Food Reviews
Texas Tea: Austin’s Own Goodflow Honey Green Tea
Good Flow Austin’s Own Good flow Honey Green Tea, by the brand Texas Tea, is a beverage I had the opportunity to try one busy afternoon. I was in the mood for something other than water and for something that wasn’t carbonated. So to say a bottle of tea …
Fit & Active Sour Cream & Onion Cracker Crisps
Fit & Active Sour Cream & Onion Cracker Crisps come in a four point four ounce package and retail for one dollar and thirty-nine cents. Upon trying these cracker crisps, I came to the conclusion that, while tasty and pleasant, they aren’t a good value. The package they come …
Post Banana Nut Crunch Cereal
I bought Banana Nut Crunch Cereal at the store because it was on sale. I love bananas and banana bread and eat cereal twice a day so this seemed perfect for me. I was disappointed in the cereal from the moment I opened the box. …
Mars Planets Chocolate Balls (New)
Chocolates from Mars are not new, but the latest is the Mars Planets Chocolate Balls. I can’t get enough of this crunching tasting chocolate. But got to limit though, as I am on a diet regime.
If you are looking for a diet chocolate, this is not your …
Special K Cereal
I am on a quest to lose weight. So is every other woman that I have talked to, we all want the same thing, to look like we did twenty years ago. Well it isn’t going to happen but there are ways to lose some …
Blue Bunny Premium Ice Cream Coffee Break
Now here is a rather interesting and tasty ice cream combination! Blue Bunny Premium Ice Cream Coffee Break is a combination flavor ice cream that offers creamy and rich Vanilla Coffee Bean, Coffee Liquer and rich Dark Roast Espresso! I have never quite tasted anything like this ice cream, …
Twix Chocolate Caramel Cookie Bars
I no longer eat chocolate, but I remember Twix being my favourite candy bar - - - okay, they call it chocolate caramel cookie bars, and that what makes Twix special —“ the concept of cookies and candy combined. I always used to bite off and eat the cookie …
Presidents Choice Pecans First Explosion
I was looking for a different kind of desert and found Presidents Choice brand name Pecans First Explosion, pecan and nougat candy log. I had never seen anything like it, but I love pecans and nougat so I bought this 198 gram log desert.
I really didn’t know what to …
Knorr Orange Soup
I bought Knorr Orange Soup at the same time I purchased Knorr Red Soup. Both were on sale for $1.99 at my local grocery store, and I have to say the sight of those fresh spring carrots on the front of the box of Orange Soup looked very appealing.
I …
Duncan Hines Chocolate Lover’s Walnut Brownie Mix
Before I discovered Betty Crocker’s chocolate brownie mixes, I used to bake with Duncan Hines’ Chocolate lover’s walnut brownie mix; I’m glad I discovered Betty Crocker because I’ll never use Duncan Hines’ brownie mixes again.
Publix always has a buy one, get one free special going on, and Duncan Hines’ …
Starkist Chunk Light Tuna in Vegetable Oil
Although the Starkist brand has been around now for quite some time, I honestly do not understand what the appeal is. I do not think the company makes particularly good canned tuna fish, and the Starkist Chunk Light Tuna in Vegetable Oil is as good of an example as …
State Fair Mini Corndogs
I was looking for something that I could quickly throw in the oven on nights that I didn’t feel much like cooking. In my search at Walmart, I came across State Fair Mini Corndogs. I am not crazy about corndogs on most occasions, but this could provide a quick …
Zaxbys Kickin Chicken Sandwich
I ussually just stick to chicken tenders when I go to Zaxby’s but today I decided to try something a little bit different off a friends recommendation. I tried out the Kickin Chicken Sandwich.
If you have ever been to Zaxbys then you already really know all of the …
Benexia : Chia Seeds
Benexia is the name of the brand of Chia Seeds, it’s available in a boxes of jar. I’ve been introduced to this product by my mother in law. This product is enriched with Omega 3, fatty acids, diet fiber, essential minerals and anti oxidants.When you try it by itself, …
Mrs. Freshley’s Cheese Danish
I am a person that loves his cheese, and boy am I ever glad that Mrs. Freshley’s Cheese Danish did not disappoint my taste buds! I find this cheese danish to really be quite scrumptious and filling, too, although I could actually do without the sweet, icing drizzle that …
Jack `n Jill Nips Peanut
Jack `n Jill Nips Peanut is a candy-coated chocolate with peanut center. I really like this Jack `n Jill Nips Peanut because of the peanut taste that will be mixed with the chocolate inside of my mouth while I’m eating. Obviously, it was combined of my two foods that …
Wyler’s Light Singles to go - Iced Tea with Peach
I was looking for a sugar free drink mix, Wyler’s has made just the right one for me. Since I enjoy iced tea so much, especially peach tea, I decided to try Wyler’s Singles to go, Iced Tea with Peach.
