Archive for December, 2009

Egyptian Lion Chips – Like an open paw smack to the face

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Egyptian Lion Chips – Like an open paw smack to the face

Looking at the shiny green bag with Arabic writing across the front, I found myself quite excited to try these chips. The front of the bag gives away the flavor with a picture of a Lemon and Chili pepper on it. Fortunately for us these preservative-free chips kindly list the official “Chili’n Lemon” flavor on […]

Hmmm..That's Unique

Deep River Snacks Kettle Chips – From the Deepest Rivers of….Connecticut

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Deep River Snacks Kettle Chips – From the Deepest Rivers of….Connecticut

Similar to local brewed beers, it seems more and more small, hometown chip brands are popping up by the day. Deep River Snacks, based in Old Lyme Connecticut, make many varieties and we gave their standard Original Salted version a taste.

An Average Snack

Estrella Bacon Chips – Where’s the bacon?

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Estrella Bacon Chips – Where’s the bacon?

The initial whiff of Estrella Bacon chips as you open the bag is oddly familiar, falling somewhere between uncooked bacon and a deli meat section at your local supermarket. The taste however, loses any relation to the world’s most delicious meat.

Boring

Caffe Nero Sea Salt Chips – Could use some Vinegar

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Caffe Nero Sea Salt Chips – Could use some Vinegar

The MunchiesBlog webmaster was strolling through a London airport when he came upon these Caffe Nero chips. Custom made for the café, Thick cut and potato-y, they are a far cry from their more flavorful siblings.

Boring

Lay’s Classic – A Perfectly Described Chip

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Lay’s Classic – A Perfectly Described Chip

When anyone thinks of a potato chip, I assume they think of Lay’s Classic chips first. The distinctive chip has been around for decades and remains a salty, greasy favorite. Tasty both alone, dip, or even salsa. Lay’s Classic chips are, for me, a chip you can never say no to, but should they be […]

Worth a Munch