I bought these Oishi Hard Candies while I was in China (I did more than just hug pandas there!). I don’t know the package says – I’m functionally illiterate in Chinese, so…
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Klondike, the Candy – Mint Chocola
On Monday, I reviewed the new Klondike Caramel candy. Today, I’ll cover the other flavor that it comes in, Mint Chocolate Chip. Both flavors were free samples that I talked my way…
Guest post: Hema Caramel & Biscuit C
Here’s another guest post from ex-pat friend Neil! ~Rosa A staple of Dutch towns is the HEMA department store. I dither on its American equivalent. K-Mart? Target? Everything there is their own…
REVIEW: Jelly Belly…Peas & Ca
I’m not sure if these Jelly Belly?Peas & Carrots mellocreme candies are a seasonal Easter treat or not. My little bag was bought at the dollar store, where it was shelved with…
Vidal Sour Rainbow Pencils
Vidal Candies had a colorful booth at Sweets and Snacks full of all kinds of non-chocolate treats. It looked like they carried candies that are more commonly seen abroad than in the…
Guest Post: Meiji Fruit Gummies Part II
I was at the Society for Neuroscience conference in New Orleans earlier this week, so I’m turning things over to some globe-trotting friends. Cameron and Meredith are former roommates of mine (we did lots…
Guest Post: Japanese Tiramisu Chocolates
I’m currently at the Society for Neuroscience conference in New Orleans, so I’m turning things over to some globe-trotting friends this week. Cameron and Meredith are former roommates of mine (we did…
Ghirardelli Intense Dark – Caberne
I found this Cabernet Matinee bar from Ghirardelli’s Intense Dark line at Cost Plus World Market. It was described as, “dark chocolate infused with a hint of natural blackberry and cabernet flavor”,…
Sarotti Edel-Marzipan [Review + Meaning!
I spent my weekend trying to win Duke basketball tickets by sleeping outside, so I’ved turned things over to my ex-pat friend Neil for a couple of reviews. ~Rosa This Sarotti Edel-Marzipan…
Koppers Gummi Bear Dips – Natural
Like Wednesday’s chocolate covered gummi bears, these Gummi Bear Dips were free samples given to me by the folks at the Koppers booth at Sweets and Snacks. They came in two flavors,…
Dubble Bubble Gumballs: Still Double the
When the folks at Gumball asked me to review some free gumballs and a gumball machine, I thought, “Why not?” I can’t remember the last time I actually had a gumball, but I…
Huevitos
Huevitos was another Ricolino’s candy that I picked up at a local Hispanic grocery. They were touted as new, though Cybele said she had them last year. The packaged?described them as “candy…