Mochi Ice Cream Review

Tonight I tried more mochi ice cream flavors. I have only tried the Double Chocolate Chip & Vanilla flavor by my/mo. I got another flavor of theirs, Sweet Mango, and I also got a new mochi ice cream company, Imuraya. I see my/mo everywhere, in Target, Walmart, Ralphs etc but this is the first time I have seen the mochi ice cream by Imuraya, which I got at Costco.

My/Mo mochi ice cream typically comes in a box with 6 pieces. They're 110 calories & they offer non-dairy and vegan options as well, Salted Caramel, Vanilla, Strawberry & Chocolate. This company also offer's ice cream with mochi bits. So if you don't like the mochi ice cream or if its too messy to eat, you can get a tub of their ice cream with small mochi bits inside. The flavors of mochi bit ice cream they offer are Salted Caramel, Green Tea, Mango, Strawberry & Chocolate. 

Imuraya offers mochi, azuki bars, ujikintoki bars & yawamochi ice. This is the first time I have seen this company, the flavors I received in my purchase are Red Bean, Green Tea & Black Sesame, which are all common flavors/items in the Asian culture. The other flavors this company offers are Chocolate Raspberry, Matcha, Mango, Strawberry, Chocolate, Yuzu Citrus & Coffee. Their Azuki & Ujikinotki Bars are a traditional Japanese frozen dessert bar. Their Yawamochi Ice is a three layered frozen dessert.  

Both companies provide six pieces of mochi ice cream per flavor. I did notice that the mochi ice cream from My/Mo was a little bit bigger than Imuraya. They both had really chewy & fresh tasting products. All of the ice cream inside all mochi were strong and flavorful, standing true to their flavor labeled on their box. The Green Tea ice cream was the smoothest to me. The Red Bean ice cream reminded me of mooncakes & it was unique for it to have little bits of red bean inside the ice cream. Black Sesame was good but I would prefer all the other flavors before I would try this flavor again, it was very potent & had a "in your face" flavor. The Sweet Mango ice cream was very good, it wasn't too sweet or over powering with flavor. Favorite to least favorite would be Green Tea, Mango, Red Bean & then Black Sesame. I cant wait to find more mochi ice cream's in my local supermarket's & convenient stores! If you haven't tried mochi ice cream yet, you are missing out! Leave a comment below about your favorite mochi ice cream flavor & what flavors I should try next!   

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DC Vertigo "Second Coming"

JESUS CHRIST 

Really people???

DC Vertigo

Presents

"Second Coming"

Written 

by 

Mark Russell

Illustrated 

by

Richard Pace

Well, if you haven't herd yet. Mark Russell from DC Vertigo is in the works on making a new comic book series. And guess who the main superhero is going to be. YES!!! None other then Jesus Christ. But, wait a minute. He has a side kick named "Sun-Man" fighting along side with our Messiah and Savior.

Now, Mark and his team haven't really released that much information on the story.  So...I'm going to have to take a wild guess on this one. Let me think... Hmmmmm…I got it!!!!

The timeline would of course probably take place in our modern day era. The seals have been opened. The rapture has happened.  Demons and devils are effecting the people all over the world. Shit goes down as it is written in the Scriptures of the Bible. And "Sun-Man" can't handle it all. He needs another superhero to fight against the forces of evil. Wait a minute!!! There is a bright light piercing through the clouds. There's an object coming straight down at high fast speed. You can hear the crack of the sonic boom in the air. Is that a bird, is it a plane. No! it's "Jesus Christ" Ok. I am going to stop my self here. Now, to come to think of it. This comic book would be based on "Revelation". I can see them truly making a big o fiasco on the Apocalypse.

I can already see the mess that lies ahead for this comic book. Everyone is a critic. And for sure those who are hard core believers in Christ. They are automatically going to call this a "Blasphemy". Given that there shall be no idols to worship but our Sovereign God. CONTROVERSY!!!! For me I believe in my savior Yeshua hamashiach (Jesus Christ). But, honestly you won't see me starting an up roar with this. I think it's funny. More than anything. I see it as a positive effect. Yeah there probably going to mess it up really bad or maybe not. Mark's team might stay close to the scriptures. We're just going to have to wait for its release in March 2019. 

