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2019 happened, amiright. Chips and music, my vices are still going strong and barely managed. Below are some things that I enjoyed in the last year of the 20teens.




Beyond categorization

- Interviewing (via email) Mike Park. 

 Chip/Snack Division:

- Quote from 2018 that still applies: "Covered Bridge chips & Co-op Gold PURE chips (these will likely show up every year because they're fantastic. [I (still) haven't tried CB popcorn yet..maybe in 2019 {I'm a chip man, man}, we'll see {update for 2019, did not try it}]) & there is no beating the PURE price point. They're premium chip quality for like $2.70."
  • 2019 update, it seemed like the PURE stock at my local co-op was reduced and they didn't always carry all of the flavours, hopefully this isn't an indication that they're going the way of jalapeno dill. I think my top PURE flavour for 2019 was sweet maui onion..out of the freezer.
  • Also finding out that Franks (Canadian Tire) teamed up with CB for some flavours. My local C-tire doesn't seem to carry them often but good on CB for expanding their market while maintaining beyond top shelf quality.
- Hardbite Sweet Ghost Pepper. I'm not sure where to find the regular (200g ish) bags, but Costo carries massive bags of these deceptive bangers. Don't let the name fool you, they've got flavour for days and it's not a feat of strength.

- Zapp's Voodoo and Voodoo Heat. Damn I wish these were available in Canada because they're a great addition to the all dressed family and a nice tweak to kettle cooked chips.

- Homemade dips. Just homemade dips in general. Onion (made with real onions), dill pickle, whatever you find in your cupboard  or fridge that seems like it'd be a good dip flavour mixed with some sort of sour cream, cream cheese, or greek yogurt..or some combination of 2 or all 3 of the bases.

Music Division:

    Stuff to look forward to in 2020:

    - new Bigwig/Tom Petta and the Worlds End album(s?). I know I said this in 2017, 2018 and 2019..and it didn't materialize..but 2020 will be the year (Please Tom. [I refuse to give up])
    - Fat Wreck Chords 2020 output (Get Dead, Pears, Suicide Machines, Days N Daze, Bombpops, Western Addiction..damn)
    - New interview for this site on the horizon. Should be expected before March.

    Stay hydrated,
    marc

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