Sweet Beat
On the Sweet Beat: Poppy Seed Strudel from Gold Label International in Brighton Beach
Good poppy seed strudel is hard to find. It’s usually dry in the middle if available at all. This package of 8 pieces of strudel ($4.49) was purchased at what’s becoming my favorite Russian/Eastern European market in Brighton Beach, Gold Label International. Without a doubt fresh, they’re lightly flaky with a creamy poppy paste throughout. […]
Britannia Nice Time Biscuits
Britannia Nice Time Biscuits are my favorite Indian biscuit. Not because of taste alone but because of association. It always makes me think of visiting family in Kolkata. At tea time we’d almost always have these biscuits. I love the sprinkled sugar and faint coconut flavor. They also have a fun rectangular shape and crinkled edges […]
Hershey’s Special Dark – a serious question
Why do they place you in variety packs when we all know you’re so much better than the other chocolates? You are forced to live with inferior chocolates like Krackel and Mr. Goodbar. Of course, to make you last longer I must eat the others but it feels laborious at times. I have love for […]
Cadbury Creme Egg McFlurry: A disturbance in the force
My brother is on the snack beat in London currently. One of the first things he sees: a sign for the Cadbury Creme Egg McFlurry. My love for the quintessential Easter candy is documented but this sounds waaaaaay too rich. Warning: Image (in my opinion) is disturbing: Call me old fashioned but I don’t think […]
Easter Candy: Cadbury Cream Eggs Now Available
Cadbury Crème Eggs Fantastic news. Cadbury Crème Eggs are now available at least one retailer: CVS. I spotted and promptly bought a handful. Valentine’s Day just ended so the candy hearts are gone at retail outlets. There is no lag time these days between holidays, this means they’re already stocked up for Easter related stuff. […]
