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puppy-phum · 4 years ago

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ah thank you @yibobibo for tagging me ^^ these are always so much fun! also am avoiding going to sleep lol so here I go

1. What is the color of your hairbrush? umm this dark berry red? idk it’s a very old one and i should probably get a new one :’D

2. Name a food you never eat. hmm, am really not that picky with food. but i had an disagreement with meat loaf for a long time bc once as a kid i got sick while eating it and well. let’s say it came back up :) so i was a bit traumatized lol

3. Are you typically too warm or too cold? too cold! definitely ;; that’s why i hate living here when summer is like maybe two weeks and otherwise am freezing 24/7

4. What were you doing 45 minutes ago? umm watching ultimate note i think lol it has taken over my weekends

5. What’s your favorite candy bar? wow hmm. i think fazer’s dark choco + chili bar is amazing? otherwise maybe kinder’s bueno

6. Have you ever been to a professional sports game? yeah, a couple of times :’D to watch ice hockey lol bc it’s probably the only sport i enjoy... oh, and karate once too! that was cool somehow :o

7. What is the last thing you said out loud? “how are you like this” to heihua in ultimate note bc i dunno why but they keep. flirting with each other while bullying other ppl???

8. What is your favourite ice cream? chocolate! (or if it’s available, i absolutely adore sorbets or some very nice and sour berry flavors!)

9. What was the last thing you had to drink? peppermint tea ^^

10. Do you like your wallet? oh yeah :o i love the flower pattern on it and several ppl have complimented it a lot too? i can’t remember where i bought it but it’s nice and i always feel so fancy when i flip it out haha

11. What is the last thing you ate? some chocolate :’D why does every other answer seem to be somehow related to chocolate... (ah yes, bc i love it)

12. Did you buy any new clothes last weekend? hmm no. but am actually waiting to go shopping after christmas so that i can get new stuff ^^

13. What’s the last sporting event you watched? ummmm does street dance of china count?

14. What is your favorite flavor of popcorn? uh, the normal? is that butter then??? i don’t even know any other flavors

15. Who is the last person you sent a text message to? i’d say @i-am-just-a-kiddo who always has to suffer from my continuous screaming over. everything, basically (i am a very hyper person when it comes to things i love)

16. Ever been camping? not specifically but i’ve slept in a tent a couple of times and done some hiking lol also i think i would love to try?

17. Do you take vitamins? nope, not really? should i?? maybe i should, at least some d vitamin... i miss seeing the sun, where is it ;o

18. Do you regularly attend a place of worship? nope, not really religious

19. Do you have a tan? umm no our summers are short as mentioned and i usually try to avoid getting tanned ^^’

20. Do you prefer chinese or pizza? chinese bc i get tired of pizza very fast

21. Do you drink your soda through a straw? yeah! i love the feeling of using a straw :’) also love it when they are funny colored or fancy or just very silly looking?

22. What color socks do you usually wear? very basic gray/white/black but then i have these random colorful socks too? and something like,,, deep turquoise. and dark wine red. and socks with flowers???

23. Do you ever drive above the speed limit? no i am a very law abiding citizen jfghjf (tho i drive very rarely bc i don’t own a car)

24. What terrifies you? ummmmm. let’s say randomly that i would absolutely freak out if one day i was closing my curtains and someone was looking at me through my window (which is highly unlikely bc i live in the third floor but my brain insists on this one on a daily basis)

25. Look to your left, what do you see? my empty tea cup, waiting to be taken away. so that i could sleep. sigh

26. What chore do you hate most? umm. vacuuming? it just feels like such a waste of time

27. What do you think of when you hear an Australian accent? i feel like the first two things that just pop into my head when someone mentions australia are troye sivan and @ashenwren ♥

28. What’s your favorite soda? coke or pommac (it’s this fruity soda? i used to call it as kid’s beer when i was young lol)

29. Do you go in a fast food place or just hit the drive thru? would usually go to the place but i guess for now it would be safer to go to the drive thru? idk

30. What’s your favorite number? i have no idea what i’ve answered previously to similar questions but let’s go with eight

31. Who’s the last person you talked to? physically talked to? my parents probably

32. Favorite meat? chicken but i could also say shrimp or any fish tbh

33. Last song you listened to? dpr ian - so beautiful x (this song is so addictive somehow??? and the mv is amazing!)

34. Last book you read? uhhh this book related to men’s studies where the author talked about his own experiences and views on being a man in this society that really much supports toxic masculinity and those toxic ways to show it (i cried)

35. Favorite day of the week? probably thursday currently bc ultimate note :’)

36. Can you say the alphabet backwards? uuuhh not right now probably but if you give me a moment i promise i can

37. How do you like your coffee? just like i like my men so,,, no. (lol that was an opportunity too perfect not to use)

38. Favorite pair of shoes? my pair of combat boots! or whatever you can call my black boots that make me feel badass but also fancy and comfortable

39. Time you normally get up? i try to make it around 10am but i just laze around in bed and i might actually get up at 11am-12pm

40. What do you prefer, sunrise or sunsets? both tbh, sunrise has its own vibe that’s completely different from sunset and both are just breathtaking! (no wonder my xicheng fic is very much full of/based on this day cycle symbolism smh)

41. How many blankets on your bed? one, i surprisingly enough get very hot during night (and not in the sexy way)

42. Describe your kitchen plates. light blueish gray? square. the smaller ones have these blue shapes on a white background, circle.

43. Describe your kitchen at the moment. clean too! i cleaned it yesterday :’D

44. Do you have a favorite alcoholic drink? i’d say long drinks. or just,,, i dunno, vodka with orange juice? always works

45. Do you play cards? oh i did nothing else during the summer but play cards with my mom jfhgfghk it’s very relaxing somehow (also i love to teach ppl new games even if i know like,,, maybe five)

46. What color is your car? don’t own one

47. Can you change a tire? absolutely! i used to join my dad as a kid when he changed his tires :’D so i know the process and would be able to handle one i suppose

48. Your favorite state or province? i. don’t really have one? maybe the one on our west coast, i like the dialect over there

49. Favorite job you’ve had? i’ve only had like two? maybe? and i didn’t really enjoy either but does doing theater stuff as a hobby count? bc i’ve enjoyed that and it felt like a job at certain points :’)

wow this got so long wth ;o i didn’t even realize it was 40 questions jdhgkfg but it was fun! i hope this tells you something about me :’D and i’ll tag the two ppl who i’ve already tagged into these answers :’D so go for it you two! and then i want to tag some of the ppl i always bother aka @kholran @stebeee @manhasetardis @aheartfullofjolllly @leonzhng @lzswy (i know some of you have been tagged already but i hope it’s fine. also no need to if this feels like too much!)

#tag game #wow this is long #but so much fun!#had to do this now while i had interesting answers lol #also pls someone smile at my jokes #have a good day everyone!#about me #edit: apparently I forgot the mv link #sorry about that lol

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techmomma · 4 years ago

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So! You not really an alcohol drinker, or maybe you don’t like the stuff, but you’re out somewhere and trying to decide how to have some and not absolutely hate your drink either. Maybe you’d like to actually enjoy the taste of your drink! Even if you’re not looking to get drunk or even tipsy. Maybe you’re just social drinking once in a blue moon.

But being a newbie, or having only had terrible-tasting alcohol, you have NO idea what to get. Steph is here to help for newbies! Or people who don’t give a damn and just want to have a nice drink that actually tastes good for once, and not in a “oh this very bitter and tart wine is so sweet” way. I am myself now very sensitive to alcohol as a flavor, so the majority of these have Steph’s seal of “shouldn’t taste like trying to stomach down cold medicine and should actually be tasty to normal people who don’t drink alcohol”.

Please note to use this advice responsibly. This is not to help you get drunk, only to help you find a drink you probably won’t have to gag down and can thus enjoy the rest of your night if you’re choosing to partake in alcohol. Imbibing alcohol is a responsibility, and not one to take lightly.

“Girly drinks” are your friends. If you’re young or you don’t drink very much, your tastebuds are probably going to be oriented more toward sweet flavors and less toward bitter flavors. You’re looking for high sugar content baby. (And if you ARE looking to get drunk, this will get you drunk much faster than a whiskey, no matter what your hillbilly uncle says otherwise. that is the entire point of “girly drinks.”)

Most bars, pubs, restaurants and other places often have house drinks or cocktails in their drink menu that they make most often. You’re looking for drinks with ingredients like sweet fruits, like cherries, apricots, watermelon, mango, blue raspberry, lemonade, or novelty things like chocolate or butterscotch or cake or whatever. If anything, just ask the bartender or server if they’re not busy! The bartender will for sure know if it’s sweet, and can probably point you in the right direction if you tell them the flavors you usually like, or what you’re looking for. Yes, you’ll look like a newbie. That’s not the point. The point is to get a drink you’re not gonna gag on and that’s the price you pay.

Only somewhat related, but if you’ve never ordered drinks from a place with a bar, they’ll ask if you want to put it on a tab. That just means, “Do you want me to keep your order open so you can add more drinks later, or is this a one-time deal?” They’ll probably ask for a name then. If your friend’s paying, you give their name.

Typically, stay away from beer. Some rare people enjoy the taste of beer from the start, most do not. If you smell a glass and it smells putrid, steer clear of it. You ain’t gonna like it no matter what you put in it.

Most wines will also not be your friend. To those who do not regularly drink wine, it’s going to be impossibly bitter and feel like it’s drying your throat out despite being a liquid. (That’s the “dry” quality they talk about.)

On the contrary, however, wine spritzers, mixers, and punches? Those are your FRIENDS. These are legit going to taste like juice or soda or punch. They also tend to be lighter on alcoholic content (hence why commonly used for parties), and big on sugar. Spritzers are wine and soda, mixers are wine and some kind of liquor (usually a very sweet or fruity kind like a lemon or strawberry vodka), and wine punches can be as sweet or sour or fruity or tropical as you want. You’ll usually see them referred to as white or red sangrias.

Note: this is sort of why these can actually be MORE dangerous than like having straight-up liquor. These types of drinks with low alcohol and heavy sugar make it very, very easy to drink a lot of them, and have some extra surprise drunk times sneak up on you later because you drank more than you realized.

My rule for safe drinking? One drink per hour, follow with water. You will typically not get more than buzzed, and will stay sufficiently hydrated.

Spritzers, mixers, and punches are part of a larger group called cocktails. Cocktails being just “non-alcoholic drink + alcohol of some kind.” Rum and coke? Cocktail. Bellini? Cocktail.

Champagne cocktails are very often sweet, bubbly drinks. They are Steph’s fave for a reason. Mimosas are perhaps the most famous champagne cocktail. Those are made with orange juice and champagne. Can be surprisingly potent.

When getting cocktails with liquors/spirits, like vodka, rum, and so forth, you will want to stay away from particular ones that are known for very bitter tastes and hard kicks. A bunch also uh, in general taste like the inside of a barrel.

Typically, whiskey, gin, and tequilas are going to be very bitter and gross, and overpower whatever they’re put in. If you like really sour though, tequila goes well with margaritas, which are a lime drink that mostly covers the tequila taste.

Vodka and Rum are typically going to be stomached better, vodka usually being the easiest of all. Both tend to mix well with fruity girly drinks, the kind you’re looking for. Very potent, so imbibe carefully. In most drinks though, you’re still going to get that “cold medicine aftertaste” that clears your sinuses and sometimes it’s just too powerful for the drink. You can usually smell these pretty strongly before you actually drink, and that’ll give you a pretty good idea of the burn you’re gonna feel in a moment. Both are also good in sweet minty drinks, if you like those.

Surprisingly good drink for newbies: mead. It can be a little difficult to get a hold of, but it’s getting more popular. It’s made from honey, so it’s gonna be sweet usually by default. Peach mead? Hell yeah. Peach and honey taste.

Absinthe is actually very tasty, and no it will not make you hallucinate. It actually tastes a lot like licorice candy. Comes in fun colors, and with a sugar cube you dissolve into it on a special spoon. VERY hard to get in the US though, only a few bars sell it as a drink. Like I think it’s literally just a handful of bars across the entire fifty states that have absinthe and absinthe cocktails. If you’ve already tasted Jaegermeister, it tastes like that. I wouldn’t call it a newbie drink, but imo you’ll still enjoy your drink if George just feel like being special today.

