The Tortilla Chip

i was snacking today and i had a moment to reflect on the crunchy, salty, corny goodness that is the tortilla chip. i do enjoy tostidos, fritos and doritos however i have discovered Kirkland tortilla chips otherwise known as Costco's store brand.

Do not mistake the simplified name (i try to save my fingers when i can). these triangles of terriffic taste are Kirkland Signature Organic blend of yellow and white corn tortilla chips. now, these are not normal tortilla chips. the salt to corn ratio is perfect. thick, plenty of crunch, good for dipping as they do not break easily and they work well for nachos as they do not get too soft when the cheese, salsa, and occasionally chili and sour cream are administered.

Doritos have their place
Doritos flavors nacho cheese and black pepper are without a doubt excellent crunch craving satisfaction. they have a flavor or sinfulness that can only accompany the most excellent junk food thus i do not buy them unless it is an occasion.

Tostidos are super salty. although, i do mightily enjoy the white corn and they are excellent with Pace Picante Sauce aka salsa. when shopping at costco, they are a decent price however, i frequently find there is little else to reccommend them.

Fritos...ah Fritos. they have a way of destroying your breath (even if you just used Listerine) with just one bite. however justification is reached when the eater realizes each bite is a delectable dabble in the perfectistic rich balance of both sodium and yellow corn made crunchy (probably by frying or something taking lots of oil). the only way to truly enjoy fritos though is to combine their rich salty-corny goodness is with chili. it is true people, i said chili. preferably crunched up and put on bakes potatoes. (my parents are from idaho, the love of potatoes is obligatory.) fritos contend well with all tortilla chips but their richness is overwhelming thus firmly putting them in the category of "occasion" foods.

SO how do these particular cruncy snacks content with the newfound chip of the century (aka Kirkland Signature Organic blend of yellow and white corn tortilla chips)?
well friends, over the course of being married to Rob i have developed a taste for the less-salty end of the food world. don't mistake, my love of the aforementioned chips remaines in tact however it is pushed to the side for the crisp balanced taste of costco's knockoff brand. thus...i am converted. next time you find yourself shopping in costco looking to spend a few dollars on chips, may i recommend giving these a try.