Miss Vickie’s – Honey Dijon
It wasn’t that long ago that I learned Miss Vickie’s has cranked out many new flavours. Well, new to me – in truth I’m willing to bet a lot of the flavours I am only…
Month: October 2021
FRANK – Nibbling Snack Mix
Do you ever get confused by snack mix? Where you have a moment and think, what is going on here? Where am I? Is this real? It’s not often a snack mix triggers my existential…
Kasugai Tsubu Gummies – Halloween
Kasugai is known primarily for their gummy candies. They have a wide range of gummy products that have been around since forever. The name might not ring a bell, but I assure you if you’ve…
Tirol Chocolate – Tokyo Rusk
I’ve always found it interesting how many souvenirs or gifts that are commonplace in Asia are basically 70% packaging, 30% actual product. Most times the over-packaging leads me to believe the products aren’t nearly as…
Bourbon – Gummy Mozza – Yogurt
Sometimes I wonder why the Japanese snack makers seem to be so much more creative and willing to take risks on strange, novel candy ideas. Is it just a matter of consumers more willing to…
Smartfood – Jalapeno & Cheddar Popcorn
Popcorn is the ultimate movie time snack. It’s relatively quiet, comes in big buckets, and is nice and light so you don’t pass out from a food coma or anything. For me, the key selling…
Panda Licorice – Natural Raspberry
Panda Licorice is one of those brands that’s been around for a while, but relatively speaking it hasn’t made it’s presence known very well. What I mean is that it’s been in North American for…
DARS Chocolate – White Mint
I haven’t had chocolate mint ice cream in a very, very long time. I guess this is sort of a proxy, or interim between not having any and when I inevitably do, which I can…
Tirol Chocolate – Petite Mix
Part of why I enjoy following Tirol releases is because of the consistency in their sizing. It’s that same consistency that makes something like today’s product fascinating. I don’t particularly find Tirol enjoyable because of…