My wife recently purchased a 12-pack of LaCroix Lime Flavored water when she was out buying groceries. This was the first time I had seen water in an aluminum can and I haven’t enjoyed other flavored waters in the past. But, I am determined to try new things, especially …

My daughter loves popcorn chicken. But, it’s expensive to keep buying it from the deli so we looked for some we could make ourselves. The brand we settled on was Brakebush. And, while the Brakebush frozen popcorn chicken isn’t bad, it unfortunately didn’t work for our family.
The thing I …

I’m a person who enjoys eating vegetables. Usually on a daily basis, I eat baby carrots, broccoli, cucumbers, celery and sometimes a handful of raw green leafy salad. With the stock vegetables, I like to dip them in dips or dressing, usually low fat dressing, a squeezed of …

On August 29, 2009, I bought the Starbucks Sumatra coffee beans (1 pound/453 grams) from the Canada Safeway store along King George Highway in the city of Surrey in British Columbia, Canada. It cost me $15.95 inclusive of tax. Although I don’t always buy Starbucks coffee beans, …

Oh my god Oligo now has cereal product!
I had always been in love with Oligo’s product, especially it’s cocoa drink. I think Oligo’s products are great, they are simply tasty. So I’m really glad that Oligo is now offering cereal product since I am …

While grocery shopping last week, I had the urge for some popcorn and noticed Full Circle microwave popcorn was on sale. It’s organic, which I’ve never had before. I was hesitant, but decided to take the plunge since it was less than my regular brand.
I purchased the …

After typhoon Ondoy forced my family to temporarily leave the place we grew up in (my house needed extensive renovation), I had to also temporarily refrain from my little pleasures in life, such as brewed coffee. Thus, I experimented with different kinds of instant coffee, especially the 3-in-1 kind …

I wasn’t too pleased with this blueberry syrup. The main reason that I wasn’t very satisfied with this syrup is because it wasn’t as thick as the syrup I’m used to using, and that syrup is made and sold by Log Cabin. This syrup from Smucker’s was more watery …

I am into trying to eat as many healthy food products as possible.
Wheat Germ is one of those products. I eat 3 tablespoons of wheat Germ everyday. I just add a little milk and sugar to it. I also add it to my bran cereal.I have also added it …

I was so excited to try out this one as I like chocolate-coated biscuits. Actually, the first time I tasted this one was when my sister brought one pack at home. I tasted the last piece she was holding and I did like it. I bought small from a …

Munchies Ultimate Cheddar Mix is easily a big improvement over the Munchies Traditional Mix and that is largely in part due to the addition of the cheddar flavor. Even though cheddar is not a cheese that I have a whole lot of love for, I do find it to …

Doles Pineapple fruit bowls. I have found in our local grocery store that Dole’s and other producers are now putting my favorite fruit snacks into small plastic containers that are so very easy to use and to transport.
I like the Pineapple fruit bowls, they come in a six …

I found myself wandering the snack aisle at Wal-Marts yesterday and marveled at all the new choices of snack cakes and treats. Since I often pack a few items in my son’s backpack and he always ignores anything I consider healthy, I figured I budge a little …

Little Debbie - Blueberry Muffins are quite the enjoyable treat! They are just so incredibly soft and moist and the blueberry flavor is just bursting all over the muffin! Every bite you are sure to find yourself with blueberries bouncing off your taste buds! The muffins are quite the …

Stouffer’s Chicken Carbonara is quite a delicious meal that is even a little filling, and that is pretty surprising since Stouffer’s meals generally do not fill me up too well and I have to prepare additional food as a result to go with the meal and make it more …

Let me start out by saying Act II microwavable popcorn isn’t normally our brand of choice. When it comes to popcorn, Pop Secret still remains my brand of choice. However, when we were traveling recently, the Act II was the only brand we could find on the road so …

I first bought these cookies after seeing an advertisement on TV for them. I’m not generally swayed at all by adverts, but these cookies really did look absolutely delicious: a normal chocolate chip cookie, with a smooth chocolatey filling inside? Yes, definitely something I’d love.
So I went to my …

Out of the many branded diary products I use, Sanchi sweet milk is my favorite. Whenever I go for a jog, I always have at least one bottle of them, and at time two as well! Sanchi products are all delivered in authorized Sanchi dairy, which have many branches all …

It has always been a Filipino habit to buy canned foods. There are several reasons for this. One is that it’s cheaper compared to buying foods that still needs cooking. Another reason is that it does not easily spoil. So, storing it is not that hard. Corned beef is …

Red Bull Cola is a new product of well known global company specialising in energy drinks. What makes that soft drink really amazing is the fact that it contains various natural ingredients, which make it taste really incredible. If you ever wondered what the original coke must have tasted …

As I scanned through the Schwans August-December 2006 magazine the drink concentrates cought my eye. They have a variety of flavors, but the Orange Strawberry Banana flavor caught my eye. I think it is a delicious mix of fruits that blend together very well. The …

Recently, I purchased a new product. It’s a common food item, but the only time I’ve had it was on pizza. Since I’m in the mood to try out new sandwich fixings, I purchased Hormel Premium Canadian Style Bacon. As I’ve said many times before, Hormel …

This new kind of macaroni and cheese is great! If you are on the go constantly and need a quick yet filling meal this stuff is definently for you. They call it “easy mac” for a reason. Instead of having to deal with the hassle of boiling the water, …

My mom, aunt and I met at the mall yesterday to buy gifts for the coming Christmas season. After strolling around for a couple of hours, we found ourselves craving for some snack. We finally came up with the idea of trying pastas in Dulcinea.
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Cedarlane Three Layer Enchilada Pie is a tasty dish that is also quite filling! This enchilada consists of three loaded layers that pack a pretty tasty punch! Each layer is separated by a corn tortilla. There is something that is special about these corn tortillas, though: they are organic. …

