Ever wondered why Filipinos love eating fastfood and for a majority of them would probably vote Jollibee as their choice? Unlike other burgers that taste bland, although there are a few foreign brands that are great also, but being “untried” or “advertised” well enough have not gained a …

Dole Mango Chunks is a half size bag of frozen, generous cuts of mango. When it comes to frozen fruits, I like to stick with Dole because they have a great reputation when it comes to providing fresh fruits. I purchase the Dole mango chunks quite often because I …

The Kernel Season’s Garlic Parmesan Seasoning is a popcorn seasoning that adds the flavors of garlic and Parmesan to popcorn, as well as anything else you can think of to sprinkle some of the seasoning on! I’ve actually found it to taste great on hot, buttered bread as well …

Stewart’s Root Beer Soda is a beverage I first tried just this last year, in 2008. It’s a costly item, so it’s something I only purchase when on sale, and then only occasionally. Where I live, on sale it’s $3.00 for four bottles, so it’s definitely premium …

I find this Jell-o No Bake Desserts - Strawberry Cheesecake to be reasonably decent in terms of texture and flavor, although I personally prefer the taste and texture of a homemade cheesecake or one that is sold ready made at the grocery store. The reason for my preferences is …

I am a fan of Nescafe Trio Coffee. I bought a box that contains 6 sachets of 25g every week. I usually have my coffee at work in the afternoon because it is less pressure during afternoon. Coffee keeps me awake and alert. Just recently I shifted on drinking …

I am a breakfast lover but a bad cook, so anything I can microwave is a good thing. So it was with some excitement that I grabbed a new breakfast item on my last trip to the grocery store. Pillsbury Egg Scrambles had several different options: Bacon and …

If you are looking for a quick and easy meal that the entire family will enjoy, I strongly suggest that you try Cheeseburger Macaroni Hamburger Helper! Not only is this very simple to prepare, but is tastes great!
Each box comes with all the pasta and sauce mix will …

Tang orange juice has been a family favorite for a long time now. tang is not only delicious it is high in nutrition as well. Tang is reasonably priced and comes in various sizes and flavors that your whole family can enjoy. My favorite flavors include grape, pineapple, guyabano, …

U know what, it is so easy to make the Jalebee now. It is so because the Git’s has introduced the jalebee mix using which it is dam easy to prepare the hot crispy and tasty sweet dish called jalebee. It is the favourite sweet dish for …

Sometimes I get bored with the regular chips and pretzels that lack variety and want a snack that is on fire to make my taste buds water. By eating a variety of snacks mixed together I can get satisfied pretty quickly and will not have to eat …

Jell-o Instant Pudding - Vanilla flavor is a variety that I quite enjoy, although personally, I do prefer the french vanilla variety. I find that the french vanilla variety has a stronger and richer vanilla flavor and that this variety is a little on the weaker side in terms …

In my opinion In-N-Out burger is the best fast food chain in Mira Mesa. Note, I stayed in Mira Mesa for a couple of months only so I didn’t get the chance to try the other fast food chains. Anyway, my uncle brought me to In-N-Out in Mira Mesa …

I have tried Mamee oriental Noodles. But I am quite unhappy with this product. Because these noodles are too salty to eat. Their price is also same as that of other instant noodles, yet its taste is not good. As there is very incresed salt in these noodles …

For lunch today I had a meatball sub from quiznos for lunch and I have to say I was pretty disappointed in the subs quality. I get meatball subs from Subway quite often and thought that one from quiznos would be just as good if not better. The Quiznos …

One of my roommates in college really loved the chewy sweetarts but she especially loved the sour ones. I never really liked sour candy and the smell alone was enough to drive me crazy. I never really liked the candy at all, but I was kind of intrigued when …

I have tried Nirapara iddli podi, but I am not satisfied with this product. Because its quality is not good. I found some dust and mild stones in this mix. Even my hubby also got one stone while eating iddlis made by Nirapara iddli podi. Preparing idli with this …

Of all coffees, not just specialty brands, I have to say this is my absolute favorite coffee. This brand is widely known, so I wasn’t hesitant to use it. It was given to me as a gift, so I only drink it on special occasions.
My mother and I …

I had heard about the many benefits of flax seed oil. Namely that it is an important ingredient in keeping your skin moist and young looking.To acheive that end I decided to buy some flax seed oil one of the times I was at Trader Joe’s.For those of …

1932 Spring Garden St
Greensboro, NC 27403
(336) 272-8199
This spring garden bakery is a fantastic place to go when you’re in the mood for some high class pasteries and treats. they do all their own baking, fresh each day in the same building as the bakery, so your often getting items …

I used to hate cheesecake as a kid. Maybe it was just the thought of having cheese in a cake. But as I got older, I started to like it and now it is one of my favourite desserts. I crave it all the time, but …

In this economy, one of the ways our family has tried to save money is by purchasing generic items instead of name brand products. The last time I was at the grocery store, I decided to try Best Choice Frozen Breaded Zucchini, a generic product that our store …

We were out of frozen waffles and, since they are my daughter’s favorite breakfast food, I decided I should pick some up while I was at the grocery store last night.
I ended up buying the Our Family brand of waffles because of the price. The better known brands were …

I am not a huge fan of Weight Watchers pre-packaged foods, but these Double Fudge Cake’s are the exception to the rule. Recently this frozen pre-packaged box of 2 individual cakes was on sale for $1.99CDN at my local grocery store so I bought them.
These cakes are delicious! They …

Coca-Cola Vanilla is a flavored carbonated beverage made by Coca-Cola. It tastes like regular Coca-Cola with vanilla flavoring added. This product is very good! The vanilla adds a hint of extra sweetness to soften the slight bitterness of the cola flavor and at the same time …

