Endangered Species Chocolate – Cranberries, Almonds and 72% Dark Chocolate
I know I often say that I don’t fall prey to the whole scheme of buzz and hype around a product simply because it exists or is sold to consumers a certain way. Things like…
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Fritos Hoops – Jalapeno
Jalapeno is sort of the every man of spicy flavours it seems – if you want to create a flavour that’s got a bit of heat and have it appear to the biggest crowd, you…
Taveners – British Mix Gums
Sometimes I wonder what the thought process behind wine gums was. I mean, I know the official history behind them – they were basically created as a sweet and marketed as an alternative to alcohol,…
Black Thunder – Fermented Butter
Fermented butter is one of those things where I really know next to nothing about but it sounds like a fancier version of a kitchen table staple. What does the fermentation do? How does it…
Reese’s Pieces With Cookie
On the long list of companies throwing ideas at a wall and figuring out what will stick, we have Reese’s taking their shot with putting yet another component inside of their chocolate pieces. Truthfully I…
Meiji – Chocolate Pistachio
Meiji milk chocolate is what I consider the basic, standard flavour of what milk chocolate is typically in Japan. It has a distinct flavour to it that is hard to describe if you haven’t tried…
Barbara’s – Cheez Puffs
Barbara’s is one of those brands that targets a somewhat less price conscious, more health aware consumer. Their products tend to be somewhat healthier or more natural version of commonly beloved food items. In the…
Mentos – Drop
Mentos isn’t what I’d consider big in the Frigid North. I mean, it’s established and cemented itself as a staple of candy aisles all over, but it’s really limited to the standard fruit assortment and…
Arriba – Sweet Chili Tortilla Chips
Arriba is the tortilla chip line of products of Old Dutch. I once enjoyed Old Dutch potato chips quite a bit, and while I still do, I’m starting to appreciate their Arriba line a bit…
Eat-More
Today’s candy falls squarely in the category of “I’ve seen this one the shelf for years but it’s never drawn me to it”. It’s packaging reminds me of my childhood. That is, the packaging has…