Kettle Chips-A slice of heaven or taste of hell?

[spork183]

So, it being almost 1am in California, my mind wandered to the vagaries of those new salt and pepper kettle chips. Anyone ever eaten a better chip? Crisp, crinkle cut, seasoned just so. Clearly, it is time to shut down for the night...

Based on price and quality control, I would even venture to call them the Mac Pro's of the chip world. It might be a stretch, but you can eat the peripherals.

[devilot]

I actually really dislike kettle chips. :o I know I'm likely in the minority... but I don't like how thick they are. How darned hard and crunchy they are. I find eating them to be jarring. And it hurts my jaws. And the chip fragments always seem to poke my gums and the roof of my mouth. Ouchie.

:o

[bartelby]

It depends what flavour!
I love the Sea Salt and Balsamic vinegar ones! Mmmmmmmmm

[DZ/015]

I find them to be incredibly amazing. I love the crunchy, tasty buggers.

[Kamera RAWr]

Salt and pepper Kettle chips are indeed WONDERFUL :) . However, have you ever tried Tim's Cascade? They're pretty good as well :D

[true777]

Unhealthy. Too much fat. Wouldn't eat.

[spork183]

Unhealthy. Too much fat. Wouldn't eat.

I'll bet you help little old ladies across the street, volunteer at the soup kitchen, and use a hand crank generator to power your puter when you post on MR. Damn do-gooder...

Besides, my kettle chips say "No Trans Fat", in big letters, so they must be good for me. And if you throw a bag into a high school classroom, all the free radicals will adhere to the bag, so there has to be some health benefit.

[Counterfit]

Sweet Maui Onion from Deep River Snacks in CT. My favorite chip ever. Followed closely by Firecracker Barbecue from Cape Cod, although they don't make that one anymore. :(

[kretzy]

I love them, definitely the best chips around, though Red Rock Deli make pretty good ones too. My favourite flavours are sea salt, salt and pepper and chilli.

[Blue Velvet]

Two, three... a handful, and they're OK. A whole bag leaves a cloying taste in the mouth. Not that I've ever scoffed an entire bag in one sitting, oh no. :o

[FleurDuMal]

Beautiful. Salt n Pepper Kettle Crisps dipped into homous is simply bliss.

Wish they'd make them just a touch less greasey though. :(

Anyone ever tried making their own crisps?

[RedTomato]

Don't like kettle chips either. They're cloying and always seem to turn up when I go out to parties.

Tyrrells in the UK are quite nice crisps, if a bit spendy. There's a interesting story there.

Mr Tyrell used to be a small spud farmer, then Tescos wiped him out by importing potatos. So he became a crisp maker, and was very good at it. Tescos want to stock his crisps. He refuses and tells them to piss off. They buy his crisps on the grey market behind his back. He takes them to court, and wins, yaay!

http://business.guardian.co.uk/story/0,,1874707,00.html

[iGav]

I prefer Seabrook's Sea Salt myself. :)

[Koodauw]

I like them. Love the crunch.

[siurpeeman]

indifferent. they're not my favorite chips, but i won't object to eating them if they're there.

[elppa]

Kettle are the best crisps I have tasted.

Don't normally eat that many.

The "undressed (http://www.kettlefoods.co.uk/site/WebSiteProducts.do?id=501.54.613&range=1&detailId=2004)" or plain ones are my favourites.

[notjustjay]

Not a huge fan. They're either too greasy and a bit soggy to bite down on, or they're like freakin' jawbreakers and my ears ring after hearing the crunch inside my mouth. Then little shards poke around and hurt my gums, especially the little bit of gum right behind my two front teeth.

What I like, if you can find 'em, are "Stacey's" brand "naked" pita chips. In hummous, mmmmm. Although, same problem with deafening crunch sounds.

[dcv]

I love the Sea Salt and Balsamic vinegar ones! Mmmmmmmmm

Mmmmm yum!

Love the flavour but I do hate how oily the crisps are :(

[dmw007]

Mmm...kettle chips! :D :cool: :)

[mkrishnan]

Sweet Maui Onion from Deep River Snacks in CT. My favorite chip ever. Followed closely by Firecracker Barbecue from Cape Cod, although they don't make that one anymore. :(

Those both sound amazing!

