Canadian Potato Chip Flavors
Jul 24, 2008, 1:33 pm
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Canadian Potato Chip Flavors
I was in B.C. last weekend and my S/O asked me to bring back some "All Dressed" chips. Of course I noticed all the other flavors that we don't get here, like ketchup, roast chicken, etc... so I bought a couple bags of Lay's Spicy Indian Masala chips.
I brought them into the office, and holy crap... they're like crack. I had to bring in the second bag today so everyone could get their last fix!
I may have to make another trip north just to buy some potato chips
I brought them into the office, and holy crap... they're like crack. I had to bring in the second bag today so everyone could get their last fix!
I may have to make another trip north just to buy some potato chips
Jul 24, 2008, 3:46 pm
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When my brother was in the states I used to bring him Canadian candy bars so he could hand them out in his office - Coffee Crisp, Aero and so on...
...and if you really want some Canadian "Crack Chips" try these:
http://www.olddutchfoods.ca/eng/prod.../zestytaco.jpg
...and if you really want some Canadian "Crack Chips" try these:
http://www.olddutchfoods.ca/eng/prod.../zestytaco.jpg
Jul 24, 2008, 5:08 pm
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Ketchup flavor chips YUMMY.
I don't see dill flavor or all dressed anywhere else either but they have weird regional flavors in Taiwan too. Tried seaweed and miso (not too nice) green tea and something (not memorable)
Will be home in a few hours so now I have a yen to satisfy.
I don't see dill flavor or all dressed anywhere else either but they have weird regional flavors in Taiwan too. Tried seaweed and miso (not too nice) green tea and something (not memorable)
Will be home in a few hours so now I have a yen to satisfy.
Jul 24, 2008, 11:42 pm
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Ketchup chips are SO vile! When I am doing presentations, I toss out Coffee Crisp chocolate bars for prizes. Once people taste them, I always get volunteers.
Jul 24, 2008, 11:45 pm
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I spent a year in Montreal and "All dressed chips" are awesome. Every time I see someone coming from Canada I have them bring me back some all dressed.
Jul 25, 2008, 3:13 am
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Conversely, I love looking for unique chip flavours when in the States. I usually bring back a couple of cans of Pringles with flavours I don't usually see here.
I also had a great time at the 100yen stores in Japan picking up various types of chips. The local T&T supermarkets have a sizable selection of imported chips but they're a little pricey.
I also had a great time at the 100yen stores in Japan picking up various types of chips. The local T&T supermarkets have a sizable selection of imported chips but they're a little pricey.
Jul 28, 2008, 10:49 am
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I always bring back a bag or two of the Old Dutch Sour Cream & Onion chips when I visit my parents, and occasionally some Buffalo Wings chips, too.
It's funny, since nobody here makes a big deal of it, and I get a lot of ribbing from my girlfriend about my "North American" eating habits... but she's usually a big contributor to the bag disappearing.
Sour Cream & Onion is a toss up between Old Dutch and Ruffles, but I can always find Old Dutch at the Co-op, so that's what I get.
It's funny, since nobody here makes a big deal of it, and I get a lot of ribbing from my girlfriend about my "North American" eating habits... but she's usually a big contributor to the bag disappearing.
Sour Cream & Onion is a toss up between Old Dutch and Ruffles, but I can always find Old Dutch at the Co-op, so that's what I get.
Jul 30, 2008, 7:36 pm
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I was in B.C. last weekend and my S/O asked me to bring back some "All Dressed" chips. Of course I noticed all the other flavors that we don't get here, like ketchup, roast chicken, etc... so I bought a couple bags of Lay's Spicy Indian Masala chips.
I brought them into the office, and holy crap... they're like crack. I had to bring in the second bag today so everyone could get their last fix!
I may have to make another trip north just to buy some potato chips
I brought them into the office, and holy crap... they're like crack. I had to bring in the second bag today so everyone could get their last fix!
I may have to make another trip north just to buy some potato chips
Jul 31, 2008, 1:34 pm
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Aug 2, 2008, 7:30 am
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My brother swears that the Heinz Ketchup chips are the best! Shame about the red fingers afterwards.
When the "All Dressed" first came out, it sounded like a factory accident where all the seasonings poured out at once..... which kinda sums up the flavour!
When the "All Dressed" first came out, it sounded like a factory accident where all the seasonings poured out at once..... which kinda sums up the flavour!
Oct 14, 2008, 11:34 am
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I was in Vancouver over the weekend and Missy asked me to make a "chip run" for her. The good FTer that I am, I went to Safeway because I get UA Miles for my purchases. As luck would have it, they were on sale; two bags for $5 CAD. Of course, the sale and Canadian Thanksgiving also meant that they were low on stock. I ended up visiting five (two in Richmond, one on Granville, one in North Vancouver, and one near Metrotowne) to stock up. I think I ended up with 20 bags of chips (Spicy Indian Masala, Curry, Ketchup, Dill Pickle, and Bacon).
Just my luck, the Customs Agent in Blaine decided to SSSS my car and ensure I was not trafficking any drugs/money/contraband/relatives from the motherland in the trunk of my pimping DTS. His only comment was, "those are a lot of chips, sir."
I gave Missy her allotment upon my return to SEA and then packed the rest in cardboard boxes and checked them in with UA as luggage for my flight to LAX. Wouldn't you know it, when I opened the boxes this morning, two bags had been opened with a love note from the TSA.
What an adventure; thanks a lot, Missy!
p.s. I also stocked up on Coffee Crisp and other chocolates as well; that one's for you, Bammy.
Just my luck, the Customs Agent in Blaine decided to SSSS my car and ensure I was not trafficking any drugs/money/contraband/relatives from the motherland in the trunk of my pimping DTS. His only comment was, "those are a lot of chips, sir."
I gave Missy her allotment upon my return to SEA and then packed the rest in cardboard boxes and checked them in with UA as luggage for my flight to LAX. Wouldn't you know it, when I opened the boxes this morning, two bags had been opened with a love note from the TSA.
What an adventure; thanks a lot, Missy!
p.s. I also stocked up on Coffee Crisp and other chocolates as well; that one's for you, Bammy.