Haribo – Peaches
Expectations are a tricky thing – when I think of brands like Haribo, I think of really stiff, firm, flavourful gummies that will work my jaw out more than chewing gum. But what happens when…
Tag: Snacks
Snacks
Nongshim – Spicy Kimchi Ramen Potato Chips
Keeping up with brands I remember growing up with is always a mixed bag. Sometimes I remember them fondly and find out they’re doing some questionable things, and other times I find out they simply…
Maretti – Tomato, Olives & Oregano Bruschette Chips
Every once in a while I get really nostalgic for snacks and crackers I had as a kid, even if a part of me kind of reviled them. I was a kid, I was hungry…
Darrell Lea – Mixed Fruit Soft Australian Licorice
Licorice as a candy often bets a bad rap. While I do love my some licorice, I totally see why people wince or cringe at the mere word. The term gets kind of confusing these…
Hi-Chew Doubles – Shine Muscat & Ruby Roman Grape
I lamented before that Morinaga is kind of throwing all sorts of flavours together to see what works, and today’s flavour seems like a rehash of something that was successful before.The only difference is the…
Haribo – Fruity Penguins
It’s been far too long since I’ve had a dose of my favourite (so far) Haribo flavour of Tangfastics, and the delicious foamy crocodiles that come with it. Since I’ve been having trouble finding them…
DARS Chocolate – Tiramisu
By now I’m sure I’ve made it quite clear that coffee as a drink and flavour is just not my jam. I prefer to find other ways to get my caffeine intake if necessary, and…
Calbee – Four Cheese Pizza Chips
Of the many differences that I observe in Asian snacks and western snacks, cheese is probably one of the more modern interests. Cheese in general has become more in vogue in recent times, and it’s…
Red Band – Wine Gums
Ever the sucker for wine gums, I never pass up a chance to try a brand I haven’t already. Red Band is a Dutch candy company created in 1928 and is one of the big…
Haitai – Spicy Rice Cake Sticks
Spicy rice cakes, or tteokbokki as it’s more commonly known in Korean, are a very common staple in Korean cuisine and one of my favourites. Well, the rice cakes themselves, not so much the spicy…