It’s a Halloween tradition. Every year, when digging around through my surplus fun-size candy, I rediscover Aero. It’s a chocolate bar I’d never normally buy on its own in a full-size version, but in fun-size, it’s perfect. Why do I […]
Tag: sugar
Arbitrary: Are Madeleines the next big thing?
There’s a lot of money to be made latching onto a sweet-treat trend before it takes off. The surge of gourmet cupcakes hit the mainstream half a decade ago, and, while I won’t predict a dinosaur-style mass die-off of cupcake […]
Review: Ho, ho, ho! Starbucks Peppermint Brownie Cake Pops
The last time I wrote about Starbucks’ cake pops, I learned two things: They’re popular. Throngs of friendly internet people found their way to my last review, and, many months later, it’s still one of the most popular things on […]
Review: Nestle Carnation hot chocolate mix
Well, it’s Halloween. In the off chance you’re not completely put off by everything chocolate by the end of the night, why not warm up with a mug of hot cocoa to mark the end of another ghoulish evening full […]
How To: Pick Halloween candy, NEAROF! style
Halloween is right around the corner, and you haven’t stocked up on Halloween candy yet. It happens. We won’t judge. But you might want a few candy selection tips before heading out to your local grocery store, and we’re here […]
Review: Wonka Exceptionals Scrumdiddlyumptious chocolate bar
The Pitch: “Greetings to you from Willy Wonka himself!” says the wrapper, which describes the Wonka Exceptionals Scrumdiddlyumptious chocolate bar as “milk chocolate with scrumptious toffee, crispy cookie & crunchy peanuts.” Also, there’s an encouragement to read a book (Roald […]
Review: Duchy Originals organic shortbread
Another jolly good find in the new British import section at Hub Cigar in Edmonton. Shortbread is one of my guilty pleasures (I usually make a big batch around Christmas), and I have a soft spot for organics. Easy sell. […]
Review: Nut Goodie chocolate bar
Another treat from south of the border, Pearson’s Nut Goodie bar has been around since 1912, and is apparently not available in Canada. Too bad, that. The Look: The Nut Goodie packaging is beautifully old-school, with a “Made in the […]