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Wild Coast Fruit – Dark Chocolate Cranberries

Wild Coast Fruit – Dark Chocolate Cranberries

I love chocolate covered nuts. Well, except for cashews. And I haven’t really had chocolate covered pistachios…at least not to my knowledge. But most nuts in general are a safe choice. Something about the texture…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on August 22, 2022June 11, 2022
Fit’s – Grape Mix

Fit’s – Grape Mix

Chewing gum was once considered social taboo in Japan. There was and still is, a generally frowned upon thing to take something from your mouth once it’s been put in there. It’s why Hi-Chew was…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on August 19, 2022June 5, 2022
Ritter Sport – Milk Chocolate Cashews

Ritter Sport – Milk Chocolate Cashews

Occasionally it feels like nuts and chocolate have been going hand in hand since time eternal. But when you think of chocolate covered nuts, what comes to mind first? Almonds? Peanuts? Hazelnuts? Well whatever you…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on August 15, 2022May 29, 2022
Red Band – Magic Party Mix

Red Band – Magic Party Mix

When normal people think party, they probably think of drinks, good company and social interactions. When I think of party, I picture a snack or candy mix that’s a mish mash of product that helps…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on August 12, 2022September 25, 2025
Arnott’s Tim Tam – Chewy Caramel

Arnott’s Tim Tam – Chewy Caramel

I’ve heard a lot about the Tim Tam, how it’s a very popular staple snack of Australia and it’s quite popular over here in the frigid North as well. I’ve also often heard of something…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on August 8, 2022May 23, 2022
Zazubean – Sassy – Pomegranate & Hazelnut

Zazubean – Sassy – Pomegranate & Hazelnut

When I think of the word sassy, I think of someone who has a metaphorical utility belt of witty responses to every situation. They have a pocket for humorous retorts or answers, a pocket for…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on August 5, 2022May 22, 2022
Panda Licorice – Natural Strawberry

Panda Licorice – Natural Strawberry

Panda licorice is one of the bigger brands that comes to mind when I contemplate licorice. Not the plastic texture sticks, but the traditional licorice candy that is ever so popular in Europe (less the…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on August 1, 2022May 15, 2022
Black Thunder – Pistachio

Black Thunder – Pistachio

My biggest gripe with Black Thunder is portion size. I like to think a big part of this issue is just the fact that I’m from the west, where portion sizes are generally bigger. For…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on July 29, 2022May 15, 2022
Hi-Chew Premium – Golden Kiwi

Hi-Chew Premium – Golden Kiwi

I remember the first time I had a golden kiwi. It was truly a revelation. up until that point I assumed that most kiwis were super tart unless they were just the perfect level of…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on July 27, 2022May 15, 2022
Toppo – Salty Vanilla Ice Cream

Toppo – Salty Vanilla Ice Cream

When I think of all the snacks that have salt front and centre in their marketing and packaging, I think back to the first time I learned of the power of salt. By this I…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on July 25, 2022March 19, 2023

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