Spring is in the air. The birds are chirping , the bees are buzzing, and the desk jockeys are snacking. I'm here to let you know what snacks are hot or not for the Spring snacking season.
Whats New?
As we all know, the snack machine has been going through some growing pains lately. With prices soaring and "healthy snacks" popping up everywhere, its nice to see a new snack arrive and remind us why we all started snacking in the first place.
Dirty Chips are the new darling of the snack machine (In my eyes at least). The hefty $1.00 price tag might scare some people away, but trust me when I say...you get what you pay for. At a whopping $1.25 per bag in stores across the city, Dirty Chips come at a bargain price in our benevolent snack machine. What makes these chips so great? They cook them in cholesterol free peanut oil, which gives them more crunch than any other chip...in the world, Yeah I said it, THE WORLD. Now, I'm not saying I'd give up my first born child for a bag of Dirty Chips, but I'd definitely consider it if I were hungry enough.
As I said before, the snack machine has been going through some growing pains lately. For every step in a good direction, we seem to take two steps back ( Thanks, Paula Abdul). The arrival of Chocolate Skittles sent shock waves through the snacking community. Some people, myself included, didn't know what to make of such an unorthodox snack. Is it fruity? Is it chocolaty? How could two different candy flavors exist peacefully in such a tiny bag? I made sure to steer clear of the Chocolate Skittles, and none of my snacking constituents tried them either. If there's someone out there bold enough to try such a mind boggling snack, please tell me and the SnackWatch readers of your experience.
Signs From Above
No matter what your personal beliefs, every once in a while something happens that lets us know there is a higher power out there. Shooting Stars, Aurora Borealis, America's Next Top Model marathons...you know what I'm talking about. Well, this week another phenomena occurred that can only be explained as being caused by the hand of God...I'm talking about a 2 for 1 snack. When I saw it, I couldn't believe it. A bag of Cheeze-Its resting on top of a bag of Sour Cream & Onion chips. Two of my favorite snacks in a compromising position...and I took advantage. Stories have been told of 2 for 1 snacks, but it hasn't been chronicled until NOW (Click here to see the snack phenonmenon).
Thanks to Christine Spataro (Fellow 2 for 1 snack receiver) for taking the pics.
SnackWatch Challenge
What's your Candy IQ? Answer this question and test your snack knowledge(or ability to quickly look up facts on the Internet). Leave your answer in the comments section for your chance to win one SnackWatch dollar, redeemable at the snack machine of your choice.
What candy bar was named after its inventor's family horse?
A: Snickers B: Almond Joy C: Fast Break D: Baby Ruth
Congrats to the winner of last issue's SnackWatch Challenge
Damian Nash
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Monday, April 14, 2008
Friday, February 8, 2008
SnackWatch Issue 4 Vol. 3
The End Is Near
Ladies and Gentlemen, the snack world that we have come to know and love will never be the same again. There is actual fruit in the snack machine this week! I'm not sure who approved this, or what they're trying to pull, but this is going way beyond the line. Priced at $1.00, the DelMonte fruit cup is the snack machine's way of saying "The End Is Near!"
I predicted this would happen with the first sighting of a Nutrigrain bar. Little by little healthy snacks started to appear. Some trail mix would give way to Wheat Thins. Low Fat this and Sugar Free that. Before you know it you'll be pressing B-5 for a bushel of bananas.....B-5 people!!!!
Other than the inherent signs of dooms day appearing in the snack machine, all else is going well. This week saw the debut of Pop Tart toaster strudel($1.00) for those of you who like an international flair with your snack. The Oreo Cakesters are still holding strong at $1.25. Word around the office is that they're quite tasty. I won't find out how tasty they are until I get my annual raise...and steal a dollar from someone.
Those of you who like to slum it when it comes to snacks have a new choice in the ¢55 zone, Wise Nacho Twisters. These cheesy snacks are sure to satisfy your pre-lunch cravings. They'll also leave your keyboard covered in cheese dust, buyer beware! For those of you who don't like your snack to stain your office equipment there is still a wide variety of pretzels to be had in all shapes and sizes. Just be sure not to hit your head on the desk when you fall asleep while eating your precious pretzels...they are a BOR-ING snack!!!
SnackWatch Snack Pick Of The Week
This week I'm doing the unthinkable. My SnackWatch Snack Pick of the Week is not from our beloved snack machine. My co-worker brought in some left over Super Bowl goodies on Monday and I gorged myself on chocolate cake and cookies all week. The best part about it...It was all free, and nothing tastes better than a free snack. Lord knows I could use the spare change, after all...student loans don't pay for themselves.
