Miss Vickie's Smokehouse BBQ All Natural Kettle Chips

Rating: B-

These tasty morsels are a sub brand under the Frito-Lay snack umbrella and they certainly taste like a member of the family. The tangy BBQ flavored chip has a pretty weak crunch for chips claiming to be "kettle cooked", and quite small in size, but they are satisfying nonetheless. They remind me very much of the classic Lay's BBQ Flavor but with a slightly more scrumptious aftertaste.

Would I purchase again?
I think Miss Vickie certainly deserves another shot, especially with the other exciting but safe flavors offered.

Best place to eat?
Dur, at a BBQ. Or a campfire...

Dip?
Bush's Baked Beans. Imagine dipping these little babies in a batch of bacon-y beans!

Studio City Farmer's Market Kettle Korn (Ma + Pa's)

Rating: C

The county fair and farmer's market staple, Kettle Korn, is an old favorite of mine. Popcorn in general can satisfy me anytime of the day, any meal. Perhaps because of all the weekends spent at the cinema with a bucket in my lap...

This kettle korn was a little too sweet. The perfect kettle korn must have the perfect balance of sweet and salty, with the smallest hint of butter. Ma and Pa's delivered a sugary crunchy corn that left me craving the hot out of the kettle treats at the county fair.

Would I purchase again?
If I'm getting it straight from the kettle, maaaaybe.

Best place to eat?
Waiting in line for the Zipper, or on the car ride home from a long day at the amusement park.

Dip?
Usually best by itself.

Dorito's Blazin' Buffalo and Ranch

Rating: B-

Doritos have always been a reliable purveyor of odd flavors. My latest corn tortilla chip endeavor included these yummy dudes. The flavor started off decidedly Ranch and then the Buffalo kick crept up to say hello. Kind of the opposite of what it should be. They could be better balanced, but I'll just resign myself to enjoy the satisfying finger-licking of the spicy-cheesy residue left all over my fat little fingers.

Would I purchase again?

Yes, if accompanied by other spicy chip enthusiasts on a late night jaunt to Ralph's.

Best place to eat?

Zoned out in front of Planet Earth on the Big TV.

Dip?

A little fresh avocado to splice the spice would be nice.

Trader Joe's Cheddar Cheese Pita Chips

Rating: A-

Yum.  After a my first trip down the Trader Joe's Pita Chip collection, the Cinnamon Sugar variety, I moved onto the Cheddar Cheese Flavor. An extra crunchy, real strong cheddar experience was in store.  A satisfying munch that reminds me of Goldfish crackers topped with baked parmesan.  Similar to the perfect crispy crust I top my homemade Mac n' Cheese.  The only downside was occasionally coming across a pita that was toasted slightly too much.  

Would I purchase again?

Wholeheartedly.  

Best place to eat?

Anywhere but I enjoy it in the office mostly while working away on the computer.

Dip?

Perhaps a perfect companion for some Veggie Chili.  For a simpler addition, sour cream straight up as not to over power the delish Cheddariness.