halloween 2024

 everyone probably did their trick or treat-ing over the weekend. but if you're into the holiday how you had a nice one.

how you can fine discounted candy at the stores.

fall weather?

 last week it was the typical fall weather. overcast, some rain & temperatures in the 50s.

now it's sunny with temperatures in the high 70s.

baked shrimp chips

 well, they're more like whatever crunchy cheetos are made from than chips.

they're from a brand called calbee & are some kind of japanese snack. we got them from target.

when they were first opened the shrimp/fish smell was strong. not in a "ugh! fish market." type of smell, but you knew it was shrimp-y.

the taste was more muted though, which is good. but it's nothing to get again.

white cheddar cheetos bones

 it's a limited time thing for halloween. i've seen them for the past few years, but never managed to get them before they were gone.

sadly, they were not worth the anticipation. more like the puffs than the crunchy ones. and another case of if you blindfolded me & i ate them, i could not tell you the flavor.

they have cinnamon ones too, we're not interested. but i imagine they're like the cinnamon twists at taco bell. although i've never had those.

maple brown sugar chex

 my brother saw this at target & wanted to get it.

overwhelming maple smell & taste. not brown sugar whatsoever. will not get again. the honey nut & peanut butter ones are much better.

as an aside; maple (with or without brown sugar) is an overlooked fall flavor with everyone doing pumpkin spice or apple cinnamon.

aldi pizza

 my brother say this thing, indian style butter flavor chickpea pizza, at aldi the last time we were there.

we finally got around to making it a few days ago, it was not horrible. it had a bit for a dry taste/feeling that might have been the chickpeas or the crust. i don't eat chickpeas (garbanzo beans), unless they're made into hummus. or it was the crust.

aldi is the place for....unique pizza toppings/flavors. we've had mac & cheese, eggplant, cuban (sandwich) style & BBQ one with different kinds of meat.