One of the nice things about Ronzoni Bistro Rotini with Tomato and Basil is that I can heat up the pasta right in the bag. That is right - no need to dirty a dish for this pasta creation! Preparation could not possibly be easier - just stick in …

I much prefer the cinnamon swirl buns with raisins compared to Entenmann’s 8 Cinnamon Swirl Buns. The reason for my preference is twofold. First of all, I like raisins, so naturally, I would prefer the variety that actually contains raisins. Second of all, the raisins gave the bun some …

One of the reasons I haven’t gone to Carl’s Jr. all the much in recent years is because of their prices. Compared to other fast food places in the vicinity, it cost more there to get comparable meals. Nowadays, though, this west coast fast food restaurant finally …

The Old London Bagel Spicy Cheddar Chips disappointed me quite a bit. I did not find these chips to be particularly spicy or rich with cheddar. I actually felt that these bagel chips were really quite bland and unimpressive. There was not a hint of spiciness in these bagel …

Market Pantry Toasted Oats Cereal is a store brand cereal carried only at Target locations. The cereal is practically identical to General Mills Cheerios. If there is a different in quality, it must be insignificant as I was unable to make out anything that would differentiate this store brand …

When I was working the night shift, I would normally get me a cheeseburger from the nearest McDonald’s restaurant in the corner and add a huge cup of Venti Mocha Frapuccino on the side. I know this may seem weird but I like to pair coffee with anything. Any …

Cedarlane Low Fat Garden Vegetable Enchiladas are great if you are looking for an alternative to the usual and somewhat unhealthy enchilada! Not only is this kind of enchilada loaded with nutritious vegetables, but it is also low in calories and fat, too, so there are two pluses right …

When I first heard about Hillside Coffee in the self heating container I swore I would never buy it. Something about cold coffee in a mug that is supposed to automatically heat when you pushed the little button on the bottom make me weary about the product. I love …

Pilsbury Pizza Pops are well known as an easy and quick meal solution. Best heated up in the microwave, which enables the inside to cook first and not the shell, which usually burns under the heat of the oven, Pizza Pops are shaped like a half moon and consist …

These little snack sized pouch trail mixes are great for when you are on the go or just for a quick snack. I eat these just about everywhere, from sporting events to re-energize, lunchs, to after school snacks, I have these just about anywhere. Everything in the trailmix tastes …

Farley’s Rusks are made by those food giants Heinz and are something that just about every new mother buys for her new baby once they reach the weaning stage.
Funnily enough when my two little boys were babies they were never too keen on them, however now they are older- …

I tried the Knorr 30 Minute Marinades Yesterday.
I have a package of four flavours but the first one I tried was the Sesame Ginger with Mandarin Orange Juice and I was quite impressed.
I know that typically the longer you marinade a cheaper cut of beef, the more tender and …

I bought one can of Lipton Iced Tea from the US. Although I love juice especially the freshly squeezed ones, I still crave for iced tea sometimes. During days when the sun is extremely hot, it is one of the best treat to drink one glass of iced tea. I …

We had a small get together at our house a couple weeks ago and, as is usually the case whenever we invite a lot of people over (mainly because nobody ever seems to show up), we ended up with a ton of food and beverages left over.
One of the …

This is a classic dish made with pasta, chicken, broccoli, and cream sauce. I think that it’s a hearty meal that translates easily into a frozen dinner. One of the things that I have noticed about this frozen dinner is that whenever I have purchased it in the past, …

Stouffer’s Lasagna Italiano is nothing special, although it does make for a decent meal if I have a salad and some bread with it. That will certainly fill me up quite well. However, in terms of actual flavor, there is nothing here that really excites my taste buds immensely. …

Baker’s Inn Breads are wonderful. Baker’s Inn Whole Grain Honey White is my favorite. It has a distinctive texture unlike regular sliced bread. It’s slightly dense yet soft and fresh. Baker’s Inn breads are more nutritious than many other breads. The Whole Grain Honey White …

Being a true-blue chocolate lover, I was excited to try this new flavor from Selecta’s ice cream selection. I bought the 800ml pint of Choco Almond Fudge for only approximately $2.80, and with that price it’s really not that expensive for something that 2 persons can share to, maybe …

For people like me with sweet tooth, you will surely know that this is mouth-watering. When I was craving to eat ice cream, I went to the grocery to buy something. All that was left in the freezer is Selecta Gold Series: Ice Cream Royalty Hazelnut Brownie. I am …

Dieting to be in my fittest self is definitely not an easy thing to do, especially when temptations abound.
So, as a first step to a fitter me, I chose to gradually change my eating habits and tried to be more selective of what I’m eating. In line with this, …

Shabu-shabu is a Japanese hot pot. The dish use thinly sliced meat and vegetables, and served with dipping sauces. It is considered a winter dish but is eaten year-round.
Shabu-shabu is usually served with tofu and vegetables, including Chinese cabbage, , edible seaweed onions, carrots, shiitake mushrooms and large mushrooms.
The …

I am a huge coke fan however the sugar and caffeine do nothing to help my waist line so I had to find a soda that I liked as much as coke but without all the sugar.
I have tried regular diet coke but I do not particularly like the …

When it comes to ice cream I am very picky. I guess that’s because I got used to Italian ice creams and rarely the aren’t of an excellent quality. I like creamy ice creams that don’t taste like water, where you can’t feel small pieces of ice. For that reason …

These mini muffins were okay, although they didn’t really satisfy me to the point where I wanted to rush out and purchase another package once they were all gone. There’s nothing really wrong with these mini muffins, they’re just pretty average, maybe slightly above average. Perhaps the best quality …