Hardbite – Rugged All Natural
The rugged line is Hardbite’s way of dipping into the wavy kettle chip market. They also market it as a product that made in small batches, and using all natural ingredients. It is certainly one…
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.
Ritter Sport – Vegan Crunchy Almonds
Next in the line of Ritter Sport vegan chocolates is almonds. If I was a more skeptical and risk averse person when it comes to snacks, I would probably use this flavour to dip my…
Tirol Chocolate – Raisin Butter Sandwich
Raisin butter sand sandwich cookies are a popular souvenir snack in Hokkaido, and it’s simply the combine two butter cookies with a butter cream centre with some sweet raisins. The raisins are usually rum raisins…
Haribo – The Smurfs
I remember watching the Smurfs cartoon as a kid, but beyond the hazy memory of seeing them on the good old fashioned CRT boob tube, I don’t recall much about the show. I feel like…
Project Nice – Sea Salt Black Bean Veggie Snacks
Project Nice is a product line by Old Dutch foods that is vegan, plant based product with simple ingredients and has recyclable packaging. They also partner with an organization called KindLips that supports anti-bullying organizations.…
La Cocina Foods – Siesta Tortilla Chips
I’m not sure if I just haven’t been paying attention, or this is more of a local thing but La Cocina is a brand that started in Manitoba, but I didn’t find out about them…
Ritter Sport – Honey Sea-Salt Almond Milk Chocolate
When I think of the combination of honey and almond, I am reminded of Christmas. While not exactly the combination of honey and almond, I am reminded of those caramel popcorn clusters that have almonds…
Mintia Breeze – Clear Yogurt
Mintia is a pretty big deal in Japan, and it’s one of my favourite “mint” brands. I put mint in quotations because the exact definition of a mint will vary depending on who you ask.…
Meiji – Poifull Drink Mix
This is an interesting mix, to put it mildly. Perhaps it’s because I’m old now, but this mix isn’t particularly my jam. Soda flavoured snacks seem a bit excessive to me, given that most sodas…
Hi-Chew – Peach to Pineapple Transformation
The transformation gimmick is one that always looks really cool on paper but is very difficult to actually execute. The only reason I can confidently say this is different from the doubles or duo line…