Okay Lucky, another review for GLBJ. Disclaimer: I am a spare (opinionated) chile-head with taste-buds that may be defective. So, grain of salt.
Once again, nice maneuverable, simple website. Prices fare, shipping reasonable. Shipping time - FAST (been like 3 days both times). Packaging is perfect. Very strong resealable bags. But what about the product?!!
Garlic Parmesan - this stuff is great. By the way, all six flavors that I've tried have similar size and consistency. I like that. Consistency is king in the food biz. If they ever entered Zestfest, I would know their stuff right away (blindly). The jerky is a touch drier and lighter than more commercial products but that is a good thing... no sappy fillers or gunk. Okay, Garlic Parmesan... it doesn't really taste "garlicky", but I think I prefer that. I do taste parmesan or some type of spice that mimics it. This stuff is nice and savory - excellent. When I finish the bag off (tomorrow?), I will weep.
A Bit Spicy - my first thought, seeing this on the site was, "I don't like the name... what is it? A bit spicy? What kind of spice? Latin? Asian? Superhot? " But, after sampling, it's actually very accurate. It adds a nice heat that lingers a bit. I don't know what the flavor is. It's good, for sure. I still think it needs more identity.
Teriyaki - this is a flavor that the Jack Links of the world also sell, as was the ground pepper flavor. The pepper flavor separated itself, clearly "best of class". For this flavor, I thought it was okay.... a "B". Yes, there's teriyaki, but the accompanying spice profile steers you toward the taste of the spice packets that come with instant (Asian) noodles. It's not a "bright" taste. Hey, if all I did was gush about everything, I'd have no credibility. Maybe it will grow on me as I finish off the bag.
So, if I were to rank the (excellent!) products:
1) Garlic Parmesan
2) PRD
3) Pepper Grinder
4) A Bit Spicy
5) Jamaican Jerk
6) Teriyaki
and I will be ordering again... they need some sort of incentive program, lol, points or something.
drP
Once again, nice maneuverable, simple website. Prices fare, shipping reasonable. Shipping time - FAST (been like 3 days both times). Packaging is perfect. Very strong resealable bags. But what about the product?!!
Garlic Parmesan - this stuff is great. By the way, all six flavors that I've tried have similar size and consistency. I like that. Consistency is king in the food biz. If they ever entered Zestfest, I would know their stuff right away (blindly). The jerky is a touch drier and lighter than more commercial products but that is a good thing... no sappy fillers or gunk. Okay, Garlic Parmesan... it doesn't really taste "garlicky", but I think I prefer that. I do taste parmesan or some type of spice that mimics it. This stuff is nice and savory - excellent. When I finish the bag off (tomorrow?), I will weep.
A Bit Spicy - my first thought, seeing this on the site was, "I don't like the name... what is it? A bit spicy? What kind of spice? Latin? Asian? Superhot? " But, after sampling, it's actually very accurate. It adds a nice heat that lingers a bit. I don't know what the flavor is. It's good, for sure. I still think it needs more identity.
Teriyaki - this is a flavor that the Jack Links of the world also sell, as was the ground pepper flavor. The pepper flavor separated itself, clearly "best of class". For this flavor, I thought it was okay.... a "B". Yes, there's teriyaki, but the accompanying spice profile steers you toward the taste of the spice packets that come with instant (Asian) noodles. It's not a "bright" taste. Hey, if all I did was gush about everything, I'd have no credibility. Maybe it will grow on me as I finish off the bag.
So, if I were to rank the (excellent!) products:
1) Garlic Parmesan
2) PRD
3) Pepper Grinder
4) A Bit Spicy
5) Jamaican Jerk
6) Teriyaki
and I will be ordering again... they need some sort of incentive program, lol, points or something.
drP
