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Shatoiya de la Tour’s Earth Mother Herbal

Posted on 3rd November 2023 by Diverse Voices

Nellie Levine wrote this review. I’m not really an “earth mother” and my thumb is hardly green, but I do love using herbs both medicinally and in cooking, and I do love watching things grow. I see a sweet, special … Continue reading →

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Lärabar’s Chocolate Peanut Caramel Truffle Bars

Posted on 15th August 2023 by Gary Whitehouse

I had a snappy opening line all prepared for this review (“Move over, Trader Joe’s ‘These Peanuts Go On A Date’ Bars”) but it turns out I’m too late. As usual. First, there have been lengthy discussions on various forums … Continue reading →

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Diamond Salted Dark Chocolate Walnuts

Posted on 9th May 2023 by Denise Kitashima Dutton

Dark chocolate is a superfood. Walnuts are a superfood. So combining them would be super-duper, right? You bet’cha. These snacky bits are so super, in fact, I figured they’d come with a cape. Luckily though, no cape. Edna Mode would … Continue reading →

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Lindt Lindor Dark Chocolate Truffles

Posted on 27th April 2023 by Denise Kitashima Dutton

Dark chocolate is awesome. We all know this. It’s decadent. It’s bittersweet. It’s good for your heart. It may even prevent some forms of cancer! But when chocolate touts itself as dark but isn’t? It’s not just a sad trombone for … Continue reading →

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Andrew Dalby’s Dangerous Tastes: The Story of Spices

Posted on 13th January 2022 by Diverse Voices

Faith J. Cormier wrote this review. Heaven forbid I should ever judge a book by its title, but this one certainly can be. In Dangerous Tastes: The Story of Spices, Andrew Dalby does exactly what the title says he is … Continue reading →

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Kit Kat Duos Mint and Dark Chocolate Candy Bar

Posted on 15th September 2021 by Denise Kitashima Dutton

Remember those Andes Mints? Yeah, they still make ‘em, but when was the last time you actually had one? If it was less than a few years ago, I’m jealous. They used to be everywhere, from next to your bill … Continue reading →

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Kit Kat Duos Mocha and Chocolate Candy Bar

Posted on 15th September 2021 by Denise Kitashima Dutton

Chocolate and coffee are two flavors that seem made for each other. Both are bitter unless sweetened, some sort of milk makes them smoother and easier on the tum, and both are considered a treat after dinner. So naturally, when … Continue reading →

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Kit Kat Key Lime Pie Candy Bar – Limited Edition

Posted on 15th September 2021 by Denise Kitashima Dutton

Key lime pie. Kit Kats. Two great tastes, right? With this limited edition flavor, you bet’cha. And I’m as surprised as you are. This treat is labeled as wafers and a “key lime creme,” but there is a bit of … Continue reading →

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Kit Kat Fruity Cereal Candy Bar – Limited Edition

Posted on 15th September 2021 by Denise Kitashima Dutton

Froot Loops candy? Sure. I’m game. Though I guess KK couldn’t spring for the rights for the official cereal, or didn’t want to do a collab. I can see why. DAMN this smells like candy plastic. You know what I’m … Continue reading →

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Terrapin Beer Co. Dancing Gummy Beer Hemp Cherry Berliner Weisse

Posted on 24th June 2021 by Denise Kitashima Dutton

I remember falling in love with German Weißbier years ago when I first visited Germany. I tried to re-create that experience at home, but could only find its much inferior cousin, the Belgian Wheat. Cue that sad trombone. Perhaps it’s … Continue reading →

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