Hard ciders have also been hailed as great for newbies, and usually very sweet. They’ve always been hit or miss with me; sometimes, yeah, they’re delicious, and other times they just taste like vaguely-fruity beer. Which is not great.

Beer, to me, tastes like old socks. So y’know, vaguely fruity old socks.

Stay away from most shots. This is usually pure liquor, and it is not pleasant. Especially if you have a small mouth like mine and sometimes can’t do shots in one go. Exceptions are novelty mixers, like those weird cake shots.

Cake-flavored vodka is not as good as you think it sounds.

So here’s some drinks that, as someone who’s tasted a bunch, I can tell you they’ll probably be easier to stomach. Some I actually enjoy as drinks.

Rumchata is horchata with rum in it, so a milky, cinnamon-y kind of drink. Good for newbies.

Kahlua & cream: coffee and cream drink

Mudslide: coffee and cream and irish liqueur; honestly best as a mudslide milkshake. holy shit. that’s heaven.

Bourbon milkshake: honestly if any place sells milkshakes and has a bar, you can ask to get a shot of bourbon added to your milkshake. VERY yummy flavor pair, especially vanilla milkshakes with bourbon.

White russian: kahlua and cream and add vodka

Red russian: vodka with cherry liquor

Dirty Shirley: grenadine (if this is listed as an ingredient that usually means a very sweet drink), soda, maraschino cherries, vodka

Bellini (bars that know what this is are sort of rare, you’ll probably have to explain it): peach juice and champagne

Mimosa: orange juice and champagne (acceptable for breakfast parties!)

Sangria (you usually can’t order this one from bars unless it’s like a special sangria night; this drink is usually found more at parties and social functions): fruit punch + wine + soda if the hosts are younger

Strawberry lemonade vodka: strawberry lemonade and vodka

Malibu cocktail: rum (usually Malibu Rum, hence the name), cranberry juice, pineapple juice.

Blue hawaiian: coconut creme liqueur, pineapple juice, white rum, blue curacao (blue-colored orange liqueur; it’s very fun to mix and also usually means a very sweet drink).

Mojito: rum, soda, lime juice, mint

Mai tai: pineapple juice, lime juice, orange juice, grenadine, white and dark rum

Lemon drop martini: vodka, triple sec (another orange liqueur), sugar and fresh lemon juice

Pina Colada: blended slushy drink made with creme de coconut, rum, and ice

Chocolate martinis: irish cream liqueur, chocolate liqueur, and vodka

Frozen daiquiris: slushy frozen drinks made with fruit juice and rum

Irish coffee: the one place where you actually might enjoy whiskey for those who don’t like it. It’s just that: coffee and usually a whiskey liqueur, like baileys. Creamy, warm, good for cold nights.

Peppermint schnapps hot chocolate: hot chocolate with a peppermint zip. If making yourself, make a big mug first and only add like a capful of peppermint schnapps, it can very easily overpower the chocolate taste. Also creamy and yummy for cold nights.

Hot buttered rum: an intensive recipe, but a very yummy, creamy, warm, butterscotchy drink that you stick a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of. Hard to get tastier than that. I’m very certain Butterbeer was originally based off of this.

There were a bunch of drinks that are typically considered “girly” for high sugar contents, but having had them before, they were just not sweet. Martinis are usually very dry and bitter no matter the fruit, long island iced teas only taste good if you like iced tea, cosmopolitans (cosmos) are heavy on the vodka flavor, as are watermelon vodkas and alcohol-infused watermelons, and a number of colorful, blended ice drinks that are usually listed are heavy on the alcohol burn, enough to drown out the flavor.

Hope this was helpful! Remember, yes, you might look like a newbie, but the bartender wants to help you find a drink just for you! Ask them questions (when they’re not busy), and they can totally help you out (most just like to help, but at the very least, helping you might mean some extra money at the end of the night). And if they’re real nice they might give you little samples so that you can have a taste for yourself before buying the whole drink.

#alcohol

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theythinkimabitch · 5 years ago

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Ah! I’ve never been tagged in something like this! 😂I’m honored, thank you @meetmeatthecoda! 💖

Favorite snack: This is a hard one! I struggle so hard with favorites! 😂 I suppose I don’t like peanuts or trail mix for snacks because they make me thirsty but if I had to chose fruit or gummies or vegetables! :)

Favorite place to go on vacation: Unpopular opinion: Texas. More relatable answer: New York!

What’s a song that makes you dance immediately? “I Feel Good” by James Brown has NEVER not worked! The place I work sells a teddy bear that sings it when you press it and it’s the mightiest of challenges to not react because everyone presses it!

Tea or coffee? And what kind? Neither? (Don’t kill me!) I’ve never gotten into the taste of tea and coffee makes me so sleepy! 😭But I like to pretend I like coffee--really, it's just an exorbitant about of sweet and condensed milk with just a drop of coffee.😂

Do you play an instrument? I used to play piano when I was bit a wee little babe, but I lost it when school actually took time! So, no. I’m not that cool!

What’s your favorite type of personality? Again, I suck with favorites, but I love extroverts because they most often are super funny and make me just feel super comfortable and good since I’m so awkward. But the smart, nerdy geeks are just the greatest. As long as someone is kind I just feel happy and immediately love them.

Favorite comedian? Kevin Hart is amazing Kate McKinnon is my all time favorite SNL star. James Cordon is just the sweetest diva and I my favorite late night host. But, I find everything funny so...

Gummy candy or chocolate? Gummy candy! Chocolate is GREAT, don’t get me wrong but gummy candy always makes me feel like a kid again, and recently I just found out that sour gummy bears are a thing and I’m gonna get a cavity from it...

What did you wanna be when you were a kid? Everything. Any kind of scientist, a painter because I used to be a self-professed professional. A singer, an actor, a ballerina--I actually still wouldn’t mind being a ballerina--a doctor, a lawyer, a teacher was a big phase. As you might be able to tell, I struggle with decisions...

What’s your favorite physical feature about yourself? I won’t lie, I’m still battling to love myself but maybe my hands...? I like my fingers which I feel like is a weird thing. But I’m TINY and just recently I’ve begun to LOVE that. I get to climb things, people still think I’m a kid, I get discounts, it’s all great! So my height, then! 😆(Or my lack thereof 🤣)

When was the last time you watched a show, or movie on a TV? If you mean like an actual show that I’ve dedicated time to following then a few months ago with The Blacklist season six finale. If it’s just like mindless browsing and exploring then a few seconds ago. I’m thinking of watching When They See Us which, fine is technically on Netflix, but if it’s connected to the TV that counts, right? (If not, then a day ago with the last five minutes of Olympus Has Fallen.)

Unpopular opinion: Okay, fine, I wear socks to bed every day and it’s great. Sue me!

Are you scared of bugs? YES! (Is there anyone who isn’t?👀 )But I’m also the one that kills them, and finds them, and disposes of them no matter who I’m with! 😭😭😭

Cats or dogs? Cats maybe? Dogs are for when I’m feeling hyper and cats are my general mood.

Are you allergic to any foods? I don’t think so...I used to be! But I grew out of those allergies...I should probably be better with that but nothing’s killed me or given me an allergic reaction yet! 😁

Does the description of your star sign match your personality? Sometimes. I don’t really know how reliable that stuff is but I’m born on the last day of one so supposedly I’m kinda a combination of both...? I’m not sure how it works to well, sorry!

Favorite type of accent? I have no idea. I love all accents except my own. I’m oddly intrigued with them. I love the differences in letters, the subtleties that lie within. The way they poke out when you’re feeling a base emotion, the cadence and rhythm. How for some reason, people with more regional accents can pick up the mainstream accent of their country but people with mainstream accents can’t so easily pick up regional accents...Honestly, I don’t have a really answer, I’m sorry again, but I love accents so much! But for the US--Southern and Bostonian.

Name the first song that comes to your head! “Cry Me A River” by Justin Timberlake but only because I had to look up the description for my star sign!

Who is the sexiest famous person to you? Argh, I don’t know! It changes every time I see a new sexy actor! Off the top of my head, Chris Pratt.

Cake or pie? Both! I love cakes, I love pies. Pies are usually better in smaller cities, let’s be real, but when there’s sugar involved, I’m game.

When’s the last time you read an entire novel? I tried to read East of Eden by John Steinbeck but I’m so busy lately that I renewed the book the maximum amount, and returned it overdue. I’m going to try again, however, with a new book so I’ll let you know how that works!

Favorite junk food? ALL JUNK FOOD IS GOOD JUNK FOOD! :D But perhaps v.

Do you like your height? Yup, I’m beginning to love it! :)

Apples or oranges? Little Cuties are the best! They’re like mini oranges so I’ll go with oranges.

Do you like salad? YES! I love salad! :D Salad is tasty. The only salad I don’t like is the kind that contains cranberries and walnuts and fruity stuff like that. :)

What person inspires you the most? My dad! He’s my favorite person in the world.

What’s a song that has made you cry? I’ve never cried while listening to a song! Or watching a movie, or anything of the sort. Sometimes I wonder if that’s weird, but I very rarely cry.

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS! I’m sorry I’m boring, but I hope you enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed yours! I promise you aren’t boring! <3 I had so much fun! For the tagging part: @isa-renee / @lotrluvr922

#asks #meetmeatthecoda #c'est moi

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cutiecrates · 5 years ago

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Cutie Reviews: Tokyo Treat June 19

After being so annoyed with May’s Tokyo Treat I approached this one with an open mind. And I’ve decided this will be the final time I mention this, I’ve been considering dropping the individual item rating system. I‘ll still give my opinions but I don’t feel like those are necessary anymore.

Also, my mom’s surgery was scheduled for today and I wasn’t really in the mood to write this- but it’s giving me distraction.

“Hey there TokyoTreat family! We’ve got an exciting mix of delicious snacks for you guys this month; they’re perfect for a springtime hanami picnic! Hanami picnics are super popular in Japan in the springtime when the cherry blossoms are blooming! Pack your picnic basket and get ready for some sweet floral flavors, crispy crunchy textures, and a great selection of picnic worthy snacks! Are you all packed and ready to go on a picnc? We can’t wait for you to enjoy this month’s snacks in the Hanami Picnic box!“

Lucky Treat

As you can see, this Lucky Treat is heavily inspired by the pastel hues of a dreamy Kirby, with some candies and an adorable Miku plush thrown in for good measure.

June’s Contest Prize

Meanwhile, we also have some cute Penguin baby plushies for the grand-prize winner, and the runner-ups received a can of beer drops from Sappuro.

(Incidentally, the booklet made a mistake and had the information from May’s prize!)

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Okay, so as you guys know I don’t like to re-review items I’ve already had. There is a few of them this time, including the Candy Apple DIY Kit. If you never tried it I’d highly recommend it, it’s very tasty.

Lipton Sakura Tea

(See pic on top of post!)

Our first official item I will be reviewing is this fun pack of Lipton tea inspired by sakura/cherry blossoms. This is perfect for a Hanami (which means “cherry blossom viewing”) picnic; or just to partner up with the snacks in the box!

This was the very first non-cold/refrigerated drink we’ve gotten in this box, so that was pretty interesting to me. The downside was that I hate tea. The very few exceptions is if it’s a super-lemony/fruity iced tea (I think the one I like actually is by Lipton too), or if it’s mint.

I didn’t know what to expect with this tea because of this, and after I let it sit around for sometime it pretty much tasted like bland, bitter water and smelled like average tea. BUT, after adding some sugar, I found it to be pleasant. It tasted like a light sweetened tea with a hint of cherry, and you could pick up the cherry blossom scent a bit. I was pretty surprised, I didn’t hate this!

Sakura Shrimp Chips & Anpanman Soft Corn

By Calbee we have a big bag of Shrimp Chips- but not just any shrimp chips, these ones have an additional hit of Sakura flavoring. Each bag has 250 calories. The booklet describes this as floral notes, but I honestly don’t taste it. To me it tastes like normal shrimp chips, maybe a tiny bit less shrimpy than usual?

I don’t really like shrimp so I’m not a big fan of these, but I do like their light and crispy texture. My mom loves shrimp and shrimp snacks though, so I think I’ll surprise her with some tomorrow, when she can have solids again.