I hadn't really much liked potato chips for years, but I'm back in a phase of liking a good hard crispy kettle chip. I settle for the jalapeno ones. :)

[spork183]

Two, three... a handful, and they're OK. A whole bag leaves a cloying taste in the mouth. Not that I've ever scoffed an entire bag in one sitting, oh no. :o

Don't like kettle chips either. They're cloying and always seem to turn up when I go out to parties.

quite possibly the first time in history that Kettle Chips and cloying taste have been discussed in the same sentence. And there it is a couple posts down. Personally, I think Red Tomato was simply trying to jump on the cloying bandwagon...

[elppa]

Not a huge fan. They're either too greasy and a bit soggy to bite down on, or they're like freakin' jawbreakers and my ears ring after hearing the crunch inside my mouth. Then little shards poke around and hurt my gums, especially the little bit of gum right behind my two front teeth.

Just leave them in your mouth for a bit a let the saliva do its job.

Then try chewing.

[psycoswimmer]

I like them. But I also like regular potato chips. I don't eat either that often so I'm not sure what I'd like more. The salt & vinegar Cape Cod (?) kettle chips are very good though.

[elppa]

I like them. But I also like regular potato chips. I don't eat either that often so I'm not sure what I'd like more. The salt & vinegar Cape Cod (?) kettle chips are very good though.

What's a "regular potato chip"?

[psychofreak]

I think they're good, but my favourite crisps are BY FAR Nik Naks Rib 'N' Saucy flavour :)

[FleurDuMal]

I think they're good, but my favourite crisps are BY FAR Nik Naks Rib 'N' Saucy flavour :)

Pffft...Nice 'n' Spicy wipe the floor with Rib 'n' Saucy.

[runplaysleeprun]

I don't like them at all. And I especially hate when they're in a bowl and I mistake them for normal chips and bite into one.

[psycoswimmer]

What's a "regular potato chip"?

Like this:

http://www.junkfoodblog.com/uploaded_images/lays-potato-chips.jpg

[rockthecasbah]

I love the Kettle Chips originals and Russet's (dark brown, basically burnt chips), they're so good especially with chili. I have them when i go to work a lot :)

[spork183]

Like this:

http://www.junkfoodblog.com/uploaded_images/lays-potato-chips.jpg

no. That is clearly a chip with an identity crisis. That chip has basic unmet needs. Can't do a needy chip. I need a chip that can stand on it's own merit...

[Daveway]

My favorite chips are a local brand that is only sold in the south.
www.zapps.com

Zapps are without doubt the BEST ever. Kettle cooked and very crunchy.

Ahhh :runs to pantry:

[psychofreak]

Pffft...Nice 'n' Spicy wipe the floor with Rib 'n' Saucy.

NO WAY!!!

[Victrola]

I personally love Mike-sell's original potato chips from Ohio. How I dearly miss them and Marion's Supercheese large pizza with extra sauce on the top. Yummy!!:D

[Cassie]

I hate kettle chips. Way too hard and pointy.:(

http://www.junkfoodblog.com/uploaded_images/lays-potato-chips.jpg

Now THAT'S what I'm talkin' about!:D

[Mord]

http://www.burtschips.com/homepage.htm

Burts chips are my fav, however i'm a sucker for salsa and mesquite kettle chips, the new lime with a hint of chilli flavour's fab too.

[PlaceofDis]

nope not for me at all. just don't like them for some reason, can't explain it.

but i do love sun chips, and cheetos. ... especially the Flamin' hot cheetos.

[elppa]

Like this:

http://www.junkfoodblog.com/uploaded_images/lays-potato-chips.jpg

No, that's a different brand of the same product.

I bet Kettle Chips have more potato content in them than those.

[Blue Velvet]

Is it possible to get crinkle-cut crisps in the UK? Haven't seen them for years, not that I've been looking hard, mind.

Debate: Pringles. Crisps/chips or not?

