The question of the day is: what are these round, brown disks in my Chex Mix?
Answer: Melba toasts. And they are clearly the best part of the whole thing.
But when Tammy stared down at the crunchy, brown disks, she couldn’t help but be repulsed at the sight of them.
“They’re delicious,” India said. “Just eat one.”
Tammy continued to watch it warily. “No, I don’t think so.”
“Eat it.”
“No.”
“Eat it.”
“No.”
“Eat it! I’ll give you five circle pretzels if you eat it.”
With extreme hesitation she lifted it to her nose and sniffed.
“Just eat it,” I said. “It’s good.”
“Five. Circle. Pretzels.” India watched her intently. “Eat it.”
With one quick motion she popped the melba toast into her mouth, chewing rapidlylike a bunny. (I don’t know how else to describe it. It was quite funny.) After a minute the chewing slowed and India leaned closer.
“You liked it, didn’t you?”
There was a moment of silence as everyone stared at Tammy. “It wasn’t horrible. Now give me my pretzels.”
India sighed. “Fine,” she began counting out the pretzels. “One–”
“One!” Tammy repeated.
“Two–”
“Two!”
Tammy ate a pretzel.
“Three–”
“Two!”
India’s face was blank as she stared at Tammy. “You get five pretzels.”
“Well, give me another one because you made me eat that brown thing!”
Maybe this was a “you had to be there” thing, but those of us sitting in the hall could not stop laughing. Now I have to go because we are about to have another hall meeting. Is it dramatically promising? Possibly. I will let you know if crazy crap hits the fan!!!
Mel
FAQs
What Is This Brown Thing In My Chex Mix??? The question of the day is: what are these round, brown disks in my Chex Mix? Answer: Melba toasts. And they are clearly the best part of the whole thing.
What are the little brown things in gardettos? ›
You know those dark brown little chips in Gardettos? They're just little spiced pieces of dried rye bread. We made a couple tweaks like using Gardetto's toast pieces in the recipe instead of toasting our own bread.
What are the dark crackers in Chex Mix? ›
Ah, the rye cracker. The most beautiful element of any bag of Chex Mix. Rare in appearance but always welcome, the rye cracker has a beautiful color and grain texture.
What are the pieces in Chex Mix? ›
Though contents vary, the mixes generally include an assortment of Chex cereals, chips, hard breadsticks, pretzels, nuts or bagel bites.
What are the chips in Chex Mix called? ›
Chex Mix – Rice, corn and/or wheat Chex, peanuts, pretzels, and usually bagel chips. Chex cereal was introduced in 1937 by Ralston Purina. Gardetto's – Bread sticks, rye chips, and pretzels made by General Mills, owner of the similar Chex Mix.
What is the brown thing in Chex Mix? ›
The question of the day is: what are these round, brown disks in my Chex Mix? Answer: Melba toasts. And they are clearly the best part of the whole thing.
Is Chex Mix healthy? ›
But sadly, what makes it taste so good also makes Chex Mix not the healthiest option. It's full of refined grains, sugar, and tons of sodium. That's why I love to make my own healthy, Gluten Free Chex mix that's just as addicting without the ultra-processed stuff.
Is it cheaper to make your own Chex Mix? ›
The three types of cereal are usually Corn Chex, Rice Chex, and Wheat Chex. Beyond that, pretzels, peanuts, and some kind of cracker or rye chip are standard. Is it cheaper to buy Chex Mix or make your own? Homemade Chex Mix is cheaper AND better tasting than anything you can buy at the store.
What is the best thing in Chex Mix? ›
Corn Chex
Corn Chex are indisputably the best part of a bag of Chex Mix. If you've ever tasted Corn Chex on their own, you know they don't need to be doused in seasoning to be enjoyable—you could easily eat them plain.
How old is Chex? ›
80+ Years. Since 1937, Chex has been committed to making a pantry staple that people love.
Chex mix (aka nuts n' bolts), a classic American snack that's a staple in American homes, especially during football games and holiday gatherings, combines Chex cereal with nuts and other bite-sized treats, seasoned and baked until crispy.
Why isn't Chex Mix sold in Canada? ›
Chex has really not caught on as a brand in Canada. Although many other products of General Mills, like Cheerios, are very popular, Chex is seen as a “niche” product. General Mills has five factories in Canada, and that means that they really can't afford to produce their entire product line up here.
Is Chex Mix owned by Lays? ›
Chex is an American brand of breakfast cereal currently manufactured by General Mills.
What are the pieces in Gardettos? ›
The original blend of crunchy breadsticks, salted pretzels and roasted rye chips, seasoned with Gardetto's secret family recipe. Made to bring people together, our Original Recipe is perfect for sharing with family and friends.
What are garlic rye chips made of? ›
Ingredients. Ingredients: Enriched Flour (wheat flour, niacin, iron, riboflavin, thiamin mononitrate, folic acid), Vegetable Oil (high oleic canola, high oleic soybean, high oleic sunflower, palm, fractionated palm, palm olein and/or soybean), Rye Flour, Sugar, Salt.
When did Gardettos get rid of sesame sticks? ›
In early 2013, General Mills removed the sesame seed breadstick from the Gardetto's original recipe and replaced it with a different breadstick found in other popular snack mixes put out by General Mills.
Are rye chips good for you? ›
In fact they are kind of good for you, and best of all, they are ridiculously easy to make. As long as you keep and eye on them in the oven! Also try and use rye bread chips with hummus or other kinds of dip. Or, use them as the base for appetizers instead of white bread crostini.