I really like the flavor, the convenience, and the …
Low Carb Alternative
As a hypoglycemic, I am always looking for good snacking alternatives to chocolate bars and chips. I have tried a few of the low carb protein bars on the market and this is one of my favourites. Generally, low carb bars are expensive and often they don’t …
ACT II Popcorn Balls
With Halloween coming up soon, we figured it was time to have some popcorn balls around the house. As kids, my wife and I both remembered how good they were as a light treat and we figured our daughter would get the same enjoyment.
After searching the town for some, …
Sainsbury’s Dark Roast Freeze Dried Instant Coffee
This Dark Roast Freeze Dried Instant Coffee from Sainsbury’s own brand is indeed, as it says on the label, dark and intense, which incidentally is how I like my men. This is lovely coffee, especially for me as I like a good strong cup which is smooth as …
XS Energy Drinks
XS Energy are just great. They are loaded with vitamins C and B and they have low sugar and carbs. I really like these drinks because they don’t give you a bad crash like mainstream energy drinks. I also really like all the flavors they come in. I really …
Nagels Candy Barn
While traveling in NJ we came across a little candy store called Nagels Candy Barn located on Route 10 in Randolph NJ. This place was amazing! Every type of candy you want you can get here! We went around Easter time and were in awe at all of the …
Kissan tomato ketchup
I am very fond of eating and trying out new food items in the kitchen. I have developed a habit of adding tomato ketchup with all my snacks and meals, which makes my food much more delicious than ever before.
After tasting the tomato ketchup of various brands we at …
California Pizza Kitchen BBQ Recipe Chicken
We tried California Pizza Kitchen BBQ Recipe Chicken Pizza with Crispy Thin Crust for dinner the other evening. California Pizza Kitchen has a good thing going - this pizza was excellent! BBQ Recipe Chicken has a super thin, extra crispy crust that bakes nicely. The crust is almost like …
Chief Chunky Red Hot Sauce (Salsa Picante)
I have a favourite pepper sauce or hot sauce but recently it was sold out and I was making a dish which absolutely needs to have pepper sauce added into it for it to taste any good! Besides, I love my foods spicy! but I hardly ever cook them …
Mr.P’s Pizza
If you are eating on a budget, and by budget i mean, absolutly no money whatsoever then Mr. P’s pizza is a fabulous thing. Mr.P’s is the only pizza I have ever seen taht you can purchase for less than a dollar. In most cases a small sized pizza …
Inglenook Wine
I was pleasantly surprised when I took a shot at trying a new red wine. I was in the supermarket and saw a deal on Inglenook, Merlot. I generally like merlot; however, I usually stick to a couple of my usual staple wines.
On this occasion, I decided to …
Odwalla Superfood
It looks like grass, it smells like grass…and yes, it also tastes like grass. I don’t quite understand how anyone in the world could enjoy drinking Odwallas Superfood. To me, it tastes just like you are drinking fresh cut grass, and the drink itself is this nasty thick green …
Fish Mints Intense Wintergreen (Scripture Candy)
I’ve heard of scripture candy before, and pretty much wrote it off. After all, isn’t regular candy just as good as “scripture candy”? But recently a family member bought a tiny tin of Fish Mints and let me try one. One tiny fish mint and I …
Mazola Corn Oil
If you’re looking for a light tasting vegetable oil for all your cooking needs Mazola Corn Oil is an intelligent choice . The taste is delicate and not overly greasy and like some corn oils . The smell is not heavily greasy either .