[psychofreak]

Is it possible to get crinkle-cut crisps in the UK? Haven't seen them for years, not that I've been looking hard, mind.
McCoys:
http://www.firstfoot.com/geneolagy/images/McCoyscrisps.jpg


Debate: Pringles. Crisps/chips or not?They're crisps...

[spork183]

Debate: Pringles. Crisps/chips or not?

Oh heck no. Pringles are a snack food. You can't call anything that comes in a can, a chip (crisp). That's like asking if Fonions are chips. I'm outraged.

[Blue Velvet]

I'm outraged.

Enquiring minds need to know... it's not as crinkle-cut and dried as it seems. I mean, it's a reconstituted potato snack which doesn't necessarily rule it out. I suggest the 'can' argument is a red herring. ;)

Pringles are the crisp of the future, in time all crisps will have to be like this

http://www.ciao.co.uk/Reviews/Pringles_crisps__5212018 :D

[cycocelica]

Love them. Although they are unhealthy for you, I only indulge rarely.

[spork183]

Enquiring minds need to know... it's not as crinkle-cut and dried as it seems. I mean, it's a reconstituted potato snack which doesn't necessarily rule it out. I suggest the 'can' argument is a red herring. ;)

lol... Anchovies as chips.

Chips must come in bags. That's the rules.

[psycoswimmer]

I love Ruffles. RUFFLES HAVE RIDGES. :)

But Pringles... Or Lays Stax for that matter. They're more thick and crunchier than regular "classic" Lays chips, but I think they have more flavor, sometimes. It all depends really.

By the way, this thread has given me a craving for chips and I'm going out soon to buy some. Thanks. :D

[QuarterSwede]

I love Ruffles. RUFFLES HAVE RIDGES. :)

But Pringles... Or Lays Stax for that matter. They're more thick and crunchier than regular "classic" Lays chips, but I think they have more flavor, sometimes. It all depends really.

By the way, this thread has given me a craving for chips and I'm going out soon to buy some. Thanks. :D
Utz's ripple chips are better. In fact, I like Utz chips better than Lays in general. Although, my favorite chips are Lays Limited Time Dill Pickle chips. The current Dill chips are crap in comparison.

[psycoswimmer]

Okay, here's a weird question. When I have the regular kind of potato chips (no flavor), I sometimes dip them in ketchup. I love ketchup, and many people put it on their french fries. And french fries are basically like very thick and softer potato chips... right? So, does anyone else do that?

[Counterfit]

I bet Kettle Chips have more potato content in them than those.

Maybe from a thicker cut.
Ingredients on a bag of Lays: Potatoes, sunflower oil, salt.

[QuarterSwede]

Okay, here's a weird question. When I have the regular kind of potato chips (no flavor), I sometimes dip them in ketchup. I love ketchup, and many people put it on their french fries. And french fries are basically like very thick and softer potato chips... right? So, does anyone else do that?
Yep, they taste very much like french fries that way.

[mfacey]

I love the Kettle Chips originals and Russet's (dark brown, basically burnt chips), they're so good especially with chili. I have them when i go to work a lot :)

The Robust Russet one's from Cape Cod are excellent. Can't get them over here though :( :mad:

Oh they're not burnt though! Its the kind of potato that makes them go so dark during the frying. Check it out: http://capecodchips.com/products/chips.aspx

[spork183]

Okay, here's a weird question. When I have the regular kind of potato chips (no flavor), I sometimes dip them in ketchup. I love ketchup, and many people put it on their french fries. And french fries are basically like very thick and softer potato chips... right? So, does anyone else do that?

ketchup is simply an abomination on a good chip. If you're chip needs ketchup, you're eating the wrong chip.

[srobert]

Okay, here's a weird question. When I have the regular kind of potato chips (no flavor), I sometimes dip them in ketchup. I love ketchup, and many people put it on their french fries. And french fries are basically like very thick and softer potato chips... right? So, does anyone else do that?

If I feel like having chips with ketchup, I go for Ketchup Lays ^_^ (Canada has the weirdest chip flavors)

I'm a big fan of Cape Cod's Robust Russet already mentioned by others.

