I love oatmeal. It has so many health benefits that eating it is a plus. Oatmeal has whole grain, fiber and no cholesterol. When I was in Kroger, I notice the Quaker Instant Oatmeal Fruit & Cream. It comes in a multi-pack variety. The box …

It has been said that by the time one is thirsty, a state of dehydration already exists in the body. As a result, I am constantly trying to remember myself to drink constantly throughout the day. Because I generally enjoy most diet beverages or waters, I picked …

Special K has a line of cereal bars for anyone interested in trying something new or looking for an alternative to granola bars or fruit bars. One flavor is the Chocolatey Drizzle. It is much like a Rice Crispy bar with a thin layer of chocolate on …

Harvest Chewee Milk Choc Chip cereal bars can be found at the bargain price of just 99p for a box of 9. Widely available in supermarkets, I bought my last box from my local Heron store. I love most cereal bars anyway, but they are even more …

I have tried several OnCor frozen food products, and our family likes them all: Lasagna, Salisbury steaks, and now these “barbeque ribs.” They are not real ribs, of course, which is clearly stated on the box: they are pork patties, shaped in the form of ribs, but they taste …

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 …

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 …

Leslie’s Products have been popular in the country now for quite sometime. I remember still enjoying a pack of clover chips at school, or even at home watching tv. Their flavor is unique and they even made smaller packs of chips sold only at one(1)peso per pack! Yes, this …

Holland bakery is just around the corner and I did not notice it until last week. I was driving around the block when I saw the Holland bakery and it is almost like a Chinese deli food store. I was so hungry then that I just wanted a quick …

Soft drink leaders Coca-Cola and Pepsi have tried a lot of different flavors over the years. Most of them haven’t worked. Some, however, have stuck. Cherry flavor, for example. Vanilla Coke, on the other hand, although its lasted a few years (longer than most of …

Who doesn’t love a good piece of chocolate? I haven’t met anyone yet who has rejected a piece of chocolate, especially the Ferrero brand, which everyone seems to love. One of the most delicious and addicting flavors of this brand are the White Chocolate Coconut flavor.
This flavor of …

When I transitioned from my late teens to my 20s, I started to watch what I ate. Sadly, this meant no more deep-fried foods, substituting lean meats for beef, upping my vegetable intake about three times, and watching the amount of sugar I ate. This is sadly …

After hearing so many good things about 5-hour Energy drink, I thought I would give it a try for myself.
The first things advertised are an hour five to be exact of energy without having a crash, this drink is sugar free, and only has four calories.
I bought …

In the winter time I love to make casseroles, but I was tired of making the same old thing. While picking up some cleaning products at my local Dollarama store I happened to venture down the food aisle and picked up a package of Clover Leaf Inspirations Tuna with …

I’m an absolute lover of chocolate brownies, but sometimes I need to shake up both my taste buds and stomach. I don’t go too far off the beaten path, but when I do it’s only for Pillsbury fudge supreme cheesecake swirl brownie mix.
I love cheesecake and I love chocolate …

Cheerios has a new addition to the line called Dulce de Leche. If you’re a Cheerios fan and love the taste of caramel then this is for you. It’s lightly sweetened with the natural flavor of caramel, though it’s not sugary sweet. This is great because you won’t get …

Mulino Bianco is a very popular Italian brand; they make mostly bread, biscuits but different kind of rolls too. The other day my sister wanted to try Pan di Stelle chocolate rolls, we don’t usually buy similar stuff because they just make you fat because they are sweet and …

I am not a huge coffee drinker like alot of people. I generally drink 2 cups in the morning and that is it. But I am extremely picky about the coffee I do drink. I know that their are many great brands out there, but my …

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 …

I do not normally go for instant foods because it is not healthy. It is good to have them though because when you are caught in the middle of a very hectic schedule, you can have this as your quick remedy for hunger. But this is not a great alternative …

I am a very practical person. I wouldn’t buy things that would not be used for long periods of time unless it is emergency, thriftiness is what I am brought up at by my parents. When it comes to clothes, I would settle for cheap one s which has …

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 …

Frozen waffles are one of the quickest breakfast foods that can be prepared in the morning. Just take the package out of the freezer and drop the waffles into the toaster and a few minutes later, breakfast is ready. Convenience alone though isn’t all what I go by when …

Rolo Gold pretzels have a new package now that may look less fancier than their old one but the price is much cheaper. Their pretzels sell for under $3.00 for a one pound bag and the pretzels are always fresh tasting and never taste stale. They come …

Miller Chill beer is light 100 calorie beer that has a slight lime flavor to it. We bought it at Target for 10.00 for a twelve pack. This beer is really good if you like lime flavor. It reminds me of a light corona.
I think …

Little Debbie Snacks S’mores is something that I purchased once, but I will not purchase again. These snack cakes just do not taste all that much like actual, homemade S’mores. The chocolate and marshmallow flavors are on the dull side, although the graham crackers are crunchy and good. One …

