It probably sounds fairly cliched to say it, but sometimes I find that the original really is the best, and that is most definitely the case when it comes to corn flakes. Although I have often been quite favourably impressed by the supermarket own brands, none of them has …

It was my husband’s birthday so my birthday present for him was a cake. I do like to surprise him because he is always busy at work and does not have time for celebrating his birthday. So I went to the nearest Monginis Bake Shop and bought him a …

Do you like those curly fries they serve at Arbie’s or Hardee’s? I do, and I have recently found a product that allows to make them at home. McCain Seasoned Oven Fries come in a 26 oz sealed bag. The frozen fries are cut in spirals, with skin on, …

I know macaroni pie sounds odd, so let me give you a brief rundown of what it is supposed to be. Macaroni pie is simply macaroni (like elbow macaroni) which is boiled al dente, then mixed together with evaporated milk, eggs, grated cheese(lots of it) and black pepper and …

Sometimes when a person has sensitive teeth or even caps, a crunchy taco isn’t a smart food choice. It was during such a time that I expanded my horizons and first tried Taco Bell Soft Tacos. Since that first experience many years ago, I’ve often purchased this …

Usually I would not choose to have egg mayonnaise as I tend to find it rather bland, but I thought I had nothing to lose in trying this one from The Co-op’s own brand as it was reduced to only 25 pence. The Co-op is great for dramatic …

I have long been a fan of Dr. Oetker desserts, and when their pizza went on sale at my local grocery store I quickly bought Dr. Oetker Ristorante Pizza Funghi. To be honest, I had to laugh at the ‘Funghi’ part of the name as this is simply a …

Chef Boyardee has long been a favorite brand of mine. It’s one of my trusted brands from childhood. In recent years, they introduced microwavable products, including lasagna, and now they have the Chef Boyardee Lasagna Big Bowl, which is a whopping two cups full of their tasty …

I have a major sweet tooth, and it always seems to be craving something infused with fruit flavors. Jolly Ranchers have always been a candy that I loved, however the hard coating was hard on my teeth and making it a somewhat un-enjoyable experience. While standing in line one …

When Americans think of tea, they usually think of iced tea. We tend to be a nation of coffee-drinkers, for the most part. In American schools, we learn about the Tea Tax and the Boston Tea Party. Tea is something that people in faraway countries drink everyday.
However, there is …

Smuckers Uncrustables are a peanut butter and jelly sandwhich with no crust. I get these in the frozen department of the grocery store. These made great snacks for the kids when on a long trip in the car, or for anytime. My older daughter likes to take her lunch …

I’d heard about Famous Amos cookies off and on as a teenager, but I was an adult before I’d had any. That was when some individual packages were offered in a company snack box. I couldn’t resist and had to try them. After that, I regularly …

Honestly, Papa Johns Pizza is the best pizza in the world! I used to like pizza to a certain point, but I never *loved* it until I had tried Papa Johns. Pizza Hut used to be what I thought was good, freshly made pizza, but Papa Johns beats it …

If you haven’t tried the Checkers’ cheese fries, then you’re missing out. The fries alone are the best ever, followed by McDonald’s fries. The Checkers’ fries are specially seasoned, and the nacho cheese on top just makes it a nightmare for a health fanatic.
The best thing about ordering up …

My daughter started eating solid foods when she was five months old. Hers first food was Cerelac and one of her favorite flavor is Mixed Fruits with Soya. I wonder why she likes it so much because it taste a little bland compared to Banana, Rice and Soya which …

A very tasty item that you can find at the grocery store are Gorton’s Haddock Fillets. This is a store bought fish that is packaged in the frozen food section of the grocery store. The haddock fillets are breaded and ready to eat. You just put them …

I bought this at my local grocery store as I have never tried this particular brand before. It was about $2.50 plus tax and seemed to be great way to have a warm pasta dish for lunch. The italian inspired ingredients really sounded delicious so I bought it. i …

Sobe Lifewater Pacific Coconut Beverage is a beverage I picked up one afternoon to top off my quick lunch. Given that I am a very big fan of Sobe beverage, and coconut water I did not hesitate to grab a bottle.
Coconut Water has become one of the trends in …

As I continue to try and find good, convenient meals, Marie Callender’s Home-Style Creations - Meatball Lasagna jumped out at me from the shelf. I love good meatballs, and I’m a pasta fan, so it had all the markings of being an excellent product, especially since Marie Callender …

We did not actually buy the All Nuts Original Roasted and Salted Peanuts, but we got them when someone who we know returned from their long stay abroad. At first, the blue label had me fooled that it was actually a tin of Planters Peanuts, but it was …

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 …

When it comes to ice-cream, I seldom eat outside of the Blue Bell products; recently, I have discovered that Blue Bell now sells their popular ice-cream flavors in mini cups. I made a trip to Publix recently where I saw a bag of Blue Bell homemade vanilla and Dutch …

The other day in the supermarket something caught my eye. In the beer isle I noticed that Anhueser Bush had a new product called Bud Lite Lime. It came in a clear bottle and the label said it had a “lime twist”. I asertained that Anhueser Bush was trying …

Progresso Soup Vegetable Classic Minestrone is a ready to eat soup (no water needed) that makes it an easy choice for camping, traveling, or taking to work. Each can contain two 9 1/2 oz servings that are low it total calories (100c) as well as fat calories(15c). It …

These Chocolate Chunk Oaties are amongst the best flapjacks I have ever tasted. They are Morrisons own brand with —˜The Cake Shop’ on the label and they can be found in their in-store bakery section with all the fresh bread. What I like about them is the …

