Snack: Ferrero Eggs

This Easter, Ferrero has pushed out a new product in the US, the Ferrero Eggs. There are two flavors: Hazelnut and Cocoa. When I saw them at Ralph’s last week, I grabbed a bag of the hazelnut one. Once I have tried it, I couldn’t stop eating. I ate 5 eggs continuously. If I have no health concern (that chocolate is not too healthy for you), I really would have finished all 10 eggs at once. This week, I went back to Ralph’s and got 3 bags. We will see how long they last.

A hard chocolate shell covers a thin layer of crispy wafer with a creamy chocolate filling. They remind me so much of Ferrero Rocher, but without the nut. I grew up eating Ferrero Rocher. I love them, but not a huge fan of the nut. When I am eating a Ferrero Rocher, I always eat the nut first, because I want to enjoy just the chocolate, wafer and creamy center on their own. Therefore, these eggs are perfect for me. No nut picking any more.

The hazelnut ones are must better than the cocoa ones. They are unique and different. The flavors of the cocoa ones are too simple and couldn’t stand out. Anyway, try them! Buy them before Easter is over.

Where to buy? I bought them at Ralph’s, but I don’t think all Ralph’s have them. You may have to check out a few stores. Please let me know if you see them somewhere else.

Source: Read

Molten Chocolate Cakes with Raspberry Filling

No matter it is Valentine’s Day or not, these molten chocolate cakes are luscious and tempting during any time of the year. Steaming hot thick and creamy chocolate oozing out with tangy raspberries filling is just irresistible  And the great news is that these cakes can be made a few hours ahead. No need to rush at the last-minute. This is a perfect fitting dessert for Bryan and I. Since Bryan loves fresh and tangy finish to his meal and I like something chocolatety and creamy, these little cakes made both of us very happy. Enjoy a sweet Valentine’s Day with your loved one!

Red Velvet Cupcakes

Valentine’s day is around the corner. Bryan and I don’t really celebrate Valentine’s day. But this is a good excuse for me to make some delicious desserts. Nothing says Valentine’s day more than a vivid red cupcake. Red velvet cupcake is pretty new to me. I have never seen or had this in Hong Kong before. At the beginning, I am not sure about the color of this cupcake. But soon after I tried my first red velvet, I have fallen in love with it. It is not that scary, in fact, it is just a chocolate cupcake with cream cheese frosting. This recipe is great! The cupcakes were light and flavorful, and the frosting was so creamy. They were not too sweet at all. For those of you who don’t like desserts too sweet, these cupcakes are for you. Enjoy!

Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake

I rarely made whole cakes. I usually bake cupcakes. But this chocolate mousse cake just looked too good. I had to try it. I wasn’t disappointed at all. Although there were many steps and it was very time-consuming, the end product was amazing! The bottom layer was like a brownie. It was dense and chocolatey. The middle layer was smooth and creamy with a strong chocolate taste. The white chocolate layer was light and sweet. When everything combined together, it was unbelievably delicious and beautiful. This cake is truly one of the best dessert for chocolate lovers. Have fun and enjoy!

Snack: Kit Kat Big Little

Kit Kat Big Little

Last week, I was shopping at Mitsuwa Marketplace (Japanese supermarket). When I was in the snack aisle, the Kit Kat Big Little box was talking to me. I always love Kit Kat, and bite-size Kit Kat sounded even better, so I bought it.

When I got home, I couldn’t wait to try it. The little Kit Kat was the size of a Whoppers candy. It was just like a regular Kit Kat, but small in size. The outside was a layer of chocolate, and the inside were layers of wafers and chocolate. The name “Big Little” was really perfect for this snack. The Kit Kats were little, but packed with flavors. They were chocolatey. The wafers were very crispy, and they melted in your mouth. Delicious! I think these little ones taste better than the original Kit Kat.

I tried my best to control myself only to eat 3 pieces, because I knew Bryan would love to try. Bryan got home before dinner. I showed him the Kit Kat and he had a bite. He said, “WOW….. Did you buy more than one box?” Haha……. I really wish I did! And, we almost finished the whole box before dinner.

Kit Kat Big Little is easy to eat, and I think it is a better version than the original. The only thing is you can probably find them in certain Japanese supermarkets. And, they are not very cheap. I bought mine for about $3.50 a box. There were about 15 pieces in each box. Even so, I will probably still go back to buy some more tomorrow. They are real good!

