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Put a Band Aid On It

 I realized today that I didn't put a post up in September. I believe that's the longest that I've went without posting since this here blog started. Well, let me pick up with a new flavour of chips from the company that I left off with, Slide Gourmet Potato Chips, Dill Pickle (edition). This is by far the most natural tasting and unique dill pickle seasoning that I've ever had. The (thick cut) chips range from wicked crunchy to oddly crunchy (like a soft crunch, if that makes sense [the thickness of the chips make it odd, but enjoyable...and almost add a buttery/creamy flavour/texture to the party]). You can taste dill, garlic and when it hits (I believe) a malt vinegar. The garlic is strong with these babies. At 2.5oz (71g) bags, these leave you wanting more, but still satisfied (like, yeah, I could eat a 300g bag in one sitting [and would enjoy the whole thing], but I also don't want to die before I'm 40.) These chips are fantastic.

The last time I blogged (which was also about a Slide flavo[u]r) I googled because I couldn't think of any Wisconsin music. Tonight I realized that I made a terrible mistake. One of my favourite music reviewers is from the cheese state, Rev Norb (of Boris the Sprinkler fame [though I don't believe I've listened to any Boris to date, not quite sure why]). The way that Rev Norb is able to tell a story through his reviews and go off on the most enjoyable tangents, paired with the fact that you can pick out a Norb review just by looking at the page, is so enjoyable. Also brought into my life through Razorcake (the zine which Rev Norb's reviews are published) is the Rhythm Chicken, I have truly enjoyed reading his tales of ruckus and soup through the years...which bring me to Holy Shit! I had bout their K.B.D.O.O.P. 10" record years ago when I was at Sloth records in Calgary (it was used, cheap and the name of the band just sounded like a band whose music I should own [despite the fact that it was on the second most inconvenient music format {second only to tapes}]). I enjoy Holy Shit!'s frantic hardcore punk (generally 1 minute songs) with a sense of humor but they don't come off as a joke (I guess the heavy sound of the music offsets some of the lyrical lightheartedness). So yeah, I was reading one of the Rhythm Chicken's articles years ago about a show in his soup restaurants kitchen and he mentioned Holy Shit! I thought to myself, this can't be the same Holy Shit! as that 10" record that I have. Well, yep it sure was. Wisconsin (and Razorcake [non-profit punk rock]), amiright. Wisconsin, not just for cheese lovers.

Stay hydrated,

Marc

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