My 10 favourite savoury snacks

As CBC, my husband frequently moans, I am rather partial to a bag of crisps. I confess that I am indeed a confirmed Crisp-o-holic. I make myself give them up for Lent as I do tend to turn to a bag of crisps when I am stressed or in a panic and that is particularly hard. They are terribly unhealthy and lack any nutritional value, but I still find myself yearning for their taste! Here, I will share my favourite snacks.

1. Cheesy Wotsits

The original Wotsits! Ahh, bright orange Maize snacks covered in cheese powder- I adore these!  I like these best when they have been left out in a bowl for a day and are chewy. I think this is because when I was a child, the only time we got to eat these was after a party when they were left over in one of those Tupperware bowls, so I always ate them chewy and slightly stale.  The funny thing is, my sister likes them exactly the same! I will also eat Cheetos- these are similar.  Supermarket own brands are ok but they lack the proper flavour of original Wotsits!

2.  Original Smiths Frazzles

Now, disclaimer here- the original Smiths are the ONLY ones! The cheap alternatives have a Smoky bacon taste as opposed to a non-smoked Bacon flavour.  I associate these with the Vending Machine at our local Swimming Pool as a child-they were so tasty and especially so after swimming.  To be eaten with wet hair and the strong aroma of Chlorine.

3.  Beef flavour Space raiders

Anyone remember the original 10p crisps of the '90's- Space Raiders? The original flavour was Pickled Onion and I LOVE those but even more so, I loved the Beef alternatives. Cheap and really artificial-tasting but these Maize snacks are the best. If I see them for sale, I buy them!

4.  Kettle chips Sweet potato Sweet chilli crisps

I associate these with Waitrose in Hexham. These crisps are the proper Potato crisp- robust and generous in individual crisp-size, these are really strong flavoured and you feel a bit healthier because they are sweet potato!

5.  Prawn crackers

The best ones are those which you are given for free in an Oriental restaurant. Second best are a bag bought from the Chinese takeaway which you have left out at night so they are slightly chewy. But, really, I'll eat them in any form.

6.  Holland and Barratts Satay Broad beans

In the savoury snack section, you can find these amazing Broad bean snacks- again, you feel slightly more virtuous eating veg, they have a great texture!

7. Aldi Sweet Malaysian Curry Pea snacks

These are a relatively new addition to my snack eating habits- they are largely made out of Marrowfat peas but they do make you feel like you are having a nice bit of sweet curry. Plus, the texture is really nice!

8.  Paprika Pringles

I KNOW Pringles are an abomination in terms of nutrition (really, all of these are)- I've been given the 'If you set fire to them, they melt' line but I do find these ridiculously moreish!

9. Royster's Bubbled Chips T-bone Steak snacks

I like the ones covered in more of the seasoning the best! Loved these meaty-flavoured snacks!

10.  Doritos Original Cool flavour
I find it hard to believe that such a strong flavour are the original flavour, but I find these delicious!!

Finally, I couldn't name a specific Crisp brand but I do like genuine Sour Cream and Chive (not onion) flavoured crisps.  They are definitely very antisocial with their pungent aroma but they are gooooood!