Want to get Kit Kat Big Little?

Mitsuwa Marketplace (3760 South Centinela Avenue, Los Angeles, CA)

Snack: Jacob’s Club Biscuit

Jacob’s Club Biscuit is one of my favorite childhood snack in Hong Kong. It is a chocolate covered biscuit. My favorite is the orange flavor one. A crunchy biscuit is covered with a thick layer of chocolate with a hint of orange. My love for the combination of chocolate and orange probably comes from here. It is not that easy to find these biscuits in the US. I haven’t had these biscuits for a long time until two years ago. My mom brought me some from Hong Kong. They were too good, and I finished them in a week. This time, my sister brought me back some more. There is also a new flavor that I haven’t tried before. It is the black currant flavor. It tasted like a chocolate covered raisin. I like it, but I still like the orange one a lot more. Hmmm…. They are so delicious. I think I am going to get and eat one now.

Club Orange Biscuit

Club Black Currant Biscuit

Want to get these biscuits? Read

Snack: Trader Joe’s S’mashing S’mores

Trader Joe's S'mashing S'more

Last week, Bryan and I took my Hong Kong friend to Trader Joe’s. My friend, Tony wanted to bring some food snacks for his friends back in Hong Kong. While we were looking for some cool snacks, Bryan saw this box of S’mashing S’mores. Unlike traditional s’more, this snack is in a cube shape. It is a chocolate covered marshmallow with graham cracker. Oh my…. They taste almost like the good old s’more without the smokey flavor. But if you want, you can pop them in the microwave for a few seconds, then you have a half-melting s’more. These little s’mores are so much easier to eat, which are the perfect snacks! They are so delicious!

Bryan and I finished our box of S’mashing S’more within 4 days. I know that we can finish even faster. We were trying to save the best for a bit longer. No surprise! We went back to Trader Joe’s after one week and got another box. I would love to get more, but that was the only box left on the shelf. That would tell you how good they are. Get some before they are gone!

Where to get S’mashing S’more? Read

Good Old Brownies

This brownie recipe is very simple. It is not that harder than a store-brought brownie package. I added some semi-chocolate chips in the batter, so there was crunchy bite. I like the brownies. They were so moist and chocolatey, but Bryan thinks they were too chocolatey for him. Oh well. If you like chocolate, you will like this.

My Favorite: Vitasoy Soy Drinks

Malt Soy Drink & Chocolate Flavored Soy Drink

Vitasoy is a famous company in Hong Kong who sells beverages and desserts. Their most famous product has to be the Vitasoy soy drinks. It is a high-protein soymilk drink. The product was originally created to be an affordable and high-protein substitution for expensive whole milk. Other than the traditional soy flavor, there are tons of other flavors, like malt, chocolate, melon, and taro. Everyone in Hong Kong knows about Vitasoy soy drinks, and I am sure most kids love them.

I love Vitasoy soy drinks! It is creamy, sweet, and flavorful with a hint of soy. It was my favorite drink when I was little, but I didn’t get to drink it all the time. I remember sometimes when I went on a bike ride near my neighborhood, my mom would give me a few bucks to buy drink. And, I would always ran to the vending machine and got a melon flavored Vitasoy soy drink. Some people may say the melon flavor tastes fake, but I just like that weird artificial flavor. During my high school period, I still liked to drink Vitasoy soy drink. The school cafeteria sold a bottle version Vitasoy soy drink hot. They would keep the drinks in a hot water bath. The soy drink was hot and so delicious which was perfect at winter time, and the warm bottle was the perfect hand warmer.

Even you don’t like soy milk, you will probably like this soy drink, just choose the chocolate flavored one. With the strong chocolate taste, you won’t be able to taste the soy flavor as much. Bryan said it is just like drinking normal chocolate milk. Bryan actually really like the chocolate flavored one, and he drinks it in the morning for breakfast. My personal favorites are original, malt, melon, and chocolate. Hmm… All are good… Which one should I buy next time? Go get one and try it!

Vitasoy soy drinks are sold in 6 packs.

Want to know more about Vitasoy?

Visit their website: Read

Where can you buy Vitasoy soy drinks?

Shun Fat Supermarket (1635 S San Gabriel Blvd, San Gabriel, CA 91776)

99 Ranch Market (1300 S Golden West Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007)

Giant Kit Kat Bar

Who doesn’t love Kit Kat? But this giant one……… It will probably take 5 years to finish.