Food Review: NEW Fiber One Layered Chewy Bars: Double Chocolate Almond

When I see the words "new" or "limited edition" when it comes to food, I'm instantly intrigued.  I'm not sure how new these actually are, but they're new to me, so that's what counts.

When I think of fiber, I picture people drinking awful Metamucil or a plate of heaping greens, like spinach.  (PS - I love spinach!) I remember when Fiber One first broke out onto the scene, and I really was convinced either the bars wouldn't taste good or they wouldn't be effective. I still really can't vouch for their effectiveness but I can say they taste damn good. I know they aren't the healthiest with all the chocolate, so maybe that's why they're not as effective.

So here's the latest flavor (of two) I found at Target. The other was Salted Caramel and Dark Chocolate, but they have a whopping 10 extra calories per bar, so my fiancé said we should try the Double Chocolate Almond layered chewy bars instead.

My biggest gripe with the bars is generally that I make a mess (of course). The chocolate ends up falling out somehow, and I magically get it embedded into my clothes. I'm special like that. Anyway, these bars have melted chocolate on top as opposed to lots of chocolate chips so they weren't as messy. They definitely aren't lacking in chocolate though, so I don't want you thinking that by mistake.  I (personally) would prefer more almonds but overall they're very good as a snack. Would I recommend them? Absolutely. So give them a try and let me know what you think!

Coffee Review x2 with Java Factory Roasters

Good Morning!  So let's get this ball rolling!  A blog entry all about COFFEE!

I wouldn't say I *need* coffee in the morning, but it surely doesn't hurt either.  I've liked coffee for as long as I can remember.  We're talking probably the age of 8 or 9. I was always told drinking it would stunt my growth, but how many Asians do you know that are tall? C'mon now.

Anyway, coffee and I have so many fond memories together. I used to make myself a full pot of it just for me during college to help cram for finals.  I love visiting coffee shops.  Even though I am Gold Status at Starbucks, I still love to support small businesses, too.  It's also no surprise that when I was given a Keurig for my birthday, I was pretty excited and couldn't wait to use it.

If you're going to throw stones and tell me k-cups are wasteful, then you're missing the point about this entry.  I have a short attention span.  I've never denied it.  That includes my attention span for boring coffee.  Give me flavors!  Yes, I know you can buy syrups, too, but I'm all about VARIETY.  K-cups allow me to expand my horizons!

Social media is a crazy thing sometimes.  I posted a variety of k-cups I purchased with companies as familiar as Green Mountain to those less known such as Java Factory Roasters.  One day, I received a message on Instagram from a person working for Java Factory asking me if I would be interested in becoming an ambassador for them.  I only ever knew of ambassadors in the running world (i.e. for races and attire - think socks, headbands, etc) but I was excited to have an  opportunity to become one for COFFEE!  I quickly replied that I was on board and waited (im)patiently for my first shipment even though I had no idea what to expect.

Shipping was super fast for me.  I received two 12-count boxes of two different seasonal flavors: Java Nagila and Jingle Java.  Both are light roasts.  Java Nagila's flavor description is chocolate and mint, while Jingle Java's flavor description is hazelnut and nutmeg. They also sent me a pair of funny glasses to wear, so I happily participated.

So let's get to the review, shall we? How do they taste?

Java Nagila: as soon as I brewed it, I could instantly pick up the scent of the flavor description. I could smell more chocolate, than mint, which is ultimately what I tasted.  The mint is subtle.  As far as how I prepared it, I had my Keurig set to make a 10 oz cup, and I added two Mini Moo creamers, but no extra sugar.  Rating: 7/10

Jingle Java:  while brewing, I could smell the hazelnut.  While drinking it, I didn't notice the nutmeg.  Nutmeg is generally a really strong flavor, but this tasted primarily like a standard hazelnut coffee.  I also made a 10 oz cup with two Mini Moos, and no extra sugar.  Rating: 6/10.

Between the two, I preferred the Java Nagila to the Jingle Java.  The Jingle Java was still good, but it didn't "wow" me.  I didn't feel like it stood apart from let's say, a Gloria Jean's hazelnut.  I look forward to receiving a new shipment soon!

Introduction

Hello, hello!  Welcome to the wonderful life of me, Kerry!

I have that little blurb about me already, you know, for those who find me later and don't want to have to search the archives and find this original post about who I am.

So the basics: let's see.  I'm an only child, adopted from South Korea.  I take a lot of pride in being Korean despite remembering nothing about it.  I came to the US when I was only 6 months old.   I only know how to say "hello" in Korean, but I love a nice dinner of bulgogi with a side of kimchi.  So what does being Korean have to do with my blog?  Well, back in the day, there was this fabulous site called "Asian Avenue".  I'm not sure if it still exists, but it, too, was like having your own website/blog.  It felt exclusive to Xanga because it was for Asians supposedly.  Anyway, at some point, Xanga started collecting dust when I went to college.  But recently, it seems blogging and vlogging are all the rage again.  I've toyed with the idea for a bit, but despite working in the IT field, I find myself rather challenged w/ modern technology.  Hell, I even watched a YouTube video to figure out how to even get this part started.

I had the joys of trying to think of something clever for the direction I wanted this blog to go, but truth is, I don't have one.  I'm pretty much an addict of things: junk food, shopping, Disney, running, craft beer, coffee, sarcasm.  So that's what this blog will be - a wide variety of things that make me, ME.

So what's with the Blog title?  Hah.  My fiance started calling me "The Crazian", which stands for Crazy Asian.  I don't consider myself THAT crazy, but let's be honest, all women are to a degree.  But the term really originated when I lose my patience over something.  Kind of similar to a Honey Badger.  This doesn't mean I lose my cool all the time, but everyone has a breaking point.  I wouldn't really say it's an alter ego.  But again, it's who I am!

I can't promise my blog posts will interest you, but they'll be here for the taking regardless.  Thanks for stopping by!