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The next item is one we’ve already had before, Anpanman themed corn rings by Tohato. I think they were also in a 4-pack that time too. As much as the 4-packs annoy me, if it’s something I like I’m a little more understanding :P These are even lighter in crispy texture than the shrimp chips, and each bag is only 40 calories. They have a vegetable flavor and a hint of salt.

I like them, but I will say that they aren’t extremely flavorful. It’s on the lighter side, so I can’t see them appealing to everyone, but the bag is pretty full and I think this could be a nice, healthier alternative to some other similar snacks. I also feel like this would be a good snack for children.

Abekko Ramune Candies & Yaokin Kinako Mochi

For a quick and cute little treat, we have these Ramune Candies by Abekko. They come in a variety of fun fruity flavors, each with a colorful package an adorable little animal interaction with the fruit the candy is based on. I got the melon candies, but there is also Strawberry, Grape, Lemon, and what looks like a Tangerine or Orange. This pack is 21.9 calories (but I assume they’re all the same).

For those unfamiliar, Ramune Candies are little candies made from pressed powdered ingredients, and when eaten/wet they dissolve in your mouth. In the mouth, they only take about 5 seconds to dissolve.

If you like melon then these are tasty :3 they’re sweet and have a very light sour note. I kind of wish we had one of each pouch to try because while I do like melon, I think I would have liked essentially every other flavor even more!

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Now, if you read my previous TokyoTreat review you might recognize this item; it’s another baby mochi duo pack! This time they are the classic soybean flavor, a flavor I recognize as one of the ones the Chinese cafe at my mall serves.

Because of how it resembles the ones from the mall, I assumed it would taste like them and other soybean flavored snacks I tried; they’re usually a toasty, slightly peanut buttery flavor with a hint of sweetness. For most part these are spot-on, but there was something different... although I’m not sure what. I did like them though, and if you never tried mochi and can find these, I’d recommend them- just make sure you chew them carefully!

Sumikko Gurashi Card and Seal Gum

I’ve mentioned this before, but this is one of those generic several series types of snacks/candies, by that I mean it’s common to find them in a big variety of characters/series. However, I usually only seen Sanrio products like this, so this might be an exclusive item. This is 11 calories.

Anyway, besides the adorable standing card, we also receive a sheet of cute little pastel stickers, and a gum sheet in Soda flavor. As soon as I opened the pack my nose was assaulted by the scent, in a GREAT way! I really like the soda/ramune flavor, which I describe as being sweet and cooling, and this didn’t fail to please.

Sadly, the flavor only lasted for about 1 minute, then over the next minute it lessened and eventually vanished. It didn’t have much bubble making capabilities, so I can’t say it’s very impressive.

Ramue Energy Drink Bubble Candy

I mentioned this before but I don’t like energy drinks. I never tried one but because of all the health risks, I’m kind of afraid of them <3< As far as I know this is only flavored like an energy drink, and it comes in the form of a polished ramune candy. You can really see the difference between it and the melon ones above. What makes these fun is that they’re also foamy, so the more wet they get the more they foam up, like an actual carbonated drink!

The entire bag calorie count is 93 and it is resealable, which is good because you get tons of these!

But... for me it’s bad, because I didn’t like them. I was fair, I gave them a chance, but the flavor wasn’t appealing to me. I can’t even describe it... other than to say the smell reminds me of my old dentist office, again.

Sakura Mochi Cookies & Crushed Strawberry Pocky

Usually we get a lot of cherry blossom/sakura candies and snacks this time of year, so I was surprised by how little we got this time. As such, I was excited to see these unique cookies by Furuta, which are flavored after sakura and filled with what I assume is bean paste, but I’m not 100% sure. They are inspired by a popular sakura mochi snack, which is wrapped in edible leaf (you can see a pic of it on the package).

Each cookie is 46 calories, and they are described as moist in the booklet. They’re super-crumbly, but I can’t say they are moist, my mouth was pretty dry after eating one. The unique flavor is a hit or miss, but I like them; with the exception of the crumbly mess...

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Now here’s something we haven’t seen in a long time! Pocky was sem-popular for a while in this box like a year or so ago, but as of late I think the kit-kats we’ve been getting ended up replacing them. Speaking of, we didn’t get any this month (I think it’s because May’s Kit-Kats were sakura flavored), and I was feeling kind of good about that. I like kit-kats but I was getting tired of them...

Anyway, this is a Crushed Strawberry pocky, so it’s different from the normal ho-hum strawberry pocky. What makes this box special is that not only are the sticks an interesting bittersweet chocolate flavor, but the strawberry chocolate cream has little itty-bitty chunks of strawberry in it! Each pack (there is 2) is 142 calories.

They taste pretty similar to normal strawberry pocky but with a very lightly-flavored chocolate stick and slightly stronger strawberry flavor. I like them, but I don’t have too much of an opinion on them.

Also, as a side note, it’s very cute; they have a To and From section on the back of the box where you can leave a message to someone special~

Nacho Cheese Pringles & Yaokin Porickey German Potato Sticks

Now, I knew they had Pringles in Japan, but having never actually seen them before (I believe we’ve only gotten the Japanese equivalent brand Chip Star until this point) I thought this was pretty interesting, even though this isn’t a unique or new flavor. But nacho cheese is still delicious, and who doesn’t like Pringles?

This small pack of Pringles is 284 calories, which seems like a lot but you’re not going to eat them in one sitting or on your own... unless you’re my mom, she loves these types of chips too :P

These taste nothing like the nacho cheese most American people are familiar with, but I heard Mexican food is pretty rare or uncommon in Japan. They remind me of cheddar cheese chips I’ve tried, and if you like cheese you’ll probably like them. I find them decent, but not addictive or interesting. If you expect nacho cheese it’s not going to taste like that, but the booklet suggests eating these with nacho cheese to increase the experience.

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Perfect for a picnic snack are these Porickey pretzel sticks inspired by a German potato dish. The entire pack is 81 calories.

Okay so... I don’t really have much to say about these. They have very little flavor, but I noticed it seems to increase as you eat more, but it’s still not very impressive. I like the crunchy texture and they’re not bad, but there isn’t very much to them. They feel boring and bland, but at the same time they could compliment various other items, so maybe it’s not that bad?

Nori Potato Stick(?) & Mentaiko Umaibo

Okay, so... I was a bit confused with this next item, I’m not sure if there is a mistake or if I’m clearly missing the flavor note. I thought this would be tasty, but I was sadly mistaking. Nori is seaweed, which I really like, but this potato stick... is very bitter and kinda nasty >3< I didn’t like it at all. The seaweed flavoring is like nothing I ever tried.

But if you do like the flavor it’s only 28 calories, so it would be an acceptable snack if you’re trying to cut down...

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Our last item is an Umaibo :D my most favorite thing in these boxes, especially if it’s Corn Potage! That is the best!

This flavor is Mentaiko, which I believe is Mayonnaise fish eggs, I could be a little off. I’ve already tried this one and I have to tell you, I don’t like fish but I’ve come to enjoy this one a little. It’s not in my top 5 Umaibo list or anything, but it’s not bad. I can’t really describe the flavor, but it has a hint of saltiness and spice that is pretty tasty.

♥ Cutie Ranking ♥

Content - 4 out of 5. There was a couple repeats but they were items I enjoyed enough to not be displeased by it; but there was also 1 item I didn’t like at all.

Quality - 3 out of 5. I’m noting this because while nothing was tasting stale or old by the time I opened them, I did notice a handful of items were smashed/broken in the packaging (which was in mint condition meanwhile), and in the case of the Pocky, it was broken and melted together.

Theme - 4.5 out of 5. Now keep in mind, the theme wasn’t specifically cherry blossoms, but the picnic aspect of Hanami. But in saying that, I kind of wish there was a little more sakura featured in this box, or maybe some more traditional items to go with the sakura theme. Like for Hanami you would expect sakura, green tea, stuff like that, not nacho cheese and potatoes. BUT I do think all of these items are picnic acceptable.

Total Rank: 9 out of 10. Compared to the previous box I really like this one! I don’t have much to say about it, but I would recommend this one- especially if you’re looking for easy to carry snacks, which was the primary goal of this one.

♥ Cutie’s Scale of Yummy ♥

1. Ramune Candies - I’m not actually sure if these were my favorite of the box, but I really liked them.

2. Anpanman Soft Corn - Light and crisp with a small flavor, but they’re still delicious to me.

3. Sakura Tea - I really didn’t think I would like this, so I was pleasantly surprised.

4. Kinako Mochi Cake - These are nice if you like Mochi and can’t really buy a bigger sized one, or if you never tried them before and always wanted to. The flavor was slightly different than what I’m used to but still yummy~

5. Sumikko Gurashi Gum and Seal - I like Sumikko Gurashi, what can I say. The gum tasted good for the minute it lasted.

6. Mentaiko Umaibo - Again it’s not the best Umaibo, but it’s tasty ;3

7. Sakura Mochi Cookies - Their taste is unique, I’d give them a 70 out of 100 in terms of taste. I don’t love them, but I like them.

8. Crushed Strawberry Pocky - Kinda like the pringles, they’re not very different or unusual, I’ve had tons of strawberry pocky. But they remain my favorite~

9. German Potato Sticks - Despite their little to no flavor, I can’t say I hate them.

10. Shrimp Chips - These aren’t bad but I usually don’t enjoy them too much. I know my mom will be happy with that though, and since she’ll be hospitalized for a few days I think they’ll cheer her up x3

11. Nacho Cheese Pringles - They taste good, but there wasn’t really anything unique about them to me.

12. Ramune Energy Drink Candy - Just slightly better than that potato thing. I still didn’t like them though.

13. Potato Stick thing - Horrible DX

#cutie reviews #tokyotreat

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Oregon’s Craft Cannabis Strains, by the Terpene

Matt Stangel of Leafly Reports:

If you’ve ever had the experience of smoking a 14% THC flower and getting higher than something with twice its cannabinoid concentration, you’ve experienced the power of the entourage effect and cannabis terpenes.

Terpenes are the aromatic compounds responsible for the diverse scents and flavors expressed in cannabis. But terpenes do a lot more than smell awesome—they also shape the unique effects of cannabis strains by interfacing with the human body in some very interesting ways.

As consumers gain education about the plant and learn how to shop the science rather than the numbers and names, the market will demand a higher level of transparency as to what exactly is in those flowers at the local shop.

Let’s take a look at some cultivars rich in several primary and secondary terpenes—all of which are staples to dispensaries Oregon-wide—as well as some examples of outliers and anomalies that illustrate a few important lessons about terp expression.

Dutch Treat: Terpinolene

Grown by: Liontree Farms

Dominant terpenes: Terpinolene (2.6%); myrcene (1.5%)

Whenever a flower smells like bubblegum, cotton candy, or just about any confection bearing an artificial pink color, I know which terpene is dominant before even glancing at a lab report: terpinolene, the mood-enhancing aromatic compound that’s hallmark to strains like Durban Poison, Ghost Train Haze, and Lemon Meringue. Those, as well as Liontree Farm’s Dutch Treat.

As grown by Liontree on the sungrown operation’s south-facing slope—in a manner embraced by winemakers for upwards of a century—the Dutch Treat possesses an aromatic potency that’s more akin to extracts and concentrates than flower: 2.6% terpinolene, 1.5% myrcene, as well as a full point of ocimene; plus others, adding up to 6.1% total terpenes.

Of course, Liontree is believed to hold the state’s record for highest terpene concentration with their 11.2% Lemon Head that contained a full 8 points of myrcene. These guys are absolutely the sungrown terp leaders that you need to watch out for, and their Dutch Treat is your terpinolene fix to the max.

Kurple Fantasy: Limonene

Grown by: Deschutes Growery

Dominant terpenes: Limonene (0.75%)

While mood-enhancing limonene is identifiable in countless citrus-forward strains, it contributes to a host of tart and sour aromas in cannabis, many of which don’t smell like citrus in the traditional sense. Deschutes’ Kurple Fantasy possesses such a limonene-dominant-but-not-fruity aroma.

