Jersey Milk is a functionally abandoned chocolate bar. Yes, it still exists. You can find it without any difficulty in Canada at theatre concessions, in corner stores and in supermarkets. But despite its existence, it’s like nobody wants to talk […]
Food
Food Fight: Miss Vickie’s vs. Kettle Brand Honey Dijon potato chips!
Kettle Brand Honey Dijon chips are one of my longstanding favourites. If I’m tasked with bringing chips to an event/BBQ/picnic/gathering, they’re the ones I pick. They’re great as a side to a sammich or served with hot dogs (also arguably […]
Review: Coca-Cola Georgia Peach
Does the state of Georgia have a more globally known export than Coca-Cola? Does a single product from Georgia touch more people around the world on a daily or weekly basis than the century-old soft drink that is within easy […]
Review: Coca-Cola British Columbia Raspberry flavour
Looking for a drink with a Canadian twist to mark your Canada Day festivities? The Coca-Cola people would no doubt love it if you tried their new British Columbia Raspberry Coca-Cola, which is made with natural raspberry flavours and cane […]
Review: Heineken 0.0 Non-Alcoholic Beer
I never thought I’d say this, but it’s a good time to be a fan of non-alcoholic beer. For whatever reason, be it health- or demographic-related, there’s been a surge in available non-alcoholic (NA) beers popping up in grocery stores, […]
Review: Pepsi Mango
Mango is finally getting its due in North America. In just about every tropical place in the world, mangoes are loved and appreciated in a way that Canadians and Americans can’t fully appreciate. In much of the world, they are […]
Review: Perrier & Juice
I have a fraught relationship with Perrier. On the one hand, bubbly water is simple and refreshing. It’s the original diet soda, with no funny artificial sweeteners to distract or strange flavours to linger. It’s a nice change from tap […]
Review: My/Mo Mochi Cashew Cream Frozen Dessert
I’ve written about Mochi before – both the regular and mochi ice cream types – so I’m familiar with these curious little treats from Asia. While there are pockets of mochi appreciation in Canada, I can’t say they’ve entered the […]
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