
Note: This is a review of the medium-sized Skoshbox, also called “Dekabox.” It’s been 6 months since I received my third and final subscription box of Japanese snacks from Tokyo Otaku Mode. Like the previous boxes I received, the Skoshbox had some hits and misses. I discovered during my membership that I prefer the sweeter…

There are certain dishes I look forward to eating at places other than my home, like restaurants, church, and my grandmother’s place. I say this because I’ve never been sure I could master the art of cooking certain foods in my own kitchen, so I reached a conclusion that I didn’t have the skills, and…

I’ll be the first to admit I’m a creature of routine, especially when it comes to food. As an American, I hail from the land of hamburgers and hot dogs and I rarely venture into exploring cuisine from other cultures. I’ve gotten better in the last few years. When I started this website, I vowed…

As you can tell, I’m traveling back in time a little to bring you my thoughts and pictures of my snack box from Tokyo Otaku Mode. This one is from the summer, August 2017 to be exact! Forgive me for hitting the snooze button on this one! As I mentioned in my post regarding the…

Sweet potatoes: who would’ve thought they’d win me over? I’ve always been more of a salty French fry person, and I simply never grew up eating the sweet variety. But as the seasons change and markets overflow with these vibrant orange roots, I decided to give them a second chance. Turns out, sweet potatoes are…

Depending on where you live, you may or may not be familiar with the Aldi grocery chain. The German based market has expanded tremendously in recent years and offers their own unique brands of foods exclusively in their stores. I love Aldi! Over time I’ve grown to favor their store brands over the readily available…