Back again with another Guest Review Tuesday! Please welcome Jenna as she shares her take on Carolina Kettle (solid brand) Cream Cheese & Chive potato chips!

Yeah, I know. It’s called “In The Chips with Barry” but come on, I’m only human. How was I supposed to resist trying something that is jalapeño blue cheese-flavored let alone one of my favorites snacks outside of chips - popcorn? So, come along with me and let’s do it to it, shall we?

an It Sandwich? Well, let’s find out! This week I take on Trader Joe’s Patio potato chips, Lillie’s Q Carolina Dirt Barbeque potato chips, and Calbee’s Takoyaki Balls. Let’s get into it, shall we?

Ok, we’re stepping off the chip train today to check out some Takoyaki Balls. Yes, these are based on the Japanese street food that’s a wheat-based batter usually combined with octopus or tempura leftovers or even green onion. The little fried balls of dough are then slathered with Takoyaki sauce (similar to Worcestershire) and mayo, then topped with dried bonito flakes. Boy, that’s a lot to pull off in a snack. And while the bag shows octopus, it makes no appearance in the ingredients list. Go figure.

Found this intriguing flavor at World Market/Cost Plus. They’re from Chicago but the chef of Lillie’s Q restaurant, who makes the chips, is from South Carolina. Thus there’s a southern theme to all their flavors. Carolina Dirt Barbeque potato chips are so named because of the seasoning blend supposedly resembles the dirt in the Carolinas.

Well, this is my first time getting my hands on these Patio potato chips from Trader Joe's and I was led to believe they were an “All Dressed” flavor. Turns out, kinda. They have all the flavors of All Dressed but each chip has one of those flavors. As opposed to all chips having a combo flavor. A little disappointed there but oh well. Guess I’ll just have to shove ‘em by the fistful into my mouth to get the full effect, lol.

Time once again for Can It Sandwich? Yes, this week I’m taking on the Cuban Press potato chips from Whole Foods and the Pepperoncini potato chips from Kettle Brand. So, can they sandwich?

Hey, it’s Pepperoncici time! Yes, finally getting around to tasting what has to be, according to my DMs, one of the more popular Kettle Brand flavors. I love pepperoncini on just about everything else but it is a very particular flavor. Did they nail it?

Of the three limited-edition flavors Whole Foods put out last year, Pastrami on Rye, Italian Hoagie, and Cuban Press, I only got to try the first two. So, I was pretty stoked to see Cuban Press on the shelf. Well, somewhat stoked because let’s face it, the other two flavors last year were not great. So, did they nail this one?

It’s Monday and you know that means…more In The Chips with Barry. Only today, instead of potato chips, I’m checking out Gusto Mega Surprize Salted Corn Snacks from Poland. Yes, they literally say the flavor is “salted corn.” My guess is that most people buy this for the toy inside because hoo boy, it wasn’t exactly a barn-burner when it comes to flavor.