You'll soon figure out that this blog will feature lots of snacks. I'm a HUGE snackeater...unfortunate to my waistline. If I could have my way, I'd probably eat junkfood for all my meals (DISCLAIMER: Kids, don't try this at home. It could be detrimental to your health, BMI, sanity, reputation...etc....:P)
What: Albert Menes Garlic and Olive Oil Croutons
Where: city'super
Cost: $60ish?
Yumminess: ***/*****
Why did I pay $60 for dried bits of bread in a bag that was half empty (or half full I guess)? I don't know. It was on the special display counters and I have no self-control when walking past those types of counters. Albert Menes seems to be a really reputable company who makes French snacks and tea-time goodies (judging by the price city'super sold their products at...lol). I bought a box of petit-beurres by the same company a week ago (gone in 2 days...no pic) and it was divine, with the use of excellent salted butter evident in the flavour. These croutons had the same proof that premium ingredients were used. Just a whiff of the opened bag was proof enough. The garlic and olive oil flavours were well balanced, and the olive oil even seemed to have a little sweetness to it. The crunchiness was satisfying while not being too hard. I'm usually one to avoid garlic (again, why did I pick this bag up in the first place then??), but somehow it was really good on these croutons. I really appreciated the all natural ingredients used...there was no post-snack thirstiness at ALL (no MSG), and the garlic aftertaste was minimal. If you're expecting an American-style garlic bread flavour, you'd be disappointed; these are much more delicate).
What: Halva Kulfi
Where: i-scream
Cost: $22 (yay for being a student)
Yumminess: *****/*****
I never understood Hongkonger's (or as we Vancouverites call them, hongers) passion for Haagen-Dazs. Sure, I enjoy a scoop of HD too, but their flavours are SO BORING. The only thing I LOVE about them is their sorbets...they are appropriately icy. Gelato stores' sorbets seem to be a lot creamier, which I guess is their own style, but I prefer icy sorbets. However, I'm glad that gelato is on the rise in HK, as I much prefer the flavour variety and texture of gelato. My favourite store has got to be I-Scream. Found by 3 Italians and a Canadian (YAY!), they provide an everchanging variety of flavours. And most importantly, I pass by it everyday on the way home, so it's hard to resist temptation >< I've tried ALL their basic flavours already lol...I'm such a loser. Last week I saw they had 2 new flavours: Halva Kulfi and Pernod. Today, when I finally had quota for gelato, I found out they already ran out of the Pernod flavour T_T Oh well there's still Halva I needed to try. Kulfi is the Indian version of ice cream. It's usually made from cream instead of nonfat milk like gelato...but I really hope (for my waistline's sake) that what I had was made in the gelato style.
I don't think this is very popular among the Hongers as the tub was still quite full. Also, when I asked for a scoop of this flavour, the salesgirl raised an eyebrow and asked me if I have tried it before and if I was sure I wanted it. Lol. Geez, it's not any weirder than their Wa Mui flavour! The texture was suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuper creamy (which is why I think it's possible that it was made from cream) and melted really slowly. Even the melty bits were heavenly. It tasted kind of like chai...I think it's the cardamom in it? I'm not sure. There were black specks (a bit spicy...maybe cloves?) and some crushed almonds mixed inside.
I was spooning the melted liquefied gelato into my mouth at the end. Damn. Writing about it makes me want more.
