UK Skittles – Are They Different?
Rosa Did you know that Skittles are different in the UK?and the US? When I say Skittles, I mean standard Skittles, not random limited edition/non-standard Skittles that are so varied that…
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Amano Jembrana
Waaay back in 2008, I reviewed Amano’s then complete line-up of single-origin bars and gave them an enthusiastic ZOMG! They’ve since released a new Jembrana bar and updated their packaging…
Dove Promises – Dark Chocolate and Dark Chocolate Mint Flavored Caramel
Today’s review is of two Dove chocolates with names that are each a mouthful: Dove’s Silky Smooth Dark Chocolate Promises and Dark Chocolate Mint Flavored Caramel Promises. Dove Promises are…
Vosges Naga Bar
I’ve reviewed Vosges several times on this blog now, so it’s no secret that I love the brand but wish that it were more affordable. Then again, I guess it…
Lindt Orange Intense
I’m a big proponent of Lindt as a great not-too-expensive-but-still-nice bar for a good chocolate fix. Their Excellence bars are, yes, excellent, and range in price from $3.50 (at the…
Chewits Fruities
I have my last final exam of the semester today. A week ago, my friend Rita, already done with all her finals and term papers, packed up and went to…
5th Avenue
On Monday, I reviewed the Butterfinger. Today’s review is of the 5th Avenue, a highly similar but less well known peanut butter bar made by Hershey’s. The 5th Avenue is…
Butterfinger
Nestle had quite the coup when they enlisted Bart Simpson (and the rest of the Simpsons) to shill their Butterfingers. Everyone knows that nobody better lay a finger on Bart’s…
Random Heide Candies
I picked up these mini-boxes of random Heide candies on Halloween. I wasn’t trick-or-treating; I was party hopping, and these were placed out at Pierson College’s Inferno party. For one…
Merci Chocolate Assortment [Review]
Merci Chocolate Assortment – Review Storck has had a pretty decent track record on my site. Their Toffifay got an OMG (and an awesomely addictive candy award from Candy Addict),…
Guylian Praline bar
I think Guylian truffles gave me my first taste of good, high quality chocolate. A friend’s mother gave me a small box of their seashell truffles when I was in…
Lee’s Jaffa Bar
According to Wikipedia, “Jaffas is the registered trademark for a small round sweet consisting of a soft chocolate centre with a hard covering of orange flavoured and coloured confectionery. The…