In my opinion, one of the most under-rated treats out there is the candy bar. People will spend top dollar at fancy bakeries and candy shops, but one of the yummiest confections one can find are available at any drug store or vending machine. My theory is that since candy bars are so inexpensive and so easy to find, people find them pedestrian.
Well.. let me tell you that *I* am not above indluging in a candy bar. And the only way a candy bar can be improved upon is if you can get your hands on a *foreign* candy bar.
That's right. You see, we Americans like our consumables cheap and plentiful. In Europe, for instance, there is more of a premium on quality, even if it costs more. That philosophy extends to many areas of life, and that includes candy bars.
This brings me to the point of today's blog post... You see, my local grocery store has a decent foreign foods section. And one day, while trolling for Galaxy bars for my bff who loves them and can't find them in her city, I encountered this:
What is this??!!! It says "Kit Kat" on it, but it has a different label! Upon further research, I discovered that while Hershey's manufactures Kit Kat bars in the US, Nestle makes then everywhere else. And they taste different. VERY different. Waaaaaaaaaaay better.
Why is this? It's because in America, we want everything to be cheap and we don't care as much about quality. So Hershey's loads up their chocolates with sugar (which is cheaper than the actual chocolate), and the taste is compromised. Not so with Nestle products.
If you ever have a chance to get your hands on some foreign candy bars, I would highly recommend it. You won't be disappointed.
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