What are your favorite crackers?
I've been on a cracker kick lately. I guess due to all the house guests we've had and all the traveling we've been doing this summer. I've had some new discoveries lately also. Here are some of my faves:
-Nut Thins by Blue Diamond. I like the hazelnut ones and also the pecan crackers. They are so light and crispy. Great with some manchego and salumi.
-Milton's corn bread crackers. These are buttery, salty and with a slight sweetness. I kept eating them and thinking "what do they taste like?" And then I realized - they taste just like club crackers. I want to try the multi-grain ones next.
-Trader Joe's Gorgonzola crackers. I can't eat too many, but they are tasty.
-Black pepper water crackers. My old standby. They go with everything.
-Whole Foods rice crackers. I love to sear a piece of tuna and slice it and put it on these crackers with a splash of soy sauce, a small dollop of wasabi and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds. It's such an easy app that's light and easy to throw together.
-Graham crackers. They've been my lifesaver for many years. I eat them with peanut butter to treat low blood sugars. They are a major comfort food for me. :)
-Oh, and I should mention Rice Crisps Sea Salt flavor. While not technically a cracker, I do love them.
What are your favorite crackers? Any oddball varieties? How do you eat them?
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I soo have to second the rosemary raisin crackers from Trader Joes I can and will eat the whole box. Great with pate. And i thought buttered saltines was only something m family did. Definately a favorite. When i married my husband i inherited in-laws who ate very 1970s inspired food . We bake a trayl of triscuits topped with cheddar cheese and half a green olive weekly
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I pretty much buy & enjoy all types of savory crackers, but the ones usually always on hand are "Stone Wheat Thins" (regular, NOT low-sodium) & "Triscuits" (regular, or any of the delicious new flavors). The "Stone Wheat Thins" are perfect for cheese, & the "Triscuits" are good with cheese or on their own. I also enjoy rice crackers, sesame crackers, etc., etc. Anything with a bit of flavor. Even good old "Saltines" in a pinch. Don't care much for "Carr's" - to me they're like pricey matzoh crackers - lol!
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Triscuits. Any Triscuits, really, but especially the rye and roasted garlic flavors. I have to be REALLY careful or I WILL eat the whole box in a sitting.... yum
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re: kubasd
Triscuits, Triscuits
Jolly, jolly Triscuits
Triscuits, Triscuits
Eat them up, yum!I get to feel mildly virtuous because they only have four or five ingredients (all of which I can pronounce...). And they're good all by themselves, with tuna, or peanut butter, or blue cheese dressing, or salami, or cheese, or.....
My guilty cracker pleasure is Ritz dipped into Marie's bottled blue cheese dressing.
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Garlic Triscuits (ANY Triscuits, for that matter.) Ak-Mak Sesame thins. Ry-Krisp. Wasakrisp Crackers. And Goldfish. I wish Pepperidge Farms made a sharper cheesier Goldfish cracker, but I can still easily down a whole bag. Last time I ate 'em, there were lots of little crumbs, and I hate pouring them out because they get everywhere, so I just dipped my face into the bag and tipped it up, and my husband said I looked like a horse with an oatbag.
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re: mamachef
Great visual!
Have you tried the flavor-blasted goldfish? I'd still like them sharper, but they are a step up from the original. I take the more lady-like approach of dumping the crumbs in a bowl and then using a wet finger (pinky extended, of course) to convey the crumbs to my mouth.
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re: gaffk
Yeah, it's pretty disgusting, I guess. :) Clearly you are the lady here.
I haven't tried them, but I'm going to now. Ooh, I also like those white cheddar mini-crackers. I forget who makes them. They're disgustingly greasy, but nice and sharp and great in a mug of tomato soup. Possibly Nabisco.
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i like crackers in general ...
Vegetable Thins are addictive -- do they still make them? they had that odd shape - any geometry experts? http://www.kraftcanada.com/en/products/v-z/vegetablethins.aspx
Miltons Corn Bread Flavor Crackers are the best - they remind me of Ritz --- London Drugs in Canada had them on their warehouse list but they don't offer them in every store - darn (but they have some other miltons crackers -- good
)Premium brand saltines - with butter. Or with orange cheddar. Or with pnut butter.
yes - another Cdn mentioned Stone Wheat Thins -- love those, as above.
Rye Krisp -- yes, i can do that. With thin spread of good butter. My mum used to toast her Rye Krisps and then butter them.
one of my very favorites are the English "Cornish Wafers" -- rich and flakey. With cheese of course. One can find them at some of those import stores here in Vancouver area (Dunbar http://www.celtictreasurechest.com/) We used to buy them at Woodwards - old Vancouverites will remember their brit food section.
Cornish Wafers are different than the usual Cream Crackers http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjjiZpMs1iI
my other sneaky snack is Digestives with good cheddar. The sweet salty combo is great.
i like Stacey's ORiGINAL pita chips.
i also like a brand of tortilla chips that are coming out of Kamloops BC now. American readers wouldn't get so excited cuz they have lots of options --- but up here in Canada, this is a rare treat. www.freshisbest.ca (i bought some at Whole Foods and at IGA Marketplace.)
