Chips are My Weakness–how about you?

Yes, ‘tis true, chips are my downfall.  When I’m looking for some good stress-eating, I head to the chip aisle at the store, grab some yummy chips and dip, and I’m good to go.  I’ll take chips any day over sweets.  My kids are all chip-lovers as well.

A few weeks ago, we received a package in the mail, containing these ===>

What are they? you ask.  Well, they are a brand-new line of chips, from Pillsbury. I must confess, I’ve always had a bit of a “thing” for the Pillsbury Doughboy.  So, when Pillsbury introduces a new product, I’m always interested.  These chips were no exception.  Because, you see, while I love chips, I try not to eat them in excess; and I try to eat the more healthy varieties of chips that are available today (such as pita chips, baked chips, veggie chips, etc.)

Looking for ways to spice up your snacking routines? Pillsbury knows just how you feel and wants to awaken your taste buds with their new Pillsbury® Baguette Chips! These hearty chips are sliced from oven baked bread and topped with savory seasonings bringing the unique and contemporary flavors of Italian Cheese & Herb and Cheddar Sun-dried Tomato to gourmet snack chips. The delicious flavors and perfect texture of these crispy chips can help you round out any recipe.

• Enjoy Pillsbury Baguette Chips for a wide range of occasions: eat them alone, add a bit more flavor to your favorite dip, spice up soup, or add some crunch to your salad!
  
  With 130 calories per serving (21 baguette chips), and 50% less fat than regular potato chips*, Pillsbury Baguette Chips are delicious snack chips that you can feel good about eating.
  
  If that’s not enough to get your mouth watering, then check out these delicious chips for yourself.  To download a printable coupon for $0.75 off one package, you and your readers can visit http://bit.ly/PBCcoupon today!

So, what did we think?  Well, my kids weren’t the least bit interested in trying them. I liked them.  My oldest daughter, 18, liked them.  She preferred the Italian Cheese & Herb flavor, while I was more taken with the Cheddar & Sundried Tomato (I think the word “tomato” turned her off!)  We ate the first two bags, shared the second two bags, and are saving the third two bags. 

Because I’m a dip person, I’d probably prefer a plain variety of these chips that wouldn’t detract from the taste of my dip of choice (which is currently hummus).  I did, however, dip some of them, and they were fine.  While we didn’t try ours on soup or salad, I think they’d make an excellent addition to either!

Now, for a giveaway . . .

I have one gift pack of Pillsbury Baguette Chips to give away to one lucky reader!

Your gift pack will contain (as pictured above):
(3) Bags of Pillsbury Baguette Chips in Italian Cheese & Herb
(3) Bags of Pillsbury Baguette Chips in Cheddar Sundried Tomato

If you would like to win, simply leave a comment below telling me why you’d like to try these chips, and which flavor you think you’ll like best.

For a second chance to win, leave another comment telling me what your favorite Pillsbury product is.

For a third chance to win, follow my blog via GFC, RSS, or on Facebook. Leave a comment, telling me that you have done so.

I will leave this contest open ‘til next Wednesday, July25th, at noon (EST), at which time I will draw (and announce) a random winner.  Good luck!

Disclosure:  The product, gift pack, information, and additional sample have been provided by General Mills through MyBlogSpark.