Walkers Crisps (by the way crisps = chips in North American) come in a variety of flavours. I’ve tried all of them and my top 3 are Smoky Bacon, Cheese and Onion, Worcester (pronounced Woost-er) Sauce and Tomato Ketchup. Ready Salted is also high on my list though… in fact, when I come to think about it, I pretty much like them all. And each flavour has a fascinating little story behind it.

So why do I love Walkers Crisps so much? It’s tough to describe why in a post. Is it because they are made from 100% British potatoes and have that quintessential British potato taste? Perhaps it’s because I can get them in such a variety of flavours and packets.

It could be because they have such bright attractive packaging that literally begs me to buy them (that’s my story and I’m sticking to it). Then again it could be because they come in Walkers Lite, Walkers Baked and Walkers Max, all with that same great taste.

I put it down to this: Walkers Crisps are the ultimate in potato crisps. Whether having a pint with friends at my local pub, or catching up with the latest evening news in the London Evening Standard on the train from Victoria, or reading a good book – Walkers Crisps just go very nicely. No other crisp comes close in terms of taste, crunchiness and freshness.

I could wish that I could get them in Toronto. But since Toronto has its own culinary delights I really don’t have time to miss my Walkers Crisps – as long as I don’t think of them too much. I always bring a few packets back from England… they last a few days before I polish them off. But there’s always the next visit to look forward to.

Walkers Crisps come in 11 – yes – 11 fantastic flavours:

• Ready Salted
• Cheese and Onion
• Salt and Vinegar
• Steak and Onion
• Smoky Bacon
• Roast Chicken
• Prawn Cocktail
• Pickled Onion
• Tomato Ketchup
• BBQ Rib
• Worcester Sauce

Builder’s Breakfast will soon be joining the list of flavours. I am not quite sure how I feel about that particular flavour – yet.

The Walkers Crisps Website is pretty cool too… check it out to find out more about these wonderful British potato crisps.

Serving on Monument Circle begins at 9 a.m. and runs until 6 p.m., or until supplies run out. The cost is $6 for the “works” or $2 a la carte.

Over 95% of Festival proceeds help fund many local and worldwide non-profit organizations like The Julian Center, Dayspring, Noble Of Indiana, Dress For Success, Gleaners Food Bank, Wheeler Mission, Young Audiences Of Indiana and many more.

This year’s entertainment includes:

• Jazz Group – 10 a.m. to Noon
• Christ Church Bell Ringers – Noon to 12:15 p.m.
• ISO Brass Ensemble – 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m.
• White River Jazz Band – 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
• Murat Banjo Band – 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Also this year, we are happy to coordinate with Sen. Lugar’s office as they run a hunger drive during the Festival. Bring in cans to donate, or donate money in their marked bins that will be located on the spokes of the circle. Check out a video from Senator Richard Lugar.

Are you on Twitter? Then be sure to follow @CCCathedralIndy on Twitter to get frequent updates on happenings at the Cathedral!

But some years back I ran across Crystal® Classic Habanero Sauce while on vacation and fell in love. While some people complained that it was too vinegary, the taste was just amazing in my opinion.  It had a comfortable heat to it and wasn’t something I had to worry about using too much of (as is the case with many of my other hot sauces).

When I got back to Indy I had trouble finding it so I found a place online and ordered an entire case of it.  That case has recently ran dry.

Talking to some hot sauce store owners I found out that since Hurricane Katrina Crystal® Classic Habanero Sauce hasn’t been available, which bummed me out a bit.   So I got in touch with Baumer Foods who made it and they confirmed that they no longer make it but that it is under review.  I’m not sure what that means, but if they’re taking a vote they have mine as I’d love to have this in the refrigerator once again.

• Celebrate with the Indiana wineries as they offer samples of more than 100 award-winning wines (Adult sampler ticket only ~ ID required ~ First 10,000 receive etched wine glass!)
• Enjoy delicious food from some of Indiana’s top culinary experts
• Visit the Wine & Food Experience Pavillion for food and wine sessions with chefs and winemakers
• Tap your foot to Indiana’s most popular musicians LIVE throughout the day
  • Mike Milligan and Steam Shovel – 12:00PM ~ 2:00PM
  • Jennie DeVoe – 2:30PM ~ 4:30PM
  • Gin Blossoms – 5:00PM ~ 7:00PM
• Browse through the artists booths
• Take your kids to the KidZone for some interactive fun

Ingredients:

• Frozen Meatballs
• Frozen Tater Tots
• Can of Cream of Mushroom Soup
• Shredded Cheese

Directions:

• Layer a 9″ x 13″ pan with meatballs and tater tots
• Spread cream of mushroom soup over the top
• Cover with shredded cheese
• Bake at 425° for 15 minutes

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