I was thinking of buying about 5 boxes (each containing 2 packs) of these snacks, but then I found out it was a clearance sale, so I thought I might not be able to buy them again. I was considering buying a little more when the store clerk told me that I would get a 3% discount if I bought a whole box. So, I ended up buying a whole box (laughs). The expiration date is far in the future (over a year), so the cheese flavor of these pretzel snacks is rich and delicious. Where does that unique flavor come from? It's a mystery, but it's the Kazuchi flavor (*´艸｀*). The evolving Kazuchi flavor. I wonder what new flavors they will come up with in the future. Exciting!

Happy New Year! I hope you have a great year ahead. I will continue to review restaurants on weekends at my own pace. Today's review is about a well-known coffee shop with over 400 locations nationwide. They have been in the coffee bean roasting business for over 40 years and have a solid reputation for quality. The shop offers a unique service where they give you a cup of coffee like a "ticket" to start a virtual journey around the world of food ingredients. The store has a great selection of coffee beans, ethnic ingredients, and wines. I once found a unique and affordable wine called "Gadacho" with a label of a white cat sticking out its tongue. It's a sweet red wine from Italy that pairs well with tonkatsu or okonomiyaki. It has become my wife's favorite wine. The name "Kaldi" comes from the Ethiopian goat herder who discovered coffee beans. I enjoy their coffee beans at home, while my wife prefers Nespresso capsules. Our tastes in food and drinks may differ, but we still enjoy our time together. Thank you for reading my first essay of the year.