Wow!! First off thank you so much for making my first International Snack Exchange such a success. Your small city sounds so beautiful and one day I do hope to visit Germany. If I ever make it out there, you know in another 5-7 years after we buy a home, then I would love to have a beer with you! That 1,000 year old church is begging for some exploration. The package did get a little banged up on it's long journey to the southern United States but outside a little melt-y chocolate everything is well. So on with what your dying to know! What I thought of all my German goodies!! I'll make a list of each item with my Favorite being first to the least favorite item being last.

1.Katjes Fred Ferkel- So da-da-da-DAAAA!! Your girlfriend has great tastes and this is my favorite treat out the whole box. They're cute as all get out and totally tasty. They smell and taste pretty similar to a Valentines gummy that my job gets in once a year. Totally not believing these are healthy though!

2.Maoam Happy Fruits- These "Blombenieher" are rock awesome and will be something I'll be munching on at work for weeks to come. We have flavored Tootsie rolls here and they taste almost identical but these don't have all the fun food dyes in them. Let's hope I lose no dental fillings as I do have a few. =D

3.Schogetten- Definitely the good stuff. Creamy melt in your mouth and savory. This will not last long!

4.Schoko-Bons- I have never in my life seen these here or I'm sure I would be another 5 pounds heavier easily. The only Kinder I see are the round hollow balls filled with candy. These are a close tie with the Schogetten and with a whole bag full I'm thankful for them. There will be much sadness when these are gone.

5.Leibniz Butterkeks- I swear these taste like something I've had before but the name eludes me. I can definitely see the appeal with children for them. They have a very simple but sweet taste that is nice for a light snack. They feel like tasting childhood if I can get a little sentimental.

6.Haloren Kugein- Pretty stylish packaging that I'm sure I opened wrong but totally tasty! Any chocolate with a creamy filling is a Insta-Win with me.

7.Balla-Balla- They're definitely interesting. They don't have a distinctive taste as far as the different flavors go. I would liken them to Willy Wonka's KazoOZles candy rope, but more toned down in flavor. Now the kid is holding a Soccer ball? My understanding on sports is a "Balla" is for Basket Ball, BUT I am no sports fan so I cannot swear by that.

8.Lachgummi- This is definitely Chewy. It has a more vitamin taste for a gummy like it tries to be healthy and I like it. I'm trying to get the joke.........Yep..............well.... =l Did I mention I just got off work and my brain isn't working?

9.Milka & Ritter Sport- I'm actually familiar with both of these brands as my Omi, actually she's my Husbands OmI but I love the little lady, is from Germany and has Milk and Ritter at family gatherings. I also had a German Co-worker who moved here and will swear by Milka while cursing all American chocolates. I agree that Milka tastes better and is smoother but I do like the Ritter Filling. Ritter does have this kick to it though.

10.Goldbaren- These are low on the list but not because I don't like them but that they are a common item over here. A classic gummy bear for us as well. A fun party trick we do is soak them for a day or two in a flavored rum so that you can have some extra boozy fun while you play beer pong and battle shots. So these will be set aside for just a occasion!

11.Russisch Brot- Well these were Interesting to say the least. I first thought the cookies were all broken but nope their just tiny letters! They taste like the baker forgot them in the oven or burnt the sugar before mixing it into a batter. it is not bad per say but I wouldn't seek these out again. Thank you never the less for a experience linked to your heritage!

12.Riesen- These are also available here in the US and unfortunately I'm not a huge fan of the taste. The cover is very bitter and the filling a real "Blombenzieher" that usually tastes better the more you eat it but not initially.

13.Color-rado- >.< I gave them all a try. I usually like the red Licorice but the Black has never been a big hit with me. Interesting package as I assume the name references a Color Rodeo with the assortment of goodies. Thank you for sending them to allow me a chance to give them a shot but it missed it's target. The bats in there were cute though!

Well I do believe that covers all my thoughts dear Santa on this plethora of German sweets that has ruined my appetite for dinner tonight.I miss getting a Easter basket and this year you blessed me with something akin to that. They came right on time as I go on vacation next week so they will be squirreled away after my husband pecks at them for me to enjoy on vacation! 10 days of work free Persona 5 gaming with no house cleaning activities. Oster-naps or Happy Easter Santa!! Thank you so much again!!