After a regular blog reader tipped me off to the release of this new flavour of chips, I was agog with pleasure, drooling at thought of Stovetop Stuffing mix being incorporated into a fried potato snack. And, so, quickly I darted off to the local grocery store, my newly-developed swimmer-arm muscles flexing with excitement. Upon securing them and arriving home, I was on pins and needles, anxious to rip open the bag and find out what they tasted like. However, it was lunch time and instead I ended up eating a delicious plate of gnocchis in a horse meat tomato sauce, sprinkled with a pepper goat cheese. Needless to say, I was too full to insert anything into my mouth afterwards. But, a few hours (and two glasses of wine) later, I was prepared to try these new tater treats. And to my ultimate dismay, they were the ultimate in blandness. Not only did they taste nothing like the Stovetop I was dreaming about, they didn't taste of anything. This flavoured chip was the closest to a plain potato chip that I have ever experienced. Sure, there was an attempt at spice, but they weren't even close to what I want, what I really, really want! If you're looking for hints of sage, thyme, and parsley, then I suggest you check out a fresh herb counter somewhere. Would I buy them again? No! Would I eat them again if they were served to me? Of course. One doesn't look a gift chip in the mouth. But when it comes to a good Thanksgiving stuffing, I certainly wasn't giving any thanks. Sad to say, on the wang-o-meter, these chips rate a less-than-acceptable three inches...and we all know that with three inches, you're not getting much of a stuffing!