In this cross of OG Kush and Old Man Purps, a limonene primary comes together with secondary concentrations of linalool and caryophyllene for a classic Purps facade. Significant concentrations of pinene, endo-fenchyl alcohol, and humulene add competing noise, highlighting the linalool and caryophyllene while downplaying the limonene. The result is more twigs than berries: the scent taking a turn toward a woody fuel and spicy lavender, and away from its citrus numbers—a classic example of how dominant terpenes can be overpowered by their supporting entourage.

OGKB: Beta-Caryophyllene

Grown by: Gnome Grown

Dominant terpenes: Beta-caryophyllene (1.4%)

Whenever I detect a strong, black-pepper scent in a sample, I know to suspect beta-caryophyllene as the most likely source of the tickle in my nose. As described above, beta-caryophyllene is starting to be understood as a dietary cannabinoid: it’s found in a lot of everyday foods and it interfaces with the mammalian endocannabinoid system in a manner similar to CBD—via the CB2 receptors located throughout the body.

Beta-caryophyllene is the primary scent molecule in Gnome Grown Organics’ OGKB—not surprising, given the OGKB’s Kush-family lineage and the terpenoid fingerprint common to those cultivars: often composed of near-equal caryophyllene and limonene spikes, achieving the hybridized combination of mood enhancement and pain relief characteristics that many people seek from this heavily developed branch of the cannabis genome.

RudeBoi OG: Myrcene

Grown by: Evan’s Creek Farms

Dominant terpenes: Myrcene (0.5%); limonene (0.3%)

While I’ve come across many examples of the RudeBoi OG, Evan’s Creek Farms’ version is the only I’ve seen with a leading concentration of myrcene, a terpene known for its mood-enhancing effects but also its sleepy, sedating finish. It’s also thought to lower the human body’s blood-brain barrier for THC—which means more cannabinoids can find their way to their receptors, increasing uptake efficiency.

Experientially, myrcene acts like a psychoactive multiplier—often to belie lower THC concentrations where perceived potency is concerned. Which is absolutely the case with the 15%-THC RudeBoi OG from Evan’s Creek, where myrcene teams up with linalool and OG-lineage concentrations of caryophyllene and limonene. The complete package far exceeds average consumer expectations for a flower with a cannabinoid content in the teens: a strong, upbeat head change and prominent calming characteristics—thanks in part to the added potency for which myrcene accommodates.

Ghost Cookies: Linalool

Grown by: Deschutes Growery

Dominant terpenes: Limonene (0.6%); linalool (0.4%)

Linalool—the primary scent molecule associated with lavender that’s been observed to contribute to euphoric sedation when paired with THC—is extremely common to the cannabis plant, yet it’s rare to see it take the lead as the primary terpene. Ghost Cookies is no exception: here, linalool is the second most concentrated terpene after limonene.

But you wouldn’t know it, as the cool, perfume-quality lavender persists from nose to burn, joining wood and earth elements with little to no olfactory evidence of the citrus base. Potent to the nose, linalool has a way of overpowering its bedfellows. Yet, if you’re a purist and want a true linalool-dominant strain, we recommend checking out the Chocolate Mint OG from Truly Oreganics—a cultivar that from time to time expresses a linalool primary and always excels as a deeply satisfying and drowsy bedtime bowl.

Zkittlez: Geranyl Acetate

Grown by: Pistil Point

Dominant terpenes: Geranyl acetate (1.4%); beta-caryophyllene (0.9%)

The Zkittlez from Pistil Point lends itself to an observation I’d like to share early on: as breeders refine, create, and simply accident upon new and improved cannabis genetics, terpenes once believed rare to the plant are showing up with increasing frequency and potency.

Known for its rosy, fruit-forward scent and not much else, the under-researched geranyl acetate is one such terp—accounting for nearly 1.4% of this particular Zkittlez’ total mass and taking the lead alongside noteworthy concentrations of beta-caryophyllene, limonene, linalool, and humulene.

In the past, I’ve compared this flower’s overall aroma and flavor to herbs and ingredients common to Vietnamese pho soup—lime and Thai basil, in particular—with exotic, sour rose-petal tones and spicy, ginger flare-ups. It’s delicious, speaking modestly. And it neatly illustrates the continuous evolution of the scents and flavors to be found in cannabis.

Gelato #33: Nerolidol

Gelato #33 grown by Nelson and Co. Organics (Matt Stangel for Leafly)

Grown by: Nelson & Co. Organics

Dominant terpenes: Nerolidol (0.6%); limonene (0.5%)

While limonene is technically the dominant terpene observed in Nelson and Co.’s Gelato 33, when you consider all nerolidol isomers (cis-, beta-, and trans-) as a whole, this sedating family of terpenes takes the lead.

More to the point, the growers at Nelson and Co. see this uncommonly high nerolidol concentration across multiple strains that aren’t necessarily known for the trait—a trait that shows up batch after batch after batch. Speculating as to the cause, the growers say that nutrition is the most likely common factor—a light, seabird tea, applied conservatively.

Given that many commercial farms use a standardized nutrition plan across the entirety of a grow, it goes to follow that if you like one flower from a particular farm, there’s a good chance you’ll be equally well-served by another genetically similar cultivar from the same producer. That’s the case with Nelson and Co.: the organic indoor producer’s Gelato, Dogwalker, and Scott’s OG all test high in nerolidol, making it easy to find a reliable high.

TO READ MORE OF THIS ARTICLE ON LEAFLY, CLICK HERE.

https://www.leafly.com/news/strains-products/oregon-craft-cannabis-strain-terpenes

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I don’t usually put a lot of time into dessert, but Valentine’s Day is an exception—the holiday just isn’t complete without something sweet. And when it comes to Valentine’s desserts, nothing beats chocolate. There’s no better time to make the chocolate desserts you’ve been dreaming about all year, but have avoided for one reason or another. From meringue cake with raspberry sauce to the most intense dark chocolate ice cream and the ultimate chocolate chip cookies, we’ve got 19 chocolate-heavy recipes to show your special someone how much you care about them.

Cakes and Pies

Devil’s Food Cake

[Photograph: Vicky Wasik]

There isn’t anything quite like a layer cake to celebrate an occasion, and there’s nothing like a towering devil’s food cake to pull out all the stops for a Valentine’s Day dessert. And the best part is that this cake is a cinch to make: You don’t even need a stand mixer for the cake itself. All you need is one bowl and some good chocolate and Dutch-process cocoa powder. If you want to really double up on the chocolate, you can frost the cake with chocolate Swiss buttercream, but you could also opt for contrasting layers of cake and tangy cream cheese buttercream. Either way, it’s a showstopper of a dessert.

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Chocolate Meringue Cake With Whipped Cream and Raspberries

[Photograph: Nila Jones]

This elegant dessert is deceptively easy to make—French meringue is simpler than other varieties and bakes right on top of the chocolate cakes. Once the cakes and meringues are baked, all you have to do is assemble them with whipped cream and a fruity raspberry sauce.

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Chocolate Cherry Layer Cake

[Photograph: Vicky Wasik]

A vibrantly pink cherry whipped cream makes this layer cake perfect for Valentine’s Day. The whipped cream is flavored with powdered freeze-dried cherries, which have the benefit of acting as a stabilizer. As for the cake itself, you can flavor it with either natural or Dutch process cocoa—the former will emphasize the dessert’s fruitiness, while the latter has a pleasant earthiness.

Get the recipe for Chocolate Cherry Layer Cake »

Texas Sheet Cake

[Photograph: Carrie Vasios Mullins]

Our version of this classic dessert stays pretty traditional—we make the batter for the thin buttermilk cake with a melted butter/boiling water combination and top the cake with chocolate icing and toasted pecans. This might seem a little oversized for date night, but nothing says “I love you” like a week’s worth of dessert.

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One-Bowl Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake

[Photograph: Elizabeth Barbone]

Just because your valentine has dietary restrictions doesn’t mean you can’t make them an indulgent dessert. This gluten- and dairy-free cake gets a light crumb from a mixture of white rice flour and potato starch and a rich chocolate flavor from cocoa powder and brewed coffee. The coconut buttercream is ultra-easy because we make it with marshmallow crème.

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Flourless Chocolate-Chestnut Torte

[Photograph: Yvonne Ruperti]

A little more complex than your average chocolate cake, this flourless torte gets a deep, earthy flavor from chestnut purée and a shot of bourbon. There’s chopped bittersweet chocolate, too, but we don’t use too much because we don’t want to overpower the mild chestnuts. You have two options for serving the torte: at room temperature it is almost as soft as a mousse, and when it’s chilled it turns dense and fudgey.

Get the recipe for Flourless Chocolate-Chestnut Torte »

No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake

[Photograph: Yvonne Ruperti]

Making a baked cheesecakes is an exercise in patience—not only do they need about an hour in the oven, but they take a good eight hours to set. No-bake cheesecakes take less time and are just as delicious, if a little denser. This simple cheesecake uses a filling made with cream cheese, sour cream, and bittersweet chocolate and a crust made with chocolate cookie wafers.

Get the recipe for No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake »

Double-Chocolate Cream Pie

[Photograph: Vicky Wasik]

Whipped cream has become something of a default topping for chocolate cream pie, but we don’t think it’s the best choice. Our chocolate cream—made with Dutch process cocoa powder, chopped dark chocolate, and espresso powder—is seriously rich, so we prefer to top it with a light, mellow Swiss meringue for contrast. Combined with a flaky homemade crust, it all makes for a dessert that feels both over-the-top and refined.

Get the recipe for Double-Chocolate Cream Pie »

Ice Cream

The Darkest Dark Chocolate Ice Cream

[Photograph: Vicky Wasik]

This ice cream is chocolatey to the extreme—it hits the rich, comforting notes you might associate with chocolate while also playing up its bittersweet, fruity side. The secret is steeping tart, roasty cocoa nibs into the base. This ice cream might be a little more bitter than you’d expect, but hey—sometimes love is, too.

Get the recipe for The Darkest Dark Chocolate Ice Cream »

Oreo Ice Cream

[Photograph: Vicky Wasik]

For something a little more approachable, Oreo ice cream is the way to go. The ice cream has a double-dose of cookies-and-cream flavor because we make the base with Oreo wafers and mix in crumbled cookies at the end of the churn. You might expect it to just taste like chocolate, but the wafers give the ice cream a toasty, distinctly Oreo-like flavor.

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Soft and Rich Chocolate Frozen Custard

[Photograph: Robyn Lee]

Creamier than gelato and denser than ice cream, frozen custard is my personal choice for the ultimate frozen treat. Frozen custard is typically made with a professional machine called a continuous freezer, but at home you can get a similar texture by adding a little corn syrup to the cream- and egg-rich base. Frozen custard loses its unique texture within a couple hours, giving you and your valentine an excuse to eat the whole pint.

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The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

[Photograph: J. Kenji López-Alt]

You might not think cookies are fancy enough for Valentine’s Day dessert, but that’s only because you don’t know how incredibly delicious these cookies are. It took 100 tests for us to develop the perfect chocolate chip cookie, which uses chopped chocolate, browned butter, and an overnight rest. Can’t start dessert a day ahead of time? Our quick and easy chocolate chip cookies skip the resting step but are still sure to please.

Get the recipe for The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies »

Homemade Oreo Cookies

[Photograph: Vicky Wasik]

We’re big Oreo fans here at Serious Eats, so this recipe is a sure way to our hearts. A dusting of Dutch process cocoa gives the wafers their signature inky color and, for reasons we can’t quite explain, 1/4 teaspoon of coconut extract make them taste more authentic. If you’re not sold on Oreos being Valentine’s-appropriate, make them into heart shapes to seal the deal.

Get the recipe for Homemade Oreo Cookies »

Dark Chocolate Easter Cookies

[Photograph: Vicky Wasik]

We first made these cookies to use up leftover Easter candy, but you can also make them by raiding a box of Valentine’s Day chocolates. We use an extra dark, bitter dough to balance out the sweet chocolates—Cacao Barry Extra Brute is one of our favorites. We like to mix most of the candy into the dough, but then top each cookie with a piece or two before baking.

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No-Bake Cookies With Chocolate, Peanut Butter, and Chewy Oats

[Photograph: Vicky Wasik]

You don’t even need to turn on the oven for this quick dessert—all you have to do is whip up a simple fudge on the stove, stir in rolled oats, spoon it all onto a pan, and let it chill. These will stay good for a month in the fridge, so you can make a batch in the next week or two and not have to worry about forgetting to prepare dessert come Valentine’s Day.

