My family loves to eat pancakes. We usually get a box or two during our grocery run for breakfast or sometimes as a snack. Most pancakes (or hotcakes as we call it here) are made from white flour. There have been a lot of studies that show that it …

I first heard this Pinakurat Vinegar from my mom when she got home one day from my aunt’s house. She told me that my aunt bought this new vinegar from the local market and tried it for dipping fish crackers and chicharon. She said it tasted good and that …

Lately, I have not bothered buying the most well known brand of soft cheese as I have discovered that certain cheaper alternatives are just as nice if not nicer. I always like to have something like this in the fridge as for a snack you cannot beat soft …

I have always been interested in different types of foods. I lke to buy foods from different countries just to give my food a better and a different taste. One of the things I tried lately was the Sablee Blueberry Filling. The only reason I wanted to try this …

For the purpose of juicing and dieting, I had been looking for a good vegetable juice. Recently I am consuming F&N fruit tree fresh. I tried this flavour, fruit and vegetable mixed with wheatgrass and I kind of like it. No sugar was added so it was …

If you’re like me you enjoy making a sandwich that’s packed with all the fixings. In my opinion the best part of a sandwich besides everything else is the lunch meat. I know when going to sandwich shops like subway or making my own sandwiches and wraps at …

I was amazed at the variety of flavors of drinks Sam’s Choice offers on the base of cranberry. The first one I had tried was plain cranberry juice cocktail; it was good and refreshing, but it had quickly gotten old, with us drinking it almost every day. So I …

Mission Tortilla Triangles Restaurant Style is a snack food that’s ideal for parties and gatherings, especially big day gatherings like for the Super Bowl, but also for individual snacking too. Although I wish that this snack food was shaped with dipping in mind, like the Tostitos Scoops! Hint of …

Grandi is a very cheap Croatian brand which you can buy only at Getro shop chains. Some of the stuff are OK but most of them aren’t. They usually have a very nice design with a small elephant on it. Grandi Coconut chocolate bar has a really nice little …

Swedish meatballs are wonderful. I’ve made them several times and have really fallen in love with the recipe. I decided to try Stouffer’s version of the meal and see what it’s frozen entrée had to offer. I was pleased with the flavor. …

These cornflakes are from The Co-operative’s own brand, called ‘Simply Value’. When I saw this big bag of cornflakes (500g) for only 48 pence I thought it was a bargain. I have been having a big bowl of this for breakfast every morning since and I think …

Burger king sells double and tripple stackers, I tried a tripple today and it was awesome. My fiance brought us a tripple stacker and a drink to split for my lunch and it was more than enough to fill us both up. It is three hamberger pattys and three …

While I was grocery shopping last week, I came across Frito-Lay’s Flaming Hot Funyuns which are onion-flavored rings in the flaming hot variant. As I have never tasted Funyuns before and it looked so enticing in its packaging, I decided to give it a try. At P104.95 …

I only have to see a television commercial for Malteasers and I will be craving them until I get myself down to the shop. They consist of little malted honeycomb balls covered in a thick layer of milk chocolate and they are delicious. I love that malted …

Farmstand baby cut carrots are amazingly fresh even after days of the purchase. They are very clean too. I wash them before using but all time I feel that they do not need any washing at all. I do not remember having got such a feel from any other …

I wanted a honey and mustard salad dressing and in Lidl, after repeating to the young assistant that I wanted to find the salad dressings and he did not understand the concept, the only brand they had was this, McEnnedy American Way Honey & Mustard Dressing. I think …

Anytime I order Asian food, an egg roll is a must and not because they’re one dollar. There is something about the beef or pork mixed in with various vegetables. When I saw the Chung’s shrimp egg rolls in the grocery store, the thought of being able to eat …

Eggo: Chocolate Chip Pancakes turned out to be rather bland and tasteless according to my taste buds. Although the picture on the box makes it appear that there are chocolate chips aplenty in the pancakes, upon examination of the actual pancakes, one can relatively easily see that there are …

Cedarlane Spinach & Mushroom Egg White Omelette is a frozen breakfast meal that I have on occasion. It is a very filling breakfast omelette and it is also something that I find that I cannot eat too often because it does not always settle well with my stomach in …

Now as an admitted Starbuck’s fan for 10+ years and also a near-constant dieter, I’m always on the lookout for new low-fat food offerings carried at any Starbucks. Most recently, I tried Starbuck’s Reduced Fat Egg White and Turkey Bacon Breakfast Sandwich. This breakfast option is basically …

Stouffer’s Chicken and Pasta is a very enjoyable meal that is both satisfying to my taste buds and quite filling as well - and that is the kind of meal that I look forward to having at night! Let us begin with the chicken. The chicken is grilled and …

I bought two boxes of this mix recently as I thought they were a great deal price wise, each costing around a dollar. Now, however, I’m not too sure. Generally I like cake mixes for the ease and because they are much cheaper than buying already baked cakes. I …

Before, I used to drink just pure coffee but as time went by, I tried other stuffs for my coffee. I tried adding extra creamer. The best creamer I tried so far is Nestle Coffee Mate. It is available in a glass, plastic packs and even in smaller sachets. …

This frozen stuffed sandwich is real pleasant to the taste! I like all the vegetables that are stuffed into this bulging sandwich, so for me, this sandwich is a real flavorful treat to have at lunch time. The richest part of this stuffed sandwich is the inclusion of Pepperjack …

