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. 💜

  • Rose's fountain@piefed.zipEnglish
    1·
    1 day ago

    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.

    • CosmicGoat@lemmy.caOPEnglish
      1·
      1 day 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.

  • Lemming6969@lemmy.world
    2·
    2 days ago

    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.

  • tal@lemmy.todayEnglish
    4·
    3 days ago

    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.

    investigates

    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's_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.

  • zero_spelled_with_an_ecks@programming.dev
    3·
    3 days ago

    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.

    • CosmicGoat@lemmy.caOPEnglish
      3·
      3 days ago

      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.

  • scytale@piefed.zipEnglish
    2·
    3 days ago

    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.

    • CosmicGoat@lemmy.caOPEnglish
      2·
      3 days ago

      No doubt you’ve tested your body’s frozen custard tolerance. 🤤 Some things are worth it. ⚖️

      • sga@piefed.socialEnglish
        3·
        2 days ago

        just plain for me. if they are salted, beyond a certain point i just start having a dry salty mouth and have to stop. must not stop eating cashews.

        they can be either dry roasted, or roasted in some oil, but then again changes textures for me. just raw is my favorite

  • IWW4@lemmy.zip
    2·
    3 days ago

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