Food Reviews
R.D. Oskins Carrot Cakes
Never one to refuse a slice of carrot cake, I was thrilled when I saw a box of individually wrapped cupcakes that featured one of my all time favorites. As I also I like to pack a treat in my children’s lunches, I figured I couldn’t pass …
V8 Low Sodium
I have never been a great fan of vegetable juice before this summer. While I was visiting my parents however, at their home in Connecticut, I tried some V8 juice.
I was hooked. What can I say? This stuff is great. Maybe more importantly it is great …
Ozarka Natural Spring Water
Ozarka Natural Spring Water is a good, bottled water. Not the best bottled water that I drink, but better than tap water out of the facet, and definitely better than most competing brands. Some people don’t care for Ozarka Natural Spring Water, including members of my family, but I …
Baby Ruth Candy Bar
One chocolate brand which I think is older than I am is Baby Ruth. I grew up seeing my Mom biting this candy bar oftentimes and from her did I learn to like Baby Ruth too. When I see my mother unwrapping a bar, I’d run to her …
St. Louis Bread Company Smoked Ham and Swiss Cafe Sandwich
This is a classic American sandwich —“ ham and cheese (on mayo). Except I’m kind of on a diet phase right now so no added fats for me. I love going to Panera ever since I diverged from my routine of ordering just their soup bowl. …
OMG! Organic Matcha Powder
Matcha lattes are a big thing now and I believe there are actual caffes dedicated to that drink, which make it in different flavors. At first I was really grossed out by the idea of the green tea with milk, but then I tried it a few times and I …
Campbell’s Gardennay Autumn Carrot Soup
Campbell’s Gardennay Autumn Carrot Soup is absolutely wonderful!
It tastes like it is homemade or from a very nice restaurant.
It comes in a tetra pak and tastes so fresh it’s as if it was just made.
It has a rich flavour and is very nutritious.
It is a bit more expensive than …
A&W Root Beer - In Store vs Restaurant
I really don’t understand why there is a difference, but over the years, from my own experience and based on conversations with others, there is no doubt that there is a definite difference between the A&W root beer acquired at an A&W restaurant versus the cans and liters purchased …
Starbucks Peppermint Mocha
Starbucks has a yearly Christmas promo wherein they give you a card, and if you are able to complete all the drinks, then you get a free planner. Half of the drinks that you need to complete are from their special Christmas drinks, one of which is the …
Solo Kola Champagne Soft Drink
It’s been a long while since I last had a kola champagne flavour of soft drink in any brand to be quite honest. But I remember that when I was younger I loved this red mixture which they fondly call kola champagne.
Well just yesterday I once again had the …
Gold Rush Kettle Korn
I have never been a huge fan on popcorn, I must admit. But, when my favorite local grocery store began selling Gold Rush Kettle Korn, I figured that I would try it. Never in my life have I tasted anything so sweet yet salty, and crunchy. …
Wrigley’s Doublemint Mints
When I was in China to attend the expo I had to have something in my purse to keep me from having low blood sugar. I checked out their shop in a gasoline station and I was able to find Wrigley’s Doublemint Mints. It was something that I could …
Stouffers Macaroni and Cheese
I am a true macaroni and cheese lover. I am one of those people who actually orders it at restaurants. It seems silly but each version is a little different. What type of cheese will it have, will it have bacon or ham in it, these …
Max’s Bakeshop’s “Surprise Cake”
It is my mother-in-law’s birthday and so my husband told me to buy her mom something which doesn’t have to be expensive as our simple present and so I chose to buy this Surprise Cake from Max’s Bakeshop.
I have already tried some of …
Walker’s Steak and Onion Crisp
Visiting the UK brought me many new experiences, including new foods and beverages. I was surprised at just how differently our cultures eat! One thing seems to be universal though, chips. I am referring to what we call potato chips—“ they call them “crisps”
My partner brought …
Stash Blackcurrant Iced Tea bags (gallon size)
I’ve long been a fan of flavored black teas, and black currant in particular. Lately I have been trying various brands to see if I can find an affordable replacement for Twinings brand, who changed their formula much to their fans dissatisfaction.
Stash has been a brand …
Turkey Hill Premium Ice Cream Rocky Road
Turkey Hill brand ice cream is one of the priciest ice cream brands that I’ve come across, right up there with the Blue Bell brand ice cream. Typically, a one point five quart will cost over five dollars, so for that reason, I tend to not purchase it unless …
Hawaiian Punch
Undoubtedly, this brand Hawaiian Punch is the winner of my vote hands down. I have two children and I must say there are several reasons why I like this brand Lemon Berry Squeeze Juice and product variety of Hawaiian Punch.