SnackWatch Challenge
Name the only snack machine treat that doesn't have a vowel in it's name. Leave your answer in the comments section for your chance to win one SnackWatch dollar, redeemable at the snack machine of your choice.
Congrats to the winners of last issue's survey challenge.
Julie Murphy
May Burke
Julia Han
Click here to view the SnackWatch Reader Survey results.
Ladies and Gentlemen, the snack world that we have come to know and love will never be the same again. There is actual fruit in the snack machine this week! I'm not sure who approved this, or what they're trying to pull, but this is going way beyond the line. Priced at $1.00, the DelMonte fruit cup is the snack machine's way of saying "The End Is Near!"
I predicted this would happen with the first sighting of a Nutrigrain bar. Little by little healthy snacks started to appear. Some trail mix would give way to Wheat Thins. Low Fat this and Sugar Free that. Before you know it you'll be pressing B-5 for a bushel of bananas.....B-5 people!!!!
Other than the inherent signs of dooms day appearing in the snack machine, all else is going well. This week saw the debut of Pop Tart toaster strudel($1.00) for those of you who like an international flair with your snack. The Oreo Cakesters are still holding strong at $1.25. Word around the office is that they're quite tasty. I won't find out how tasty they are until I get my annual raise...and steal a dollar from someone.
Those of you who like to slum it when it comes to snacks have a new choice in the ¢55 zone, Wise Nacho Twisters. These cheesy snacks are sure to satisfy your pre-lunch cravings. They'll also leave your keyboard covered in cheese dust, buyer beware! For those of you who don't like your snack to stain your office equipment there is still a wide variety of pretzels to be had in all shapes and sizes. Just be sure not to hit your head on the desk when you fall asleep while eating your precious pretzels...they are a BOR-ING snack!!!
SnackWatch Snack Pick Of The Week
This week I'm doing the unthinkable. My SnackWatch Snack Pick of the Week is not from our beloved snack machine. My co-worker brought in some left over Super Bowl goodies on Monday and I gorged myself on chocolate cake and cookies all week. The best part about it...It was all free, and nothing tastes better than a free snack. Lord knows I could use the spare change, after all...student loans don't pay for themselves.
SnackWatch Challenge
Name the only snack machine treat that doesn't have a vowel in it's name. Leave your answer in the comments section for your chance to win one SnackWatch dollar, redeemable at the snack machine of your choice.
Congrats to the winners of last issue's survey challenge.
Julie Murphy
May Burke
Julia Han
Click here to view the SnackWatch Reader Survey results.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
SnackWatch Issue 3 Vol. 3
Welcome to 2008 all my fellow snackers. Its time to put all the snack triumphs and tragedies of 2007 behind us and look ahead to what the new year has to offer.
2008...NOT SO GREAT
2008 has gotten of to an tough start thanks to a few trouble making snacks in the snack machine.
Oreo Cakesters (A cake-like version of America's favorite cookie) are the latest snack to have the office a buzz. At a wallet busting $1.25 These are among the pricest snack machine items in snack history. Some might try to defend the 3 figure price with the argument that 3 cakesters come in a package. Well, the Yankee Doodles with similar ingredients come 3 per package and they're only ¢85. At $1.25, you're just paying for that Oreo brand name. I looks like 2008 is the year of snack machine gentrification, so all the low rent snacks better watch out!
A Big thumbs down also goes to Keystone Party Mix. I was in the midst of an afternoon fit of drowsiness this past Monday. I thought I'd stop by the snack machine and buy something that'd keep me awake. At first, Peanut M&Ms came to mind as a snack that would wake me up, but then the Party Mix caught my eye. I said to myself, "nobody sleeps at a party, how can I go wrong?" Well, I'm sad to say that the party was as stale as an Amish funeral. Pieces of cardboard sprinkled with orange dust would be a glowing review of this disappointing snack. I'm usually a big fan of the Party Mix, but the world of snacks if a fickle one. If a snack doesn't bring it's "A" game on one particular day, it can mean banishment....FOREVERRRRR.
ON A POSITIVE NOTE
In keeping with the influx of exotic new snacks to the snack machine our beloved Snack Man has blessed us with not one but two flavors of Rhamen Noodles. Now I'm not saying Rhamen noodles are the best workplace snack, but when there's a choice between "Beef" or "Chicken" at the touch of a button, it makes me proud to be an American.
