Due to a recent relocation of my place of residence I had the opportunity to go furniture shopping at IKEA. It had been a good amount of time since I had been there and I was thrilled to find candy waiting for me at their small food shop past the registers. There were lots of different things to choose from, but I finally decided on a package of red licorice Raspberry Boats and some Daim.
Raspberry Boats: These candies are a very bright pink/red color that matches the package they come in. I don’t quite understand why they’re called boats, since their shape doesn’t resemble boats at all. They’re more like strange polygons or deformed bananas. The “boats” have a smooth feel to them in your hand and their texture in the mouth is just perfect – not too hard, not too soft. Flavorwise, I have been lied to though. They do not taste of raspberry! The flavor instead is a “strange plant/perfumey pink taste”, if that makes any sense. Yuck. Next time, I’ll pass. I could barely finish the package’s recommended serving size.
Daim: With its bright red package and bold lettering, I had high hopes for this one. “Crunchy Caramel” is the description written proudly on the package exterior. When I bit into my first piece I wasn’t expecting my crunchy caramel to be toffee! Yup, that’s what it is. Granted, it’s a wonderfully smooth, slightly smoky, and delicious toffee. Still, I was expecting caramel! Upon closer inspection there’s also almond slivers in the toffee, which partly explains why it’s so extra flavorful. The milk chocolate covering is pleasant and provides a nice foundation for the toffee, which is clearly the star. Daim is perfect if you’ve ever had a craving for baby Skor Bars.
I’m not sure when I’ll be going back to IKEA myself, but I hope I have armed you with a little information so you can make wise candy choices there. Avoid the red licorice, head for the Daim and (of course) the Swedish Fish!
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I love Skor bars! Like baby Skor bars, you say? Yes, that’s a dream come true. Now you’ve got me drooling on myself. (ok, I made that up, but I could be!)
June 8th, 2007 at 1:22 am~Martha
Looks like a boat to me. Put a mast and sail on the flatish top side, stick it in a glass of water, and watch it sink!
June 8th, 2007 at 12:17 pmI tried the licorice boats and thought they were okay. Chocoblog also mentioned Daim, now I’ve gotta find out for myself.
June 8th, 2007 at 8:04 pmReally, you should have tried the swedish chocolates!! Yummy!
June 13th, 2007 at 7:33 pmI am a die hard gummi fan. but those make me sick.
July 25th, 2007 at 8:27 pmDaim is awesome! Really, i’m addicted to them! they are the ultimate combo of chocolate and butterscotch!
February 18th, 2009 at 10:33 amTry for yourself!
yes, it is yummy . I just ate it.
October 22nd, 2011 at 5:47 am