Reindeer Mix
Reindeer Mix This sweet and salty treat is the perfect flying reindeer fuel, a great snack for white chocolate lovers, and here at Chez Haiku, it’s a holiday favorite. It’s very…
Reindeer Mix This sweet and salty treat is the perfect flying reindeer fuel, a great snack for white chocolate lovers, and here at Chez Haiku, it’s a holiday favorite. It’s very…
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