Darcy's Universal Yums Experience
Visit different cultures through a mystery snack box, written by Darcy Phelps.
Hi and welcome back to Dish with Darcy! Today, we’re trying something new—something called Universal Yums. Universal Yums is a subscription service that sends you a box full of delicious snacks from all over the world every month. The box’s theme (or country) changes monthly, along with the snacks. There are different box options to choose from—we went with the Super Yum Box, which costs $500 for a full year. This tier includes something sweet, something savory, a chip, a drink, and some sort of candy.
The Baltic Box
This is a new experiment for Dish with Darcy, and so far, it’s been a fantastic experience—the food is really tasty! Universal Yums is a fun way to get a little surprise delivered to your door every month with just a few clicks. The link will be down below so you can sign up and enjoy the same great experience.
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The Baltic Box
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Our first box featured snacks from the Baltics. Everything was delicious! My personal favorites were:
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Grandma’s Legendary Wafer Cake
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Jellyssimo Blackcurrant & Melon Jellies
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Barbariss Karastusjook Barberry Soda
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The only miss for me was the Lentil Snack Maple Bacon Chips—not my thing. Overall, I’d rate this box an 8.5/10.
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”
– Lao Tzu
The Thailand Box
The Thailand Box
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Welcome back to Dish With Darcy! As you know, we’re shaking things up with Universal Yums, and this month’s box was all about Thailand. I was pleasantly surprised by how many sweets were included—though my mom was a little skeptical since she prefers savory snacks. Here’s what stood out to me:
Liked:
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Tasto Salt & Sour Chips
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Sour Punk Spaghettio Soft Candy
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Green Tea Matcha Crème Coated Coco Biscuit Sticks
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Suthera Thai Coconut Rolls with Honey Cinnamon
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Not for me:
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Hi Tempura Seaweed Chicken Larb
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Mongu Mongu Pink Guava Flavored Drink with Coconut Jelly Bits
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Jack N’ Jill Fun-O Cookies & Cream
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Final ratings? My mom gave it a 7.5, while I’d say 8/10. Can’t wait to see (and taste!) what next month’s box brings!
Final thoughts:
We're having so much fun exploring global snacks through Universal Yums, and we hope you've enjoyed joining our journey. Every box brings new surprises and flavors from around the world, making snack-time an exciting adventure each month. Be sure to follow along here at Dish with Darcy as we continue to share our favorite finds (and even some of the misses!). Click the link below if you'd like to start your own snack discovery—and let us know which box you try first! Happy snacking!
