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August 7, 2014

It All Started With A Chip

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Isn’t the above picture just the picture of health?  Not really.  Tuesday night a group of North Iowa Bloggers (and yes—these ladies deserve a capital B) got together at my home for a bit of fun and taste testing.  The new flavored Lay’s came out recently and after a quick Facebook conversation I decided to host a tasting party for all who could attend.  Of course while I was at it I picked up what other summer items I could find but they did not get top billing like the Lay’s chips. Trust me.

Our scientific study was conducted prior to eating the rest of the yumminess that we had to share with one another.  Of course I neglected to document the spread but trust me—it was vast and fabulous.  We tasted everything from my beloved and sorely missed ham balls (thanks, Val) to Peanut Butter Cup Oreos and Guiltless Brownies  (thanks, Amy) to Zucchini Peach Roll Ups (thanks, Jeni) to yummy cocktail franks (thanks, Katy) to various delightful gluten free treats (thanks, Laura and Donna).  Add to those my contributions of a couple of skewered treats and fruit salad and we feasted.  Thank goodness there were others who took great snappies of our feast.

Picture provided by Amy Hlld

Picture provided by Amy Hlld

But on to the tasting–the whole reason we were together on Tuesday night was to taste and review the 4 new flavors of Lay’s Chips.  So without further ado—here we go.  Comments for each flavor follow the picture.

cappaccino

Donna and Jeni register their dislike!

Donna and Jeni register their dislike!

 

  • Yuck!
  • Don’t even like the smell.
  • Better than expected!
  • Not as bad as I thought!
  • I hated these. Tasted like bad coffee creamer.
  • Not as overwhelmingly sweet as I thought they would be. Kind of a dessert chip!!!!!

mango salsa

Some great expressions as everyone does the tasting!!!

Some great expressions as everyone does the tasting!!!

 

 

 

  • Tastes like Bath and Body Works would taste if you could taste it!
  • Gross—tastes like perfume
  • Fruit and chips don’t mix!
  • Too sweet and I agree—did taste like Bath and Body Works.
  • Icky flavor.
  • I was disappointed. I love mango salsa and thought this would be the perfect combo but it definitely fell short in my book.

mac and cheese

  • Cheesy!
  • My fave of all the submissions
  • Great but how could bacon be bad?
  • Needs wavy texture! Love bacon though!
  • These were okay—tasted like bacon.
  • I expected more—they seemed ordinary and I wanted more bacony goodness. We do live in Iowa, after all!
  • These placed second place with 2 votes.

wasabi ginger

Amy picked these as her top choice!

Amy picked these as her top choice!  #Flat Sara looks on!

 

 

  • I like wasabi but the addition of ginger ruined it for me.
  • My favorite by far! I <3 the ginger.
  • Love it.
  • My favorite—would buy these!
  • I might try wasabi now!
  • Best of the 4—love the kettle cooked crunch with a hint of ginger to offset the wasabi.
  • I liked the refreshing and different taste.
  • First place winner with 5 votes!!!!!!

But what happened after the chip tasting?   A LOT of fun!   We loaded our plates and sat on the deck on a perfectly wonderful Iowa night and spent a few hours getting to know each other better.  Sara, who initially got this group started, was somewhere in a hot tub in Colorado so we made sure she was a part of the festivities all night long as #FlatSara moved from inside to outside, had a place at the table and posed for pictures with all of us.

Jeni Flaa, Laura Cerney, Val Plagge, Katy Flint, Donna Hup, Amy Hild, myself and Flat Sara Broers

Jeni Flaa, Laura Cerny, Val Plagge, Katy Flint, Donna Hup, Amy Hild, myself and Flat Sara Broers

And of course—there was  a lot of social media interaction going on because after all—that IS what we do.

 

Val, Donna and Katy doing what they do best---this was not even posed!

Val, Donna and Katy doing what they do best—this was not even posed!

