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Paqui – Cool Salsa Verde

Paqui – Cool Salsa Verde

I’ve long wondered why I gravitate towards the things that I do. I like to think that I’m merely a human, who as irrational as humans are apt to be, still follows a grand pattern.…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on August 30, 2019August 4, 2020
Tirol Chocolate – Panda Black Cheesecake

Tirol Chocolate – Panda Black Cheesecake

You know when you have enough positive experiences with a brand or company that when they release something new you just kind of mindlessly go with it and assume it will be great? No? Just…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on August 26, 2019May 2, 2021
Lifeguard Chewing Gum

Lifeguard Chewing Gum

When I first started this thing, I didn’t really intend on having it morph into a snack review blog. It just kind of happened. I like to occasionally throw in my random thoughts into their…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on August 19, 2019May 2, 2021
Mitsuya Cider Soda Hard Candy with Hyuganatsu

Mitsuya Cider Soda Hard Candy with Hyuganatsu

One of the things I remember from my childhood was a candy called Lotsa Fizz. It came in strips of 5, and was sold fairly cheap by the convenience store near my house. Every once…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on August 12, 2019May 2, 2021
Hi-Chew – Heisei Fruits Mix

Hi-Chew – Heisei Fruits Mix

If there’s anything I’ve learned about Japan and all their crazy varieties and flavours, it’s that they love to do regional specific flavours. This variety isn’t exactly regional specific, but it feels like it’s along…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on August 5, 2019May 2, 2021
Tirol Chocolate – Strawberry Trio Mix

Tirol Chocolate – Strawberry Trio Mix

It’s all probably in my head, but I’ve always felt like Japanese candies and chocolates have a very distinct style for strawberry flavoured items. I’d wager that anyone who grew up in an Asian household…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on July 29, 2019May 2, 2021
Calpis – Yogurt Fruit Chews

Calpis – Yogurt Fruit Chews

In my previous review of the Caplis hard candies, I was pretty happy with how each of the flavours turned out, and how well they captured the flavours of the actual drinks in a hard…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on July 22, 2019May 2, 2021
Tirol Chocolate – French Bakery Mix

Tirol Chocolate – French Bakery Mix

Oh boy am I excited about this one! Tirol is one of those snacks that I will pay a premium to get my hands on, especially the unique, limited time flavours from Japan. It doesn’t…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on July 15, 2019May 2, 2021
Black Thunder – Premium Cream

Black Thunder – Premium Cream

Another chocolate bar from Black Thunder is on the docket for today. The good thing about these is that they are relatively easy undertakings, with this one coming in at just 28g. As I’ve mentioned…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on July 8, 2019January 2, 2024
Puccho Ball Candy

Puccho Ball Candy

When I think of chewy candies, the first brand that comes to mind is Hi-Chew. I wish I could tell you that there was another brand that came in a close second, but alas it’s…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on July 4, 2019May 2, 2021

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