Sunchips Jalapeno Jack.

First hit is the multigrain sweetness like the original flavor. Mild jack, pepperjack taste. A mild hint of heat. A lot of potential but very underwhelming.

Sun Chips and Cider.

I first saw this in a snack size in the checkout. And then I couldn't find it in a normal size for awhile. But then I did. So I bought it. It's not bad. But its got that Sunchips charm.

Saw this and bought it on a whim. Tastes like cider with pomegranate juice and extra tart.

Mexican Casserole.

This is the true essence of casserole: leftovers. Refried beans, seasoned ground beef, enchilada sauce, black beans, and corn, all of it at least a week and up to two weeks old. I used corn tortillas to separate the layers and added some partially cooked instant rice.

Addendum: So I was rethinking my philosophy of casserole. Now, there's two paths a casserole can take. Both consume leftovers. One path culminates in something more than the sum of its parts. The other makes its parts palatable. This was the latter.

Also, there's a new Sun Chips flavor: Roasted Sweet Chili. It's bears a striking resemblance to Doritos's Spicy Sweet Chili flavor. Between the two, I think I prefer the Sun Chips. While the Doritos pack more punch, sometimes it's just too overpowering and you just keep eating them for the sake of salt. The Sun Chips, on the other hand, have that naturally sweet multi-grain taste with a much milder but longer taste residue. I like them.

Sam Adams Brown Ale.

I picked up this and a Black Lager from some leftovers from a catered event a few nights ago. Sam Adams is pretty respectable for being a domestic, mass-marketed beer. (I've decided Sam Adams is now my tap beer when eating out when more interesting options are unavailable.) One thing I've always like about Sam Adams is the sheer number of varieties and their consistency.

The Brown Ale was good and nutty without being too filling. It actually reminded me of a nut brown beer from a brewery local to Nashville that was quite good. Until I figure how to get more of that, the Brown Ale will suffice.

As a side note, I always wondered why Doritos changed their flagship flavors from the clearly comparatively superior "Nacho Cheesier" and "Cooler Ranch" to less competitive sounding names, "Nacho Cheese" and "Cool Ranch", respectively. I had the Nacho Cheese a few weeks ago since the local Wal-mart decided to stop carrying the Smokin' Cheddar BBQ, which was by far one of the more superior flavors of chips on the market today. Meh, Nacho Cheese is still just Nacho Cheese. Cool Ranch, on the other hand, is actually different. Doritos must have revamped their formulas because they seem to be lighter and crispier; the flavor is noticeably punchier, not exactly saltier, but more intense without being as heavy as it used to be. Are they better than Cooler Ranch? Well...maybe. Also, "Garden Salsa" Sun Chips are fantastic. They don't really taste like garden salsa but they taste like something good.