Tirol Chocolate – Okinawa Box
Today’s product is the perfect embodiment of that commitment to regionalism. I present to you, the Okinawa box. While the internet has made it a bit easier to procure regional varieties like this, I picked…
Category: Food
Fettuccine Gummy Candy – Grape
You know that old saying, beating a dead horse? They usually mean that an issue has been broached so many times, that doing it an additional time is just a waste of time and there’s…
Cratz – Edamame
Growing up, Pretz was one of my all time favourite snacks, without a doubt. Not only were they easy to find, they were relatively cheap and were quite tasty. Part of what I loved about…
FRANK – Korean BBQ Chips
I’m a sucker for limited edition things. That isn’t to say I will instantly buy or consume something simply because it’s “for a limited time only”. I still exercise judgement and discretion when making purchases.…
Haribo – Twin Snakes
I figured I should start reviewing some more “local” stuff that is easier for my fellow Canucks to relate to. Given that Haribo is kind of an international-ish brand these days, I’m hoping this is…
FRANK – Wine Gums
I believe the Wine Gums started life as a UK confection, and due to colonization of what is now Canada and the United States, made it’s way over to North America. I’m not quite familiar…
Hi-Chew – 100% Real Fruit Red Grape & Blood Orange
I love trying out new snacks from brands that I have established loyalty to. Even more so when they release something that is “premium” or “high end”, something that seems to be more prevalent in…
Kaju Juicy Gummy Candy – Peach
I’ve always had a strong nostalgic connection to Japanese candies and brands, largely because those are what I was exposed to most as a kid. Back in the day, when our family was still poor,…
BAKE Chocolate – Cheese Cake (Matsumoto KiYoshi Edition)
I love cheesecake. It’s real unhealthy. The only reason I’m not fat or on the verge of death is because I am also really picky about what kind, and what quality of cheesecake I allow…
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…