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It is wonderful to find fellow bloggers and to have the chance to share with each other.  Each of us have totally different blogs, do totally different posts but have so much in common.  There are a few others who could not make it to this soiree but I am pretty sure there will be more in the future.  In the meantime—give each of these ladies a visit.  They all have great things going on on each of their blogs and a simple click on the titles below will bring up their blog in a separate window.  Click on over and tell them Beth Ann sent you.

Jeni blogs at  Jeni Eats

Donna blogs at DonnaHup.com

Val blogs at Corn, Beans, Pigs and Kids

Laura blogs at All Things Travel

Katy blogs at Learning As I Go Along

Amy blogs at Modern Rural Living

Sara blogs at All In An Iowa Mom’s Day and Travel With Sara

Joy (who did not make it to this event) blogs at Living Life Joyfully

Debbie (who also could not make it to the event) blogs at Debbie’s Midwestern Kitchen

 

My top pick! Might have something to do with the last name of the "creator".

My top pick! Might have something to do with the last name of the “creator”.

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44 Comments

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  1. georgettesullins
    August 07, 2014 at 06:14 am

    Looks like you all had a great time. Thank you for the research and reviews; will have to look for them at our local grocery store.

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann
      August 07, 2014 at 06:46 am

      They aren’t cheap but they are running specials on them now. I wish they had sample sized bags but that would be too easy, right?

      Reply
  2. lclalor
    August 07, 2014 at 06:28 am

    Great post, great event. Thanks for getting us together, Beth Ann.

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann
      August 07, 2014 at 06:45 am

      Absolutely, Laura! It was such a fun night!!!! Thanks for coming!

      Reply
  3. mommyjenna
    August 07, 2014 at 06:51 am

    I picked up the Bacon Mac and Cheese yesterday but haven’t tried yet. The others scared me lol

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann
      August 07, 2014 at 06:53 am

      As well they should scare you! 🙂 Not really. I am sure there will be lovers of all of them since everyone has different tastes. Glad to hear you are taking the plunge to try some!!!! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  4. North Iowa Bloggers Taste Test Lay’s “Do Us A Favor” Flavors | Jeni Eats
    August 07, 2014 at 07:18 am

    […] Iowa bloggers tried all four varieties of these chips so you don’t have to. See Donna & Beth’s posts for more thoughts on the chip […]

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  5. Jennifer Flaa (@JeniEats)
    August 07, 2014 at 07:26 am

    Ironically, I saw sample size bags of the cappuccino chips, only, at Casey’s.

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann
      August 07, 2014 at 07:33 am

      Really???? Well heck—that was the way to go!!! I guess HyVee opted out of that option!

      Reply
  6. McGuffy Ann
    August 07, 2014 at 08:14 am

    This looks like a fun time was had by all!

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    1. Beth Ann
      August 07, 2014 at 08:18 am

      We had a blast! There were no lulls in conversation—let’s just say that!!!

      Reply
  7. Darlene
    August 07, 2014 at 08:42 am

    Sounds like a super great time. But any time with a group of fun friends is great! I can’t imagine cappuccino chips.

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann
      August 07, 2014 at 08:44 am

      I decided that they were a dessert chip. Who doesn’t want to end a meal with a cup of coffee and a chip? 🙂

      Reply
  8. Minnesota Prairie Roots
    August 07, 2014 at 08:53 am

    This sounds like a fun-loving group of bloggers. And you know how we bloggers love one another. I have been so blessed by meeting you.

    And chips. Bonus. My chip-addicted sister would have loved to have been there. I try to avoid chips, but would have indulged in the name of research.

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    1. Beth Ann
      August 07, 2014 at 09:04 am

      It was indeed for research. And now I have the leftovers on my counter……hmmm…maybe Mr. Diamond will add his comments.

      Reply
  9. Helen Brown
    August 07, 2014 at 08:57 am

    I am sure you had a great time while you were tasting and talking.

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann
      August 07, 2014 at 09:04 am

      We did!!! Thanks!