I like the cost which is only two dollars …
Arby’s Value Soft Drink
Okay. I have a beef, a big beef, and I regret to say that it has absolutely nothing to do with hamburger, sirloin burgers, or any other food that has anything remotely related to beef. Rather, my beef is with this so called Arby’s Value Soft Drink.
Value? …
Oreo Cookies Ice Cream Blue Berry Flavor
I was shopping for food when I saw the new flavor for Oreo cookies. Honestly, I am not sure if this flavor is new as I am not an Oreo fan. Well, I brought it home and share it with my family. It comes out with 137g for the …
Folgers Country Roast Medium Roasted Blend
Folgers Country Roast Medium Roasted Blend is a coffee that has a unique flavor and scent. It is finely ground, and mountain grown. It is FRESH. It is BOLD. It is SATISFYING.
Folgers Country Roast Medium Roasted Blend comes from Folgers. Folgers is a name you can trust to provide …
Giant Pretz Tomato Biscuit Sticks
I’ve always been a fan of Pretz Tomato Biscuit Sticks. They don’t taste like tomato at all, but the onion and spices embedded in these biscuit sticks give them a delicious taste. The taste is like vegetable crackers, but better! It doesn’t have MSG like most salty Asian snacks. …
Fritos
Fritos are my favorite chip of any sort. I have loved Fritos since I was a little kid. I remember liking the curly shape and the crunch each chip would make as I munched it up. I also love the salty corn taste that seemed to perfectly …
Heinz Jalapeno Tomato Ketchup
Ketchup is probably my most frequently reached for condiment. While I like mustard and relish and plenty of other common condiments, ketchup has been my favorite since I was a kid. Ketchup isn’t just for French fries, after all, although I don’t go quite as far as some folks …
Lipton Milk Tea Vanilla Variant
I have seen a motivating advertisement of Lipton. It is the advertisement of Lipton milk tea. I have always known lipton of making those variety of tea. And now, they are innovating it to something new and that is milk tea. It seemed good so I decided to try …
Jimmy Dean Fully Cooked Hickory Smoked Bacon Slices
I’ve said for a while that the Jimmy Dean brand is one of my favorites. I don’t love everything, but the majority of the products I’ve used are tasty and up to the standards that I expect from the company. Jimmy Dean Fully Cooked Hickory Smoked Bacon …
Milano Melts Cookie
Every time I venture into Target, I discover a new kind of cookie or candy that I had never previously encountered anywhere else. Being a huge cookie aficionado, this thrills me to no end. My most recent trip had me discover a new kind of Milano cookie that I …
Altoids Dark Chocolate Dipped Mints
Altoids Dark Chocolate Dipped Mints put a tantalizing taste in your mouth. They taste very similar to Andies Chocolate Mints, which I love. I love the New Altoids Darke Chocolate Dipped Mints. The box fits perfectly in your purse or pocket even.
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Little Bites Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
This quite an odd combination of flavors. Banana and chocolate, together? I have heard and seen people eat bananas dipped in chocolate before, but I have never done so myself. As for these Little Bites Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins, I still really cannot say what I think of a …
Sam’s Choice Cranberry & Black Cherry Juice Cocktail
I was amazed at the variety of flavors of drinks Sam’s Choice offers on the base of cranberry. The first one I had tried was plain cranberry juice cocktail; it was good and refreshing, but it had quickly gotten old, with us drinking it almost every day. So I …
Brothers All Natural Fuji Apple Crisps
I had been eating a lot of home made trail mix and one of my friends had included pieces of dried apple in hers. I tried it and liked it but found myself picking out and eating the apple pieces first. My friend shared with brand she had gotten …
Mrs. Freshley’s Bear Claw Danish
This is supposed to be a bear claw? Mrs. Freshley’s Bear Claw Danish really does not taste much like a bear claw in my opinion. There is very little almond flavor to be tasted and enjoyed. There is no raisin flavor either, and raisins are pretty common in bear …
Kraft Mac & Cheese Spiral macaroni
I am a lover of instant food. I do not cook much, so instant foods are my loyal companion, especially at night.
