http://spiceadvice.info Spice is nice if you know what we mean... Sun, 11 Oct 2009 22:17:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en These are pretty tasty after the first handful.  The initial bites seem a tad too heavy on the garlic/ onion and light on heat and cheese.  After a few bites the flavor smooths out and the taste is nice but... We never get any real heat.  It is a sad thing ... http://spiceadvice.info/2009/10/barbaras-jalapeno-cheese-puffs/ These are both peculiar and NOT bad. We have to admit that there isn't very much heat in these babies but the flavor is pretty interesting and pleasant. The flavors are somewhat complex but unfortunately there is a pretty significant variation in the tastiness of the almonds.  I even had ... http://spiceadvice.info/2009/07/world-market-dark-chocolate-chili-almonds/ Nice attempt at a hot chip, but not really. The flavors are interesting and the chip is almost hot.  There is quite a bit of lemon flavor, chili pepper and onion.  Taste a lot like too many bland others.  With about 80% more heat the chips could be interesting. These are ... http://spiceadvice.info/2009/07/kettle-classics-african-red-devil-pepper/ The box describes this treat as "sweetened, unsulfered chile mango pieces drenched in rich, dark chocolate and sprinkled with a spritely blend of aromatic spices."  That about says it all.  This is one of the most interesting flavor profiles I've had in a long time.  It reminds me of Xocolatl, ... http://spiceadvice.info/2009/01/trader-joes-dark-chocolate-covered-chile-spiced-dried-mango/ The only word to describe these little treasures is sinful.  They're unevenly spiced, with some containing barely any spice and others packing a real whallop.  On average, however, these suprising little treats are a religious experience.  Trader Joe's protects its secret recipe by only listing the spices as "spices" but ... http://spiceadvice.info/2009/01/trader-joes-sweet-spicy-pecans/ This spicy little chip comes with a lot of kick.  If you like flavorful spice, its quite good!  There's something that distinctly tastes of Chinese food, and I'm not sure that's a bad thing.  The first bite has a very fresh taste: tangy and sweet.  Once you've finished chewing the ... http://spiceadvice.info/2009/01/king-soopers-jalapeno-kettle-chips/ For many years I've lusted after BBQ chips; I once went through about a 5 year snap of bingeing on KC Masterpiece BBQ chips.  These chips are a barbecue-lovers dream!  Even though I have a stuffed nose, the sweetness and hickory notes come through in exactly the right proportions.  The ... http://spiceadvice.info/2009/01/boulder-hickory-barbeque-chips/ Usually, I find Kettle produces delicious quality chips.  These chips are one of the exceptions.  The slogan on the front of the bag proclaims "ginger with ATTITUDE".  Ginger?  Kinda.  Attitude?  Only if that attitude is that of a surly old man who complains everything is too spicy.  The chips are ... http://spiceadvice.info/2009/01/kettle-spicy-thai-chips/ Two words for these chips:  FREAKING AMAZING! These USDA certified organic chips are by far one of the best chips I have ever tasted.  When I first opened the chips, I was a bit confused.  The inside of the bag is slightly damp with grease and spices.  My first thought ... http://spiceadvice.info/2009/01/kettle-organic-chipotle-chili-barbeque/ I have been a Cheez-It lover for many years.  When I saw this "Hot & Spicy Tabasco" variation, I automatically assumed we had a winner.  Unfortunately, that was not the case.  The initial taste was familiar, but the spice that hits you is rather dull and woody.  Yes... woody.  It ... http://spiceadvice.info/2009/01/cheez-it-hot-spicy-tabasco/