxymoron in nature. Like meatless hot dogs, or gluten free cookies. Add to the list, grain free tortilla chips. When I think…