I see Lays (apparently French for Walkers) are trying to catch up, but they don’t have the buzz. Actually I’ve tried a few (family bought them while they were staying) and I was underwhelmed. Tapenade, pesto mozzarella… I’ll stick to plain
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I find Lays a bit chemical tbh. With over 30 flavours, Brets are a bit of a personal trial & error. Jura, bacon, yakitori, chicken, goats cheese & chillies are favourites in our house. Some others are a bit underwhelming, particularly some of the 2025 range. Everyone has different tastes.
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The one and only ones to eat here. Simple and moreish. No chemical favourings. Lays are vile.
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I have a fond memory of the goat cheese and wild cherry ones, but only ever saw them once. I still love their 'à l'ancienne' plain ones, but I like the cheddar/piment ones they have at the moment. And the Bleu d'Auvergne.
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I like the way they serve sheep cheese with cherry jam in the Pyrenees. Perhaps your flavour was a homage to that
aug 30, 2025, 8:16 am • 4 0 • view
Could be! I serve our local goat cheese with various jams and chutneys - or did, when we did B&B. People loved it! I have some sheep cheese in the fridge, and I know I have some cherry jam I made a couple of years ago. Could be a plan for tonight!
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Wild cherry!! 😯 Our current favourite is Falafel 😁
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Yep, I liked those too! Our only supplier that has more than a couple of sorts is a small garage outside town - the owner (who is lovely) is a HUGE Brets fan. Shame the petrol is so expensive there but it's also a 'point relais' for parcels. I might need to order something to pick up there.
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Haha yes time for a parcel!
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The yakatori chicken is immense
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I don't think I tried that, since we only had the Vico beef teriyaki, which is the best
aug 30, 2025, 8:35 am • 1 0 • view
It’s a must. Possibly the best crisp I’ve ever eaten
aug 30, 2025, 8:58 am • 3 0 • view
The Vico one or the Brets? Have you eaten both?
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The Brets, haven’t had the Vico one.
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Will try if I see it!
aug 30, 2025, 10:05 am • 1 0 • view
Agree about Lays. Bought in a fit of enthusiasm by family when they were trying some of the Bret’s, which were stacked next to them. As I’m on my own I only buy crisps when I have company
aug 30, 2025, 8:19 am • 1 0 • view
Yes. Jura was one flavour bought by The Young. It was quite enjoyable
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Packets have an extra 10% in them at the moment.
aug 30, 2025, 8:48 am • 3 0 • view
I still can cope with that
aug 30, 2025, 9:22 am • 1 0 • view
Interestingly my Leclerc labels Jura shelf as Comté
aug 30, 2025, 9:22 am • 2 0 • view
I miss the blue cheese and prosciutto ones. Carefully avoiding typing prosecco which would be plain weird
aug 30, 2025, 9:26 am • 4 0 • view
Maybe not for a company that made pastis crisps?
aug 30, 2025, 9:28 am • 3 0 • view
And beer (sans alcool) and cheddar
aug 30, 2025, 9:37 am • 1 0 • view
…which are also missed. They were delish.
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I like the Lays mustard and pickles one and the Ossau Iraty and sun-dried tomatoes is pretty good too. Other than that, I've not been too impressed with the ones I've tried.
aug 30, 2025, 8:14 am • 1 0 • view
Never tasted Brett’s. We have some Spanish ones with truffle. Delicious!
aug 30, 2025, 7:22 am • 1 0 • view
Lays are American & they own Walkers brand which they use for UK & Ireland.
aug 30, 2025, 8:53 am • 1 0 • view
Thanks for info. I could say “that explains a lot” but that would be giving my prejudices an airing
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