I’ve been a fan of Bethenny Frankel’s sarcastic humor since I first saw her on The Real Housewives of New York. It was there she created a low calorie margarita and decided to offer it to the public. The Skinnygirl margarita came first and was the only margarita on …

I love eating only wheat bread for breakfast. My diet is always wheat bread and it is quite awful to have plain wheat bread without any spread on it. I really want to maintain my diet and be able to enjoy it at the same time. The reason why a …

I have been trying a lot of alternative milk products lately because my 15 month old son is lactose intolerant. We have tried lactose-free milk, goat’s milk, soy milk and rice milk in an attempt to find something he could tolerate in place of whole milk. I found Silk …

My son is lactose intolerant and has had problems with digestion since he was born. It has been a challenge to find a milk alternative that he can tolerate. We tried goat’s milk, soy milk and lactose-free milk all without much success. He did a little better on the …

I have been watching the commercials for Jell-o Temptations for months now wondering if they were as good as the commercials claimed. I mean watching parents trying to scare their children out of a snack seriously made me wonder. Yesterday after taking my daughter to the dentist her father …

I’m kind of a fruit snack fanatic. So when I saw these Scooby-Doo themed Betty Crocker fruit snacks at my local grocery store, I just had to try them (because everything tastes better in shapes, right?). They come in a box of ten pouches, with about 8 fruit snacks …

I just recently picked up a box of the Kelloggs Fiber Plus Dark Chocolate Almond Antioxidants Chewy Bars from my local Walmart store to try for a healthy fiber filled snack and I must say they are one of the best fiber snack bars I have had in a …

I was at the grocery store with my boyfriend and we were looking for a healthy snack to have on hand when we get hungry and we decided to pick up some of a case of the Dannon Pure Yogurt Cups in the flavors of Strawberry and Blueberry and …

My new favorite snack bar to snack on when my blood sugar levels are low and my tummy is hungry is the new Kelloggs Chocolate Chip Fiber Plus Antioxidant Chewy Bar. This snack bar is filled with natural ingredients and tons of fiber that helps keeps my digestive system …

I was just making some classic American chop suey for dinner and decided to use Bertolli Olive Oil and Garlic Pasta Sauce in the dish and I am so happy I did. The olive oil and garlic pasta sauce is a tomato one with this incredibly fresh olive oil …

My favorite raw unfiltered honey to use in my herbal teas and to help sweeten up other taste treats such as corn bread and blueberry muffins is the Swans Maine Beekeeper Raw Unfiltered Wildflower Honey. I love this raw honey because it still has all its potent nutrients in …

If you are ever in the state of Ohio and have a potato chip craving, you really need to buy a bag of Conns Chips. Exclusive to Ohio, this chip brand is my favorite snack with it’s unique …

I was having a lot of digestion problems such as constipation and vomiting after meals so I decide I was going to start drinking Bigelow Lemon Ginger Herb Plus Probiotics Tea and it seemed to help get my digestive system back on track again. I even find the tea …

Recently my parents brought home two tins of Ramson’s Vegetarian Baked Beans. Upon seeing the title I imagined that the beans might taste a little different from the other brands that we were used to buying , but as it turns out that wasn’t the case. The word “vegetarian” …

My family loves Pillsbury Crescents. They are a staple in our household and always in our fridge. We have tried the store brands and several other types of rolls with dinner but nothing is the same. They are always convenient and super easy to prepare. …

It has been my morning ritual to drink hot chocolate together with newly baked wheat bread. When I am traveling to western countries during winter season, a cup of warm chocolate is the best thermal blanket for me. This is one of the most important beverage I would have every …

Hotdogs have been a staple food for breakfast for so long now. I remember when I was young when I really love to have hotdogs for breakfast, for morning snacks and even for midnight snacks. I love eating it because it gives you that comfort and unparalleled satisfaction of eating …

Asia Specialties is a range of ethnic food products available at UK branches of the discount supermarket Aldi. The Thai Green Curry Sauce from this range costs 89p for a 350g jar and a Red variety is also available, but in my opinion is not quite as nice as …

One of my favorite teas to make up and drink is Carrington Original Green Tea. I like this green tea because it is pure and natural and contains load of antioxidants in it that help nourish and protect the body from illness naturally. I have even found drinking this …

My all time favorite honey product to use in teas, on breads and for beauty and medicinal purposes is Mc Lures Creamed Clover Honey. I like this creamed honey because it is thick creamy and rich with sweet flavor and packed full of antioxidants and other potent nutrients that …

Okay, I never thought in a million thousand years that I would ever do a review about a bagged and frozen chinese food product, but this one is the one that broke the mold. My husband and I are true budgeters so we shop at Aldi from time to …

I have been a wine drinker for about a decade now. Over the years I have become accustomed to seeing great wines that happen to have kooky names. This seems to be especially true of wines produced where I live on the west coast. I take it as a …

I have already made a separate review on Oishi Cracklings Salt and Vinegar flavor. That was the first variety that I have tried with this brand. I was really satisfied with its taste and crispiness. I discovered one time a different flavor–”Spicy Vinegar”. I love everything that is spicy from …

I have been a member of the Weight Watchers weight loss program for several months, but you do not need to be on the Weight Watchers program to enjoy Weight Watchers frozen or fresh meals. I often buy Smart Ones frozen meals and frozen desserts and generally find them …

Just as our mothers always told us, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It is the meal that gets our bodies ready to take on the challenges of each new day and prepares our metabolisms to work more efficiently throughout the day. Despite this knowledge, …