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I hope this isn't a double post. This is twice today I have posted and it disappeared.
My favorite cracker is Nut-Thins, particularly the hazelnut ones. They also have pecan and almond. Very tasty and crispy. Couple of bonuses, they're fairly low in fat and gluten-free.
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Baked Lentil Chips from Whole Foods are my new obsession. I have gotten everyone hooked on them. Cracked Pepper Flavor is the best. Also, GG bran Crispbread dipped in yogurt or with smoked salmon on top.
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do homemade count?
was pretty darn pleased with the Lavash Crackers I made this weekend...›2 Replies -
I'm still loving the Wasa 7 Grain Crisp n' Light crackerbread which I use in place of bread. I slather one with almond butter and a light drizzle of honey or apricot jam and top w/ another rectangle of crackerbread. I wrap in a baggie and keep in my purse for a good protein snack anytime of day.
We tried the Finn Crisps sourdough rye crisp bread and they are great with cheese and salame - yum. Nice bite, crunch and a nutty flavor. Yummm.
I have the rye & oat brand Ryvita crackbread in my pantry but havent tried them yet. They look really tasty too.
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I usually just pick up the Carr's Table Water Crackers on display in the cheese section. I haven't been down the cracker isle in years, because of course right across the row is the cookie isle.
Thanks to y'all I went down the cracker isle and yes, things have changed over the past couple of years. I picked up mini rice cakes (caramel), Stacy's Pita Chips (original), Tricuit Thin Crisps (original - which, despite the fancy box, taste exactly like the Triscuits I grew up with, just more chewable and just as addictive) and satisfyingly crunchy KaMe Rice Crackers (original).
On the cracker isle (I did not turn around to the cookies) I also found Walker's Pure Butter Shortbread (which lists just four ingredients) and the very sinful Chocolate Chex Mix (Dark).
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re: GraydonCarter
i saw a decadent recipe for the home-made chex snack mix "jumble" using their chocolate chex. http://quick-dish.tablespoon.com/2012... i'd add peanuts, too!
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Love these new-to-me pita crackers -- really crispy and great for cheeses! PITA BITES ( Photo below).
love jacob's cream crackers as a sturdy, crunch, bland base for all types of cheeses, esp. nice brie ;-).
for sheer eating, i love the triscuits rye flavor…and their black pepper and olive oil version.
like the sesmark original sesame rice crackers…really savory and light (except when you eat half the sleeve. LOL).
used to love a variety pack of crackers in the 80's -- un peu de tout. don't know when they stopped being made! ;-(.
i like the multi-grain cracker that you can also get as a clone at trader joe's… stoned wheat crackers.
kroger's has a great clone of the carr's line of crackers….at a much better price.
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I grew up eating senbei and puffed rice crackers, particularly the giant full moon-shaped ones the size of your noggin that were sold on the streets of Seoul. I like them the way they are - yes, even rice crackers have a lovely, delicate flavor - so I'm still not used to the saltines-and-soup thing, decades of living in the US notwithstanding.
These days I can't stop noshing on Gosomi (고소미), which strikes that perfect balance of lightly sweet and savory/nutty. I have to deliberately steer myself away from them every time I go grocery shopping in K-town... :)
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Love Leslie Stowes Raincoast crisps. Multiple flavors, crunchy and great with savoury toppers. Rather fond of the Fig/olive and cranberry/pistachio. I can make a meal out of a handful of crackers, creamy goat cheese, sun dried tomato, artichoke, and what ever other goodies I can find in the cupboard.
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I just tried the Wasa 7 Grain Crisp n' Light crackerbread and I am a fan - yum! They are so light but with great texture. They come in sheets (like graham crackers) and only have 4 carbs & 20 calories per slice. Of course, when you add stinky cheese to it... it hikes up the calories a bit. ;-)
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Depending on the mood or accompaniment:
Plain Water Crackers (Carr's or TJ's)
Original Wheat Thins
Club Crackers
Ritz
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re: Veggo
But then you'd probably be happy with those pre-sliced American cheese packets, no?
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A guilty pleasure for me is to butter Premium Saltines and then toast them under a broiler or in a toaster oven. And then eat them, of course. There, I've said it.
Only salted butter will do. And they burn easily so keep an eye on them.
*hangs head*
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I've recently become addicted to Ritz Simply Social Whole Wheat crackers...
http://www.nabiscoworld.com/Brands/Pr... -
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TJ's gorgonzola crackers are too salty for my taste, but I love their 12-grain crackers, which are healthy and have lots of fiber, but taste very good. I like their soy flavored mini-rice crackers with black sesame, too, but they are saltier than I should have so I quit buying them.
I haven't had them in years, but liked Carr's Wheatmeal Biscuits, which taste a little graham crackery but more cracker, less cookielike.
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Can't believe I'm the first person who just loves plain ol' Ritz crackers. I've never cared for boring Saltines or bland water crackers or super-crunchy crackers full of "birdseed" that shred my gums. Just give me Ritz, whether I've got dry salami or chopped liver, goat cheese or fruit preserves, Biscoff Spread or salsa, hummus or pepper jack cubes.