_

[psychofreak]

ketchup is simply an abomination on a good chip. If you're chip needs ketchup, you're eating the wrong chip.

Exactement :)

[Blue Velvet]

(Canada has the weirdest chip flavors)

I've heard you put gravy on your chips (fries) over there... what kind of gravy? The UK has some weird crisp flavours too. Pickled onion, worcestershire sauce, prawn cocktail... and of course there is all the 'gourmet' ones as well. Had some nice ones over Xmas: cranberry and stilton.

[psycoswimmer]

If I feel like having chips with ketchup, I go for Ketchup Lays ^_^ (Canada has the weirdest chip flavors)

I'm a big fan of Cape Cod's Robust Russet already mentioned by others.

_

I've seen those! They were in the U.S. for a very short while too, I think. I still have yet to try them.

But yes, I'm a ketchup freak. I put ketchup on lots of things. That's also why I don't buy regular chips that much. They're too plain.

[srobert]

I've heard you put gravy on your chips (fries) over there... what kind of gravy?

Gravy on fries as in "poutine?" Yup. Love the stuff. It's a special kind of gravy, often made especially for poutine. It varies from place to place. "Hot Chicken" sandwich sauce, if you have that in UK is the closest relative to poutine sauce. Want me to FedEx you a can? :D For the cheeze curds you're on your own. It has to be fresh of the day.

The UK has some weird crisp flavours too. Pickled onion, worcestershire sauce, prawn cocktail... and of course there is all the 'gourmet' ones as well. Had some nice ones over Xmas: cranberry and stilton.

Definitely more classy than some of the flavors I've seen out here.:

- Hot Dog
- Poutine
- Ketchup
- Pizza
- BBQ Ribs
- Buffalo Wings
- Curry
- Bacon
- Dill pickle
- All Dressed
- Au Grattin
- Sour Cream & Onion

I have yet to visit UK. Way overdue. I'll try to make a stop by the end of the decade. should be an interesting culinery experience. yum.

[Blue Velvet]

...a special kind of gravy, often made especially for poutine.

<wikipedias poutine> Mmm, looks yummy, sounds incredibly fattening. :(

[FrankBlack]

I'm afraid my favorite chips are simply Shaw's house brand, or Utz. (http://www.utzsnacks.com/)

[FleurDuMal]

<wikipedias poutine> Mmm, looks yummy, sounds incredibly fattening. :(

The two are inseparable...:mad:

[psychofreak]

I've heard you put gravy on your chips (fries) over there... what kind of gravy? The UK has some weird crisp flavours too. Pickled onionMmm...Pickled Onion Monster Munch :)

[Jaffa Cake]

Burts chips are my fav...They are rather splendid, our local sandwich stop stocks them from time to time. Lovely stuff.

However, the finest crisps money can buy are Seabrooks, especially the salt and vinegar flavour. And BV – they're crinkle cut. :)

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[spork183]

However, the finest crisps money can buy are Seabrooks, especially the salt and vinegar flavour. And BV – they're crinkle cut. :)

75254

If you did the photo spread, kudos on your arrangement of those naked chips. If you simply pulled it from somewhere else, you have a fine eye for spud art.

[Jaffa Cake]

If you did the photo spread, kudos on your arrangement of those naked chips. If you simply pulled it from somewhere else, you have a fine eye for spud art.I can't take credit for it, I found it on teh interwebz – note the seaside setting to emphasise the fact that they're made with sea salt. Ace. :D

[notjustjay]

I can't take credit for it, I found it on teh interwebz – note the seaside setting to emphasise the fact that they're made with sea salt. Ace. :D

I like how the scalloped sea shell in the lower right corner bears a strong resemblance to the actual food product. :D

[Vidd]

Kettle chips are criminally delicious.
EDIT: The cheese and onion kind, especially.

[mattscott306]

Shame I missed the first three pages of this thread. I get a delivery of Kettle Chips every month- they are heavenly. I normally get the BBQ ones but all their flavors are great.

[FleurDuMal]

Mmm...Pickled Onion Monster Munch :)

Yep. The best way to clear a room too (after Scampi and Lemon Nik-Naks, that is).