Get the recipe for No-Bake Cookies With Chocolate, Peanut Butter, and Chewy Oats »

Other Desserts

Chocolate Ganache Truffles

[Photograph: Vicky Wasik]

Few desserts say Valentine’s Day like chocolate truffles. Making them starts with a ganache, or melted chocolate and cream mixed into an emulsion. Once the ganache is set all you have to do is scoop it into balls and coat them—rolling in cocoa powder works, but you could also use nuts or even melted tempered chocolate.

Get the recipe for Chocolate Ganache Truffles »

Marbled Ganache for Easy Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

[Photograph: Vicky Wasik]

Making truffles isn’t the only thing you can do with a ganache—an equally romantic option is to dip strawberries into it. This impressive marbled ganache is made by swirling dark and white chocolate ganaches together. The basic technique is the same for both, but the ratios are different—go with 2:3 chocolate:cream for dark chocolate and a 3:2 for white.

Get the recipe for Marbled Ganache for Easy Chocolate-Covered Strawberries »

Eggless Chocolate Mousse

[Photograph: Vicky Wasik]

We didn’t set out to make an eggless chocolate mousse, but when a condensed milk experiment went awry we were pleasantly surprised by the results—without the eggs the bold flavor of dark chocolate can really shine. The recipe has two components—a chocolate base and whipped cream to fold in—and the base can be made a week ahead of time.

Get the recipe for Eggless Chocolate Mousse »

Homemade Jell-O Style Chocolate Pudding

[Photograph: Sarah Jane Sanders]

Mousse is a more cliché fancy dessert, but I will always have a special place in my heart for Jell-O pudding. Unlike the original our pudding is made with gelatin—despite the name, Jell-O actually gets its texture from chemical thickeners. Hershey’s chocolate will give your pudding the most traditional flavor, but I like the depth that comes from high-end cocoa powder.

Get the recipe for Homemade Jell-O Style Chocolate Pudding »

No-Bake Chocolate-Nutella “Cheesecake” Verrines

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These verrines (essentially individually portioned cheesecakes) use chocolate three ways—we start with an Oreo crust and layer on both chocolate and Nutella fillings. The verrines are at their best after sitting in the fridge for a day or two, so plan accordingly.

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Cakes and Pies

Devil’s Food Cake

[Photograph: Vicky Wasik]

Get the recipe for Devil’s Food Cake »

Chocolate Meringue Cake With Whipped Cream and Raspberries

[Photograph: Nila Jones]

Get the recipe for Chocolate Meringue Cake With Whipped Cream and Raspberries »

Chocolate Cherry Layer Cake

[Photograph: Vicky Wasik]

Get the recipe for Chocolate Cherry Layer Cake »

Texas Sheet Cake

[Photograph: Carrie Vasios Mullins]

Get the recipe for Texas Sheet Cake »

One-Bowl Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake

[Photograph: Elizabeth Barbone]

Get the recipe for One-Bowl Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake »

Flourless Chocolate-Chestnut Torte

[Photograph: Yvonne Ruperti]

Get the recipe for Flourless Chocolate-Chestnut Torte »

No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake

[Photograph: Yvonne Ruperti]

Get the recipe for No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake »

Double-Chocolate Cream Pie

[Photograph: Vicky Wasik]

Get the recipe for Double-Chocolate Cream Pie »

Ice Cream

The Darkest Dark Chocolate Ice Cream

[Photograph: Vicky Wasik]

Get the recipe for The Darkest Dark Chocolate Ice Cream »

Oreo Ice Cream

[Photograph: Vicky Wasik]

Get the recipe for Oreo Ice Cream »

Soft and Rich Chocolate Frozen Custard

[Photograph: Robyn Lee]

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The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Homemade Oreo Cookies

[Photograph: Vicky Wasik]

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Dark Chocolate Easter Cookies

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No-Bake Cookies With Chocolate, Peanut Butter, and Chewy Oats

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Other Desserts

Chocolate Ganache Truffles

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Marbled Ganache for Easy Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

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Eggless Chocolate Mousse

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Homemade Jell-O Style Chocolate Pudding

[Photograph: Sarah Jane Sanders]

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No-Bake Chocolate-Nutella “Cheesecake” Verrines

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Cakes and Pies

Devil’s Food Cake

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Chocolate Meringue Cake With Whipped Cream and Raspberries

[Photograph: Nila Jones]

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Chocolate Cherry Layer Cake

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Texas Sheet Cake

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One-Bowl Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake

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Flourless Chocolate-Chestnut Torte

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No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake

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Double-Chocolate Cream Pie

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Ice Cream

The Darkest Dark Chocolate Ice Cream

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Oreo Ice Cream

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Soft and Rich Chocolate Frozen Custard

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The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Homemade Oreo Cookies

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Dark Chocolate Easter Cookies

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No-Bake Cookies With Chocolate, Peanut Butter, and Chewy Oats

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Other Desserts

Chocolate Ganache Truffles

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Marbled Ganache for Easy Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

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Eggless Chocolate Mousse

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Homemade Jell-O Style Chocolate Pudding

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No-Bake Chocolate-Nutella “Cheesecake” Verrines

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20 Chocolate Dessert Recipes for a Sweet Valentine...

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Cakes and Pies

Devil’s Food Cake

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Chocolate Meringue Cake With Whipped Cream and Raspberries

[Photograph: Nila Jones]

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Chocolate Cherry Layer Cake

[Photograph: Vicky Wasik]

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Texas Sheet Cake

[Photograph: Carrie Vasios Mullins]

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One-Bowl Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake

[Photograph: Elizabeth Barbone]

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Flourless Chocolate-Chestnut Torte

[Photograph: Yvonne Ruperti]

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No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake

[Photograph: Yvonne Ruperti]

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Double-Chocolate Cream Pie

[Photograph: Vicky Wasik]

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Ice Cream

The Darkest Dark Chocolate Ice Cream

[Photograph: Vicky Wasik]

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Oreo Ice Cream

[Photograph: Vicky Wasik]

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Soft and Rich Chocolate Frozen Custard

[Photograph: Robyn Lee]

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The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

[Photograph: J. Kenji López-Alt]

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Homemade Oreo Cookies

[Photograph: Vicky Wasik]

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Dark Chocolate Easter Cookies

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No-Bake Cookies With Chocolate, Peanut Butter, and Chewy Oats

[Photograph: Vicky Wasik]

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Other Desserts

Chocolate Ganache Truffles

[Photograph: Vicky Wasik]

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Marbled Ganache for Easy Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

[Photograph: Vicky Wasik]

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Eggless Chocolate Mousse

[Photograph: Vicky Wasik]

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Homemade Jell-O Style Chocolate Pudding

[Photograph: Sarah Jane Sanders]

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No-Bake Chocolate-Nutella “Cheesecake” Verrines

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Element E-liquids NS20 review | On a whole other level

Rockin’ designer

Looking to kick things up a notch? Element E-liquids just raised the bar with their full line of nic salt based e-juice. This stuff is designed for use with refillable pod mod devices such as the Pulse or the RUBI. They contain 2% nicotine (20 mg) and come in a variety of flavors. Let’s put them to the test.

If you’re in the EU, it can be difficult getting a hold of e-liquid containing higher than 20 mg nic strength. Element has taken that into consideration when designing their NS20 line. This juice was formulated specifically for people who need that extra boost of nicotine despite TPD regulations.

Price – €7.99 per 10 mL

Our setup

For this review I will be testing these liquids in the Digiflavor Siren 2 MTL GTA with a 1.0 Ohm SS316 coil. We also tested some of the flavors in the Aspire Gusto cartridges that come pre-filled with NS20.

If you aren’t using a pod-style device, you can purchase these e-liquids for use in a regular tank. I’d highly recommend going with a MTL style vape, due to the high concentration of nicotine salt.

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Let’s crack dem bottles

Honey Roasted Tobacco

I haven’t smoked a cigarette in years. I’m so far removed from the taste of tobacco at this point. Even so, I thoroughly enjoyed this flavor. It gives you that tobacco note, but with a sweet and creamy aftertaste. If you love tobacco, but want something a little bit sweeter and savory, this one is for you. I’d compare this one to Tribeca by Halo, but instead of caramel, they use honey to sweeten the deal.

Chocolate Tobacco

Good chocolate e-liquids are rare. I have tried quite a bunch, and most of them either don’t capture that authentic cocoa taste, or have an unpleasant aroma. Not this stuff. I would still categorize it as a tobacco flavor, but with a nice chocolatey aftertaste. If you’re a tobacco and chocolate lover, this is going to be a real treat for you. It reminds me of smoking a chocolate-flavored cigar. Only way better.

555 Tobacco

This e-liquid is a true tobacco flavor. It’s like smoking a cigarette, but much more enjoyable. Once you vape this stuff, you’ll never want to go back to cigarettes again. Perfect for smokers who are still making the switch to vaping, and craving that pure tobacco taste. Element has captured the perfect balance of tobacco leaves, with a slightly sweet aftertaste. It’s like smoking, without the nasty taste.

Grape Vape

I happen to be a big fan of grape. This e-liquid was a bit disappointing. I was hoping for it to taste like a dark purple grape juice. Instead, it tastes more like grape candy, or Kool-Aid. I’m sure some people will still love this one. I can still enjoy it, but it isn’t going to become my all-day-vape anytime soon.

Pink Lemonade

I’ve already enjoyed this flavor before in Max VG, but never with nic salt. Having tried this flavor in the Aspire Gusto pre-filled pods, I am impressed. They captured that classic, fresh Pink Lemonade flavor, a signature of their original lineup. But in a formula containing more PG, and nicotine salt. If you like natural-tasting liquids with a nice tangy bite to it, you are going to love their Pink Lemonade.

Fresh Squeeze

Chances are, if you’ve tried Element e-liquid before, you have tried this flavor. It has been a staple of their collection for years. It’s not as organic-tasting as their Pink Lemonade, but still very refreshing. It reminds me of something in between a freshly squeezed orange juice and Tang. Sweet and tangy. If you enjoy a cold glass of orange juice (who doesn’t), then I highly recommend that you try this juice.

Pink Grapefruit + Blueberry

I love pink grapefruit. I haven’t found an e-liquid that really captured that sour, bitter and fresh goodness that I get from eating them, until now. The bad news is that I didn’t taste much blueberry. The good news is that it adds a unique twist to your standard fruity vape. If you love pink grapefruit like me, then this will be your all-day-vape. Fresh, sweet and not too bitter. You’re gonna love it.

Other flavors

There are 7 other flavors that we didn’t get to try yet, but they sound enticing. Crema is a smooth, creamy dessert vape. Frost is a minty flavor for menthol lovers. Strawberry Whip is their take on a Strawberry Cream Dessert. Watermelon Chill is a watermelon flavor with a smooth, minty aftertaste. Key Lime Cookie is a buttery, key lime pie meets cookie flavor. Candy Punch is a sweet rainbow fruit blend. Last, we have Neon Green Slushie, a zesty, 711-esque lime frozen treat.

Verdict

These liquids would be perfect for smokers because they deliver a massive rush of nicotine, even with a small puff. I am impressed how hard they hit considering that they contain less than half the amount of nicotine in a JUUL cartridge. If you’re in the EU, and you want high-nic juice, try NS20.

I’d highly recommend them in the new Aspire Gusto device, or using a refillable pod-style vape. I have been vaping the Grapefruit Blueberry in the Kandypens Feather for a week, and I can’t seem to get enough of it. Props to Element for creating an entire line geared towards nicotine salt vapers. If you’re looking for that big throat hit and surge of nicotine, give Element E-liquids NS20 a shot.

Have you tried Element E-liquids yet? What did you think of them? Let us know in the comments…

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Me, the Munchies, and My Chopsticks: A Smarter Way to Snack

Eating food with chopsticks is like an 8 out of 10 on the eating utensil difficulty scale. The dexterity and coordination required to convey food from the plate to my open mouth is a feat I once believed best left to the steady hands of a surgeon. But once mastered, chopsticks can be the single most useful piece of ancient technology you ever own. Their place at the table and in the kitchen is only the beginning of their magnificent utility, and as a cannabis consumer, they have turned my half-baked snacking routine into an exercise in motor skill mastery.

