One night I was in a hurry to make dinner, so I picked up a box of Village Oven Roasted Honey and Garlic Chicken Wings at my local supermarket. I had often seen Village brand chicken wings and kept meaning to give them a try. Being on sale for …

I remember way back when our local Dairy Queen began to sell the Blizzards in candy flavors. There were just a few at that time, and it was quite the novelty. Now there are something like 25 different flavors of the Blizzard. My favorite is the …

Quaker Oats Instant Oatmeal is a fast cooking oatmeal made by the Quaker Oats company. It comes in a variety of flavors and usually cooks in the microwave. The microwave preparation takes fromm 2 to 3 minutes depending on the power of your particular microwave. You can also make …

RC Cola, for me, takes the middle spot between Coke, the expensive brand name, and Sam’s Cola, the cheap Walmart alternative. RC Cola has a very distinctive “cola” taste, different from Coke and not so mild as Sam’s. The price falls right in between the two as well: A …

I loved eating fish sticks when I was a kid. Recently I was feeling a little nostalgic, so I bought a box of store brand fish sticks from my local grocery store. That ended up being a big mistake, because the fish sticks were mostly breading, and …

Updating an emergency kit is a bit fun, since I get to finally try out my near outdated emergency food stores. I opened up a package of Datex last night, and I seriously had pictures of the old 1940’s naval food rations, dry and tasteless. But I was so …

Pringles has just invented new flavours for its potato crisps collection. There are no flavours such as seaweed and grilled shrimp. There is also a blueberry flavour. Our family has not indulged in potato crisps in a long time. I thought that would continue since I know that it …

Chobani is my favorite brand of greek yogurt, one that I don’t hesitate to place in my cart whenever I’m in the dairy section of the grocery store. They have so many flavors to choose from that it’s kind of hard to decided which one to take home with …

I like to drink coffee anytime of the day. The most important part of my breakfast and afternoon snacks would be drinking my daily dose of coffee. I have different instant coffee mixes and I have had the opportunity to try the Nescafe Gold Roast 3-in-1 coffee mix.
This …

Rockstar Energy drinks definitely seem to be leasing the way in the energy drink field — and Rockstar Burner is one of the reasons.
I love energy drinks, but I hate the fact that there is so much sugar. Sometimes I just want a boost without having to worry …

We made Pork Chops last night for dinner and, to go with it, my wife decided to make the last bag of Season’s Choice vegetables in our freezer, their Italian Blend.
Those vegetables were OK but weren’t as good as other vegetables we have purchased from this particular brand in …

I can’t say enough good about snapfish.com. This online web site that processes pictures (and produces some really cool gifts with them) has treated me, as a customer, very well. I’ve ordered several different things. I’ve ordered prints, notebooks, mugs, and calender. Each have come very …

My household is absolutely a Gatorade sponsor. First of all, I like buying it becuase it keeps my children hydrated, and secondly, it has substantially less sugar than juices, sodas, or powdered drink mixes. I have found that by simply adding water to Gatorade, it lasts much …

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 …

I am on a tight budget so I often find myself at the local Dollar General among other discount stores in order to meet my needs. One of the sections of the stores that I always check is the grocery isle to see if they have any deals or …

As wafers go, mini Nillas rank up there. They’re right next to the regular-sized Nillas on the store shelf and probably offered as an alternative necessary to certain recipes. I wasn’t taken by the packaging: they featured Tony Stewart and Ryan Newman, two race car drivers, on the front, …

I really like going to Lidl shops because there you can find a lot of stuff of unpopular brands which doesn’t cost much. I like Lidl stuff because they are usually very good although they aren’t pricey. I went to Lidl yesterday and I bought a whole bunch of …

These pizza rolls are positively horrid on all accounts. There’s not one redeeming quality that springs to mind when I think back to the time I gave these a one and only try. I like pizza, but just good pizza, and this is not what I consider to be …

Who does not like to eat a big snack after a long hour of strolling in the mall, it’s amusing to see different stuff inside but its also tiring at some point, enjoyable but of course can make you feel hungry as well. But do I have to worry …

What really attracted me to this liquid yogurt was its bottle. It is made of plastic and has a very nice dinosaur on it. Its name is Prezzemolo and he is really cute. The background is blue and there are a vanilla flower and raspberry picture close to …

I got a whole box of these because I like chicken pot pies and the box said that there’s some inside. The pies can be microwaved or baked, like lots of other frozen foods. Preparing this frozen meal is a breeze. I have tasted the microwaved and the baked …

I cannot think of any other snack that satisfies my craving for something both sweet and healthy, and that at the same time satisfies my hunger cravings. I usually find myself overeating about two or three regular yogurts because I never feel full. Every time I eat a Silhouette …

I am completely addicted to the Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha, currently being marketed as one of Starbucks’ prime winter holiday coffee drinks. First of all, I should tell you that I am a sucker for chocolate beverages. I have been a longstanding fan of the Starbucks original …

I really have got to do some food shopping. I got home today for lunch and realized there wasn’t anything to eat. So, I ended up making some of the Banquet Chicken Tenders I picked up for my daughter.
They were OK but they weren’t great.
I only buy this brand because …

I’ll admit it: I’m addicted to energy drinks. But my complaint about most energy drinks is that they taste horrible. The reason I love Monster energy drinks is because they deliver great taste and a refreshing boost of energy.
I think my favorite Monster beverage is Monster Mixxd. This drink …

These came with a special Valentine’s Day basket that I purchased, and boy am I glad that they did! If I would have actually purchased these Little Debbie Cherry Cordials - Valentine’s Day variety, I would have felt totally ripped off! These cookies are the exact same as the …