CONGRATS
Contratulations are in order to Alicia Korney for completing last issue's crossword puzzle. She will be the proud recipient of $1 snackwatch dollar, redeimable at the snack machine of her choice.
SNACKWATCH CHALLENGE
Its time for the 2008 SnackWatch Survey.
Click Here to take the survey. 3 lucky people will win 1 SnackWatch Dollar.
2008...NOT SO GREAT
2008 has gotten of to an tough start thanks to a few trouble making snacks in the snack machine.
Oreo Cakesters (A cake-like version of America's favorite cookie) are the latest snack to have the office a buzz. At a wallet busting $1.25 These are among the pricest snack machine items in snack history. Some might try to defend the 3 figure price with the argument that 3 cakesters come in a package. Well, the Yankee Doodles with similar ingredients come 3 per package and they're only ¢85. At $1.25, you're just paying for that Oreo brand name. I looks like 2008 is the year of snack machine gentrification, so all the low rent snacks better watch out!
A Big thumbs down also goes to Keystone Party Mix. I was in the midst of an afternoon fit of drowsiness this past Monday. I thought I'd stop by the snack machine and buy something that'd keep me awake. At first, Peanut M&Ms came to mind as a snack that would wake me up, but then the Party Mix caught my eye. I said to myself, "nobody sleeps at a party, how can I go wrong?" Well, I'm sad to say that the party was as stale as an Amish funeral. Pieces of cardboard sprinkled with orange dust would be a glowing review of this disappointing snack. I'm usually a big fan of the Party Mix, but the world of snacks if a fickle one. If a snack doesn't bring it's "A" game on one particular day, it can mean banishment....FOREVERRRRR.
ON A POSITIVE NOTE
In keeping with the influx of exotic new snacks to the snack machine our beloved Snack Man has blessed us with not one but two flavors of Rhamen Noodles. Now I'm not saying Rhamen noodles are the best workplace snack, but when there's a choice between "Beef" or "Chicken" at the touch of a button, it makes me proud to be an American.
CONGRATS
Contratulations are in order to Alicia Korney for completing last issue's crossword puzzle. She will be the proud recipient of $1 snackwatch dollar, redeimable at the snack machine of her choice.
SNACKWATCH CHALLENGE
Its time for the 2008 SnackWatch Survey.
Click Here to take the survey. 3 lucky people will win 1 SnackWatch Dollar.
Friday, December 7, 2007
SnackWatch Issue 2 Vol. 3
It's the most wonderful time of they year, and whether you're lighting the Menorah or plugging in the Christmas tree there's one thing that unifies us all...SNACKS!!!
We're all familiar with the Naughty vs. Nice method of gift giving during the holiday season. Well, if you have a tight budget like I do, Snacks are a great gift to give without breaking the bank. There are a few treacherous snacks in the vending machine for your naughty friends, and some perfectly pleasant snacks for your friends that have been nice.
SNACKS FOR NICE BOYS AND GIRLS:
If your buddies behaved themselves this year, these snacks will show them how much you appreaciate them.
Keebler's Soft Batch Cookies - ¢85
A perftect gift for the holidays, in fact, Santa is said to stock the snack machine in his toy factory with ONLY Soft batch cookies. Plus they come in a nice red package...so there's no need to gift wrap them!
Twix - ¢80
Twix are a great gift to give someone if you're hungy, because there are two in each package. Just give your friend a sad, hungry look as you hand them the Twix. Your thoughtfulness will obligate them to share with you.
Cheeze-Its - ¢55
I can't say enough good things about Cheeze-Its. The taste and cost effectivness of this snack are sure go over well. If someone was EXTRA nice this year, you can give them White Cheddar Cheeze-Its...its the gift worthy of a king. In fact, in some versions of the Bible, the Three wise men are said to have brought Gold, Frankensense, and Cheeze-Its to the Baby Jesus.
SNACKS FOR NAUGHTY BOYS AND GIRLS:
If your homeboys/girls were straight trippin' this year, here's what to get them.
Crunch N' Munch - ¢55
Now, you might say Crunch N' Much is too good for someone that's been naughty, and I'd usually agree with you. The Peanut/Caramel/PopCorn medley is a delicioius triple threat...but, most people fail to realize, snack machine Crunch N' Munch is notoriously cheap on Peanuts. The recipient of this gift will be so filled with disappointment, that your message will be lout and clear...."You sucked this year!"
Twix - 80¢
Yes, I know, I listed this as a "Nice" gift, but Twix can be a delicious double edged sword. If you give your friend a Twix, sans the afor mentioned "sad, hungry" look, they'll most likely eat both of them. This increases the chance of them having caramel strings unknowlingly hang off of their chin, leading them to look like a complete fool...NAUGHTY!!!
