Nerd Food Archives

hello kitty lollipop japan crate
I'm still getting through my Japan Crate from March 2018, which is a testament to how much they send you every month. Today I'm enjoying an impossibly cute lollipop with everyone's favorite Japanese mascot: Hello Kitty!
Stormtrooper Mochi at Tokyo Disneyland
Mochi is arguably one of the greatest treats known to humankind. These Japanese rice cakes can be filled with bean paste, ice cream, or just more mochi. Over at Tokyo Disneyland you can find mochi in a variety of designs, such as stormtrooper mochi:
star wars crystal fox Cake Pops
May 4th will be here in a mere few weeks, and coming with it will be all the May the 4th jokes and parties that you can stomach! To get you in the Star Wars spirit, why not try these Crystal Fox Cake Pops, inspired by the adorable critters from The Last Jedi?
hojicha japan crate
Milk teas have been my jam for some time, so when I got this Hojicha Latte in this month's Japan Crate I was actually really excited for it. Hojicha is a green tea that's roasted in a porcelain pot over charcoal. This gives it a toasty, caramel flavor, which pairs well with milk.
pandaro cookies japan crate
I have a love for Japanese snacks that have mascots on them. It makes the snack that much more fun to eat -- plus, it's appealing to the eye. My next snack from this month's Japan Crate box are these simply adorable Pandaro Cookies!
Caramel Ice Cream
The Charmery in Hampden -- a popular Baltimore neighborhood -- is known for its unique and delightful ice cream flavors, like black sesame, cheese fries, apple ginger, and this one: Old Bay Caramel ice cream.