Mmmmm...monthly potato chips

November 1, 2006 1:58 PM

Comestible of the month club?

On a lark, I had our company signed up for Anchor O'Reilly's Chip of the Month, which turned out to be very popular here. We really did enjoy the novelty of a half dozen bags of unique potato chips showing up each month. CotM is going out of business and I'm looking for a nice way to fill that snacking void at a reasonable price.

I'm NOT looking for the results of "of the month club" search on Google.

I am looking for specific first-hand recommendations for or against similar services. I think we'd also be happier with savory over sweet.

posted by plinth to Food & Drink (12 answers total)

Bacon of the Month Club

Zingerman's Zing Clubs are awesome in general.
posted by kcm at 2:14 PM on November 1, 2006

I've heard great things about the King Arthur Flour Mix 'n' Magic Baking Club.
posted by The Michael The at 2:32 PM on November 1, 2006

Pardon the interruption, but am I missing something on that Bacon of the Month site...less than 3 lbs. of product for $89 ?
posted by lobstah at 2:56 PM on November 1, 2006

I got the bacon of the month club from zingerman's for chrismas. It was one of the best presents I've ever got. It ruled so much. A lot of the zingermans ones rule.
posted by jeb at 3:07 PM on November 1, 2006

Pardon the interruption, but am I missing something on that Bacon of the Month site...less than 3 lbs. of product for $89 ?

It includes shipping. Possibly overnight shipping, though they aren't clear on that.
posted by smackfu at 3:24 PM on November 1, 2006

vosges' Lunar Club Haut. i don't belong to the club, but i am a frequent customer of Vosges (both in person and through the mail/website). they do an excellent job of shipping/packing to preserve quality and it's some of hte very best chocolate i have ever had in my life. they're not all sweet, either.
posted by crush-onastick at 3:28 PM on November 1, 2006

Best answer: Dean and Deluca do a cheese of the month thing. I have never done it, but I would like to.

They've got a 3-month program, 9-month program, and the Eternal Cheese Shippery thing until you don't want any more cheese.
posted by mckenney at 4:09 PM on November 1, 2006

Best answer: As far as cheese of the month goes, I can recommend Murray's; just recently received a gift of cheese from them, and they have some really fantastic and unique selections.
posted by trevyn at 5:27 PM on November 1, 2006

I know you said savory over sweet, but the savory is covered. So without further adieu:

Achatz Pie of the Month Club

The pies are delicious. Pie pie pie pie.
posted by Pastabagel at 6:43 PM on November 1, 2006

Response by poster: Bacon of the month club probably won't fly for this group - too high effort. I can't see too many of my colleagues frying up a few slices for nibbling.

I appreciate the suggestions and will pass them around for consideration.
posted by plinth at 6:50 PM on November 1, 2006

Dale & Thomas has a Popcorn-of-the-Month Club. Some sweet, some savory.

If you want to try it, they are offering two free bags this week, to anyone who wants.
posted by Topkid at 8:10 PM on November 1, 2006

Looks like UTZ has a Chip-of-the-Month Club

A bit expensive at $184.
posted by Deathalicious at 11:37 PM on November 1, 2006