The catch-up binge of snack boxes is behind us, and I was relieved that there were only 3 more boxes to go through, to be fully caught up. Imagine my relief when the next box I opened was a duplicate of one we had just tried (South America)! I didn’t even want to complain to Universal Yums about getting a duplicate…I was just glad we were now down to only 2 more boxes to review. Oh the pressure I had been feeling, seeing those boxes pile up!
The next box I opened (the October box, I believe) takes us to Spain.
Once again, Donna hosted for this box devouring sampling, and we even had an Extra Special Guest Judge on hand. I will reveal who later in the post!
Also, this rascal joined us (but did not get to sample anything):
First up:
Next up were corn puffs, but with a sweet instead of savoury twist:
Forgot to take a picture of this before it got unwrapped:
This next one was, well, something else.
Next up: a peanut flavoured confection.
From sweet to sour:
And finally:
After all of those rich treats, Donna treated us to some fresh fruit and veggies.
Have you guessed the extra judge yet?
And here is our scoring:
One more box to go (I think?) and the gift subscription is complete. Any guesses as to where that box is from?
Rock on,
The WB
I’m guessing it will be from either the United States or Canada? I have loved your treat box presentations. We have some weird chips here too but I egg flavored does sound gross.
The chip itself was OK, but the smell coming off of them was eggy in a very bad way and that smell hit you as soon as you placed the chip in your mouth. Thanks, Jean 💕
Fried egg chips? Just… no.
But bravo for trying everything.
We take our job seriously! Yes, we will try everything even when we suspect we will regret it 😬. Thanks, Rivergirl 💕
Chips are not my favourite snack food (are snacks even considered a food? Based on these snack boxes, I’m thinking maybe the expression is an oxymoron) … and flavoured chips even lower on the list. But egg-flavoured chips? The only thing that comes to mind is ‘why?’.
Apparently, it’s a thing in Spain!? I ask “why?” on this one too. We all did. Thanks, Joanne 💕
I loved being the curmudgeon on the Spain panel (from the score card I think I only gave a good rating to the final caramel!) 😀 These snack boxes were so much fun – I hate to see them end. We totally should make a Canadian Box as a grand finale. Any one reading this comment have suggestions for that box?
I have a mental list prepared for the Canada box, and it’s growing! 😁 Thanks, Donna 💕
Awesome!! I’ll put on my thinking cap as well!
You are adventurous. I’ve enjoyed your boxes and for some, I was glad I wasn’t part of the judging panel!
We only take a tiny bite of each one (initially), just to get the flavour (and just in case it’s horrible 🤣). Thanks, Kate 💕
Fried egg crisps – just disgusting! I hope the rest were better.
The rest were much better. The fried egg chips were the worst snack (for me, and probably for Donna too) in this whole year of snack boxes. Thankfully the next box (already sampled and judged) more than made up for this one terrible snack! Thanks, Sheree 💕
Well, that’s a relief
Great post! I’ve tried salted duck eggs on potato chips and fish skins, and they definitely pair well.
But fresh chicken eggs? ¡Espantoso!
Those sound like very exotic snacks to me! Actually, I’ve tried fish skins and they are definitely better than the fried egg potato chips. Thank you, Monch 💕
Sure thing! Thank you likewise for following The Monching’s Guide; looking forward to more of your snack box reviews. 🙂
Fun as usual. Pistachio-flavoured Toffee sounds delicious to me as do Gummi Sour Kiwi Slices. Maybe a vacay to Spain is in order.
Never been to Spain but people I know who have been there sing its praises. Never mentioned the snacks though…🤔. Thanks, Ally 💕
What a cool idea. But it seems like the takeaway message is that Spain loves junk food just as much North America! 😂
What I have learned through all this is that the love of junk food is indeed universal 😄. Thanks, Jane 💕
I look forward to these each month. I loved the comments on the sheet too. 😂
We aim to please 😁. Thanks, Kari 💕
How can the peanut cream candy be the favorite for 400 years? I thought peanut butter was invented by George Washington Carver in 19th Century?
You know, I wondered about that myself Kieran. But not enough to look it up, clearly 😄. Thanks 💕
I find it difficult to eat just one, or even just a few, chips… but those eggy ones sound awful! I’m with Donna: a big NOPE to sour gummies (sour things make my ears hurt).
Those eggy ones WERE awful! Sometimes sour things make my jaw hurt but not my ear. Both side effects seem weird to me – must be due to triggering a response in the nervous system, I think? Thanks, Janis 💕
I’m with Donna – nope to sour. Those chips — would not even have been able to try them for the smell! Better you three than me! Anyone spit out anything along the way of these boxes?
As to a Canadian one I’m in with ideas. I could guest judge via zoom!
Bernie
No one spit anything out this time, that I can recall…although I was too busy gagging over those chips to pay much attention 🤣. I think we’ve got the Canadian box all figured out already, but thanks for the offer and your enthusiasm, Bernie! Thanks 💕
As I’m highly allergic to kiwi fruit (sadly, used to eat them by the bucket) it would have rated last for me, but egg-flavoured chips…hmmm, not sure I would have even been brave enough to taste!
I love potato chips, and I love eggs…but the 2 together: not good. I shy away from egg custards for the same reason – that eggy smell coming off an otherwise yummy food will put me off. I suspected it would be a problem with these chips but tried one anyway. Is that dedication to these Yum boxes or what? 🤣 Thanks, AJ 💕
Hi Deb – oh good to see Richard had some treats too … and Bowser was forbidden! I can’t t remember where else to go … the States is what I thought – but rather hope not … perhaps the Channel Islands – but doubt it. You’ve had great fun with these and we’ve enjoyed seeing the contents of the boxes … cheers for now – Hilary
Thank you, Hilary 💕
“Extra special Smarties. That made me laugh. I think you’re right about that! I love Smarties. – Marty
Thanks, Marty 💕 They were definitely extra special!
I used to love shopping in the local Mercado when I visited my grandparents in Spain, as we got to try out snacks which were different to what we were used to. Mostly I liked their salty snacks the best, although I’d have considered a fried egg one to be decidedly yuck!
It most certainly was yuck. How cool that your grandparents lived in Spain! Thanks, Debs 💕