I work at a newspaper, with all the rush-rush deadlines and oddball working hours that life as an ink-stained wretch entails. Meals are regularly eaten at desks, and feeding times change based on workload, so I sometimes find myself with […]
Author: Iain Ilich
Review: Lotte Yukimi Daifuku Mochi Ice Cream
A year and a half ago on a trip to Honolulu, I spotted a display in the Shirokiya department store window that confused the hell out of me. There, in a glorious rainbow of colours, was a selection of round […]
Review: Rogers’ Chocolate Covered Blueberries
As the name would suggest, at the core of each glossy Rogers’ Chocolate Covered Blueberry is a delicious dried blueberry. The berry is wrapped in chocolate, which is then wrapped in an outer layer of blue-tinted blueberry-flavoured chocolate. They’re a […]
Review: Decaf Earl Grey tea
Why is it that if a restaurant has decaffeinated tea, it’s always something herbal? Peppermint Rosehip Bliss, Midnight Chamomile Moonbeams, etc. Why is it so damned hard to get decaf black tea? Part of the problem is that there are […]
How To: Make the switch to decaf coffee
You have your reasons for taking the plunge into decaf territory. Either it’s a New Year’s resolution or something you’ve been planning to do for a long time. Regardless, before you make the switch, here are some helpful tips. First […]
Experiment: Chilling beer in the great outdoors
It’s New Year’s Eve, and some of your thoughtful pals have brought over several cases of beer as an offering of festive cheer. Problem is, there’s no room in the fridge, and you’re looking to enjoy the brewskis sooner rather […]
Review: Sunkist Citrus Burst Sugar-Free Citrus Mints
Are Sunkist Citrus Burst Mints actually mints? Not really. While they purportedly have a “light cooling effect,” it’s not very noticeable. They’re compressed little nuggets of real citrus flavour smushed together with sweeteners and a tangy sour bite (malic and […]
Review: Old Speckled Hen beer
In the beer industry, where the name of your product almost matters as much as its taste, Old Speckled Hen stands out as having a particularly eccentric, oddball moniker. It’s a silly name, but you’re not going to forget it. […]