I was looking for a good dessert to eat after a good dinner, so while walking around the Robinson’s supermarket in Limketkai Mall; I saw a small shop of Missy Bon Bon. Missy Bon Bon is a locally owned franchise of bread and pastries; they also serve pasta and …

While I love my healthy foods, and the good feeling that comes from eating them, I crave chocolate, sweet, salty good treats just as much. The 100 Calorie Snack Pack of chocolate covered pretzels are very satisfying for all of the cravings people can get for foods without having …

We don’t need to introduce Big Red Gum as we can find it on every checkout line. There is nothing better than a piece of Big Red Gum on a hot summer afternoon. Big Red Gum has become notorious with that bold cinnamon flavor.
I love Big Red Gum because …

Eating the right food is important to our health. Health experts advise us not to to eat too much instant food mainly because of the all the preservatives present on them. I remember one e-mail I read about the risk of eating too much instant noodles.
But being busy at …

You can buy this product for less than three dollars, and it makes a delicious meal! You will have to add some meat or seafood to it to get the best flavour, but this packet offers an intense, spicy flavor that our family absolutely loves!
Before we purchased our first …

Nothing beats the old traditional taste of Pet Ice Cream. Pet Ice cream is what I grew up on, in fact their Ice cream making tradition is so old, its what my motehr grew up on as well.
This is a really great tasting real milk ice cream that everyone …

I have a friend who is very careful of what she buys for her family. She had me try Milo’s Tea with Splenda. To my surprise it tasted very good, not like a diet drink. Also, it is also good for you. I love tea would suggest that anyone …

I have been eating yogurt constantly and one of the yogurts I had today that was really delicious and filling was the Natures Place Organics Raspberry Lowfat Yogurt. It was made with one percent milk and had vitamins in it such as A and D and minerals such as …

I went to Walgreens this past weekend to pick up some snacks for a party. I didn’t want to spend too much on chips so I ended up with the cheapest bag I could find; a bag of chips from the brand Poore Brothers.
Despite the low price tag on …

Koestlin Saltas peanuts are actually salted sticks filled with natural peanuts. I really like peanuts in everything so when I found out that they started making sticks with peanuts filling I had to try them out. I don’t usually eat sticks but since they started making these with peanuts …

Just a week ago, I experienced symptoms of dry cough. Every time I would experience feelings like this, I always pre-empt it with anything that can thwart it or prevent it. Aside from drinking medicine, I doubled my prevention with drinking Lagundi tea. I hardly knew any brand that manufactures …

Envidia Green Tea is manufactured by Universal Robina Corporation (URC), the makers of the popular C2 drink. The 355 ml bottle is sold for P 19.50 each at Shopwise-Makati, located at the corners of Pasong Tamo Street and Vito Cruz Avenue.
Unfortunately, it is hard to find a bottle of …

A few weeks ago while shopping at Whole Foods, there were some employees from a locally owned ice cream shop handing out samples. After talking to them, I found out that their ice cream is all natural and sweetened by agave. I had no idea what the …

Sargento - Deli Style Sliced Swiss Cheese is a Swiss cheese that I used to purchase quite often, along with the baby Swiss cheese. The reason I used to purchase it is because I liked how pretty much unlike every other cheese out there, the Swiss cheese would bring …

A while back, Jack in the Box had a free French fries Friday to promote the fact that they are no longer using trans fat in their cooking. This is definitely the trend in fast food chains and restaurants. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but free …

Having a love for all that is drinkable and edible, I guess I just never stop trying new things and criticizing or praising them as needed. As for today’s topic, I am commenting about Chowking’s NaiCha or Milk Tea. Well, first of all this is a cold drink served …

TV has a way of alluring people, such as myself with wonderful commercials showing new products, mainly food or dessert. In this instance I watched a commercial about Fiber One Ninety Calorie chocolate fudge Brownies. I wasn’t craving brownies until I watched this commercial a handful of …

Albertson’s Party Peanuts was quite dry and did not well match with the name. Why should those peanuts be called Party Peanuts? The peanuts were salted but it was seemingly very powder coated. The salt powder particles in the hand were considerable and sticky. The price was not much …

The Taco Bell chicken soft taco (Canadian version) makes for a nice lunch. It contains seasoned chicken, lettuce, tomato, shredded cheddar cheese, and avacado ranch dressing in a white flour tortilla. The flavors are well balanced but maybe a little salty. The avacado ranch dressing is really the star …

When I was a kid I usually look forward to meals in the afternoon or what we call in the Philippines “merienda” because my mom made such good food. Sometimes I get to eat chocolate rice porridge or what we call “champorado” and I always liked it that I …

I remember as a kid loving a cheese snack called ‘cornies’. The Kroger brand of Baked Cheese Curls is a product that is as good or better than the snack I remember for my childhood. The product comes in a 7 ounce bag, and the store often has the …

Aunt Jemima Sausage Egg and Cheese on Croissant is not a bad breakfast sandwich by any means, but it is not a breakfast sandwich that I desire to have again. I much prefer the maple syrup filled mini-pancakes in place of the croissant, and I can get a sandwich …

I am the only member of my family who eats pork and I am not much of a cook. I have noticed an increase prepared foods in my local Publix supermarket so I spent some time on a recent shopping trip to look more closely in the refrigerator …

I love chocolate. I like simple mild chocolate that is rich and smooth. I want it to be creamy. I also like nuts, particularly almonds and I love toffee.
Hershey’s Nuggets Extra Creamy Milk Chocolate with Toffee and Almonds is great. It fills all three of my confectionary wants. It …

I bought this Twinings tea because I am a fan of their regular blackcurrant tea, which is a blend of black tea and the currant flavoring. I am generally not a fan of herbal teas so I was skeptical but thought I’d give it a try. It was available at …