African Shea Butter is the best of the natural vegetable butters, including Cocoa Butter. It is great for rejuvenating and moisturizing the skin. It contains the essential vitamins needed to make the skin look and feel smooth, soft, and healthy. The fatty acid it contains helps protect the skin …

As I have already said that the Garden is a very big company which produces many kind of snacks. The Onion pakoda is another snack, which is produced by the Garden Company. Whenever I invite the guests I definitely bring this Garden onion pakoda to my home …

Normally, I would not bother reviewing a boring, sliced white bread but I thought I would review this bread from Morrisons because I think it is really good quality considering the price of it, which is a ridiculously cheap 30p. I like to spread the word if I …

As Baileys Irish Cream Liquer is one of my favourite alcoholic tipples and as I am a chocolate addict, I got a thrill in anticipation when I spotted a Baileys Truffle Bar in the supermarket today. I fantasised that I could eat it when I got home, knackered …

Maggie Moo’s Ice Cream is a great ice cream parlor! It is of the same cut as Marble Slab Creamery and Cold Stone Creamery but it is definately set apart. The ice cream flavors are awesome, definately check out better batter, you feel like you’re eating cake, sooo good! …

My mom today made some korean sushi - it’s shaped like a flat triangle, with various stuffings inside such as spicy tuna or chicken. This is a wonderful and easy snack to make. YOu can buy the “mold” for the triangle shaped riceball even and then put the stuffings …

These disposable plates and bowls are wonderful in helping my family save money. Recently we have realized we are in a financial crisis and had to make some major budgetary cuts. One area of concern was the amount my husband was spending buying take out food at …

First of all, I never know that a sunflower has a seed. I am aware of peanut and squash seed but not with sun flower. I was shopping for food last night and I saw a pack of Tong Garden. I was startled because it stated on the pack …

Even though I didn’t like the crispy seasoning by Bake N’ Shake, I wanted to try the barbeque seasoning because I love barbeque and the photograph on the box made it seem like it would be the best chicken. When will I learn? When will I learn?
>From the picture …

On a recent trip to Big Lots I purchased some Jones Sugar Free Green Apple Soda.It was priced at 3.00 for a twelve pack which is a very reasonable price for this soda which is kind of a gourmet brand. It is usually sold at World Market and Target.
This …

In my opinion the dough is the most important part in any pizza. I’ve discovered the best dough recipe. You will need:
2 glasses of flour
One glass of warm water
8 gr of rapid rise yeast
1/2 tea spoon of salt
2 spoons of olive or seed oil

Put the flour into the bowl, …

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 have to admit that I don’t like cherry flavored things, and I really don’t like dark chocolate, especially cheap dark chocolate. Cheap dark chocolate tends to taste really bitter and kind of off, as if it is spoiled. I decided that I wanted to try these candy bars …

It’s really something how it’s impossible to find a five cheese Texas Toast that actually comes out looking and tasting cheesy. No matter what brand I try, I’m always disappointed, but I keep searching because I enjoy cheese quite a lot and I’ve had four and five cheese pizzas …

Beekay’s cup cakes are tasty and delicious.
It comes in a pack of 4 and rightly priced at Rs.10 per pack. So it is actually Rs2.50 per cake which is value for money.
The cake is not too big and just enough for one serve. You can munch it with your …

One of my very favorite foods is turkey. Growing up and into adulthood, the best I ever had was Butterball, and nothing, but nothing beats a Butterball. However, when you don’t have time to fix a big turkey, I’ve found a really good substitute — Jennie-O’s Boneless …

Corona beer is unique in the taste and other great thing is the smoothness of the beer. I normally drink five to six bottles of Corona beer at a stretch easily. However the liquor content of six percentages makes it well a light beer compared with many other brands. …

Water for thrust or for luxury..?
A new arrival in bottle water is Bling which cost $40 for 750 ml. The bottles are available in glass as well as plastic bottles. Baby Bling Frosted Bottle Case cost $480 (Case of 24 375ml Bottles). While Bling H2O Plastic Bottle Case (Case of …

Thomas’ - Cinnamon Raisin Swirl Breakfast Bread with Crumb Topping is one of my favorite kinds of bread out there. The reason is simple: I positively love both cinnamon and raisins, and this bread has both in great abundance! Even before I begin toasting this tasty bread, I can …

I have a son, who loves to take liquid food more than solid food. I gave up after trying various homemade and also bottle food items for him. So now, whenever I go to shops, I keep searching for different liquid food items. It should be tasty and healthy, …

When I am low on cash before pay day, I do like trying out the really cheap own brand produce of supermarkets, such as Sainsbury’s. The prices can be ridiculous, like this Creamed Tomato Soup from the Sainsbury’s Basics range, which is only 17 pence. But I …

So we finally picked up our girl scout cookies for 2011! I was pretty excited, because well, we only get them once a year! But I was really dissapointed this year at the cookies, they changed a lot of them, like cut back and made them smaller, therefore less …

I know what you’re thinking. How can anyone submit a review for perhaps the blandest, most uninspiring sandwich that McDonald’s “manufactures” in its franchises. But those who skip over this little sandwich on the fast food menu are missing out on something: simple goodness. Packing in …