Trader Joe’s Laceys Cookies – Dark Chocolate Almond
Rosa Cookies? Why am I reviewing cookies on my?candy blog? Because these Laceys Cookies are more or less made out of almond brittle and chocolate, so they’re basically candy. Plus they’re…
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Askinosie Single Origin Dark Chocolates
I bought this selection of Askinosie Itty Bars at Antonelli’s, this great cheese shop in Austin. They were sort of ridiculously expensive, I think at least $1 per 7 gram…
Dark Roca (and other Rocas quick-hit)
Last year at Sweets and Snacks, the Dark Roca won a?Most Innovative New Product award. I picked up some samples of the Dark Roca and other Rocas, and like the…
Hi-Chew Fanta Flavors: Don’t You Wanta?
These Hi-Chew Fanta flavors were found and purchased at an Asian grocery store in my hometown. I think this is the first time that Hi-Chew has partnered with another brand…
JinJu Chocolates – Akoya Collection
Today’s JinJu Chocolates’ Akoya Collection came in the same dual-layer swivel box as the Fleur de Sel caramels that I reviewed on Wednesday. The collection consisted of 5 gorgeously painted/airbrushed…
JinJu Chocolates – Fleur de Sel caramels
JinJu Chocolates?makes hand-crafted chocolates in small batches and, apparently, sells them online and via some classy Las Vegas joints. They sent me free samples of their Fleur de Sel caramels?and…
Puré Gummies – Grape, Lemon, and Peach
There Pur? gummies were another gift that my friends Emma and Jason brought back from Japan. They brought back three flavors: grape, lemon, and “fresh peach”. Each stand-up bag of…
Kit Kat Gran Wafer
I’ve often benefitted from friends who travel abroad and bring me back international candy. My friends Emma and Jason recently went to Japan, and Nana and Justin?just sent me yet…
Truffles by Coquette – Classic
Truffles by Coquette is a new online chocolate boutique/small business.?They sent me a free box of their classic truffles for review. The truffles came in a classy looking box with…
Mamba Sour: Better or Worse Than the Original? [Review]
Some people get extremely worked up about how buying Mambas candy can mean playing a lottery for which 3 out of the 4 flavors you get. Fortunately, when they gave…
Valrhona Chocolate Covered Pearls
I bought these Valrhona Chocolate Covered Pearls from Whole Foods, where they were sold by weight in a little tub?(yes, I know the sell by date says 01/24/2012; this review…
Guest post: Ovomaltine
Neil As I try to recover from a week in New Orleans, ex-pat friend Knile has a couple of guest posts on deck. ~Rosa I can’t believe I’m still eating what…