Recently the Spouse returned from Asia, and brought us candy. The flavors are decidedly Asian (litchee, darjeeling, etc.) and the package design is good to look at. I had to use my macro setting to photograph each one.
Notice: "Popular Leisure Food."
This last one had the most interesting flavor. I've read about Durian fruit but never seen it; I know it smells awful but tastes fine. I grabbed a pen before I popped it in my mouth so I could write my flavor impressions. Sure enough, the initial hit was icky and uncannily familiar. "Gas station bathroom," I wrote. Then came "coconut," followed by "pineapple," then "all-day-meeting scalloped potatoes and ham." Almost a full meal in a half-inch candy.