Here are a few foods I recommend eating with chopsticks after (or while) enjoying fine cannabis products of your choosing.

Chips

Examples: Spicy Nacho Doritos, Funyuns, Tim’s Cascade Sea Salt & Vinegar

These types of chips are often covered in flavor powder or are greasy and fried (and delicious!). But by snatching these crunchy devils up with a pair of chopsticks, the residual flavoring that would have ended up on your fingertips (and subsequently everything you touched afterward) now ends up in your mouth.

Bonus: Small to medium-sized chip bags usually fit chopsticks perfectly. (Based on 9-inch chopsticks.)

Fruity Candy

Examples: Sour Jelly Belly Jelly Beans, Trader Joe’s Scandinavian Swimmers, Hi-Chews

Fruity candy made this list because fruity candy makes up a third of the blocks in my food pyramid. Also, while doing “research” for this article, I noticed a dramatic decrease in the speed at which I could demolish a haul of candy simply through the use of chopsticks. Cannabis can antagonize a sweet tooth (or savory tooth) and chopsticks might not stop you from eating a pound of sweets, but they might help you stretch it just a little further.

Extra Credit: Undo Hi-Chew or Starburst wrappers with your chopsticks.

Chocolate Candy

Examples: Reese’s Pieces, Whoppers, Heath bar

Chocolate candy tends to melt in your hand and in your mouth, and on the TV remote and possibly in your beard. That last part may come from personal experience, but regardless, chocolate melts when it encounters heat. Enter cold, lifeless chopsticks. Problem solved. Enough said.

Holiday Favorites: If you happen to be the lucky recipient of a holiday sweets tray with English toffee, miniature cookies, peanut brittle, and so on, turn to your trusty chopsticks for a mostly mess-free way to nibble.

Popcorn

Examples: Fiddle Faddle, buttered popcorn with nutritional yeast, or Annie’s Organic White Cheddar Cheese powder

Popcorn should be a staple in any muncher’s go-to snack cabinet. It’s relatively healthy (healthier than fruity candy, anyway — give me a break, okay?) and contains a solid amount of fiber. You can also fancy up popcorn in a ton of different ways, spanning the sweet and the savory. And now, what was once a butter-smeared video game controller is now your mess-free picture of technological Pan-Asian sophistication.

In a Pinch: Chopsticks are usually made of wood, but if you are in desperate need of some roach clips, a pair of chopsticks will more or less fit the bill.

Lastly, as you contemplate whether or not you have earned the title of Chopstick Snack Master, first consider whether or not you have the perfect pair of chopsticks. While I enjoy the raw, classic aesthetic of splintering takeout chopsticks, I now know there is a rainbow of chopstick styles and colors available at certain Asian grocery stores. As a cannabis consumer I love to personalize my glass, my torch, my dabber, and pretty much everything else related to my consumption of cannabis. Why should my chopsticks be any different?

Fun Fact: Using chopsticks correctly is a sign of good breeding. The closer to the top they are held, the more gracious and glamorous your eating style!

Jeremiah Wilhelm

Jeremiah is the Strain Researcher at Leafly.

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Cutie Reviews: Tokyo Treat 20 August 2017

Doing a food-based review while sick. Smartest idea ever I know.

Before I get started, I wanted to point out that the brand new Yume Twins officially starts up in October. I’ll cover changes when I do my September review of that crate.

( ・・)つ-●●● Do I really need to say the theme?

I’m apologizing now for the quality of these Lucky Treat images. I forgot to get them when I had everything set up so they’re not-so-hot...

Anyway, besides all this great stuff the booklet includes an article on the best fireworks featured in Japan, and the greatest summer foods. I love shaved ice and snow cones with blue-raspberry or grape flavoring; do you have a favorite summer food~?

To celebrate the summer festival theme, we get a lovely hand fan in 1 of 4 patterns. I would have un-folded it entirely but lack of space prevented that from happening. It’s a gorgeous design perfect for those evening festivals, but it’s fairly delicate (the one I got in the July Kawaii Box was like.. plastic-based, while this is a very thin fabric on a thinner.... spine? frame?)

It’s not cute or super fun or anything, but I give it a 5 out of 5 for elegance~

We also got this Dinosaur Island Pudding DIY, which as usual I will cover in a separate post.

Now if I could be bluntly honest for a moment... I am SO TIRED of pudding DIY! Did they find out I don’t like it?? I keep finding them in these crates as of late and while they are each different, it’s essentially the same product. Not only is it un-creative, but if you dislike pudding like I do- it kinda sucks. I know for a fact we’re getting another pudding diy next month too!

I also included the Kirin’ World Kitchen Salted Lychee/Litchi Drink. Kirin World Kitchen (or Sekai Kitchen) is celebrating it’s 10th anniversary and this is their most popular drink. I wasn’t sure what to expect with it, but it is made with grapefruit, lychee, grape, and Okinawan salt so I had high hopes. It’s the perfect drink for staying hydrated during summer or a particularly warm day.

5 out of 5. It’s kind of strange at first sip but I like it ♥ a salted drink meant to hydrate sounded so bizarre to me at first- because salt is for “drying”, “cleaning”, or “flavoring”. It’s a clean, pure liquid and is very light with a grape taste. It was strangely addictive too, AND you can drink it cold or frozen. Not only that but it actually feels really nice, given that I’m sick today.

It’s the perfect drink for someone like me ｏ口(・∀・ )

Usually the umaibo gets saved for last- but I decided to do it first since this actually, for once my HATE ITEM.

I know right? An Umaibo I hate?! Impossible OxO

The bigger item on the left-hand side is the Choco Bar Z - White Chocolate, and honestly this wasn’t terrible. However I just wasn’t that crazy about it either. It had the crisp and dense texture, and I love chocolate, but I wasn’t sure what to expect so I suppose it threw me off when I finally tried it. 3.5 out of 5. It’s not bad- just not what I expected.

Meanwhile the Umaibo tasted strange to me. It’s Mentai (marinated roe of pollock) flavored. I don’t like sea food (minus most sushi), but to me, it reminded me of like... a cheap imitation brand of sauce you’d through on some noodle dish or maybe soup.

1 out of 5, hopefully the only Umaibo I won’t like because they’re normally so delicious~

I’ll start with the Ice Lolly in Choco x Vanilla. Separately the taste is there, but when eating it regularly/together, I taste caramel. It actually reminds me of a Cow Tail candy, which is a chewy caramel stick with vanilla powdery-cream inside. This is nice since caramel was one of the things I had to give up while waiting for my tooth to be fixed.

5 out of 5. I’m more of a fruity candy girl, but I can’t resist this taste. It’s only 40 calories too- which is an added bonus.

Now in reality I never expected chocolate x herbs anything was real, the only time I ever heard of it was from an example of terrible cooking skills though.

Anyway, this is the BAKE limited edition Coriander flavor by Morinaga. This is a non-melting dark chocolate made with coriander herbs with a 5-minute after taste. The texture of the chocolate reminds me of a brownie, and overall tasting this reminded me of the brownies you find in TV Dinners. Have you ever had those? They’re not bad.

Right away I’m divided with this and have no choice but to give it a 3 out of 5. It’s acquired, but the more I ate the less I hated them. The only thing really bugging me was how messy they can be considering I have pets and I get neurotically worried over them getting any chocolate. But honestly I’ve seen worse.

Herbal chocolate isn’t the next craze in my opinion, but if you like strong-tasting chocolate you’ll probably like this.

Next are these fun gum’s known by many as a Gum Roulette. I’ve had these before, both in grape and lemon. As much as I love sour candy this thing is no joke! It’s not sour as much as it is salty as all cute heck @_@ I love Cola above all else but I did not want to see this gum again!

So if you’re new to the gum roulette, essentially you get 3 gumballs. You can play alone or with a friend, and basically you see who gets what gum: Regular, Cooling and Sweet, and Sour. Now physically there’s no way to tell the gums apart. Their smell is the same for each (I was in cola heaven~), and the shape means nothing. They each have a bit of gel/cream in them as well, so there’s really no way to tell but to pop it in your mouth!

So before I reveal which gum was which, why don’t you take a guess?

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Here we go!

1. Normal

2. Left gum, sour but not unbearable! It’s salty like the lemon one but it’s not killing me this time. The sourness only lasted about 2 minutes.

3. Sweet~

5 out of 5! I like this one the most out of the three I’ve tried/seen. I was able to keep the sour piece in my mouth the longest and defeated it :D The outside has a light cola flavor, and because the gum is really soft I was able to chew it (gum was yet another item I was forbidden). In all honesty if you gum or prefer soft gums this is a really good brand. They should sell some as a regular product; I’d buy out all of their cola gum.

After that sweet stuff, I decided it was time for some crispy, fruity stuff!

To top off summer, we got some Picola Mango Yogurt. I’ve had picola before, the strawberry to be exact. I wasn’t too impressed with the overly light flavor, but I’m happy to say these are full of creamy mango taste ♥ Each pack has 140 calories in total and includes an eye-catching, shiny white and orange design.

5 out of 5. If you don’t like mango you probably wouldn’t like this- but I haven’t met a person who did.

We also get more Tohato Caramel Corn in Cream Soda flavor. What makes these unique though is that they’re actually fizzy when you eat them, reproducing the fizzy soda texture. Out of all the caramel corn flavors I tried, this is probably the least sugary-sweet. They are super high in calorie though, being at a whopping 415.6!

4 out of 5. I love the sea design and unique flavoring, coloring, etc. The taste is pretty nice too but I’m not a super huge avid melon fan. They are starting to go a little stale by now but this is common for me and the caramel corn snacks...

Lastly we have my “favorite“ Chocobi in melon flavor, which I barely touched and by now it tastes and feels like rubbery plastic. They did taste really good when I first opened them though it’s my fault- but I’m just so over this snack. I usually just give these to someone else to finish but now I don’t even know if I could.

Anyway it comes with a Crayon Shinchan sticker like usual. It tasted like orange melon and was yummy at first, so 5 out of 5 if you like melon and crispy snacks. I’m tired of them though so... 3. The flavor isn’t bad but they go bad very fast!

These were the 3rd item I was sworn off of due to my tooth. As I said in my recent Kawaii Box review though, I didn’t let that stop me!

These are perfect summer flavors if you ask me, not only that but the popping art is pleasing aesthetically. Kudos for that. These are both delicious gummies, one being the Calpis Pineapple, and the other Mitsuya Mandarin Orange. Not only are they vaguely similar, but they come from a drink-making brand.

Not only do the Calpis gummies come in this sweet star-shape, but they have an equally sweet sauce inside. They pretty much taste like Calpis and pineapple juice. Meanwhile, the Mitsuya gummies come in this unique shape and on the firmer realm of gummy. They remind me of orange tic-tacs (those were my favorite when I was little).

Both get a 5 out of 5 ♥ They need to be putting more of these sweeties in the crates. I know what I’m going to be snacking on when I get my game later~

(Yes, we finally found it.... online. We had to order it which trust me, after spending an entire weekend trying to find it it felt like a hollow victory.)

Now moving onto the savory snacks! I’m happy that we got so many in this crate because they end up being my favorite usually.

First are the Super thin PRETZ in Edamame flavor. That’s right, as you can see on the package there’s 100 of them! They are much thinner than normal PRETZ and oddly I think these might be my favorite out of the varieties I’ve tried, next to the buttery ones. They pretty much taste like edamame or green beans (both of which I’m not a huge fan of- although I like to eat the little beans in them) with a salted texture. 5 out of 5, for some reason I really like vegetable-flavored snacks.

I’ve said this a million times but I ♥ anything corn flavored! I’m in love with corn soup/corn potage, grilled corn, corn by itself, etc. These are by a brand that has appeared a few times in past boxes; but I’m not familiar with it honestly. Their adorable retro-ish characters and designs are so cute though.

5 out of 5. It’s pretty much like any other corn snack I had. By that I mean AMAZING!!!!

Last are 3 more savory items that I really liked! 2 of them are Dagashi snacks though and I actually couldn’t determine what they were. Starting with the small white bag, in the previous Tokyo Treat box I got a smaller one with a salted crispy snack. This is the same but has like a sauce flavor and I found peanuts, which I don’t remember being in the other bag. 5 out of 5. The snack is good and while I don’t like peanuts, the seasoning makes them tolerable.

