3 Korochki, Russian snacks

My co-workers have been signing up for monthly snack food subscription boxes, some of which come with treats from around the world.  This is a unique way to try treats from places we don't normally visit.  It has opened up a world (heh, literally) of possibilities to me of new snack foods to try.  Which, for me is a great thing, as I love snacks. And thus, we found ourselves with products from 3 Korochki, a snack company from Russia. "Freshly baked...

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7 Days Soft Croissant

Packaged, shelf-stable, baked goods?  You know how I roll.  I'll try anything. Like, "7 Days Soft Croissant". "No1 CROISSANT IN THE WORLD! A wonderful combination of soft croissant pastry with a rich creamy filling that gives you energy to get your day going in the most delicious way." Their marketing sounds great, right?  The No 1 croissant in the world?  Now that's a claim.  A claim that makes no sense, really.  Do they *really*...

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AS 307, First Class, SFO-SEA

Flight Details: Departure: 1:25pm (scheduled), 1:55 (actual) Seat: 1C Meal: Snack My first time flying Alaska Airlines First Class, but it was just a short 2 hour flight from San Francisco to Seattle. It was ... fine?  Flight attendants were friendly and efficient.  The "meal" was better than I expected. Red Wine & Warm Nuts. Once underway, hot towels were offered and our drink orders were delivered (pre-ordered while on the ground). I opted...

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