Hi-Chew – Persimmon
Persimmon is one of those fruits I could never really get behind. I never was able to figure out the ideal consumption state for the fruit. Either it wasn’t ripe enough, and it was all…
Author: zbearviking
From the frigid, majestic North (Canada), hails a creature like no other. Is it a bear that took up viking-ing? Or a viking that turned into a bear? Perhaps it is beyond human comprehension what the creature truly is, much like Bigfoot or Nessie. What we do know, is that much like everything else in the universe, it is made of star stuff.
Milky Chocolate – Milk Cream Filling
Probably one of the most iconic mascots in Japanese candy is Peko-chan of the Fujiya brand. Even if you weren’t sure of what her name was, or what she was supposed to be selling you,…
FRANK – Party Mix
Party Mix can go by many names. Ultimately, when we see the packaging, we know what exactly it is. At least, over in the arctic North that is. For those not in the know, Party…
Hi-Chew – Kiwi
I don’t much care for summer. Maybe it’s because I was born in the winter, and that has some part to play in my disposition towards colder temperatures, but while most people enjoy the hot,…
Bourbon – Chocolate Ganache Mochi
Mochi is another one of those staples in Asian cuisine that has gained a much wider western audience in recent years. While mochi is somewhat specific to Japan, many Asian cultures have their own variation…
Hi-Chew – 4 Grape Variety
Expectations are a tricky thing. The same experience can be seen as good and bad by two different people, entirely on the basis of their expectation. If you have high expectations, and said expectations are…
Paqui – Wild Wild Ranch
A while back, I did a not-so-scathing review of the brands other flavour, Cool Salsa Verde. Spoiler alert – it was tasty. I figure I’d try another flavour. This one is sure to draw some…
Black Thunder – Matcha Azuki
Another week, another new, but “safe” review. I say safe for a couple of reasons here. Black Thunder has already established itself as a solid choice for Japanese chocolate, and I’ve yet to be wronged…
Black Thunder – Bitter
I’ve reviewed a few different Black Thunder chocolate bars at this point, and I think it’s safe to say it’s a brand I have fond experiences of so far. Just like any other confectionery brand,…
Tirol Chocolate – Black Mont Blanc Ice Cream Bar
There are certain things in life that we can all agree are objectively good. There are obviously exceptions to this due to biological factors, like allergic reactions to certain things, or damaged to certain body…