The next product... you can kinda guess what it is looking at the product and packaging. I’ve seen this product a few times on youtube but I couldn’t find any of the videos when I tried to look for them. I think it might be squid jerky. It tastes like crab meat and has chili oil or spice on them.

To my astonishment I actually really like these. You get tons in a small bag too, so I’m not complaining! 5 out of 5! I hope more appear in a future box... or on the Tokyo Treat online shop~

Lastly is the Niigata Chewy Senbei. This is a product originally released in 2005 as a rice cracker saturated in a yummy sauce after baking. I’m very picky with rice alone (I only like white rice), but I love rice crackers, snacks, sushi, stuff flavoring white rice....

I also like soy-sauce flavored things, so it’s a perfect combination ♥ 5 out of 5. It’s a soft, perfect little treat or snack. You also get 4 per pack, individually wrapped so that they keep fresh :D this is another great item to try and/or purchase in huge amounts if you got the chance!

♥ Cutie Ranking ♥

Quality - 4.5 out of 5. A good amount of items had proper packaging like zip-locks and individual packaging. A few items that I think should have did not though, like the PRETZ.

Content - 5 out of 5. I didn’t have anything to hate or really complain about in this box. I loved it entirely!

Total Rank: 9.5 out of 10 Cuties. This was a great representation and finish to the summer trend of crates :D if you would like to check out any of these snacks I’d suggest keeping an eye on the Tokyo Treat shop to see if they show up. If there’s anything specific you would like to see me review then leave a comment, I can see about purchasing it.

♥ Cutie’s Scale of Yummy ♥

1. Chewy Senbei - I love rice, I love soy sauce, I love chewy rice. What else can I say?

2. Possibly Squid Jerky Snack - Again, something I didn’t think I could like. I love chili spices and oil though, and it was spicily addictive!

3. Cola Gum - I was so surprised I could actually chew the sour one this time! The grape was hardly manageable, the lemon was very salty, and this one was delicious. The gum itself had a refreshing cola flavor too~

4. Corn Potage - I’m obsessed with this flavor, but it wasn’t a new sensation.

5. Salted Lychee/Litchi Drink - I had my doubts initially but I ended up favoring this drink. it’s probably in the top 3 of drinks i tried from these boxes.

6. Calpis Gummies - Deliciously fruity, even if you don’t like calpis you might enjoy them. They’re soft and cute~

7. ?????? - Like last time, I don’t know what it was but I liked them.

8. Mitsuya Orange - Brought back some nostalgia. I prefer softer gummies to chewy though.

9. Edamame PRETZ - I love the salted taste!

10. Coriander Chocolate - These would be a nice after dinner sweet.

11. Chocolate x Vanilla Ice Lolli - A lovely lollipop~

12. Cream Soda Caramel Corn - The fizziness is exciting~

13. Picola Mango - I did enjoy the taste, but I really liked so many of the other items more.

14. Choco Bar Z - Again, it wasn’t bad.

15. Umaibo - It’s killing me to give it such a low ranking! TxT

16. Chocobi Melon - I’m sorry but after tasting the one I did while writing this- I don’t even think it deserves placement! DX

Oki-doki Cuties, that does it for another review! This took me nearly two hours to do but I actually feel a lot better than I did when I started. I’ll probably go back to bed though, so that I can be plenty rested for my game~

I got 3 of my September crates already, and I’m going to try to get to them very soon to avoid cross-monthing again if I can. Remember, if you have any questions or comments feel free to leave them down below or submit them to the blog. Until then, stay cute!

#tokyo treat #cutie reviews #summer festival #pretz #edamame #mitsuya #bake #caramel corn #cream soda #picola #chocobi #kirin world kitchen #senbei #calpis

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Cutie Reviews: Tokyo Treat Sept 18

Hi everyone, this review is a bit later than I had hoped it would be. I wanted to get it done days ago/last week, but it was a fairly rough week after Easter passed...

Anyway, here I am now! Let’s not linger on things like that x3

We hope you all have had a great summer and made great memories that will last for a lifetime. Speaking of great summer memories, one common activity that people of all ages enjoy doing in the summer is going out to an evening movie! We know we love strolling around in the summer night and ending up seeing an awesome flick at the local theater. We took inspiration from this idea to curate a box that would be great to snack on while watching your favorite Drama, Film, or Animation! So, get ready to chow down on some awesome movie-perfect bite-sized snacks, candies, and other savory sweets found inside September’s Movie Night box!

The booklet for this month features a cute Kimono template to color, a variety of Splatoon and Pokemon-themed contest and Lucky Treat items, an article of Japanese tea and honorifics when addressing others, and an article about 2 good television programs on Netflix to practice Japanese with: Terrace House, and Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories.

This is September’s DIY and like usual, I will be covering this in a separate review/post.

On a side note... I’m not really sure how this relates to the movie theme. It would be kind of distracting trying to make these- but it’s not nearly as complex as most of them are so on the other hand, it kind of makes sense.

Mango Pokemon Soda

The drink for this month is this adorable themed mango soda, available in 4 different designs to feature each of the Eeveelutions (Vaporean, Jolteon, and Flareon on yellow, this one, Eevee and Sylveon on pink (I really wanted this one), and Glaceon and Leafeon on green). Besides the design on the bottle, there is also a small picture of all the Eeveelutions, and a profile on the featured ones.

I love all of them so I would have been happy getting any of them :3 but I really loved Umbreon and Espeon first in comparison to the previous forms, so in a way I’m pretty happy with this one. It kind of gave me a nostalgic feeling.

Each bottle is 34kcal, and the drink is by Ito En. I do recall seeing this brand logo before on a drink, but I don’t remember which one.

Rating: ♥ ♥

I really like these types of bottle lids. It opens very smooth and easily and doesn’t seem to fizz very much. At first scent it was light and sweet, but the more I smelled, the more typical mango it got; but it never smelled like feet.

The taste is very refreshing and light, but it actually doesn’t taste like mango to me. I get a faint mango after-taste, but I taste coconut pudding over it. It’s not bad, but sadly it doesn’t appeal to me either...

Pretty Cure Popcorn

We’ve been over this before, but I love Pretty Cure! So I always get really excited whenever they include products from the series in these boxes. Which oddly enough, they have been doing. Not very often, but sometimes.

Anyway this is by Tohato, and if I remember right for a long time now, each time there’s a new pretty cure season/series, they come out with new “waves” of these. Each include a sticker, and as much as I liked all of the Hug Precure, I really liked the three on mine so I was very happy~

Each bag consists of popcorn mixed with these cute, pink heart strawberry puffs. Each bag is 68 kcal.

Rating: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

This is the perfect snack you’d want in a movie-themed box :D the popcorn is basic salted popcorn, while the heart puffs are sweet and crispy. Together they make the perfect combination~

Kinako no Yama Chocolate Banana & Hokkaido Matcha Milk Candy

Figured I’d get the 2 items I was the least-excited to see out of the way now; if you’re new to this blog, I say this because I hate green tea, and bananas.

First up we’ll start with the Kinako no Yama snack by Meiji. If I recall right, I believe we were supposed to have these in a prior box, but due to some issue they were unable to provide it. I really like how they decided to bring it back when they could to make it up to anyone who might have been disappointed by that.

Kinoko no Yama are small biscuits topped with chocolate to give them the appearance of a mushroom/Kinoko. These ones are specifically topped in chocolate, half of which is banana flavored.

Each box is 378 kcal.

Rating: ♥ ♥ ♥

I usually like Kinoko no yama, but I detest artificial banana and these smell overwhelmingly like it. However, I was pleasantly surprise because the flavor, while there, only lasts a short while and kind of fades into the biscuit and chocolate. In my case that’s a huge relief!

Also, the booklet points out that these were included to remind one of the chocolate bananas one can often find during summer festivals. Cute concept but isn’t this box movie themed...?

The next item, I was dreading even more but gets back into the movie theme; apparently some people like eating hard candy for movies. Anyway, these are made from milk straight from Hokkaido and combine it with matcha to create a sweetened, creamy hard candy.

Each bag is 330 kcal.

Rating: ♥ ♥

It’s creamy in taste, I’ll give it that. But I didn’t actually think it was very sweet, nor did it surprise me, I knew I’d hate it and I couldn’t even finish the piece I tried. But if you do like green tea I think you would really like it; my mom loves green tea so she enjoyed them. I’ll probably give them to her or set them out in a dish for others to have.

Marshmallow Twist & Stretchy Grape Gummies

Our next two items are these fun, pinkish-themed sweets :D If you’ve been a long-time reader then the marshmallow probably looks very familiar. We’ve gotten these, I think two other times prior to this, and each time I think I had a different color. But don’t quote me on that.

Rating: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

I don’t have much to say, it’s you’re average marshmallow. I’m not crazy over the fact we got a repeat a handful of times now, but I’m super-obsessed with marshmallows and they do spread them out in the very least.

The other item I have seen before but never tried, so I was pretty curious. This is the Kinosei snack for this month, which features Faecalis to refresh the body. Each gummy (or maybe the whole bag but doubtful) is 18 kcal. They are individually wrapped as you can see above, and each wrapper features a drawing or cute little ideas you can try to do with these.

Rating: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

What makes them so much fun is that the candy is completely lined, which means you can peel it! The texture is a bit different than most gummies, but I really like them- the grape flavor is also very delicious :P I’m not very sure if they make me feel refreshed eating them, but I don’t feel bad.

Okinawa Pineapple Hi-Chew

Our next item is the very popular Hi-Chew by Morinaga. Hi-Chew is a very chewy candy that comes in a large variety of fruity and drink inspired flavors. This one takes a spin at Pineapple from Okinawa; perfect for summer!

Rating: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

I love Hi-Chew, and I also really like pineapple. Together they taste pretty good, you could definitely guess this was pineapple if you tried to eat it without looking at it and the packaging. The taste lingers for a few minutes after eating it too.

I can’t say it’s my most favorite Hi-Chew though, that would have to be the cola and strawberry ones. But if you never tried these I would highly recommend it. They can be found online at several locations, and they even sell mixed bags outside of Japan. If you have a Walmart, check the foreign/Asian food isle.

Brown Sugar Traditional Wheat Puff & Kinako Crackers

These items are perfect for that Crispy snap you might need in between all the chewy sweetness (or if you want to wake up your movie buddy ;3). The first is a very traditional wheat puff that is coated in brown sugar. As expected, it has a lot of calories; a total of 380 kcal.

Rating: ♥ ♥ ♥

It’s very sweet and tastes like brown sugar (or you could even say maple), and it has a soft-crisp texture and dissolves in the mouth. It tastes good, but the texture is kinda strange; and that’s coming from me, who likes different textures.

The next item is a large bag of rice crackers coated in kinako (roasted soybean) powder. Each one is 17 kcal, and the whole bag is 506 kcal.

Rating: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

I’ve had these before or snacks a lot like them in both this flavoring, or savory. I really like rice-based snacks, but you actually don’t taste anything besides the soybean powder coating. They’re lightly crisp and the powder dissolves in the mouth.

Also, side-note, but if you read the blog then you might recall my mentioning how some squishy smell like soybeans to me. It was snacks like these that inspired that notion, and every time I smell squishies with this scent I think about them.

Kishu Plum Chips & Anpanman Fluffy Corn Puffs

You know, a few of these items didn’t really scream movie to me, but I feel like the further I get into this the more I start seeing it.

First up are these uniquely flavored chips by Calbee. They combine the saltiness of a potato chip with Kishu plums to create a chip with a sour tang.

Rating: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

If you like the taste of pickled plum, unique chips, or sourness you will enjoy these :3 not only are the chips decently sized and looking delicious, but they also taste really good. The flavor is strong, but not on like a... salt and vinegar level, so it’s not overwhelming.

Our other item are these simple, cute Anpanman corn puffs by Tohato. This was the share snack (which for once I think is worth including because if you watch a movie with multiple people then this would be a good thing to have), so we get 4 bags of these. Each bag features Anpanman on the front, and a cute little puzzle on the back.

These are described as being a slightly sweet, light corn puff.

Each bag is 40.7 kcal.

