Cratz – Edamame
Growing up, Pretz was one of my all time favourite snacks, without a doubt. Not only were they easy to find, they were relatively cheap and were quite tasty. Part of what I loved about…
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Review
FRANK – Korean BBQ Chips
I’m a sucker for limited edition things. That isn’t to say I will instantly buy or consume something simply because it’s “for a limited time only”. I still exercise judgement and discretion when making purchases.…
Haribo – Twin Snakes
I figured I should start reviewing some more “local” stuff that is easier for my fellow Canucks to relate to. Given that Haribo is kind of an international-ish brand these days, I’m hoping this is…
FRANK – Wine Gums
I believe the Wine Gums started life as a UK confection, and due to colonization of what is now Canada and the United States, made it’s way over to North America. I’m not quite familiar…
Hi-Chew – 100% Real Fruit Red Grape & Blood Orange
I love trying out new snacks from brands that I have established loyalty to. Even more so when they release something that is “premium” or “high end”, something that seems to be more prevalent in…
Kaju Juicy Gummy Candy – Peach
I’ve always had a strong nostalgic connection to Japanese candies and brands, largely because those are what I was exposed to most as a kid. Back in the day, when our family was still poor,…
BAKE Chocolate – Cheese Cake (Matsumoto KiYoshi Edition)
I love cheesecake. It’s real unhealthy. The only reason I’m not fat or on the verge of death is because I am also really picky about what kind, and what quality of cheesecake I allow…
Hi-Chew – Persimmon
Persimmon is one of those fruits I could never really get behind. I never was able to figure out the ideal consumption state for the fruit. Either it wasn’t ripe enough, and it was all…
Milky Chocolate – Milk Cream Filling
Probably one of the most iconic mascots in Japanese candy is Peko-chan of the Fujiya brand. Even if you weren’t sure of what her name was, or what she was supposed to be selling you,…
FRANK – Party Mix
Party Mix can go by many names. Ultimately, when we see the packaging, we know what exactly it is. At least, over in the arctic North that is. For those not in the know, Party…