While NEAROF! often leans towards the sweet side of things, we’re not averse to an occasional detour into savoury country. And French onion soup? Well, that’s nice and savoury, if by savoury you mean full of salty goodness. This boxed […]
Tag: winter
Review: Second Cup Chocolate Mint Hot Chocolate
A nice, hot cup of mint hot chocolate really hits the spot around this time of year. I’ve talked about the Candy Cane Hot Chocolate at Tim Hortons before, but I find it way too sweet for regular consumption. This […]
NEAROF!’s Christmas Gift General Ideas 2011
I did one of these Christmas gift lists last year, and I had fun doing it, so why not give it another go. Don’t be surprised if you spot items that seem vaguely similar to things from the 2010 list. […]
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 […]
Review: Sockerbageriet “pepparkakskola” gingerbread toffee
The package is what caught my attention. Wrapped in a triangular wedge of pinkish red paper, it looks more like a tiny bouquet of flowers than a candy. Inside, there’s a conical plastic bag with a handful of plastic-wrapped caramels […]
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 […]
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 […]