Rating: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

They are extremely light and airy and provide a soft crisp, but I actually get no sweetness at all. It has a flavor, but it’s not a corn either, nor does it remind me of cereal. I’m not actually sure what it is, but I do like it.

Shrimp Mayonnaise Umaibo & Spicy Pepper Pea Corn Puff Rings

These are our final snacks for this month, our monthly Umaibo in Shrimp Mayonnaise flavor, and look- it’s actually whole this time :D lately they keep winding up crushed into a million pieces for me.

Rating: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

I love Umaibo x3 I don’t really have much to say on them because we get them all the time, and I’ve had this flavor a couple of times. But it’s one of my favorites~ it reminds me of sushi.

Our final item is this small bag of spicy pepper pea corn puffs. We’ve had this brands snacks before, but I can’t remember if I tried these before. I feel like I have because the taste is very familiar to me...

Rating: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

Whatever it is, this tastes very good to me. There is some spice there and it lingers on the tongue for a short bit after eating them, but it’s fairly light so if you’re not big on spicy things it isn’t painful or anything.

♥ Cutie Ranking ♥

Content - 4 out of 5. I really liked mostly everything, but there was 1 item I was disappointed in,1 that delightfully surprised me, and 1 that I hated- but compared to other ratio of previous boxes I’m pretty happy with this one.

Theme - 4 out of 5. For most part I felt like these were pretty good choices for movie snacks. They reminded me of things I would see at the theater or drive-in, and ironically enough I ended up watching the lifetime movie channel while I was eating these and working on this review.

Total Rank: 9 out of 10 Cuties! In my opinion this would have been a great box to start the subscription with. There was a little bit of everything in it and a lot of yummy tastes~ I admit, there are a couple of things that some people might not like, but I think it would be a fun experience to try anyway. I really enjoyed this one.

♥ Cutie’s Scale of Yummy ♥

1. Grape Gummies - I love the flavor and texture, it’s as fun to play with as it is to eat~

2. Spicy Pepper Pea Corn Puff Rings - I’m not sure what it is about these but I really, really like these!

3. Kinako Crackers - I think I prefer the savory ones to these sweet ones, but they are still delicious!

4. Shrimp Mayonnaise Umaibo - I really, REALLY like this but I’ve had it before so it’s nothing new to me.

5. Pretty Cure Popcorn - This was very cute and I love the packaging and included sticker, and the cute pink heart puffs~

6. Kishu Plum Chips - I’m pretty sure I’ve had these before, now that I think about it. But anyway, they’re really good :3 so I’m not complaining.

7. Anpanman Corn Puff Rings - The flavoring is light but it’s there, and the simple, colorful packaging is adorable. A cute little snack for any Anpanman fans~

8. Pineapple Hi-Chew - As much as I like pineapple, I’m not very big on pineapple candy. I’m not sure why. It was pretty goo though.

9. Brown Sugar Wheat Puff - it was sweet and unique, but not my favorite.

10. Marshmallow Twist - As much as I love marshmallows, there’s nothing special about it. It was just an average marshmallow.

11. Mango Soda - It wasn’t what I had hoped it would be...

12. Banana Chocolate Kinoko - I didn’t hate them, but they aren’t my favorite things either.

13. Matcha Milk Candy - I mean... it’s pretty obvious right? I thought the bag design was cute though.

#pokemon drink #umaibo #cutie reviews #hug pretty cure #anpanman

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cutiecrates · 7 years ago

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Cutie Reviews: Tokyo Treat May 2017

Here we go Cuties, the second official crate beneath the “rebranding” of Tokyo Treat! I loved this crate to begin with, but the fact it’s grown BIGGER and comes much sooner only made me much more excited~

This months theme is.... Spring Fever ♥

After I started to write this, it occurred to me that I forgot to take the pictures of the Lucky Treat items, as well as the Prize Items of the month, so I’ll cover this really quick for anyone curious:

The prize items include a Totoro Bud Vase and Totoro Watering Can, along with the 3-month subscription. The runner-ups gain 1-month subscription and a Totoro mug ♥ Meanwhile, Lucky Treat included a variety of Miku Hatsune goods, tokyo milk treats, apparel, Pikachu plushes, two mario items, and a full gachapon set!

As usual I start with the items I don’t eat/use in the post. That includes the Hana Kappa DIY Gummy Kit, which I will cover in a separate post and am very excited to get to because this is another one I wanted to try and just never bought yet. With it is the little trinket/toy item of the month: a Calimero Mobile Phone Strap. These little guys are special, because they are exclusive to specific Japan souvenir shops. There was 4 possible styles to get and they are about 3.5 mm in height. It’s cute, but I do have to admit that I won’t be using it on my phone. It’s just not what I’m into, so I’d rather keep him as a collectable item.

The one item from this pic I will review is the drink however, a Nectar Peach & Cherry Blossom Juice. A special edition Fujiya Nectar drink made from white peach puree and embedded with the extract from a cherry blossom flower. Also, you are warned to shake well before opening, and if anyone is curious, it has 170 calories. So in terms of the healthiness scale, it’s about the same level as drinking a pepsi.

In terms of flavor, it’s... strange. It smelled so familiar to me, it took me a few minutes to register why that was. It smells, and tastes a little like the Sakura Mochi Tirol Choco, I tried a few months back. Upon first sip I find myself repelled from it, but as the flowery taste fades, you’re left with a peach-cherry fruity taste, which is pleasant. I also like how smooth the drink itself is, although I’m not sure I actually like the drink itself. 3 out of 5.

As usual, I enjoy trying to group together my items. So here we have the 2 kitkat sets and pocky. You may notice the mess in the center of the plate- which is the result of trying to make the Baked KitKat - Butter Cookie. I’d like to point out that it looked right when I turned off the toaster oven, but it took me so long to get to it... it burnt and fell apart when I tried to remove it.

For anyone curious, it did taste good despite that. It does contain 0.17% alchohol though, and is a total of 64 calories. They do taste like a butter cookie though, and the taste gets a bit stronger the more you eat. I’m not really sure how I prefer these, given the one I ate was fairly charred in comparison to the non-baked one.The texture is a little grainy, but I assume it’s for that baking feature. 3.5 out of 5.

Next is the KitKat Winter Edition Everyday Luxury. They come in a variety of chocolate, and white chocolate, and each are adorned with almonds and cranberry. Also note that the white has 38 calories, while the regular has 39. The white chocolate also contains 0.36% alchohol and is scented like rum.

The black kitkat is a little bitter in taste, but with the crunch of almond and cranberry, it tastes pretty decent. The white chocolate one meanwhile, I noticed you pretty much just taste the almond and cranberry, but I don’t hate it. I give the both/set 4 out of 5.

Lastly is the Pocky Mild Milk Cocoa, a brand new pocky recently released boasting the lack of artificial-anything. There are 136 calories in the little box, and as you can see, the sticks are chocolate as well. The taste is light and lacks artificial sweetness, but it isn’t actually bad. As much as I love sweets, sometimes it’s nice to have something toned down. 3.5 out of 5.

I hope you didn’t think we were done with the chocolate yet, cause this is part 2 ♥ I’ll start with something most of us Cuties know well. The Taiyaki Chocolate Monoka. A wafer snack that I have had a few times on this blog (the previous one was a panda shape, the time before that it was a square with a One Piece sticker). The outside wafer itself is thin and cripsy, while the airy chocolate inside is so light ♥ definitely 5 out of 5. Meanwhile, the 7stick pack included in the Dagashi is very similar, but the chocolate flavor is somewhat bitter, but I like it, 4 out of 5.

Following this, we also got a little box of Doraemon Chocolate Snack, celebrating the upcoming release of Doraemon’s latest movie at 112.4 calories. Right away this reminded me of cereal, and they suggest you can eat it as is, or after chilling it in the fridge. It still reminds me of cereal, although it tastes a little better than most chocolate cereal. I still have some left and noticed it also tastes like the caramel corn product I reviewed a few times on the blog. It isn’t bad, but the longer you keep them, the more stale they taste. Again like cereal :D 4 out of 5. They’re okay.

Next are two unique items (as well as the two items I wasn’t sure how I felt about after eating). First is the Melonpan Mini-Cookies, based on what else, Melon Bread. They definitely taste like melon, and while I like Melon, I didn’t like these cookies much... I’m not really sure why, but I could just barely finish the first one. After that I didn’t want anymore. 2.5 out of 5.

Next is the very unique Waraku No Sato Yokan, which is a treat made from red bean paste, sugar, and agar. They have been around for a long time now and can be eaten with green tea, or even found with nuts or fruit in them sometimes. It has 167 calories in it. It pretty much tastes like a jelly cube with a bean texture. It is very soft too, and I loved squishing it ♥ 3.5 out of 5.

Now, after the rich, savory treats I thought it’d be best to head to the sweeter, mostly-softer sweets ♥ I’ll start with the item I didn’t like too much, that being the Green Apple flavored lollipop candy, part of the Dagashi set. It’s a cute little spiraled ring pop you can play with and eat. I’m not sure you can tell, but in the picture I have it on my pinky finger. I really like lollipops, but this is pretty much artificial green apple coated sugar. 3 out of 5.

Following the green lollipop, we have the green GOTCHI Kiwi Gummy. A chewy gummy of 162 calories with a sour sugar coating. I really like these! I can’t say its entirely accurate to the flavor of a real kiwi, but it isn’t that far off? 4 out of 5.

Lastly is the ultra-cute Shake Shake Yogurty Fruit Gummies ♥ What makes these popular is that you can eat them as is, or put them in the pack and add the yogurt powder provided with it. Either way they’re delicious! They come in orange, strawberry (which the booklet says is apple), and pineapple, and I admit the texture is a little odd, they feel dried out, but squishy. But I really like their taste, especially with the yogurt powder (which tastes like most Japanese yogurt flavored things). 5 out of 5!

(If you want to see more of these then don’t worry, I got another pack of it in my Kawaii Box~)

We’re approaching the last few items now Cuties, First is the Sankaku Crackers, a cute little tray of triangle, flavored crackers that taste like a garden/vegetable blend flavor of cracker or chip, which I actually really like despite how much I dislike regular vegetables. They’re also soft and generally pleasant to snack on. 4.5 out of 5.

Also from the Dagashi pack is the Chibeans, these ultra-cute little green crispy snacks that look like bean pods ♥ They’re so cute, I almost didn’t want to eat them (for the first ten minutes or so, then I got over it). Their taste is unique, but... pretty much what you would expect from it? I’m not even sure how to describe it. 5 out of 5 though.

Last in this picture is the Baby Star Panmen Olive & Salt Flavor, a noodle snack made from bread dough. I suppose I kinda get that salt flavor, but I can’t say I notice the olive very much. Even my mom, who hates olives ended up enjoying it. To me, I was reminded a little of the chicken broth in cheap ramen cups. They’re actually soft too, which I like because it’s easier on my mouth. 4.5 out of 5.

Now, here we are at our final item of the blog! Yet another umaibo, whose flavor I actually don’t know. Mayonnaise and shrimp are shown on the wrapper though, and it pretty much tastes like that. As usual, Umaibo manages to surprise me and win me over. I like the taste of mayonnaise, but I’m not big on sea-food (unless you count sushi), but the flavoring on this is light enough that it didn’t bother me at all. 4.5 out of 5.

♥ Cutie Ranking ♥

Quality - 4 out of 5. Everything was fine, and I found myself pretty much liking everything in some manner, but I also gave most items a mid-low ranking. So...

Content - 3.5 out of 5. There is a theme (as mentioned above), but I’m not sure how well it was followed. I did enjoy the products, but usually when they put effort into the themes they normally do very well. I can’t say I really felt Spring in this.

Total Rank: 7.5 out of 10 Cuties! I didn’t like this one as much as I did the past box, but I did enjoy it a great deal. I’m kinda hoping we get a little more variety, or at least a closer theme match next time.

♥ Cutie’s Scale of Yummy ♥

(While writing this review I had a terrible migraine, because of this I decided not to include the usual CSoY. I apologize to anyone who might actually read them, but working with head pain is not fun.) Okay Cuties, that does it for this review! Until next time, stay cute!

#tokyo treat #tokyotreat #spring #kitkat #gummies #baby star #dagashi #pocky #chocolate monaka #calimero #hana kappa

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