I’m not much of a white wine drinker because it’s often too sweet for me, so I asked the wine shop owner to recommend me a good, not-to-sweet white wine. He recommended this one, and I’m definitely a fan.
Although it doesn’t have the delicate notes of citrus or …

I asked my boyfriend to pick up some red wine while he was at the grocery store, preferably Shiraz, and he came home with this. I had given him $10 to pick up something, and for some reason he decided to go by quantity rather than quality. This wine …

Philadelphia the iconic cream cheese brand has recently launched a chocolate variety in conjunction with Cadbury, to the surprise of many (and horror in some instances!).
I first became aware of this product via an online advert featuring comedienne Jennifer Saunders and the tagline “Choccy Philly? Don’t Be Silly!” …

Having never purchased a bottle of anejo tequila -I’d only had it in mixed drinks before - I decided to give it a try recently. Anejos are known for richer flavors because they take the longest to age. Although I prefer reposado tequila, I really enjoyed this Herradura Anejo …

I love good tequila, and reposado is my favorite. When I saw this fun bottle, I had to give it a try, and I think it’s definitely one of the best I’ve ever had.
For anyone who doesn’t know, a reposado tequila is sort of the middle grounds in terms …

Associated with the Weight Watchers weight loss program, the Smart Ones frozen entrees are, in my opinion, some of the tastiest frozen entrees around — at least when comparing those that have reduced fat and calorie counts. If you are on the Weight Watchers weight loss program, another …

I was in my supermarket picking up a box of the Betty Crrocker Au Gratin potato mix when my eye was caught by this product — Betty Crocker Loaded Casserole potato mix. I popped it into the cart and served it tonight as a side dish to the …

My family really enjoys the frozen chocolate covered banana pops that are commonly sold in amusement parks and at fairs. Therefore, when I spotted this coating kit at my local supermarket, I knew that I had to try it.
The kit basically contains one pouch of chocolate flavored …

I am a fan of hummus, especially roasted garlic flavor hummus. I usually, however, have purchased national name brand hummus products. When I was in the deli section of my local Publix supermarket recently, however, I noticed that there were containers of Publix brand hummus in the refrigerator …

One of the coconut oils I enjoy using is the Nature’s Way EfaGold Coconut Oil. I like this coconut oil because it is organic and made from pure coconuts and nothing artificial. I like that I can use this oil for cooking with and for beauty purposes.
Now the oil …

One of the probiotic supplements I take daily are the American Health Chewable Acidophilus and Bifidus Strawberry Wafers. I like this supplement because it is easy to take, gentle on my digestive system and each wafer contains contain 1 billion active lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidum in it that help …

Arizona Ice tea is the cheapest ice tea that I have ever come across. It is also the best for the small amount that you pay for. If only the other brands sold their drinks for 99 cents. They would get a lot more sales if they did.
You can …

I have never been a fan of water, so I have always looked for flavoured water because I like the taste a lot more than average tap or bottled water.
I was walking around Wal-Mart when I found the Great Value Tangerine Lime 1 litre bottle. And it was only …

Lindt (aka Lindors) chocolates are premium irresistibly smooth Swiss chocolates.
Lindt chocolates are quite expensive, always around $5 or more for a 150g bag with about 10 or more in there. They are a big size, hard for a small mouth to fit. You might have to bite it in …

I enjoy making bread, and I love the smell of freshly baked bread in the house. But I don’t like the hassle of the traditional method with yeast, fat etc., so I was pleased to discover Rivercote bread mixes at my local Lidl store.
There are three different mixes to …

When I started dieting, I thought juice or iced tea are not really fattening. The idea that its a beverage and it does not contain carbohydrates or fats is the foremost thinking I had. I was naive and ignorant that the reason why carbohydrates is fattening is because the end …

I have made this pact to myself that I will try all brands of green tea. Ever since I have made this my drinking ritual, it joys me to find out another brand in the market. Just weeks ago, together when I discovered the brand Celestial Seasonings, I get to …

I have already tried Maxwell House before as a coffee brand. That was the flavored variety. I always love flavored coffee during ordinary days but there that days when you really want a high doze of concentrated caffeinated coffee to perk you up. Sadly, when I tried this, I was …

My mom was in Life Grocery and spotted a bag of shirataki noodles and knew I would love these noodles. I am always enjoying new foods and ways to cook. I tried the noodles the same day my mom gave me the bag, and I instantly fell …

I always drink green tea before I sleep. I love drinking it because of the health benefits it will give me. Green tea has been proven to be a powerful antioxidant and the things that it can do to your body is amazing. I always try for other brands to …

One of my New Year’s resolutions was to try and lose a little excess weight that I had gained during the holidays. I actually saw the review for this product on reviewstream.com and decided to go ahead and try the product. This low carb alternative to regular …

I am something of a chocoholic - I love all things chocolatey, from cakes to bars and everything in between. Yet my concerns about a fair trade for developing world producers (where most cocoa is grown) and worries about forced child labour has led me to try to focus …

I’m allergic, just mildly to nuts and so in a bid to find a cereal that tasted somehow nutty but doesn’t contain nuts, I stumbled upon Kelloggs Special K Honey Clusters. I’m not usually one for buying branded cereals but I have been very pleased indeed with these. …

Sleeping at nighttime was difficult for me until I started drinking Taste of Inspirations Organic Golden Chamomile Tea. Chamomile is a natural sedative and one of the main reasons I got this organic chamomile tea was because I knew the chamomile inside the teabags wasn’t processed over and over …

My new favorite organic tea to drink is Choice Organic White Peony Tea, which is basically a white herbal tea with a slightly bitter and sweet floral flavor and aroma to it. One of the reasons I started to drink this herbal tea was because it is packed full …