[psychofreak]

Yep. The best way to clear a room too (after Scampi and Lemon Nik-Naks, that is).

Yes, a truly disgusting crisp...

[FleurDuMal]

Yes, a truly disgusting crisp...

What an outrageous thing to say :(

[spork183]

Shame I missed the first three pages of this thread. I get a delivery of Kettle Chips every month- they are heavenly. I normally get the BBQ ones but all their flavors are great.

How, pray tell, do you get a shipment every month (and where do you live? just the address and delivery date will suffice)? Is there a chip of the month club that no one is advertising. Do you get a free chip bowl with the chip of the month club? Will they call you and offer you 2 free bowls if you agree not to reduce your shipments or cancel the service? Just the thought leaves me spuddering.

[xUKHCx]

Kettle Chips are lovely

But the best crisps in the world were Smiths Salt and Shake

http://www.taquitos.net/dbimages13/Smiths-SNS.jpg

Walkers/Lays took over about 4 years back and totally ruined them.

[mkrishnan]

I actually do also like Pringles. I'm not 100% sure I consider them a proper potato chip or crisp. But I like them. :D

Oh, and I had Jimmy Chips today... jalapeno. Mmmm.... :)

[pknz]

Twisties anyone?

[FleurDuMal]

Kettle Chips are lovely

But the best crisps in the world were Smiths Salt and Shake

http://www.taquitos.net/dbimages13/Smiths-SNS.jpg

Walkers/Lays took over about 4 years back and totally ruined them.

The only kids who used to have those crisps when I was at school were those that got bullied.

Looking back I realise how right they were.

[psychofreak]

Twisties anyone?

You mean wannabe Wotsits?

[xUKHCx]

The only kids who used to have those crisps when I was at school were those that got bullied.

Looking back I realise how right they were.

Especially when Walkers were giving away £10 in the same blue packets, great fun (when i was 10) to quickly put my salt in someone's Walkers and watch them scream and shout only to realize that it is only salt.

Such a shame that Walkers took them over.

[FleurDuMal]

Such a shame that Walkers took them over.

Don't blame Walkers. They're just an innocent pawn in Gary Linekars quest for world domination.

[psychofreak]

Don't blame Walkers. They're just an innocent pawn in Gary Linekars quest for world domination.

Who's he? Gary Lineker's friend? :D

[xUKHCx]

Don't blame Walkers. They're just an innocent pawn in Gary Linekars quest for world domination.

Brillaint :D

He has got Charlotte Church, who is next? Not me.

[psychofreak]

who is next?Spicyapple

[Kamera RAWr]

I must be the only one here who likes Tim's Cascade chips! :p Their Habanero pepper flavor is great! :D You all are missing out!

[fairnymph]

Unhealthy. Too much fat. Wouldn't eat.
Fat is not the real evil; simple carbohydrates are. And of course trans fat is the ultimate devil, but I don't consider that a 'fat' - it's a toxin.

Fats can be very healthy and are filling and satisfying preventing bingeing on other less nutritious foods.

I love Kettle chips. I love chips in general, though. My fave flavours of Kettle brand are honey dijon and cheddar beer, but I wouldn't turn down any of the other flavours either (other than the horrible jalapeno one - stay away!).

[jessica.]

Love em. The salt and pepper are the best chips ever. Something I would certainly f' my diet up for!

[spork183]

The only kids who used to have those crisps when I was at school were those that got bullied.

Looking back I realise how right they were.

I'm intrigued that kids were bullied based on the crisp/chip they were eating. Was it the chip consumption that triggered the bullying, or bullying that triggered the chip consumption?

[FleurDuMal]

I'm intrigued that kids were bullied based on the crisp/chip they were eating. Was it the chip consumption that triggered the bullying, or bullying that triggered the chip consumption?

The school playground is a complex sociological microcosm. Dare to try to understand it at you're own risk.

I don't think it was because they eat those crisps that they were bullied, but the type of child that got bullied used to bring those crisps into school. I always played it safe with a packed of Walkers Ready Salted.