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VINTA CRACKERS..!!!!!! Dare makes them..not sure if they are just in Canada?
they are really amazing crackers and sooo good that I have to double think buying them because I know i'll eat them all in a day or two...multigraining and delicious. Must try.›2 Replies -
I have recently become addicted to the Raincoast Crisps in the rosemary and raisin flavor. I actually like the Trader Joe's version better, but I don't get to Trader Joe's often enough to satisfy my craving. They are so good with some herb cheese spread. My hubby loves the black pepper water crackers from Carr.
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re: justmomofthree
I love Raincoast Crisp crackers in the cranberry hazelnut flavor:-) They are twice baked - once in a loaf and then thin sliced and baked again . . . anyone tried making these? Recipe??
They are dellicious with s spreadable cheese such as Boursin and some hot smoked salmon. Yum!!
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For just eating out of the box, Wheat Thins. For soup, saltines with butter (on the side, not crunched into the soup). To top with cheese or meat, I prefer a wheat cracker from Canada whose name escapes me right now (but which I can make a beeline for at the local market ;) or the Pepperidge Farm entertaining quartet. But really, there are very few crackers I have met that I didn't like.
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Triscuits for putting savory things on (cheese, salami, etc.) especially the oil and herb. I nibble them one row at a time. For some odd reason I always thought Wheat Thins were like little cardboard squares and Goldfish are just downright nasty. Which is weird because I like almost everything. I love plain old Saltines for crumbling in soup.
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Each Sunday I make crackers for the week ahead - and it is pretty random what goes into them.
I generally mix flour, grainms, oil, water, seeds, salt and spices. (Last week was while flour, oats, butter, black sesame and garlic - next week is anyones guess).
Remember you are not limited to commercial offerings!›13 Replies-
re: Peg
Mary's Organic 5 seed, no wheat or gluten crackers. They're baked. They're seriously addictive, but if you eat the whole box in one go, you'll be "going" all day. They are very fibrous, but so tasty. I only buy them when they're on sale. Otherwise, my grocery store sells a very lightweight box for $5+. Damn those expensive organic ingredients!
I also have a thing for sesame or cheese rice crackers. I will eat the whole pack in one sitting for a nutrition-free salt fix. It's not good. I try not to keep them around during the winter, but in summer, I always grab them while at my cottage, in lieu of tortilla or potato chips or worse.
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re: 1sweetpea
try Crunchmaster - i personally think they're much better than Mary's.
http://crunchmaster.com/home.aspx
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re: jlhinwa
It takes about 10 minutes - I don't measure anything, just throw ingredients into a bowl and add enough water to make a dough. Then I roll it out as thin as I can, score lines and bake till brown at a fairly high temperature. Occasionally I've ended up with a cracker that's too hard, or too salty - but I like the variety - and it's cheap!
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re: jlhinwa
I haven't tried them yet, but our local paper just ran an article with several recipes. The Biscotti di vino and the four seed snapper cracker sound really good. http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11181/...
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re: Luna2372
The interwebs abound with recipes - but I just chuck the flour/grains/seeds in a bowl, add a glug of oil or knob of butter, any extra flavourings I've chosen (sundried tomato paste, crushed garlic, sugar/salt, spices, lemon zest, herbs...) then add enough water and/or milk to make a fairly moist dough.
I'm thinking of addng yogurt next to see what the result is, and maybe pureed vegetables or pulses.
We're not talking finely crafted crackers here, just something for me to nibble on at work to keep the hunger pangs at bay.
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I love crackers, and all kinds! I cannot pick a favorite.
Wheat thins, cheez-its, rye-flavored melba toast, regular and black pepper water crackers, TJ's pita bite crackers, oyster crackers. Stoned wheat thins (not to be confused with the regular wheat things, and yes, that is kind of a sketchy name, isn't it?). For certain things only ritz crackers will do though I don't like them to eat alone. Also like pilot bread crackers for certain things.
Unusual varieties--Ak-mak, which is high in fiber and is great with hummus. Also Kavli crispbread, a favorite of my Norwegian dad and it has rubbed off on me.
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Favorite cracker? Wheat Thins.
How do I eat them? By the mouthful.
I like Stacy's Pita Chips as well (if you consider them a "cracker")
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re: Veggo
34 Crispbread, IMO, are identical to these and usually easier to fin.d
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My current favorites are Triscuit Hint of Salt and Ryvita Rye & Oat Bran...the triscuits are dense, the Ryvita much lighter...some would say cardboard-like, snerk...funny though, when my son was visiting in May, he tried the Ryvita with goat cheese and really loved it...asked me to ship him 2 boxes as their grocery store doesn't sell it. lynnlato, I do love rice crackers too, though!
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re: lynnlato
I get them at Publix, so you could probably find them at your major grocer's store...HOWEVER, at Publix, they don't sell these in cracker aisle...they're sold near the peanut butter & jelly with other "healthier" crackers like Wasa and European style crackers if this helps--the box actually says Ryvita Crispbread.
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