Buying Into The Hype

Some things actually are worse than a "poke in the eye"...

Friday, September 29, 2006

Here we go, two times, two times

A Success Story--


There are very few products that can change it up with consistent results...case in point:
Coke:
Diet Coke--good
Coke Zero--bad
Coke with Splenda--bad
Diet Coke with Lime--good
Diet Coke with Lemon--bad
etc.

Doritos:
Taco--bad
Salsa--Good
Peperjack--Bad
Fiery Habenero--Good
and now--Blazin Buffalo & Ranch

So when there is a new product/flavor, you never know what to expect. Good or bad?

What hyped it for me was the mainly the color of the bag--a nice sky blue; which is a weird color for something that boasts "blazin". But I guess they have used their share of reds and oranges on past flavors. I picked it up ready to buy it. Then I set it back down. I love spicy buffalo wings, but I'm not a fan of the ranch. I think it's cheating when people dip their buffalo wings in ranch. It dulls the flavor and reduces the blaziness. But I can't resist pretty packaging, so I picked up the blue bag and bought it. I was so excited I couldn't even wait before I got back to my desk to tear open the bag and try one. As soon as I stepped on to the elevator I tasted it. It had a bit of a bite to it, but nothing like the Fiery Habenero ones that left my tongue burned and blistered. I tried another. It was ok. Definitely better than the tasteless pepperjack. Then I got to my office and "made" my sandwich, which really means, adding the mayo and doritos. This is where I deeply enjoy them. The Blazin Buffalo and Ranch doritos have just enough flavor to add a little something to a simple turkey and lettuce sandwich. It does not over power the sandwich, but adds a bit of crunch and flavor. It was, all in all, a perfect sandwich.

I rate them 3 out of 5 stars eating them by themself.
I rate them 5 out of 5 stars eating them in a sandwich. LOL WOULD EATZ AGAIN!

For the faint of heart who enjoy dipping their buffalo wings in ranch, this is for you. For those of us who think that it is a fat lie when people say, "I don't think the buffalo sauce is too hot, i just like the taste of ranch" you may want to stick with something with a bit more zing, if that's what you are looking for.

Friday, September 15, 2006

...Like this layout, for example.

OK, kshoes and lichew make your accounts and then get added so you can post here.