      Reply
  10. Helen Brown
    August 07, 2014 at 08:59 am

    It sounds like you had a great time tasting and talking.

    Reply
  11. Helen Brown
    August 07, 2014 at 09:00 am

    I am so glad you had such a good time, tasting and talking.

    Reply
  12. Monica Jertson Cateron
    August 07, 2014 at 09:02 am

    Ahhhhhh you girls have all the fun !!!!!

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann
      August 07, 2014 at 09:03 am

      You are more than welcome to join us even if you have to drive a bit!

      Reply
  13. Pix Under the Oaks
    August 07, 2014 at 09:20 am

    Looks like fun! CH is the tater chip lover in our family of two! That spread of FOOD looks awesome and I am sure the company was fine and the laughs were many!

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann
      August 07, 2014 at 09:22 am

      You are right on all accounts. We all had such a great night and #FlatSara did, too. 🙂

      Reply
  14. Dianne
    August 07, 2014 at 09:23 am

    Looks like wonderful times and great weather! Not to mention yummy food!!

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    1. Beth Ann
      August 07, 2014 at 09:35 am

      It was really a fun night. It had threatened rain all day and while we really need the rain I was hoping we could be outside for the fun and it all worked out! Our weather has been so flaky this year and you just don’t know how to plan. But all in all—you are right–the perfect night!

      Reply
  15. Donna Hup
    August 07, 2014 at 09:39 am

    I love this!! I think it’s hilarious that I read my thoughts on my face and that picture makes me giggle. Thank you so much for having me. I had such a great time and I’m so thankful for you all!

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann
      August 07, 2014 at 09:42 am

      Thanks, Donna! I love that we all covered the “event” differently!!! Just goes to show that we all have a different thing to offer our readers! I have loved getting to know you—hope we have many more gatherings!

      Reply
  16. poemsandponderings
    August 07, 2014 at 09:44 am

    I thought about submitting “pepperoni pizza” flavored chips, but the submission process was beyond my ambition (as is most everything these days lol).. Betcha it would have been #1 at your party..

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann
      August 07, 2014 at 09:55 am

      I betcha you are right on that!!! How could that not be a winner?

      Reply
      1. poemsandponderings
        August 07, 2014 at 10:19 am

        I know..

        Reply
  17. Missy's Crafty Mess
    August 07, 2014 at 11:05 am

    I might have to try the bacon chips after your reviews I think I will pass on the rest.

    Reply
  18. Gibber
    August 07, 2014 at 03:26 pm

    Sounds like a riot and I’m totally drooling but not over those chips! lol

    Reply
  19. Dianna
    August 07, 2014 at 06:25 pm

    That looks like so much fun! I’ve been thinking of planning a local blogger get-together. Maybe soon!

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann
      August 08, 2014 at 06:33 am

      Oh you need to! Post haste.

      Reply
  20. Dawn
    August 08, 2014 at 05:42 am

    And here I was worried you chipped a teapot!

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann
      August 08, 2014 at 06:32 am

      Oh gosh—-that would make me sad!!!!!

      Reply
  21. My Odd Family
    August 08, 2014 at 09:33 pm

    Loved the reviews. So scientific. So thoughtful, So insightful. So funny :-D. I am a potato chip addict but like little coke’s I am loyal only to Lays Original chips.
    The lay out look fab–your girls in Iowa know how to throw a party!

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann
      August 09, 2014 at 07:23 am

      We had a blast—you would have loved this meet up, Katybeth. Although you would have had to have brought your own little cokes! 🙂

      Reply
  22. pattisj
    August 21, 2014 at 12:07 am

    I saw the Cappuccino ones in the store and wondered what in the world they were thinking! Thanks for the reviews, so glad Flat Sara got to be there–how fun! Well, maybe not for her.

    Reply
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  24. benzeknees
    September 01, 2014 at 01:19 am

    Looks like a good time was had by all!

    Reply
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