One of the instant food I love is Kraft Mac and Cheese, spiral macaroni. I love them! I just have to add milk and butter. …
Progresso Soup Vegetable Classic -Minestrone
Progresso Soup Vegetable Classic Minestrone is a ready to eat soup (no water needed) that makes it an easy choice for camping, traveling, or taking to work. Each can contain two 9 1/2 oz servings that are low it total calories (100c) as well as fat calories(15c). It …
Selecta Ice Cream
I would say that of all the local brands of Ice Cream here in the Philippines Selecta is the best. I’ve practically tasted all the brands but none of them have equaled the superior taste of Selecta. One thing that made Selecta superior is the fact that it …
Fita Crackers
It is always handy to have a pack or two of the Fita Crackers round biscuit; it is very handy whenever you are stuck in the traffic, or at work and would need to have a quick relief of the tummy growlings. Fita crackers used to be sold only …
Weight Watchers Spicy Tomato and Basil Puff Balls
This is a new product that I have just tried and I will keep buying them. there is a couple of flaws with these, but nothing all that bad to stop me buying them.
I only saw these when I was recently in Poundland. In my local Supermarket I hadn’t …
Kikkoman Soy Sauce
I bought a bottle of Kikkoman Soy Sauce because that’s the sauce they have in my favorite Chinese restaurant. The bottle looked exactly the same, but the product turned out to be totally different. It did not have the strong, salty taste I expected. I don’t know whether the …
Mexican Casserole Bowl: Amy’s Frozen Dinner
The Mexican Casserole Bowl is one of my most favorite dishes that Amy’s makes. It is very easy to microwave and is so filling. Personally I would much rather buy one of these then go out to eat at a Mexican restaurants. It is really that good. I like …
Chick-fil-A Hash Browns
Chick-fil-A Hash Browns are almost exactly like the hash browns served at Burger King. They are round and small and crispy. They have a good flavor to them and taste pretty much identical to McDonald’s and Burger King’s hash browns. Plus, they are not real greasy at all. I …
Maxwell house coffee decaffeinated
Maxwell House Coffee is one of the best coffee in the world, I am a coffee lover and I’ve been looking for a coffee that is decaffeinated that will suit my taste. I bought this Maxwell House Instant coffee from a supermarket, it’s a bit expensive like my ordinary …
Ainsley Harriott Asparagus & Leek Risotto
This is another gorgeous risotto dish from Ainsley Harriott’s brand. It is so convenient to make, difficult to get wrong actually, and it tastes amazing. This is a dried risotto mix that you can make on the hob or even in the microwave and I made mine …
Lindt Excellence 85% Cocoa
I love chocolates. I really do. And my friend knows this very well. So whenever I am in their house, she would often open up their fridge and start giving me chocolates. She’s very picky when it comes to chocolates and she gives me those that are too sweet …
Pepperidge Farm Milano Cookies - Raspberry
My purchase of Pepperidge Farm Milano Cookies - Raspberry was quite by accident. I had someone helping me with my shopping, and I directed them to pick up the Milanos I had pointed to. I normally get the milk chocolate variety. In all honesty, I didn’t …
Kellogg’s Special K Cereal
Wow this cereal is delicious! Wow this cereal is expensive! Those are the first two thoughts that come to my mind when I think about this cereal. For strawberry lovers, this is a very flavorful way to start a new day or enjoy a tasty treat in the afternoon …
Safeway’s Gooey Butter Cake
I recently purchased Gooey Butter Cake in Safeway’s Bakery and I am glad I did. This “cake” is truely addicting! Although, I don’t know that I would classify it as cake. I am one of those people who can’t stand hard or dry food, especially when it comes to …
Sargento - Deli Style Sliced Aged Swiss Cheese
Sargento Deli Style Sliced Aged Swiss Cheese is my favorite kind of Swiss cheese, and really, my favorite kind of cheese period. The reason I prefer the aged Swiss over the regular Swiss is because I like the sharper flavor that the aged Swiss has to offer. It really …
Ore Ida Extra Crispy Crinkle Fries
I’m a loyal customer when it comes to purchasing potato products by Ore Ida. I especially like their shredded hash browns, but I have not had the pleasure of trying their French fries. When it comes to store bought French fries, I’m not fan because the test kitchen ovens …
Mr. Goodbar Candy Bar
One of the candy bars that we’ve purchased consistently over the years is the Mr. Goodbar Candy Bar. It was a favorite of my mother’s and me, too. It was a delicious combination of milk chocolate and peanuts. I love the milk chocolate and my mom …
Stouffer’s Easy Express Skillets Cheesy Meatball Rigatoni
Stouffer’s Easy Express Skillets Cheesy Meatball Rigatoni is quite a flavorful meal that I enjoy for the most part. About the only thing that I do not very much like about this meal are the meatballs. The meatballs simply are not very tasty. Perhaps it is because I like …
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