justinfarrimond, 7 days ago to random

This is news.
More of this please and less of the doom and gloom.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cekl9vl4dx3o

#Crisps

zhang.dianli, 24 days ago to random

It's time for some oddball snack foods again. One thing I'm always impressed by here is the quality of the packaging. Even the western brands have had to adapt to local styles to sell.

#chips #crisps #WeirdSnacks #LovelyPackaging

This is one of my favourite package illustrations for a western brand. It has a classic painting look that suits my vibe, and the flavour is indicated both in text ("lion's head meatballs stewed in brown sauce") and by the picture in the round window at the top right. Unfortunately the flavour doesn't live up to the image. It tastes almost, but not quite, completely unlike the namesake. Not bad, but not honest. 4/10
This is a package of "guoba" (which in traditional form is the scrapings from the side of the pan when boiling rice over a fire, but in modern form comes in bewildering varieties of grains and forms). This particular one is a lovely package inspired by Kunqu (the oldest extant form of Chinese opera) and is "Sichuan peppercorn flavour". I really love the package. And while I generally prefer the traditional forms of guoba, this one was tasty, albeit with perhaps a bit more oil than I like. (One of the reasons I like traditional guoba is that it's not often very oily.) This is a solid 8/10 for me.
The back of the guoba package reveals that it's made with rice, vegetable oil soybeans, corn starch, Sichuan peppercorns, salt, and MSG.

matt, 2 months ago to allheimen

The local Rema 1000 (supermarket) has started selling salt and vinegar crisps and after not eating them for years, I forgot how good they actually are. :tongue_wink_fb:

#Crisps #Chips #SaltAndVinegar #SaltySnacks #Rema1000 #Allheimen

fkamiah17, 3 months ago to Life

I hardly ever eat crisps. I forgot how nice they are 🤤

#Life #Crisps #McCoys

paulfoerster, 6 months ago to retrocomputing

Build your own #Enigma #Encryption machine using paper. Yes, paper! 🤔 It's compatible with models I, M1, M2 and M3. It even simulates the plug board. 👍

All you need is a printer, scissors, some clear sticky tape and a crispy tube. Have fun. 🤣

https://makezine.com/article/education/how-to-papercraft-enigma-machine/
http://wiki.franklinheath.co.uk/index.php/Enigma/Paper_Enigma

#RetroComputing #Cryptography

dans, 6 months ago to random

What's the point of Quavers and Wotsits? The main ingredient is air.

#crisps

Garwboy, 7 months ago to Podcast

Why does this thing exist? (Podcast) Episode 68: “Follow the crisp literature”

https://shows.acast.com/why-does-this-thing-exist-podcast/episodes/episode-68-follow-the-crisp-literature

From power-washing the anus to crisp-based Northern melodrama to why donkeys are better than skiing, all in 35 mins. Something for everyone

#Podcast #Humour #Crisps #Donkeys

JackTheCat, 7 months ago to random

Walker's Worcestershire Sauce crisps to be discontinued! Forever! TBH I can't even remember the last time I even saw a packet. Bring back Brannigan's Roast Beef And Mustard and then I'll celebrate. #CrispLife

fkamiah17, 7 months ago to Life

Ooooh! Just found a six pack of Picked Onion Monster Munch in the cupboard. However did that escape my attention?
Its days (hours) are numbered. 😂
#Crisps #Life #Bonus

retrohistories, 8 months ago to Norway

Came back from #Norway last week, and brought back the best #crisps I’ve ever tasted and it’s not even close. Chanterelle, garlic and chilli. Nothing like that here.

Somehow need to make this 200g bag last six months.

Setok, 1 year ago to random

#Smiths (nowadays #Walkers) #SaltAndShake #crisps are truly wonderful. Why can’t we get nice things like this in Finland?