I am a crunchy snack fanatic so when I discovered Lesley Stowe’s Raincoast Crisps, I was in couch potato heaven. Don’t let the brown colored slices of dried bread fool you — they taste delicious and offer a firm, crisp texture.

If you haven’t seen the crisps before, imagine a small loaf of brown bread filled with dried fruits, nuts, and seeds then super thinly sliced and dried. I admit that it’s hard to convey it in words. However, the result is quite amazing.

My favorite flavor is currently the salty date and almond, but I also get cravings for the cranberry and hazelnut ones too. I have yet to try rosemary raisin pecan, fig olive, or the original seed versions.

The crisps are sturdy enough to stand up to dipping and are large enough to hold toppings. Unfortunately, I rarely dip or top the crackers as I eat them right from the box.

The crisps are so popular here in Vancouver that a local bakery started making their own version – not quite as good though. Has anyone tried to make their own crisps at home?