Lay's Barbecue chips...the old standard

Lay's BBQ Chips

I like bbq chips. As far as I am concerned these have got to be the standard. I mean they just pop in my head when I think of BBQ chips. Why? Couple of reasons. 1. They are consistent in flavor. Some bbq chips have tasted better...yes. But these guys are spot on all the time. 2. Not too sweet. Some bbq chips are just way too sweet. Honey bbq I can live with it...but not just plain bbq chips. 3. Not too greasy. 4. Not too messy. I have had some bbq and other chips that when you finish eating them you have stuff all over your hands and you...combine the powdered coating with grease and you have a mess.
I remember these from when I was a little kid...and they still taste the same. And they are probably the number one bbq chip in America...not seen any figures but I would not doubt it.
On a scale of 1 to 5...I give them a solid 4.5.

Kettle Brand Backyard Barbeque

I like Kettle Brand chips most of the time. That being said I am kind of scratching my head on this flavor. Backyard Barbeque....I am thinking tangy, smokey, maybe some sweetness. In fact their website says "smoky, spicy, tangy and sweet". My impression at least for the 2oz bag I got to go with lunch was that the flavor is not real pronounced. I think the chips taste good. Crunchy, sweet, not a lot of salt. But the flavoring side of things was just not there. Didn't pick up any smoke. Not a lot of tangy taste. Not much in the way of a hint of bbq sauce. Not real spicy either. They didn't taste bad...they just left me going "backyard bbq?" I think I either got a bad bag or this is just not a real pronounced flavor. I will get another bag from another store later and see. If I find different...I will amend my review. On a scale of 1 to 5 I would rate these a 2.5. Not bad tasting, just not on par with what I would call "backyard barbeque".

Dips....

When you have chips....plain, corn, wavy or whatever....you sometimes crave a good dip. I think tonight I will go home and make some spinach dip to enjoy with dinner. So watch for my recipe soon. If you have a favortie dip....comment below. I have some really cool recipies for different ones.
kw