I am starting to be a health freak. I monitor the nutritional facts of the foods I take in. Envidia Green Tea caught my attention by their commercial with the catchy line “One Two Zero”. One for having EGCG (Epigallocathecin Gallate), two for two times power of L-Carnitine and …

Green tea is said to help people lose weight. I drink three to five cups of hot tea a day and have never seen this statement to be true. I am not sure how many cups you are supposed to drink but I would think if it worked I would …

So I made a visit to my beloved neighborhood discount grocery store. During my trip I spotted a lot of different new things I decided to give a try. One of these fortunate products was Guy fieri Fully Cooked Smoked Nacho Style Chicken Sausages. It was only …

So recently I wrote a negative review on the Arctic Zero’s Salted Caramel ice-cream and I was basically saying that Arctic Zero sucks in general. But then I changed my mind, actually, so I’m writing this review to make it up to the brand and say some better things about …

The other day I got really thirsty and stopped by the convenience store to pick up a drink. I wasn’t in the mood for a soda so I decided to try Lipton PureLeaf Raspberry Iced Tea. I usually don’t drink bottled tea but I decided I would …

At first, I was skeptical of Total 100% Whole Grain Cereal but I saw it on a television commercial and was impressed with the claim of providing 100% daily value of 12 vitamins and minerals. I found it on sale at my local Kroger for $2.89 and …

This is a good cheese and onion quiche from Iceland’s own brand, especially considering it was a pretty cheap price. I hoped it would be good because I bought it when I had a few visitors round to my house for a buffet and I really hoped it
would …

Oscar Mayer Cheese Hotdogs are a little costly, but they are very good. I don’t know how it is done, but each hotdog is filled with thick cheese sauce that comes out when you bite into it. The mix of hotdog and melted cheese tastes great; there is just …

Pure chocolate mixed with milk, and we can blend it with ice. We can also put whipping cream with choco granule to sweeten its style; this beverage is too thick for me. It could make me vomit if I drink it all at once. But if you really love …

I was never much of breakfast person before, but recently I acquired a strong liking for a bowel of Honey Nut Cheerios in the morning during the week. I heard about what it could do to my health from my local news station and decided that since it tasted …

I have been a Hellman’s Real Mayo user for years and was happy to participate in a campaign with Bzzagent.com whereby you try out products and then spread buzz about those products. The buzz should be honest and if you dislike a product, they want to know about …

This product from the seasoning and spices range at Tesco is a welcome addition to any spice rack. It’s a garlic powder/salt type of thing, so doesn’t have the potency of a fresh alternative or the flavour of a paste, but for the money, it’s a good alternative that’ll …

I tried some of this yogurt the other day for breakfast. I have been trying to loose weight and decided to try some of this. It is really good for you. I really liked it a lot to. It taste really good. It’s thick and creamy. It also fills …

This is a decent variety pack of donuts, although the donuts themselves could most certainly be better. The donuts have a slight stale flavor to them that results in a somewhat dry texture to them. I like donuts that are real soft and moist, and these do not exactly …

Vitagen collagen is a probiotic culture drink. I liked it and now my whole family takes it once in a while. Cultured milk drink is really refreshing and soothing for the body. It comes in 125 ml small bottles in diffrent flavors like strawberry, peach and …

I recently acquired a coupon for the new toasted chips by Ritz and thought I would give them a try. The chips are essentially very thin crackers that have been toasted and then put in a bag. They are very tasty and are not as fattening as other chip …

I tried frying a few pieces of my newly purchased Greatwall Garlic Luncheon Meat. I personally like the taste and the aroma of garlic. Almost everything I cook has garlic in it. When I saw the product at the mall near my work place, I got curious and immediately …

I am a huge fan of hummus and try out every different variety that comes across. Recently, I have been looking for outside suggestions on what brand of this wonderful product is most authentic and delicious and it seems that the general consensus has landed on Sabra Hummus. And …

Few months ago, flu has caught many people. I have always known that a good defense against this illness is to have plenty of fluids and take lots of fruits with Vitamin C. And so, I decided to go back to what I am used to during meals, and …

Because of frequent shopper points, we have an opportunity to get a Food Club frozen turkey at half price. It�s a great deal but I would much rather pay full price for a better brand.
We tried the Food Club Turkeys last year around Thanksgiving and I have to say …

Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner is one of our family’s favorite quick and yummy meals. Usually, I don’t care for “brand names” very much, and if I can find a cheaper alternative to a product I like I will use it; however, with this particular product imitations have proved …

When I lived in New York, I used to see these Stella D\’Oro brand cookies in supermarkets, but never thought to try them. I recently picked up their Breakfast Treats in plain vanilla, and have found a brand new snack for myself! They are made for …

I’ve been using Knorr Chicken Cubes for years. My sister told me to add this into my vegetable dish and see for myself how my dish would come out. As I did it I noted it really made a peculiar difference. It gave the food additional savor. Since …

The Budweiser Chilada has to be one of the most disgusting things I’ve ever heard of in my entire life. Technically this is a name given to beer with a lime flavor, but for some reason Budweiser completely changed that recipe. Their version contains clam juice and tomato juice …

I enjoy baking all sorts of goods including cakes, pies, cookies, breads and etc. especially during the holiday season and family gatherings throughout the year. I pride myself on using the freshest ingredients and making everything from scratch. No, it’s not always easy and it can be time consuming …

Out working all day I was suddenly overcome with thirst. I wanted a long, low calorie, tasty, refreshing, no gas, unexpensive drink. I popped into a nearby supermarket and found it: Simon fresh light pineapple flavour. Real fruit juice and water, no preservatives, 1.5L and under 2 euros. Delicious. …

