I love eating mashed potatoes with any meal, however it takes a lot of work to make them. I don’t always have time to boil potatoes, peel them, mash them, and cream them. Sometimes I just need a quick substitute to homemade mashed potatoes. I tried the Great Value …

For just under eighty cents for a fourteen point five ounce can, this mixture of vegetables sold under Walmart’s Great Value brand is worth the money. Although I don’t think the vegetables contained in the can are quite as good and fresh as the vegetables in the frozen bags …

Trader Joe’s Popped Potato Chips are not fried, so there is no grease to be found accompanying the potato chips, and are not baked, but instead, popped. I had never heard of this means of making potato chips before, although apparently, it does work, as this product made its …

The best tasting spaghetti for me is the Meaty Spaghetti of Greenwich Pizza. Spaghetti is the easiest pasta to prepare and the most popular among children too. I myself is crazy about Spaghetti so I know the procedure of cooking the best spaghetti for myself and my family. …

Usually when I buy yogurts that I have never tasted before I first buy strawberry and if I like it then I buy other tastes too. Last week I saw at my favourite shop a new brand of yogurts. They were quite cheap, 250g of these yogurts cost only …

Great Value Fudge Striped Shortbread Cookies are sold in a clear plastic box that is placed inside plastic wrapping. Each cookie has chocolate fudge on it: one side is covered completely, and the other has several thin stripes. The cookies themselves are not very thick, either. When it comes …

For anyone who has not caught it in one of my other reviews, my daughter has become a vegetarian. I want to be as supportive as possible and allow her to explore this. I do not want to scar her for life or make her feel unimportant. So as …

What is so supreme about these Little Debbie Marshmallow Supremes? The marshmallow flavor really needs some work and Little Debbie definitely needs to go back to the kitchen and re-work the recipe! Although there is some marshmallow flavor, it is no nearly rich and authentic enough to satisfy me. …

I am always on the lookout for new healthy snacks for my family and recently, I found one —“ Annie’s Delightfully Different Classic Kettle Corn!
It was the pretty, yellow package that originally caught my eye. Then, I flipped the package over and discovered that Annie’s Classic Kettle Corn …

I started buying these a while back because I wanted to have options that were quick & simple but that were not unhealthy. As a busy student & part time worker, I don’t have time sometimes to prepare a meal so these are really helpful for on the go …

I must admit that 12 months I’ve tasted so many different cappuccino beverages because I started disliking coffee so I take one just in the morning and if I need or want coffee during the day I prefer making myself a cappuccino rather than making a coffee.
Pascia cappuccino looks very …

Frito Lay makes some of the most bland chips ever, I rarely ever buy these even though potato chips are my weakness. I can not resist the yummy salty crunch of potato chips. I had pretty much given up on Frito Lay potato chips, with the exception of …

When I had went on vacation in the USA I had encountered truffles made by a company by the name of Lindt. I soon found out that these were delicious Swiss chocolates and I was very delighted when around Chrismtas time I saw a new assortment of the class …

It is very difficult to describe The Cookbooks Company Cooks store in Calgary to anyone who has not been there before, other than that it is a Calgary institution and it is a store for everything and anything to do with cooking. It is eclectic and has specialty 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 …

I had often heard of the Kellog’s Nutrigrain Cereal Bar from advertisements, but never had the chance to try it until recently even though I really wanted to. This was mostly because the places where I had seen it being sold, were selling it at a very expensive price …

Yerba Mate is a coffee alternative that is quite popular in South America and slowly gaining popularity in the United States. Yerba Mate has the benefits of being a natural stimulant without the side effects of the caffeine found in coffee beans. Rather than being made from …

Dole 100% Pineapple Orange Juice is one of our family’s favorite juices. It is a frozen concentrate - actually a blend of two concentrates, orange and pineapple - that comes in a 12 fl. oz. can and needs to be kept in the freezer until you are ready to …

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 …

Blue Bell is one of the best brands of ice cream on the market, in my opinion. This brand offers a large variety of differently flavored ice creams that almost always prove to be creamy and delicious. I would be a frequent buyer if one half gallon container didn’t …

I’ve been a vegetarian for quite a while and because of that I know how many foods contain gelatin. I have learned to check the labels and ingredients lists and it’s crazy how many foods actually have gelatin hiding in them. It’s different yogurts, chewy candie, gummy bears, chocolate desserts, …

I’ve only come across these cookies at the Dollar Tree. They sell a couple different varieties, and they’re all pretty good. Molasses cookies tend to be really chewy because of, well, the molasses. These cookies are no exception. They are indeed very chewy, and they are especially good when …