Whether frying in …
Uncle Bens Pasta Bake Sauces
One dish that me and my son both love is a pasta bake and when I am making one of these I look no further than an Uncle Bens jar. I am sure there are plenty of others that can make the sauce from scratch, but at the moment …
Helen Grace Assorted Chocolates
I have never heard of Helen Grace Chocolates until my aunt from the US brought me one when she came over for a vacation. It was a nice, brown, opulent-looking box with a nice ribbon, and it said the words Helen Grace. Actually, just from looking at it, I …
Michelina’s Cheese Pizza
I didn’t care very much for this frozen pizza. Except for the cheese, it was really pretty tasteless. Neither the crust nor the tomato sauce stood out. The crust was thin, although not crispy, and didn’t taste like much of anything or break real easily when bitten into. The …
Oishi Pillows Chocolate Flavor
I am a junk food super eater and I am honest about that.In fact,in one day I can eat 5 different junk foods. I know that its bad for my health but as much as I wanted to stop I just can’t. One of my favorite is Oishi Pillows …
Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Treats Cereal
What a delicious cereal this is! This cereal combines two great tasting things: Rice Krispies and Rice Krispies Treats and the result is a wonderfully flavorful breakfast meal or snack that I look forward to enjoying! This cereal may not be the healthiest of the cereals available (although it …
Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Biscuit and Baking Mix
This is perhaps the best gluten free all purpose baking mix that I have tried. There are other mixes for pancakes, biscuits, cookies and other such products, but this one covers them all. There are two recipes included on the back of the package which work out quite well …
Coke Zero
Nowadays, all bottled drinks are loaded with calories, carbs, and sugar. But leave it to Coca-Cola to come up with Coke Zero. This new product is a great alternative to unhealthy soft drinks. It has zero calories. This is great if you are on a diet. I have …
Nestle All Purpose Cream
All purpose cream has lots of uses specially when making fruit salads and other sweets like cakes and mousses. You can’t actually make one without this. Sometimes, it’s also used for dishes with cream sauces and soups. The moment I learned how to cook and make …
Schlotsky’s Turkey Brest Combo
This place had been close to my work and I had driven by it everyday and my curiosity finally got the best of me and I had to go in and give it a try.
I ordered the number 2 medium combo with no tomatoes which is one turkey …
Rougemont Apple Juice Drink
When we were young we were taught that ” an apple a day, keeps the doctor away”. Since I can remember that, I have given importance to apple as part of our daily diet. Having extensively read the pages of Men’s Health magazine, I learned that apple can help …
Angel Coffee Creamer
Coffee has always been a good ritual drink in the morning or perhaps anytime of the day. I sometimes use ready-to-drink mix where Nescafe has famously produced several varieties like “unsweetened”, “decaf” or “strong” as they call it. The good thing with ready mix is that it is spill-proof, easy …
Growers Nuts Original Flavor
My father requested me that he wants nuts, a very salty nut. I do not have any idea when it comes to a very salty nuts but only Growers. Since I was young, my father and I were eating Growers. It became a bonding moments between us while watching …
Mrs. Freshley’s Crunch Mini Donuts
I find Mrs. Freshley’s Crunch Mini Donuts to be pretty bland, although I really am having a hard time determining if these or the chocolate variety are more dull in taste. The coconut flavor is not all that spectacular and really, a little on the bland side. It is …
Little Bites Blueberry Muffins
It is a shame that the Little Bites Blueberry Muffins are not slightly more moist and fresh as well as rich in blueberry flavor as the Little Debbie variety because these little muffins are quite the ideal size for snacking while on the go! The size is perfect, but …
Celestial Seasonings Raspberry Herbal Tea
When it is the dead of winter and berry season is a long ways away I turn to my Celestial Seasonings Raspberry Zinger Herbal Tea. I love this tea because it is gluten free, which is important to me because I have gluten allergies. Other reason I love this …
Quaker Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
Ever since I started this new job that I’m working at right now, I’ve been eating very unhealthy, which I know is really bad especially since I’m always under a lot of stress. I’m constantly eating all sorts of junk food, which I realise can be addictive since even …
Bar S Hot Dogs
My wife decided to make hot dogs for dinner last night (I think she was determined to make sure the kids ate dinner without a fight so we could get them to bed early). When she made them, I expected her to pull out a pack of Oscar Mayer …
Red Rock Deli Fire Roasted Chilli & Sea Salt chips
When looking for a snack, the Red Rock Deli Fire Roasted Chilli & Sea Salt potato chips is an excellent choice. I’ve always enjoyed snacking on potato chips occasionally, but I never really bought the Red Rock Deli brand of chips before, however, one day I noticed …
Wild Cherry Diet Pepsi
My new years resolution for 2008 was to give up drinking regular soda. Granted I thought this was going to be difficult given my extreme hatred for diet sodas. It seemed like every time I had tried diet soda in the past I found myself unable to drink it. …
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