If you’re new to Japanese Cuisine, you may find yourself asking like I once did, “What the heck is miso?”
Miso is millet, or a simple paste, mixed with other ingredients, primary of which is soy. Miso has been around for centuries and is one of those “meat-and-potatoes” kinds …

I think Nescafe Original Instant Coffee is not bad at all and it is one of the cheapest of what I would consider to be quality instant coffees. You can get all sorts of special offers and savings if you shop around as Nescafe Original is widely available …

Nabisco has been putting out Wheat Thins in a variety of flavors lately (parmesan & basil, ranch, etc.), but I love the original Wheat Thins. They have a very distinct whole grain flavor. The box boasts that they contain 11 grams of whole grain per serving. It is also …

Private selection is that gourmet brand Kroger food stores has with the simplistic black labels with beautiful pictures of the product in the background. Its the brand that’s typically more affordable than the name brands you’re used to or trust. With this Amber Honey Apple spice Upside down cake, …

I recently decided to give Miso-Cup instant “Delicious golden vegetable soup” by Edward&Sons a try. It comes in a box with Eight 8-oz servings in Four Envelopes for $5.49. I had always enjoyed Miso soups at Asian restaurants, so I wanted to see what this freeze-dried version would …

I always liked Mantos candies because they are not too sweet. They are not fresh like candies with mint and they don’t make my breath fresh but they are very good. I like to have them in my purse because I can eat one or two of them when …

When I found this package named Albertsons Bacon in the rack, I first did not notice it much. I many times choose bacon strips when I go to fast food restaurants. This made me think of having bacon strips at home itself which paved way to buy Albertsons Bacon. …

I love Knorr products and have purchased other boxed gourmet soups with the Knorr name so when their Red Soup came on sale for only $1.99 down from $2.99 at my local supermarket I bought it straight away. The 500ml cardboard carton advertised that it served two people so …

Once in a while, something different comes on the market and makes a bit of a splash. I suppose you could think of Google in the respect. It outshone the competition in a big way and none have ever quite come up to scratch ever since. Perhaps Champagne is …

You might think that lowfat milk is nasty. I actually like it. Especially the chocolate milk. The lowfat chocolate milk is really good. It is thick and filling. It is also kind of sweet. If you like thick creamy chocolaty drinks you will like this. I can’t believe how …

Shorty’s BBQ is one of the best places to eat in Toledo. Anytime family or friends from out of town visit, we always take them on a trip to Shorty’s. The service is excellent, and the staff is friendly. The first thing you notice at Shorty’s is the smell—¦ …

I have never tried something so unique, The taste is completely indescribable. So what is Mountain dew? Mountain dew is a carbonated soft drink which is made in America. From what i can tell it has a tangerine citrus taste. Whistle it’s caffeine and sugar …

I like every sweet thin that contains orange and chocolate because I like nice little sour but fresh taste of orange that mix nicely with sweet chocolate. But this stick I didn’t like very much. It has too sweet chocolate made with lots of butter. This butter makes chocolate …

Chobani branded Greek yogurt is one of my favorites. Every chance I get, or when ever my neighborhood grocer is running a sale, I toss a few containers in my basket, all different flavors. Usually I get my favorite flavor, but this time I decided to try something new. …

I love cheesy crackers, but I only eat natural ones made from whole foods. Some of the cheesy crackers I like to eat are the Kashi TLC Country Cheddar Crackers. They are tender and crunchy with a nice light cheddar flavor and are not overly salty. They have a …

I typically by Flavor-Aid Kool-Aid because it is a cheap affordable drink that my all kids like. Normally I purchase the 12 pack from Save-a-lot because it’s only 79 cents for the 12 packs compared to paying 10 cents each for them individually. That is a savings of 41 …

This is yet another Jimmy Dean product that I purchase a great deal — Jimmy Dean Muffin Sandwiches. The product is also available as a croissant, but I’ve never tried it.
The muffins are made with sausage, egg, and cheese. It’s ample size, so makes a filling meal. …

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 …

I was really intrigued about Magnum ice cream because of the TV commercial that is associated with feeling like a royalty. So I have to buy it and decide it is worth the hype.
I bought mine from the local convenient store and it is Php55 ($1.37USD). Judging from the …

C2 made a big splash several years ago when it introduced green tea in bottled form. It was instantly a hit because it highlights the benefits of drinking green tea. The main success was foremost on its components. People do not like fattening products like soda and not to mention …

We love to have the occasional homemade pancake or waffle in my house, while these are a treat for us we have found that we must have syrup to go on them. Before a trip to the grocery store one day my husband expressed an interest in pancakes, but …

I have an assortment of these MRE meals in my emergency kit that I bought directly from The Ready Store.com for $7.49 a meal. And I have tried quite a few different MREs from different suppliers including in the military, and this MRE is hands down the best I have …

I picked up a one and a half pound clam-shell package of Sun Belle blueberries on my last trip to Costco. These berries are from Sun Belle Berries out of Santiago, Chile.
I’ve been trying to eat more fruit lately and sprinkled on cereal and just eaten plain, these blueberries …

Steak ‘n Shake has been a pretty popular casual dining destination for decades now in various areas of the country. Indeed, while famous for steak burgers, there is plenty of other stuff to order off of the menu, and recently, Steak ‘n Shake has followed in the footsteps of …

I shouldn’t be surprised that the sausage and egg wrap from Arby’s was actually more disgusting than I thought it would be. I was just really hungry and decided that I would try their breakfast. The actual sausage and egg was ok. But I was …