White Castle Burger - $1.50
From the frozen snacks machine, this is for that EXTRA naughty person in your life, be it your Boss, Co-Worker, or Parole Officer. The White Castle Burger is known as the gift that keeps giving...meaning, along with the Burger you should also give your friend Pepto Bismol and a pair of Depends.
SNACKWATCH CHALLENGE:
Complete the SnackWatch crossword challenge for a chance to win a $1.00 SnackWatch gift certificate to the vending machine of your choice. CLICK HERE to download the crossword.
Congratulations to Alicia Korney for winning last issue's SnackWatch Challenge.
To subscribe or unsubscribe to this dumb-ass newsletter, send an email to ddacosta1@gmail.com
We're all familiar with the Naughty vs. Nice method of gift giving during the holiday season. Well, if you have a tight budget like I do, Snacks are a great gift to give without breaking the bank. There are a few treacherous snacks in the vending machine for your naughty friends, and some perfectly pleasant snacks for your friends that have been nice.
SNACKS FOR NICE BOYS AND GIRLS:
If your buddies behaved themselves this year, these snacks will show them how much you appreaciate them.
Keebler's Soft Batch Cookies - ¢85
A perftect gift for the holidays, in fact, Santa is said to stock the snack machine in his toy factory with ONLY Soft batch cookies. Plus they come in a nice red package...so there's no need to gift wrap them!
Twix - ¢80
Twix are a great gift to give someone if you're hungy, because there are two in each package. Just give your friend a sad, hungry look as you hand them the Twix. Your thoughtfulness will obligate them to share with you.
Cheeze-Its - ¢55
I can't say enough good things about Cheeze-Its. The taste and cost effectivness of this snack are sure go over well. If someone was EXTRA nice this year, you can give them White Cheddar Cheeze-Its...its the gift worthy of a king. In fact, in some versions of the Bible, the Three wise men are said to have brought Gold, Frankensense, and Cheeze-Its to the Baby Jesus.
SNACKS FOR NAUGHTY BOYS AND GIRLS:
If your homeboys/girls were straight trippin' this year, here's what to get them.
Crunch N' Munch - ¢55
Now, you might say Crunch N' Much is too good for someone that's been naughty, and I'd usually agree with you. The Peanut/Caramel/PopCorn medley is a delicioius triple threat...but, most people fail to realize, snack machine Crunch N' Munch is notoriously cheap on Peanuts. The recipient of this gift will be so filled with disappointment, that your message will be lout and clear...."You sucked this year!"
Twix - 80¢
Yes, I know, I listed this as a "Nice" gift, but Twix can be a delicious double edged sword. If you give your friend a Twix, sans the afor mentioned "sad, hungry" look, they'll most likely eat both of them. This increases the chance of them having caramel strings unknowlingly hang off of their chin, leading them to look like a complete fool...NAUGHTY!!!
White Castle Burger - $1.50
From the frozen snacks machine, this is for that EXTRA naughty person in your life, be it your Boss, Co-Worker, or Parole Officer. The White Castle Burger is known as the gift that keeps giving...meaning, along with the Burger you should also give your friend Pepto Bismol and a pair of Depends.
SNACKWATCH CHALLENGE:
Complete the SnackWatch crossword challenge for a chance to win a $1.00 SnackWatch gift certificate to the vending machine of your choice. CLICK HERE to download the crossword.
Congratulations to Alicia Korney for winning last issue's SnackWatch Challenge.
To subscribe or unsubscribe to this dumb-ass newsletter, send an email to ddacosta1@gmail.com
Thursday, November 15, 2007
SnackWatch Issue 1 Vol. 3
So, where was I...?
SnackWatch is back and more mediocre than ever! Its been a while, and there have been lots of new and exciting changes in Snack land, so let's get this show on the road.
NEW ZONES!
First and foremost the biggest change to our beloved snack machine has been the sky rocketing prices. Long gone are the days where two quarters and a dream could buy you a tasty snack and an excuse to walk away from your desk.
The prices have been re-zoned my friends so you better get familiar with it...and take out a loan.
¢55 cent zone:
Various chips, pretzels ect.
This is good for those on an intern's or entry level salary, venturing to any higher zones could force you to wear dirty underwear due to lack of laundry quarters. This zone is also a safe haven for pretzel lovers. There are now 5 different variations of pretzels in the snack machine, varying from classic, to stick, nugget, and even jumbo form. Those pretzel engineers in Germany have WAY too much time on their hands.
