Well, let me tell ya ’bout these Diamond Head Soda Crackers. I ain’t no fancy writer, but I know what tastes good, ya hear?
These crackers, they been around for ages, they say over 80 years. That’s a long time for anything, let alone a cracker. Folks call ’em “Original Hawaiian,” and they ain’t lyin’. Baked right there in Hawaii, since 1921, imagine that! They even named the whole darn bakery after that Diamond Head place, so they gotta be somethin’ special, right?
Now, some folks call ’em soda crackers, some call ’em saltines. I just call ’em good. They got this crispy, dry feel, ya know? And them little holes all over? Don’t ask me why, but they’re there. And the salt! Not too much, not too little, just right. Some have unsalted tops, I hear, but I like the salty ones myself.
They say the first crackers was just flour, water, and salt. Simple stuff. But these Diamond Head ones, they got bakin’ soda in ’em. That’s what makes ’em “soda” crackers, I guess. Makes ’em light and crispy, not heavy like that bread stuff.
- They’re real good with soup, let me tell ya. Warm ya right up on a cold day, or even when it ain’t so cold.
- And jelly! Guava jelly, that’s the ticket. Sweet and salty, can’t beat it.
- Some folks just eat ’em plain, right out of the bag. Good for when your stomach’s feelin’ a bit off, or when you’re travelin’ and need a little somethin’ in your belly.
Now, they come in different sizes, too. Big bags, little bags, even snack-size bags now. Handy for carryin’ around in your purse or pocket. Never know when you might get a hankerin’ for a cracker, right?
I even buy ’em for other folks, ya know? Share the goodness, that’s what I say. Especially them other locals, they know what’s good. They grew up on these crackers, just like me, I reckon.
Diamond Bakery Soda Crackers, they ain’t just some fancy snack. They’re a part of life, ya know? Like sunshine and good friends and a warm cup of coffee. They’re tasty, or “onolicious” as some folks say. They stick with ya, fill ya up, and don’t cost an arm and a leg neither.
You can find ’em all over the place, too. Not just in Hawaii, though that’s where they come from. Look for the bag with the Diamond Head picture on it. Can’t miss it.
And if you ever find yourself in Honolulu, go on down to the bakery itself. They say it’s somethin’ to see. I ain’t been myself, but I hear tell they got all sorts of treats there, not just crackers. But the crackers, they’re the best, in my opinion. The best Hawaiian soda crackers you can find, that’s for sure.
So, next time you’re at the store, grab yourself a bag of Diamond Head Soda Crackers. You won’t be sorry. And if you see me, well, maybe I’ll share a cracker or two with ya. That’s just the kind of thing we do ’round here.
They are more than just a cracker; they are part of Hawaii’s history, the foundation of the Diamond Bakery. So when you are eating these, you are not just having a snack, you are having a little piece of history, a little piece of Hawaii. They are nostalgic; they take you back. At least they take me back. Back to simpler times, when a cracker and some jelly was all you needed to make you happy.
And that’s all I gotta say about Diamond Head Soda Crackers. They’re good, real good. Go get yourself some and see for yourself.