I just bought this wonderful cereal. I suffer from irritable bowel syndrome so I need a high fibre cereal. This Fibre 1 Honey Clusters cereal is made by General Mills. It is a whole grain cereal and contains 44 percent of my daily fibre requirements.
Fibre 1 is sweetened with …

When I began to work across the road there is a person named Kirk who sells food daily, only from about 11am at the earliest to 2pm at the latest. He brings freshly cooked food and it is usually stuff you yourself would make at home. Unless it is …

I’m nursing a seasonal cold, so I went to the store to find that orange juice, normally a little higher than other juices, was jacked up suspiciously higher than normal. Instead of selling in to the cold-time mania, I opted to try some Tropicana fruit punch instead. Two quarts …

I have tried a variety of cookies in my time and I like Devon Chocolate Chip cookies for one main reason. It is absolutely wonderful when it is spread with or dipped in peanut butter or Nutella.
I had written earlier about Devon Oaties and I went to the grocery …

The popular dish Dim Sum means ‘to touch your heart’ in Cantonese. It consists of a wide variety of dumplings, steamed dishes and other goodies. It has a combination of meat, vegetables, seafood and fruit. Classic dim sum includes bau, dumplings and rice rolls. They are usually served with …

It is a shame that the only thing that generally separates one marshmallow treat from another are the colors. These Little Debbie Spirit of America Marshmallow Treats are no different really from the other Little Debbie marshmallow treats which in turn are no different from Rice Krispies treats. This …

Whenever there’s a heavy rain and my stomach is hungry for a bit, I would opt to make Pancake Bun Fillings. This is a recipe that I have came up with and I would recommend for all to make during your hunger pangs.
Get some pancakes that are not yet …

The Deli Premium Meat and Cheese Party Tray is a product that can be found at ALDI Food Market stores for six dollars and ninety-nine cents. Not to worry though, for almost seven dollars, you’ll be getting a party tray that contains twenty-five ounces of food! The party tray …

The Monster energy drink brand is steadily making itself one of the most popular energy drink choices in the USA, and I can understand that. The fact is, they sell good product, and they sell it well. Their marketing strategy basically boils down to “You need something to wake …

I am so full right now! I ate one (1) Polland Fresh Lumpia. I went down at the bus station near the Trinoma Mall here in Quezon City Manila, and they are the first to have the Polland branch in a mall that offers fresh lumpia. The price is …

I realize that butter is not good for the body, but I just can’t get used to popcorn that’s only lightly buttered. I’ve tried more than once, and I always end up forcing myself to finish the bags that come in the box. There’s very little flavor to popcorn …

After tasting Tiffany’s Classic Digestive biscuits, the first word comes out from mouth is ‘wow! One more please’. Because they are too good to resist. These mouth watering biscuits are made of natural wheat flour and are good for health . As it does not contain any …

I am just going to come right out and say that making gravy from scratch is not my forte and I envy those who are capable of doing so. Making gravy from scratch is probably one of the simplest skills a cook should have in their arsenal, but whenever I …

I have already reviewed here Idahoan roasted garlic instant mashed potatoes, of which I am a big fan. Recently, I noticed a Great Value version of this same product; it was a bit cheaper, and I decided to try it.
A 7.6 oz box contains 2 pouches, each one makes …

I love pot pies and I think they’re great winter dishes. But they’re time-consuming to make, so I often resort to eating frozen pot pies in order to satisfy my cravings for them.
Banquet is one company that makes frozen pot pies, and from what I have seen they …

I’m no model thin girl, I love to eat. One of my favorite breakfast foods is chorizo. However in an effort to be more conscious of my health I sought to find an alternative to the traditional not so calorie friendly chorizo. Then I …

Everyone loves fries! At a local fast food chain, the biggest size fries cost around $1. They are plain, salted fries, though, But the quality of the potatoes used are good. Since people generally like variety in fried foods, a local chain of food stalls offered store-bought fries covered …

Just about my all time favorite treat for decades has been from See’s Candies. It’s their peppermints, primarily the milk chocolate variety. They do have a dark chocolate, but I’ve never been a dark chocolate affectionado, for some reason.
The Milk Chocolate Peppermints really do satisfy me and …

Previously I never would have shopped at the co-op, as I have always thought of the produce as being cheap and yet overpriced. I would have walked past the co-op in order to get to a different shop, or worse still, I would have got in my car and …

Cheesecake is one of my favourite desserts, as long as it is a quality cheesecake, otherwise they can be a bit sickly. This Chocolate & Vanilla Cheesecake from Morrisons own brand is completely gorgeous for a shop-bought one. I usually only buy a two-slice packet but I …

I usually don’t drink hardly any coffee. Although when I get a craving for it this is the creamer that I always use. I really like how it makes the coffee taste. It’s at a reasonable price and comes in a bottle that last me a while because I …

Log Cabin: Original Syrup is one of my absolute flavor syrups to use. The reason it is a real favorite of mine is because the syrup is very rich and it is one of the thicker syrups on the market. It is syrup that greatly enhances my enjoyment of …

Seeds Of Change Certified Organic Seven Whole Grains was a product I decided to give a try after spotting it while shopping in my neighborhood Aldi. I have tried Microwaveable ready to eat packages from Seeds of Change before and had a good experience. So you can imagine …

For those of you out there who has yet to try out eating kebabs, you should. You shouldn’t miss out eating kebabs at all. Kebabs are like burger types, but you can use a special bread-filing type, and it is very nice and tasty.
You can choose …

Cadbury are known for their great quality and choice in chocolates. There really is something for everyone in their selection of Roses. Brazilian darkness is a chewy caramel with a good amount of chopped brazil nuts. It is not too chewy, and I find the flavour of the caramel …