Ziploc storage bags and containers
Not only does Ziploc support a greener earth, but they are the handiest items in the kitchen. You could save yourself a whole lot of cash by using Ziploc products. They are safe in the freezer as well as the refrigerator. I use mine to …

These salted peanuts are from Tesco’s own range of Value products and you can buy a big 200g bag for a mere 27p. I love peanuts because they are so filling and as I am a vegetarian I can up my protein intake as well, and I recently …

It is not uncommon for my family to dine on Asian cuisine at least once a week; it’s easy to make, inexpensive and a healthy alternative to the traditional Western fatty diet. I was intrigued to notice that Knorr-Lipton had entered the almost-instant food category with a new …

I love gelatin desserts because they are easy to prepare, usually inexpensive, and the result is tasty and quite filling, and they satisfy my sweet tooth. When I saw Kroger brand Black Cherry Gelatin Dessert in the store, I purchased it because I love gelatin and black cherries, …

Every day for the past 2 years, I’ve eaten Kashi GO LEAN Cereal for breakfast. For anyone that’s looking for a healthy, tasty, and satisfying meal at the start of the day, Kashi GO LEAN Crunch! Honey Almond Flax is a great option. With 200 calories, 500mg of omega-three …

I was moderately impressed with Entenmann’s 8 Crumb Donuts. This is essentially a coffee cake made into a donut. The donut is on the crunchy side and features cinnamon baked into the crumb topping. This is a unique donut creation that I have not seen before. I personally feel …

I have been checking out Iceland lately as I have found some good bargains there and they have a good selection of sweet foods. This walnut layer cake only cost me £1 and I thought it was of a very reasonable quality and I have really enjoyed it …

I am a huge fan of chinese food, but have never found a low-fat pre-frozen chinese dinner before. I just happenned to pick up Michelina’s Lifestyle line, Oriental Chicken and Peppers dinner at my local supermarket.
This was an excellent dinner for me to choose. There was plenty of peppers …

I enjoy cheese and crackers for lunch often. It may not be a four course meal but it satisfies me for hours. I’ve looked at ways to make this the healthiest meal I can and therefore have tried all sorts of crackers and cheeses. One thing …

I went to the Kaufland store the other day (a new one opened in my town this month) and I got really surprised to see that they had very cheap cereal bars. They were incredibly cheap so I took some. I really like cereal bars and lately I started …

Horlicks biscuits are manufactured by the pioneer health drink manufacturer Horlicks. It is really nice to see the helath drink brand in biscuit form. It has added calcium and is really crispy. Even children loves to eat and tastes similar to glucose biscuits. …

I’ve never been a big fan of Dove Chocolates, mainly because they tend to be expensive and for no good reason that I can see. I’ve never ate the ice cream or tried any of their candies until this last week. I was standing in line at the grocery …

I went home for lunch today and, since I really had no idea what I wanted, I ended up digging through our pantry.
After searching for a bit, I came across condensed chicken noodle soup from the brand Chef’s Cupboard.
I wasn’t really sure what to expect from this. I remember …

After trying soymilk for the first time, I am hooked! The taste is so smooth and delicate that I can’t seem to get enough of it. There are a few different brands out there, Silk and 8th Continent to name a couple. I have tried …

When they say “light”, they mean light! I don’t think though I’ll ever be able to get used to a lightly buttered popcorn, especially when the popcorn is as bland as this one. It has almost no flavor at all. Oddly enough, the buttery aroma was stronger than the …

At 0 grams of sugar, 0% saturated fat and less than 5 calories a piece, Stride gum is the greatest advancements that the culinary world has ever made. It is sugar free and still deliciously sweet. Surprisingly enough, chewing this gum actually makes you feel less hungry …

I had never bought Cadbury’s Original Drinking Chocolate before recently because I always used other types of hot chocolate or cocoa powders to make my drink in the morning or night. I was prompted to purchase a canister of Cadbury’s Original Drinking Chocolate after looking at a recipe for …

The Philadelphia pineapple cream cheese has got to be my favorite of all the cream cheeses. I love how the pineapple sweetness infuses itself in the cream cheese without taking over completely.
I mainly purchase the Philadelphia pineapple cream cheese as a spread for my bagels. I get them from …

I love bagels with a good savory cream cheese spread. Usually I make my own but I was pressed for time and bought a flavored one, Rondele Bagel Temptations: Garlic and Herbs Flavor. The price for this product was more than twice the amount I would have paid for …

I always tell people around me that I want to make my own ice cream but sadly, I never really did it. I have many excuses - I don’t have the time, I don’t have the know-how, I don’t have the machines…
So in the …

I have been eating Lemonhead candy for years. Ever since I was a kid I loved to sit and chew on those yellow balls of goodness. It wasn’t enough for me to eat them in the morning. I had to eat them in the evening and at night. Boy, …

My sister just drove in today to stay for the weekend. So I went to the grocery store to stock up on snacks and other food for the kids. I purchase Totino’s pizza rolls whenever my sister comes to visit me. My sister has two kids …

Recently I was introduced to my first experience with gelato at a work party. As a treat my boss purchased lunch, plus the gelato from Publix. I was hesitant at first because I had never had gelato and didn’t even know if it was like ice cream. However, I …

All types of food come available in various sizes these days, but I had to admit that I was very surprised when Ben & Jerry came out with a single serving size of their ice cream. Each mini-carton is about 3.6 ounces, and each comes with a small …