What is one of your favorite treats or snacks to eat?

You know, that one your really looking forward to later. That savory one. Or perhaps, that sweet one!? Maybe it's something you make rather than buy from the market.

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I really enjoy Clancy's Hot Chili Lime Potato Chips. Sadly, I don't think it exists anymore. Maybe I was the only one eating them. 🤣

This post is really me fishing for what other people find interesting because I need a new thing. 💜

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[–] 4 points 9 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 child)

It's far more common in the US now, but I remember being really pleased when I discovered Dot's Pretzels when they were pretty uncommon. The powder on them is messy but delicious.

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Ah. It sounds like Hershey bought them and built up greatly-scaled-up production elsewhere. Used to be a little company, and I had to mail-order them. That'd explain why they're everywhere now.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dot%27s_Pretzels

The brand was founded by Dorothy Henke who began making them at her winter residence in Goodyear, Arizona, and then later in a factory at her hometown in Velva, North Dakota.[2] In 2012, she appeared at Pride of Dakota.[3]

The company was acquired for $1.2 billion in 2021 by Hershey[4] and was added to Hershey's existing portfolio of snack foods which included Pirate's Booty and SkinnyPop.[5][6]

In 2023, the main factory in Velva was closed and the employees were laid off.[7] Todd Scott, of Hershey, said in an interview “due to the physical limitations of the building and cost associated with the Velva facility, it has led us to the hard decision to cease operations and close the facility. Our goal is to ensure everyone is supported during this period of change.” They offered relocation plans to the employees.[8]

EDIT: Inspired by that, I just grabbed some at the store and discovered that apparently there are even store brand clones out there now.

EDIT2: Which are less messy but IMHO don't taste as good.

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  • [–] 3 points 8 months ago (1 child)

    Cucumber (or chips) and hummus

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  • [–] 3 points 9 months ago (3 children)

    Made: Inarizushi. I use extra seasoned vinegar and over stuff them with rice.

    Packaged: Dehydrated bananas. I always end up eating through them super quick when I get them. Unsulfured dried figs are a close second.

    Sprouts has a rolled chili lime tortilla chip that's pretty good, but I have no idea how it compares to Clancy's.

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  • [–] [S] 3 points 8 months ago (2 children)

    inarizushi looks sooooo good.

    I've never had any form of banana chip that is good, but the savory platano chips (plantain) are so wonderful.

    As for chili lime, I've tried some tortilla ones that are okay. Also had kettle cooked, but didn't really like that. The traditional style potato chip by Clancy's was perfect. I tried the Lays version, but it's legitimately terrible.

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  • [–] 2 points 8 months ago (3 children)

    A nice blue cheese with some apricot marmalade on top.

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 8 months ago (2 children)

    Now that sounds really interesting.

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  • [–] 2 points 8 months ago (1 child)

    Andy’s Frozen Custard. I’m lactose intolerant but I can somehow tolerate (albeit being super gassy) up to a medium size serving from Andy’s.

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  • [–] 2 points 8 months ago (1 child)

    I likely have the last bags on earth... The purely dark chocolate covered freeze dried strawberries from Trufru. They stopped making them years ago and changed it to a cheaper white chocolate under shell, which leeches moisture into the strawberry making it mushy. The consistency and size isn't the same either. They ruined their top tier product for no reason.

    Also sensens, I miss those disgusting little squares.

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 8 months ago (2 children)

    Ooh. Lots of great chocolates. 😋 What are some of your favs?

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  • [–] 2 points 9 months ago (1 child)

    Almond Joys minis. They are utterly terrible, but I can polish off a bag of them in an hour.

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  • [–] 1 point 8 months ago (1 child)

    Sudanese peanuts, its a type of peanuts used in a lot of food but it can also be roasted and put in a tiny bag.

    You suppose to remove the shell before eating it, but that my favourite part.

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  • [–] [S] 2 points 8 months ago

    I spent time trying to understand what makes Sudanese peanuts different compared to most of the peanut varieties I'm familiar with. Unfortunately, I'm not sure I know the difference yet, other than the legume being grown in Sudan.

    If we're thinking of the same thing, then one thing I love about them is something that US Americans do the south... they boil raw peanuts with salt and spices. Oh my goodness, I could eat loads of that. I've made it very infrequently, but goodness do I love them especially when they have a kick.

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  • [–] 1 point 9 months ago (2 children)

    Nutella on graham crackers

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