While everyone knows of Tropicana Orange Juice, there is a new one out that exceeds Tropicana in taste and price and pulp. Simply Orange orange juice has such a better taste than tropicana you would think that you just finished squeezing the oranges yourself. Its 100% natural …

Barbara’s Bakery Puffins are an excellent crunchy corn cereal with a great peanut butter flavor. They are lightly sweetened and made from only natural ingredients so they are good for the whole family. They have no artificial flavors, colors or refined white sugar. They also do not have any …

Sara Lee Soft and Smooth Wheat Bread was tried by me for taking a break from usual white breads that I buy and also because of health conscious decision to get some whole grains in the diet. As the name suggest, the bread was soft and smooth. To my …

I went to the grocery store tonight. I was in the mood for something quick fast and in a hurry, but not something that I eat all of the time. I went into the freezer section and noticed a Barbecue chicken Hot pocket. I took it home to try. …

Digiorno Pizza is really good and it taste like you just ordered it from a pizza place. You can purchase it from just about any grocery store and when you bake it, it only takes about 20 minutes in the oven. When I first tried it I was skeptical …

I thought the Wispa Gold was new but apparently it is back by popular demand after being introduced as a limited edition Wispa some time ago. This is basically a Wispa bar with a layer of caramel just underneath the top layer of chocolate and can be differentiated …

The Snack Factory - Peanut Butter & Chocolate Pretzel Crisps are quite delightful! They are so tasty as is that I do not have any ideas for which they could be improved. I really find the blend of chocolate, peanut butter and salt to be pleasant and enjoyable. I …

Few weeks ago I saw Becel Pro-Activ Strawberry on sale in the shop near my house so I decided to try it. I saw many times commercial for litle drinks that reduce cholesterol levels in the blood but I never bought one until now. I decided to take it …

The Mueller’s brand has always been a must-have when it came to various pastas. I especially love their elbow macaroni because I’m always making macaroni and cheese for big Sunday dinners.
The Mueller’s elbow macaroni comes in two sizes: The regular box and the family size box. I usually buy …

I will tell you a little secret as long as you promise not to tell my kids. I love to find sneaky ways to make healthy dinners. My kids are actually pretty good about eating healthy but there are times I have to trick them in to it. I …

The Deli Premium Deli Cuts Corned Beef is corned beef that comes pre-sliced and sold in packages at ALDI Food Market stores. Eight ounces of corned beef come in a package for two dollars and eighty-nine cents. I do think that the price ALDI Food Market stores charge for …

I love shrimp and I was drawn to this ramen soup because of it. I thought I would love it equally. In general, I enjoy the taste of ramen and I think it makes a good and quick, if sodium-rich, meal. I love the soft noodles and savory broth.
When …

I don’t eat many ready meals, finding they always taste far too salty for me and mostly have an incredible amount of fat in them. Add to this the fact that these days most ready meals take around forty five minutes to cook in the oven and you …

It was my brother’s birthday and one of his guests was gracious enough to give him a Merced Brand of Chocolate Cake. I really have only heard about Merced’s Bakeshop but have not been able to visit their bakeshops myself. People have been raving about how good their empanadas …

I normally do not eat fried or deep fried foods. However, for days that I want to fry something, I use the correct oil required for the correct diet. Olive oil is the most heart-friendly material but it is very expensive. There are lots of locally-produced oil in my …

For as long as I can remember I have always bought orange marmalade to have on my breakfast toast, or croissant, yes I did say croissant, I do love orange marmalade on a croissant. I’ve bought every type of orange marmalade, expensive ones, cheap ones, well known brands and …

I wandered over to the Waterview Café for lunch one day and decided upon one of their “homecooked” meals. One of their specials was the Chicken Cordon Bleu, a breaded mass of chicken breast, stuffed with cheese and ham, and then covered with some kind of sauce. …

Red Tea is a variation of green tea that has been kept in wooden barrels for decades, developing its healthy properties.
Its Chinese name is Pu-Erh tea, and it was known i Ancient China as the Emperor’s Tea, because only emperors were allowed to have it.
All properties of red tea …

Aside from coffee, I also love taking Milo every morning. The whole family actually can drink a glass of it anytime whenever they want to specially my kids. It is a healthy drink and is very affordable at the same time.
Nestle Milo comes …

If you are interested in a delicious and inexpensive meal option, consider Maruchan Yakisoba Noodles meals. They come in a variety of flavors and are available in my local supermarket for less than a dollar each. You cannot find a meal that is much cheaper than that. …

My dear old grandmother used to always buy a bottle of this at Christmas and us kids would be allowed a glass to sip while we were watching Christmas television shows, so this drink really takes me back to that and it always reminds me of Christmas. Nevertheless, …

Dr Pepper is an optimum drink in my opinion. I am calorie conscious when it comes to soda drinks. And in my experience Dr Pepper is the right mix where optimum calories and tastiness meets each other. In vending machines at many places I see that Dr Pepper is …

As a quality analyst in a call center, my job requires for me to sit down and evaluate the calls of agents for the most part of the day. Sitting down the whole day means I lack exercise and the evaluating part means I have to be mentally alert, …