SheSpeaks? More Like SheROARS!!

A few months ago, I joined SheSpeaks.com, a forum-based site geared towards women. I joined mostly for the possibility of free stuff, but the more that I look around, the more I'm surprised with the honesty women share on this site. It's not just about rating and reviewing products, there's a feeling of community and camaraderie, and just genuine support. Most of the time, you're just taking surveys to help the site improve, contributing recipes to existing topics, or maybe offering your experience with a certain company or product. Occasionally, you'll be offered a chance to try a new product and share you like or dislike. A sort of trans-american focus-group, if you will. I was fortunate enough to get a coupon for a free bag of Tostitos' new line of Artisan Tortilla chips. Currently there are two kinds being offered: Roasted Garlic and Black Bean or Fire Roasted Chipotle. Since I was sharing my new freebie with my mom (who doesn't particularly care for anything chipotle), I chose the garlic and black bean chips.

I just have three words: Oh. My. God!! When I first heard about the program and the chips, I was intrigued. I'm always on the lookout for new snacks to try, just to spice up the appetizers at parties, getting away from the standard and expected. I wasn't exactly sure how if I would like them, as I tend to be a little particular when it comes to the flavors of my chips, mostly because I usually want the dip to be the star. But these chips are so flavorful and delicious, they can't help but be the star. I got some basic salsa, mild of course, and it was DELICIOUS!! But I really feel like the chips need a cream-based dip, or no dip at all. They're so flavorful you really could eat them all on their own, straight out of the bag.

They sort of reminded me of the Doritos Cool Ranch or Nacho Cheese snack chips, but the Artisan chips have more interesting flavors. We got our bag at Target (we just happened to be there, but I've seen them in grocery stores and convenience stores too), and the listed price was somewhere between $3.49 and $3.99. A little on the high side, but most definitely worth the purchase. And I've seen coupons in the weekly circular for the past two weeks, so there are ways to save a little cash here and there. But, hand to heart, these chips are just the kind of yummy crunchy snack you need to spice up the appetizer spread at your next fiesta. Happy Snacking!