Let me know what you think about Jesus Christ hitting the DC world? As well as what would be the purpose of this mysterious "Sun-Man"? What kind of powers would Jesus have? Do they have vehicles or angels fighting with them? Would they make a future DC movie out of this comic book series???

Go ahead and share you thoughts. What do you have in mind in all of this???

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Brew Dr. Kombucha Review

Brew Dr. Kombucha

Tonight I tried two new Kombucha's from a new company that I haven't tried yet. They have many flavors & a wide range of selection in your local convenient stores, grocery stores etc. You can basically get Kombucha anywhere now, even the 99 cent store! Kombucha has been popular these past few years, but the first recorded use of Kombucha comes from China! All the way back in 221 BC during the Tsin Dynasty. They referred to it as "The Tea of Immortality". Kombucha faded away throughout the years and then regained popularity in the 1960s due to shortage of tea and sugar supplies. It finally gained popularity in domestic markets in the 1990s. 

Kombucha has so many health benefits, such as helping your digestive system, weight loss & inflammation. It has organic acids, enzymes and live probiotics. The live probiotics in this particular drink are healthy bacteria's. It is fermented tea mixed with different herbs, fruit and spices. It also has a little carbonation & a very small trace of alcohol. Alcohol content of this beverage can be less than 0.5%. The Kombucha companies that I see regularly around my area are Kevita, GT'S, Health Ade, Humm, Suja, Honest & now Brew Dr. I tried two of Brew Dr. Kombucha's tonight, Clear Mind & Citrus Hops.

Clear Mind, it is packaged with a light blue label & bottle cap. Their bottles have a "classy" look to them. It has 14 FL OZ (414 ML) of Kombucha in this bottle & only has 25 calories! It is 100%  raw, non gmo & gluten free. The ingredients in "Clear Mind" are brewed tea, organic cane sugar & live kombucha. It has a Organic Green Tea base with rosemary, organic peppermint, organic sage & organic dandelion root. I didn't even know that dandelions could be eaten! It has a very subtle taste, all the flavors mix well with each other surprisingly. I would definitely recommend this flavor to new Kombucha drinkers!

The second drink I tried from Brew Dr. is "Citrus Hops". This also has 14 FL OZ (414 ML) & 25 calories! This flavor is certified B, gluten free, non gmo & 100% raw. The ingredients in "Citrus Hops" are brewed tea, organic cane sugar & live Kombucha. It has a Organic White Tea base with organic hops, organic dried oranges & organic coriander. This one is more potent, it kind of has a sour taste to it & you can definitely taste the hops in this drink. But remember it is nonalcoholic or barely contains any alcohol at all. Most bottles will include a approx. percentage of alcohol or some companies extract all the alcohol in Kombucha. I will be buying this flavor more often! Love them hops!

Next time you go grocery shopping or even a quick trip to Target, try a Kombucha! You never know, you may end up liking it & as a plus, it's really healthy for you! Let us know in the comments below what your favorite brand/flavors are & if you do get to try these two flavor's I tried tonight! I also will be uploading a video on our YouTube Channel doing a review on the products, be sure to check that out too!     

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The Roll Ice Cream Shop

The Roll Ice Cream Shop

Brea, California

This new trend of ice cream has been popping up everywhere lately in orange county! I figured I would go give it a try and see what all the hype is about. First and foremost it originated from Thailand, who knew?! It has now become a global phenomenon! This style of ice cream is known as stir-fried ice cream/rolled ice cream. They make it on an ice pan that gets cooled down to -20 degrees. It is a delicious treat, rain or shine. 

This particular location that I visited is in the Brea Mall, in Brea California. Its on the left hand side right when you walk into the food court main doors, next to Sbarro & Genghis Khan. Their menu is easy to comprehend and gives you the three types of ice cream styles that are served at their location. Rolled ice cream, ice cream burritos and even ice cream tacos! Their prices are a bit pricey for ice cream, but worth it! You can get any ice cream for $8 and get unlimited toppings. Who wouldn't want unlimited toppings when it comes to ice cream!