¢80/¢85 cent zones:
Candy, "Healthy" snacks, Combos
Mostly managers and embezzlers frequent this zone. If you happen to be cursed with a sweet tooth, you better start putting in some overtime. The price jump from ¢75 to ¢80/¢85 has hit all the chocolate fiends pretty hard. No wonder there have been several beatings reported in and around the snack machine area lately. If you're considering skipping lunch, you might find something to hold you over until dinner here.
$1.00/$1.25 zone:
Microwavable items, large baked goods, gourmet chips, Random
If you're not the CEO of the company, your eyes will start burning should you dare to look at any of these pricey snacks. Most days I don't even spend $1.25 on lunch, let alone a snack, but that's the beauty of this otherwise bankrupting zone...you can actually purchase lunch worthy food here! $1.25 can transport you back to your college freshman days...Rhamen noodles anyone? How about some Chef Boyardee? All I need is a black light and lava lamp at my desk and I'm set.
SNACKWATCH SNACK PICK OF THE WEEK
With all the shake-ups going on in the Snack world, its been hard to find a new favorite. These days snacks come and go like Britney Spears meltdowns. Long gone are the days of White Cheddar Cheeze-Its. As of late I've come to rely on something saltier and greasier to get me through that pre-lunch/post-breakfast purgatory...Cape Cod chips! Some say 11AM is too early to eat greasy chips...I say, screw that, I'm hungry!!!
SNACKWATCH CHALLENGE
In honor of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, leave a comment telling me what snack you are most thankful for and why. The best 5 responses will win a ¢50 SnackWatch gift certificate to the snack machine of your choice...And yes, I know the cheapest snacks in the machine are ¢55 now...but who am I, Bill Gates??
To subscribe or unsubscribe to this dumb-ass news letter, send an email to ddacosta1@gmail.com
SnackWatch is back and more mediocre than ever! Its been a while, and there have been lots of new and exciting changes in Snack land, so let's get this show on the road.
NEW ZONES!
First and foremost the biggest change to our beloved snack machine has been the sky rocketing prices. Long gone are the days where two quarters and a dream could buy you a tasty snack and an excuse to walk away from your desk.
The prices have been re-zoned my friends so you better get familiar with it...and take out a loan.
¢55 cent zone:
Various chips, pretzels ect.
This is good for those on an intern's or entry level salary, venturing to any higher zones could force you to wear dirty underwear due to lack of laundry quarters. This zone is also a safe haven for pretzel lovers. There are now 5 different variations of pretzels in the snack machine, varying from classic, to stick, nugget, and even jumbo form. Those pretzel engineers in Germany have WAY too much time on their hands.
¢80/¢85 cent zones:
Candy, "Healthy" snacks, Combos
Mostly managers and embezzlers frequent this zone. If you happen to be cursed with a sweet tooth, you better start putting in some overtime. The price jump from ¢75 to ¢80/¢85 has hit all the chocolate fiends pretty hard. No wonder there have been several beatings reported in and around the snack machine area lately. If you're considering skipping lunch, you might find something to hold you over until dinner here.
$1.00/$1.25 zone:
Microwavable items, large baked goods, gourmet chips, Random
If you're not the CEO of the company, your eyes will start burning should you dare to look at any of these pricey snacks. Most days I don't even spend $1.25 on lunch, let alone a snack, but that's the beauty of this otherwise bankrupting zone...you can actually purchase lunch worthy food here! $1.25 can transport you back to your college freshman days...Rhamen noodles anyone? How about some Chef Boyardee? All I need is a black light and lava lamp at my desk and I'm set.
SNACKWATCH SNACK PICK OF THE WEEK
With all the shake-ups going on in the Snack world, its been hard to find a new favorite. These days snacks come and go like Britney Spears meltdowns. Long gone are the days of White Cheddar Cheeze-Its. As of late I've come to rely on something saltier and greasier to get me through that pre-lunch/post-breakfast purgatory...Cape Cod chips! Some say 11AM is too early to eat greasy chips...I say, screw that, I'm hungry!!!
SNACKWATCH CHALLENGE
In honor of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, leave a comment telling me what snack you are most thankful for and why. The best 5 responses will win a ¢50 SnackWatch gift certificate to the snack machine of your choice...And yes, I know the cheapest snacks in the machine are ¢55 now...but who am I, Bill Gates??
To subscribe or unsubscribe to this dumb-ass news letter, send an email to ddacosta1@gmail.com
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