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Old Dutch: Arriba
Mark MacLeod

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It's amazing how pointless this review is. I mean, c'mon, they're potato chips.

"Arriba® Tortilla Chips

Open Wide & Party!

ar-ri-ba (∂r - ê ' b∂) Interj. Used as an exclamation of pleasure, approval, or elation. Noun. A flavoured tortilla chip invented by Old Dutch Foods that is famous for being too delicious.

Ok, so here's the deal. You wanted a tortilla chip with a wicked seasoning. Done. In fact, we did it four times over. Zesty Taco, Nacho Cheese, Jalapeno & Cheddar, and Buffalo Wings. The flavours of Arriba® tortilla chips are available in convenience sizes, and bigger buddy-sharing sizes. They're the ones with the gecko on the bag."

I noticed a recent influx of Old Dutch products on local shelves, but when I saw that particular brand's name, I instantly thought of Kettle Chips. Which I despise. However, it turns out Old Dutch has recently taken over Humpty Dumpty Snack Foods.
"Old Dutch is proud to announce a new member of the family - Humpty Dumpty Snack Foods. With Old Dutch's prominence in Western Canada, and Humpty Dumpty's in Eastern Canada, we're sure we'll make a fantastic effort to make the most delicious snacks in the country."

Final Ruling: Thumbs Up -- I only had the Zesty Taco flavor, but I think they may actually be better than Doritos.

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A working man's working man, Mark is a jack of all trades. A food connoisseur of the highest regard, Mark is Modern Distraction's resident editor-in-chief and head of the graphics department. He lives in Westmount, Nova Scotia with his fiancee, Lisa

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