 They have 14 combinations already put together on their menu or you can pick out your own flavors. The plain rolled ice cream comes with 7 mini rolled ice creams in a bowl. You can add as many toppings as you'd like too! The burrito ice cream has a rolled ice cream in the middle of a cotton candy outside coating, acting as the tortilla of this burrito. The ice cream tacos, they have tons of different colored waffle taco shells to choose from! 

The three ice creams I tried was a chocolate chip rolled ice cream, strawberry & fruit loops cotton candy burrito (with strawberry sauce in the middle) and a Camper (one of their menu flavors). Camper is basically a smores ice cream flavor, it has crushed kit-kats, graham cracker, chocolate sauce and even roasted marshmallows on top! 

All in all The Roll Ice Cream Shop is worth the stop.  Give it a try! And let me know what you got? Drop me a comment!!!

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Old Blood

"OLD BLOOD"

   Where to begin.  "Old Blood" has this captivating sound that pulls you in to there world.  The best way I can explain this through a scenario.
Imagine your self having a tuff day. You found out you girlfriend cheating on you or you just realized your work is just holding you back from your future you. Not getting anywhere in life. So, you decide to head out to Downtown to grab a drink and try to relax from your daily headaches. You are passing by different bars on the main street. And you hear faint music coming from one of these places. As you are approaching the song that is playing has already got you hooked. Right when you walk into the joint. Here's is this mellow voice that pulls you in. Giving no time to think. As you look around you can tell the crowd has already been hypnotized. You find your self a seat. Waitress walk up to you to bring you a drink. And damn! You say to your self "this is bad is bad ass!!!" Smooth riffs, dark haunting tones, hypnotizing singer, lost in a high spiraling with the bands Soul. My day is not that bad anymore. You find your-self staying for the entire set. And you just realized you haven't even taken your first sip of you drink.

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Old Blood

Enjoy. The Devil (single)

Wright Records / Sony Music Entertainment / The Orchard

18 October 2018

Following the success of their 2016 self-titled debut full-length which received unanimous praise and was described by Rolling Stone as "Amy Winehouse jamming with Kyuss at a desert LSD party", Los Angeles based occult psychedelic rock quintet OLD BLOOD has signed to Wright Records / Sony Music Entertainment / The Orchard and released their new single, "Enjoy. The Devil", with a stunning music video to boot.

Known and adored for their mesmerizing tunes and spellbinding live performances, Old Blood, so far, has succeeded in accomplishing something that most other bands often find themselves falling short of, that is, capturing their aura as live performers onto their studio recordings. The debut LP was the band's arrival onto the scene, and "Enjoy. The Devil" proves that they are here to stay, with their distinct brand of "Acid Doom".

"Enjoy. The Devil" is available for purchase and streaming on all digital platforms. T-shirts of the single's cover design, and remaining copies of the 2016 self-titled album on four multi-colored vinyl variations, are available through the band's official web store.

The 2016 self-titled debut full-length can be streamed in full on the band's official website.

What the press is saying about Old Blood:

"Sounds Like: Amy Winehouse jamming with Kyuss at a desert LSD party." - Rolling Stone

"Old Blood Doom!!!!!! A new genre is born!" - Doom Charts

" ... a lovely dose of melancholy, weight and psychedelia" - Doomed and Stoned

Old Blood is:

C. Gunner - Guitar

Octopus - Bass

Feathers - Vocals

Diesel - Drums

Stone - Keyboards

Old Blood links: website | facebook | twitter | instagram | bandcamp | youtube

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Starflower Christmas Lights in Brea, CA (Santa's Route)

Santa's Route

This year was my second time attending Santa's Route in Brea, California.  Honestly, its pretty awesome to see a neighborhood that is willing to work together in able to spread the holiday spirit. As soon as you approach this lite up neighborhood you are in awe with the car lines and the city police coordinating the flow of traffic. Each home definitely has their own flavor of decorations. Whether it be Star Wars, Incredibles, The Grinch, even Elsa and O'laf. 

