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Paqui – Jalapeno Tropical

Paqui – Jalapeno Tropical

Most people know Paqui for it’s infamous one chip challenge. Personally I haven’t the wherewithal to try that, but I have tried many of their other flavours and I must admit I do enjoy their…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on May 10, 2024January 21, 2024
Tirol Chocolate – Japan Regional Mix

Tirol Chocolate – Japan Regional Mix

I’ve tried a few Tirol flavours where they explore regional specialties but they usually came in a single pack with just one flavour. Imagine my surprise when I find one that has not 1, not…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on May 3, 2024January 14, 2024
Ritter Sport – Vegan Whole Hazelnut and Amaranth

Ritter Sport – Vegan Whole Hazelnut and Amaranth

By now we have established that vegan chocolate is good if you like darker or semi-sweet varieties, and Ritter Sport has yet to disappoint. Add to that the fact that Ritter Sport does whole hazelnuts…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on April 29, 2024January 12, 2024
Tirol Chocolate – Retro Maritozzo & Pistachio Dessert

Tirol Chocolate – Retro Maritozzo & Pistachio Dessert

The last product I could get my hands on in the seasonal retro line up that Tirol has is between the years of 2019 to now. If I’m being honest, the only real thing I…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on April 26, 2024January 7, 2024
Tirol Chocolate – Retro Tiramisu & Bubble Tea

Tirol Chocolate – Retro Tiramisu & Bubble Tea

Next in line of the series of “retro” flavours that Tirol is going after, is bubble tea and tiramisu. This apparently was two big items between 1989 to 2019. While not quite as expansive in…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on April 22, 2024January 7, 2024
Tirol Chocolate – Retro Cream Soda & Pudding

Tirol Chocolate – Retro Cream Soda & Pudding

It seems these days everyone is caught up in thinking about the good ol’ days, or the way back when. I get it, nostalgia is strong and it’s not always about the product or item,…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on April 19, 2024January 6, 2024
Lotte – Tea Royale Brandy Chocolate

Lotte – Tea Royale Brandy Chocolate

I ended up buying a whole bunch of alcoholic chocolates on a whim. Not because I’m an alcoholic. Nay, in fact I generally dislike alcohol enough that I don’t worry about peer pressure and just…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on April 15, 2024January 5, 2024
Ritter Sport – 81% Extra Intense Dark Chocolate

Ritter Sport – 81% Extra Intense Dark Chocolate

It’s been some time now since Ritter Sport started their cacao selection line, and for whatever reason it’s taken me a while to get through all of them. Given that they’ve been around for a…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on April 12, 2024January 5, 2024
Harvest Snaps – Crunchy Loops Sour Cream & Onion

Harvest Snaps – Crunchy Loops Sour Cream & Onion

You may or may not be familiar with Harvest Snaps. They’re a product line that started by Calbee in North America that made a name for itself by creating pea snacks that incidentally also were…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on April 8, 2024January 1, 2024
Tirol Chocolate – Winter Chocolate Mix 2023

Tirol Chocolate – Winter Chocolate Mix 2023

Admittedly a little on the fashionably late side, is the 2023 version of the Tirol winter mix assortment. While I try to get things done in a timely manner, I am but a humble man…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on April 5, 2024December 31, 2023

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