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Cheetos – Japanese Steak Flavor

Cheetos – Japanese Steak Flavor

While nothing can quite rival the story of how Kit Kats made it’s journey from West to East and then back, when I think of brands that made it big in Asia after establishing themselves…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on October 15, 2020September 28, 2020
Mintia – Limemint Crush

Mintia – Limemint Crush

With all the snacking I do, sometimes it’s nice to just have something to keep my mouth busy without packing it full of sugar or calories. Sometimes I don’t feel like chewing, which is where…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on October 15, 2020May 2, 2021
Way Better Snacks Tortilla Chips – Avocado Ranch

Way Better Snacks Tortilla Chips – Avocado Ranch

Avocado’s are versatile, sure, but I had no idea people were making ranch dressing out of it. I honestly didn’t know that was a thing until I saw this snack. I can’t say I’ve had…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on October 12, 2020August 4, 2020
Tirol Chocolate – Creme Brulee

Tirol Chocolate – Creme Brulee

Repetition is the mother of all learning, as the ancient Latin proverb tells us. I’m not sure that applies similarly to reviews of snacks. After all, most people barely have the attention span to read…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on October 9, 2020May 2, 2021
Hi-Chew – Superstitious Fruit Mix

Hi-Chew – Superstitious Fruit Mix

At a certain point, I will have reviewed enough Hi-Chew products that I won’t be able to say much more. Sure the fruit varieties will be a little different, but I’m not sophisticated or experienced…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on October 5, 2020May 2, 2021

Programmed Obsolescence

There’s a simple concept that I like to think I use to live a big part of my life by. Hanlon’s razor is a simple one – don’t attribute to malice something that could be…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on October 4, 2020January 12, 2021
Senjaku Assorted Grape Hard Candies

Senjaku Assorted Grape Hard Candies

Grape has by now, established itself as a sort of “default” choice when it comes to fruit flavoured candy from Japan. The number of positive experiences vastly outnumber the negatives, so I feel pretty confident…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on October 2, 2020May 2, 2021
Lay’s Grilled Squid Flavour

Lay’s Grilled Squid Flavour

After my previous review of the Grilled Pork flavour of Lay’s that is unique to China, I decided to give the other flavours a try, just to whet my curiosity. One thing I have noticed…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on September 30, 2020September 20, 2020
Lotte Koala’s March – Cheesecake

Lotte Koala’s March – Cheesecake

Nostalgia is such a fickle beast. It’s rare you’d ever view it without rose tinted glasses. Almost like it hides in plain sight, but you can’t find it unless you wear said glasses, like those…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on September 28, 2020May 2, 2021
Tirol Chocolate – Chocolate Croissant

Tirol Chocolate – Chocolate Croissant

Not to sound like a Seinfeld comedy special, but what’s the deal with croissants? Why are they so magical and seem almost impossible? I’m sure a lot of you think I’m insane, especially the bakers.…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on September 24, 2020May 2, 2021

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