Kuchenmeister Lemon Pound Cake is a product that I came across at an ALDI Food Market store for one dollar and sixty-nine cents. I decided to give it a try and see how well it tasted compared with The Bakery At Walmart Lemon Sliced Loaf Cake, a bakery item …

Atkinson’s Long Boys were a new type of candy for me, though not for the rest of the world. These candies have been around for at least 60 years, but I had never heard of them before. I’m the type of person who loves to try new things no …

Rold Gold Pretzel rods are one of my favorite of the long (about 7 or 8 inches long) pretzel sticks that were traditional in my childhood years. These are not the little, thin pretzel sticks; these are the longer thicker sticks.
In terms of taste, I really like the …

Dunkin Donuts is my old time favorite donuts since I was a childhood. I remember when I am just small kid I always told my mother to bring me assorted Dunkin Donuts. I loved it since they made this Donut totally different from others, its not too sweet and …

I was rather surprised to find that Mrs. Field’s cookie shop in my local mall, wanted four dollars for five cookies! Now, I could perhaps understand this price if the cookies were cake-sized, but rather, they are more morsel-like in size. So, while their marketing ploy to …

I like the small packages of Tie Guan Yin Tea leaves packed by House of Tea. Each small package of House of Tea’s Tie Guan Yin Chinese Tea leaves is just nice for my teapot. When I add the boiling hot water into the teapot, the Tie …

I was told by my doctor that I was consuming too much caffiene, and I needed to drink more water– and he recommended plain water, which I almost universally hate. I have found a brand that I can deal with. When I lamented about my diet …

Sam’s Choice Belgian Dark Chocolate, sold at WalMart, comes neatly packaged in a silvery colored box, which makes it look finer than just a regular chocolate bar. It is made with 70% of cocoa, according to the box. The bar itself is rather thin, divided into large (approximately 1 …

We ran out of saltine crackers last night and needed them for something I was making. So, I ended up running over to Aldi (since it was nearby at the time) and picking up a box from the brand Savoritz.
I wasn’t expecting much from this brand; mostly because I’m …

Since trying the Betty Crocker Warm Delights that first time, I’d have to say our family has gone through about 20 so far! And my hubby and kids are picky when it comes to baked treats!
These little ‘Warm Delights’ are just that! Warm delights! lol
And so easy to make …

I love Dr. Pepper! It is honestly one of my favorite soft drinks of all time. I try to avoid soda most of the time, but Dr. Pepper gives me that tingly, fizzy, sweet-but-not-too-sweet type of taste that I crave sometimes. Pepsi and Coke don’t have …

Crystal Light is a line of powdered drink mixes primarily marketed towards women due to its low-calorie content and the benefits associated with increased water consumption towards weight loss. There are a variety of flavors available, from orange juice to pomegranate, with many fruit blends and tea drinks …

This is a very good value. This cereal pack contains the following: Mini Wheats, Corn Pops, Rice Krispies, Cornflakes, Apple Jacks, Froot loops, Raisin Bran and Frosted Flakes. That is a decent balance of healthy and not so healthy cereals. What I usually do is mix two cereals together: …

I like to cook at home and am always worried about the health and well being of my family. I don’t like to use a lot of oil when I fry items, and I try to avoid frying most of the time anyway. But there are certain …

Super WalMart in our community of Lake Havasu City , Arizona is selling Oak Leaf wine for less than $2 a bottle. I’ve read that WalMarts in other areas are selling the wine for $3 a bottle. It is being compared to Trader Joe’s 2 Buck Chuck. Frankly, I …

These Kinder Chocolate Mini Treats are absolutely gorgeous and you get quite a lot for your money. The chocolate and the milky insides are so melt in the mouth and beautifully creamy. I discovered these by accident as I was looking for some munchies and I just …

I had the opportunity to prepare a salad from Sandy’s Café’s salad bar. From a distance the bar appears to be full of items. But upon closer inspection, you realize that it is quite the contrary. Sure, there are several items on the bar …

There are many different “fresh breath” gums out there but by far I think the most effective bad breath fighter is the little green chicklet sized gum squares made by the Cadbury-Adams company called “Clorets”. This gum has an ingredient called Actizol that is supposed to be very …

I bought Sunkist California Pistachios when they were on sale, and still they were a bit expensive, almost $5 for a 14 oz plastic container. For some reason, pistachios are always more pricy than peanuts. Still, once in a while I treat myself to them. Sunkist pistachios are dry …

I have been eating these Crisps for years. They always seem like they are good value although I still wait until they are on offer before buying them. There is just something about spending £2 on Crisps that doesn’t seem right. Since these are on special offer every now …

I’m not quite sure if everybody has heard of N-Snow sports energy drink. Not all of my friends know about this or even heard about it. I just discovered this drink through my dad. Well, it’s not really the taste that makes this drink different. What really amazed me …

Blue Bunny BIG Fudge Bars offer quite a big fudge flavor! They definitely placed emphasis on the right word - BIG is indeed right! Yikes, I really cannot recall having Popsicles this size from any other brand other than the Blue Bunny brand! Both on the inside and out, …

Wow, these Olympic Games companies are milking it for all they are worth, aren’t they? I’ve seen T shirts, sweat shirts, jackets, sweat pants, track suits, and now cookies? Really, how are cookies even related to the Games? I got this as a Christmas gift from my boss this …

I don’t like drinking water and have never even tasted tap water, I always use distilled or purified water for drinking and even when I’m very thirsty I must need to buy a clean bottle that I know hasn’t been in heat or in direct sunlight and was only …