Recently, people have both been singing the praises and recoiling in horror of the variety of Kit Kat flavors rotating through Japanese stores. I think that for those living far away from Japanese candy the seasonal turnover of flavors is both exciting and intriguing. For those of us facing the conbini shelves on a near [...]
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Gokuboso Pocky
I’ve had a relationship with standard Pocky since 1992. I thought we were happy. I thought I was satisfied. I’m not saying I’ve never strayed. I’ve been tempted by the novelty of jumbo Pocky, I’ve dabbled in Kinoko no Yama. But I’ve always gone back to Pocky. I thought the combination of cookie and chocolate [...]
Raspberry & Passion Fruit Kit Kat
Valentine’s Day is like Christmas to candy enthusiasts. This means we’re getting out of the long and drab days of strawberry season, into exciting and festive pink chocolate and candies for sweethearts. First on my plate is something that jumped out of me while wandering the aisles the other day: Raspberry & Passion Fruit Kit [...]
