Parker Borden ’27. Photo by Michael Aldridge.
In this inaugural edition of Northwood “Go-To Gas Station Snacks.” I felt that it was only right for the following guest to be the first: he is a good friend of mine, and somewhat of a snack connoisseur, Parker Borden ’27. Before I dive into his order, Borden mentioned that this is not his “dream order,” but his typical order, consisting of items that he can reliably find at any gas station.
Without further ado, here is Parker Borden’s gas station order:
- Airhead Xtreme Sours
- Honey Roasted Cashews
- Body Armor
Strengths: Balanced, satisfies cravings, and cohesive.
At first glance, the order touches all the bases: the airheads take care of any sugar cravings, the cashews give you that savory balance to counter the sweet candy, and Body Armor is an all-around healthy drink to hydrate for athletic weekends. This is this order’s biggest strength: It takes care of the three types of cravings – sweet, savory, and thirst.
Summary: I really enjoyed this order. The airheads were sour but weren’t overwhelming, and they tasted great. Surprisingly, I would say the cashews were the best part of the order; they are healthy, and the honey-roasted flavor really hit the mark. Body Armor was a really smart choice for a drink. It was not so flavorful that it overwhelmed your taste buds; rather, it served as a thirst-quenching option that complemented the snacks without being overpowering.
