Recent pistachio posts

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asia, reviews

Trying out pistachios in Japan

We are back in the lively and intense city of tokyo, Japan where one can find so many different snacks and flavors ! Today, we skip the dried squid and give you a review of our first  japanese pistachios from “TON’s brand” !     Packaging The bag is a nice vertical bag but non-resealable, the labeling in the front is simple and clean with mostly japanese text except for TON’S Brand in red in the top. The back has more information including calorie contents and various other information all in Japanese. The contents The pistachios themselves look ok and have a nice medium size. While the green is not too intense, they don’t stand out as been old or […]

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Pistachio review of Riquisimos on the way to Oaxaca, Mexico

here are beaches and then there is Zipolite.

It is located in the south of the beautiful state of Oaxaca in Mexico. Laid back and tranquil, with strong waves with strong personalities that tumble you into an ecstatic and dreamful state and push you back to the soft golden sand bordered by impressive rock formations.

Today we review some pistachios picked up at a rest stop on the way to the unique city of Oaxaca.

central america, reviews

Pistachios in fantastic Gutatemala

We’re in Guatemala these days. This is one of those countries that makes you feel comfortable and welcome as soon as you pass the border. Beautiful lakes, lively colorful markets, sunny weather, and extremely kind people are making it easy for me to spend more time in this beautiful central american country.  From the magnificent Mayan Ruins of Tikal, the waterfall pools and raw natural beauty of Semuc Champay, to the colonial architecture and cobbled stone streets of Antigua.. Guatemala has a lot to offer… but does it offer good pistachios?    On my way to Antigua from Semuc Champay, the minivan stopped at a rest stop. it was a nice cool  resting stop in a very hot area of Guatemala. […]