I have always had a sweet spot for sweet tarts. The small bite sized candy always tastes great and has a light tangy taste that I really enjoy. one of the best parts of sweet tarts is that it is a fatfree candy. It is made of sugar, so …

I first bought these cookies after seeing an advertisement on TV for them. I’m not generally swayed at all by adverts, but these cookies really did look absolutely delicious: a normal chocolate chip cookie, with a smooth chocolatey filling inside? Yes, definitely something I’d love.
So I went to my …

I have given up drinking soda forever and substituted it with Country Time Lemonade. I love the flavor and it reminds me of my childhood. During those excruciatingly hot summer days my mom used to make these fabulous pitchers of Country Time Lemonade. That rich flavor of lemon seemed …

I remember how much I used to enjoy Marie’s Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing on my salad many years ago. I have been trying to eat healthier now, so I do not eat it anymore. I love the taste of Marie’s, because it doesn’t have a strong vinegar taste like …

I’m not quite as wild about this vegetable medley, compared with the others sold under the Great Value brand at Walmart in the can and in the frozen food section. First of all, neither the cauliflower nor the broccoli taste like much. They’re both somewhat bland, and what flavor …

Since I have already indulged in some high quality cookies by the name of Pepperidge Farm, I then purchased one more pack just to be able to taste a different variety.
One of those packs was the Pepperidge Farm Chesapeake Dark Chocolate Pecan Cookies. Again the price was just …

I find these Little Debbie Dessert Cakes - Chocolate to be a little on the bland side. The reason I find them to be bland is because the chocolate cake just does not seem all that rich or moist, really. The chocolate flavor is simply not as delicious and …

What I did today was not the healthiest thing I could have done but it was irresistible. I had chips for breakfast. I did not mean to it kind of just happened.
I bought a “tube” of Pringles yesterday since I have a movie night planned, I never before tried …

After I was introduced to the regular Swiss Miss Hot Milk Chocolate mix, I had started to look on the grocery store shelves for other varieties of this mix. Believe it or not, even though I am a hot chocolate lover, I guess I am a bit of a …

This is a great tasting water that was made in Canada. I live in Canada so I can say with pride that this brand is far better than some of the bigger company brands such as Nestle, Dasani, and Aberfoyle. Firstly, REAL CANADIAN sells its water for a lower …

Fiber Plus Antioxidents Berry Crunch is a surprisingly delicious healthy cereal. Fiber Plus has recently become one of the most appetizing options in the breakfast foods section, claiming to provide good and hearty foods that were both delicious and nutritious. Always looking for a delicious, fiberful cereal that does …

I found the flavor of Blue Bunny Original Ice Cream Strawberry Cheesecake to be a little on the weak side. By that, I mean neither the strawberry nor the cheesecake flavors are quite as tasty as I had been hoping. The strawberry flavor is nothing like the double strawberry …

I am relatively pleased with the flavor offered by Mrs. Freshley’s Round Cheese Danish. I like creme cheese, and this danish has a pretty good flavor when it comes to the creme cheese filling. I do wish though that there was not such a sweet, icing drizzle placed on …

This is the brand that I often buy in my country. Most people in this country like to drink instant coffee, not the fresh coffee like what I used to drink in Europe. And this Indofood Coffeemix is one of the brand that I like to drink in the …

i eat a bowl of wheaties every morning like clock work.it is the breakfast of champions.it also helps you to lower your cholestrol because of the whole grains that the cereal has.wheaties is always famous for putting on celebrities pictures and that is what grabbed my attention as well.so …

The only thing that we get from soft drinks are sugar it is always present at any soft drinks that we drink and we dont really need it so that is the reason why Coca-Cola’s company release Coke Zero and believe that will benefit for those people loves …

I am a tea lover. Well, you can even call me a tea addict. I love my cup of tea. There is in fact not a time when I would have refused a offer for tea and my day does not feel right if I didn’t start …

I love having an afternoon snacks. Usually I eat croissant or cheese bread but I want to slash the calorie intake that I have that is why I need to eat something healthy. I came across Welch’s Fruit Snacks and I thought this was good and healthy given that …

For me, nothing beats a real milk shake that you get at a restaurant. Next to that is a refreshing glass of Crystal chocolate milk. Some companies now also make these single serve chocolate drinks, which they call milk shakes, and sell them at the stores. For …

I was not too impressed with the Italian sausage that came on this frozen pizza. I have to complaints in regards to the sausage: firstly, the amount of sausage topping was on the skimpy side and secondly, the sausage did not have much flavor. It was just sort of …

I received a can of Hamper Corned Beef two weeks ago from a package I got from Australia. Hamper is a subsidy of Heinz Foods. Corned beef has been a breakfast favorite here in my country. It is one of my favorite viands and I always savor this food. …

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!” …

I enjoy raisins, and so I was pleased to come across Entenmann’s Raisin Loaf Cake in the grocery store one day. I was even more pleased to find that this loaf cake offered a pretty enjoyable raisin flavor! The raisins taste precisely how I expected them to and there …

Nestle’s newest hot chocolate to hit the super market shelves is smores flavored! Not only does it have a pretty powerfully deep, dark taste to it, but it has adorable little marshmellows as well! I tend not to be a hot chocolate type of person, but I …

When I have a hectic schedule, I love coming home and microwaving one of Stouffers frozen dinners, and the Pot Roast is certainly no exception! I bought this 232gram boxed dinner on sale for just $2.99 at my local Supermarket.
I hate the term ‘TV dinner’ but with a Stouffers …