Hi-Chew – Heisei Fruits Mix
If there’s anything I’ve learned about Japan and all their crazy varieties and flavours, it’s that they love to do regional specific flavours. This variety isn’t exactly regional specific, but it feels like it’s along…
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Tirol Chocolate – Strawberry Trio Mix
It’s all probably in my head, but I’ve always felt like Japanese candies and chocolates have a very distinct style for strawberry flavoured items. I’d wager that anyone who grew up in an Asian household…
Calpis – Yogurt Fruit Chews
In my previous review of the Caplis hard candies, I was pretty happy with how each of the flavours turned out, and how well they captured the flavours of the actual drinks in a hard…
Tirol Chocolate – French Bakery Mix
Oh boy am I excited about this one! Tirol is one of those snacks that I will pay a premium to get my hands on, especially the unique, limited time flavours from Japan. It doesn’t…
Black Thunder – Premium Cream
Another chocolate bar from Black Thunder is on the docket for today. The good thing about these is that they are relatively easy undertakings, with this one coming in at just 28g. As I’ve mentioned…
Puccho Ball Candy
When I think of chewy candies, the first brand that comes to mind is Hi-Chew. I wish I could tell you that there was another brand that came in a close second, but alas it’s…
Tirol Chocolate – Bitter Orange
Every Christmas, I get excited. Not for any relgious reasons, or because I get some time off (as nice as that is). My reasons are a bit more childish. I love the general atmosphere and…
Black Thunder – Hokkaido
When I was a kid, I always wanted more from my candy and chocolate. I don’t mean more in the quality sense. As a kid I just wanted something to taste good, what did I…
Evolutionary Perspective
Evolution is a beautiful, cruel thing to behold. When I say behold, I of course mean in retrospect. Can you imagine witnessing it in real time? It would probably drive an immortal to attempted suicide.…
Crunky Balls – Matcha Chocolate
Many brands of chocolate start off in one form or another, and it only seems natural for them to try out various other forms. Sometimes it only seems natural to want to evolve, change or…