You can walk around the entire neighborhood and get your cardio on or even just simply cruse in the comfort of you vehicle with the heater and jams playing in the background. The city even provides a trolley to tour the neighborhood, you do have to purchase tickets at the local community center. Some residents have hot chocolate stands, popcorn, driveway bonfire's and live music. Some house's even set up their lights to synchronize with a holiday radio station. If you don't tune in the house lights just looks life a crazy rave that happening in the middle of the street. So, on second thought bump up some trap or bass music. Get that blood pumping for Christmas Day. 

Just to give you all the heads up. Try to go a few weeks or even a few days before Christmas, because it could get jampacked at this event. Here's a tip. To avoid a long line, come from the west side of Birch Rd and turn right onto Starflower and make a U-turn in order to continue straight into starflower. The city completely blocks off the left hand turn onto starflower if coming from the west side. Also, you can go into the neighborhood on the other main street Lambert Rd. Other than that. Enjoy the show. 

I recommend this free family event for all ages. It's pretty neat to see all of the resident's home's decorated all out and at the same time make awesome memories with your loved one's. This event goes on through out the whole month of December. If you weren't able to make this year. You always the next year to check it out. 

I will be posting a YouTube video on Christmas Day(2018) to share my view on this local event.

HAPPY HOLIDAY'S!!!

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Wine-o Fire: Arrogant Bastard VS The Bruery

Arrogant Bastard Black Metallic Stout

Joe - I’m a big fan of Stout beers and when I had seen arrogant bastard had created a stout that they released a Stout beer I was very excited to try it. I’m a fan of many of the Stone Brewing/Arrogant Bastard beers. My favorite beer was their Woot Stout beer that sadly they had changed the recipe this year and I didn’t care care for it. I went in very hopeful that it will become my new go to stout. I tried this beer and immediately was disappointed. This doesn’t have a stout flavor. It taste more like the arrogant bastard beer that was aged a bit. I didn’t expect it to have a super strong flavor with the low alcohol percentage which is only at 7.2%. I don’t recommend this beer to anyone looking for a new Stout beer to try. Don’t get me wrong. It doesn’t taste bad it just doesn’t taste like a Stout beer to me.

Wes - Arrogant Bastard says it all when it came to this stout. But honestly, it's Metallica so it's blackened. (if you get it) It tasted like an IPA more than an Arrogant Bastard or a stout in my opinion. But it seriously packed a punch like an Arrogant Bastard for sure. I dug it only because I really like IPA's and strong bodied beers. I had a girlfriend try the beer and she couldn't handle it. It was just too heavy for her. She wasn't worthy and like all Arrogant Bastard beers.. YOU AREN'T WORTHY. I'd say give this beer a shot if you like heavy IPA flavor. 

The Bruery Or Xata

Joe - This Mexican Blonde Ale is a very interesting concept. I wanted to try it since it was suppose to taste like Horchata. I’ve tried other beers that attempted this and they either have to much Horchata taste to where it is overly sweet or not strong enough to make it really count. This one was very well done. It is a crisp clean beer that does taste like Horchatas. It isn’t overly sweet tasting. The flavor profile is perfectly balanced. I would love to pick this up if I’m about to have a bon fire and want to relax and not have anything to heavy or with a ton of alcohol content. This sits very nicely at 7.1%. I highly recommend this to anyone willing to try something new.

Wes - I first tried this beer at my local bar here in Whittier, CA called THE 6740. (A very sweet little bar if you're ever in town. They have great Beer Battered Cauliflower Bites by the way. Also, a very diverse list of beers.) When I first read the menu to the waitress I think I said, "can I try the Ex-or-rada??" to which she replied, "....Horchata" to which I quickly agreed. My date at the time laughed her ass off. Luckily for me it was on tap and boy was this delicious. On tap it the Ale was so light and refreshing. I got a hint of cinnamon and the shower of rice milk. Like horchata abuelita would make. So when I saw my local liquor store had got this beer in and in a 4-pack I jumped all over it. So upon telling you how delicious it was...when I tried the can version. It just wasn't the same. I know tap is better yada yada yada. Or maybe the good ole, "You gotta pour it in a glass and try it that way you noob!" Well i did that in a frozen glass and still the flavor wasn't as prominent as out of the tap. It's a great beer and The Bruery is really killing it right now with their beers. I definitely recommend this beer to everyone...BUT...if you can find it on tap GET IT!!

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