I just discovered something better than cup of noodles or top ramen. I am so excited to share this find with you noodle lovers out there. Now, I don’t know how many of you reading this review have an Indian store near you, but if you do, …

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 …

Coca-Cola or Pepsi? Marketing surveys have made this a well-known question. Since I have drunk Diet Coke from a time before I can remember, I choose Coca-Cola. My grandfather used to buy cases of regular Diet Coke and caffeine free Diet Coke and give them out to everyone who …

I am not a big fan of processed and/or frozen food, but I have recently fallen hard for these frozen vegetable packages. They’re fast, tasty and a healthy way to get more servings of veggies in your diet!
I bought a whole bunch of these when I was on a …

Oatmeal is always a perfect breakfast choice for people who are always in a hurry, who never had enough time to cook in the morning because of rush hour and fear of being late at work. I am one of these people and one of millions who consumed oatmeal …

Just recently, I was at Burger King, looking over the menu, and I came across something called a Steakhouse Burger. I had come across this burger in the past while at Burger King, but never tried it. This would not be one of those times, though. I ordered one …

At best, I would describe the Ortega Nacho Cheese Dip - Medium to be bland. There is really nothing noteworthy about this cheese dip, other than that I liked that it came in cups that could be placed in the microwave and heated up. I liked the simplicity and …

Frito Lay is as common as Doritos. We all each chips for lunch, snacks, and with our dinner. The wonderful thing about the Wavy Chips is that they are made with all natural oil, another way to eat healthier chips.
Wavy Original Chips has a crunchy texture. These chips …

I really like going to Lidl shops because there you can find a lot of stuff of unpopular brands which doesn’t cost much. I like Lidl stuff because they are usually very good although they aren’t pricey. I went to Lidl yesterday and I bought a whole bunch of …

My mom brought these home as an experiment to see if they would make good appetizers. I only got around to trying them yesterday. I admit, I didn’t look at the package real closely. I assumed these were mini cheeseburgers, aka sliders.
I followed the microwave directions to a tee, …

Here is yet another brownie from Mrs. Freshley’s that I simply did not find all that remarkable or satisfying at all. Mrs. Freshley’s Old Fashioned Brownie is a little different from the other brownies made by the company, but I must stress the word “little”. I really do not …

I usually try to avoid ordering pizza; primarily because of the cost and because it isn’t really the healthiest thing my family can be eating.
However, ever since Dominos brought back their Philly Cheesesteak pizza, I’m ordering from them much more than usual.
The thing I like about the pizza is …

I have tasted these Jelibon frutty, fruit juice gummies. They are really very tasty. I am quite impressed with their softness and delicious taste. My daughter also liked them very much. As this chocolates are soft and smooth even the small kids can eat them. I have purchased a …

I have always liked and enjoyed Cap’N Crunch Cereal. This has always been one of my favorites ever since I was a kid. I was feeling so good when I ate this cereal. Now Cap’N Crunch Cereal tastes pretty good but it does have this weird after taste. I …

My husband and I went to Noodles and Company for dinner the other night. After you get done ordering your food and your ready for a drink, instead of them just handing you over a cup so you can walk over to the soda fountain you have the …

I’ve had this ice cream a few times, and I really do like it. Before I purchased it I didn’t really know much about it, though a co-worker of mine recommended it and said it was really great.
I like that the ice cream has a really festive appearance, with …

Lipton Milk tea is another product from the makers of teas in bags. Well, Lipton is the most famous tea brand (as I have known). They have been around since I was a kid. Since then they have introduced a variety of products including the Lipton green tea (in …

I went to my local Sonic Drive-In to try their new Fire Island Super sonic Burger.This turned out to be a very good burger.
It has 2 beef patties,smoky cheddar and pepper jack cheeses,bacon,lettuce and tomatoes.The surprise is a sweet and fiery Habanero sauce.
At first,I was a little caught off …

Some people loves coffee, but not coffee that tastes too “coffee-ish” (if you know what I mean). Some people, like me, loves the taste of coffee and the nutrition of milk.
Can one get two bites off the same apple? The answer is yes - …

New York Style - Biscotti Chocolate is a really tasty cookie that combines both real and authentic chocolate flavoring with real pieces of almonds. It is really quite a wonderful combination that works very well. The cookie itself is chocolate and it has a real pleasant and deep chocolate …

I found Euro Shopper Corn Flakes in my local convenience store and, although I did not have much faith in them being equalled to Kellogg’s in quality, I bought them anyway as there was no other choice. These were very cheap at only 79 pence for a 375g …

It’s too expensive to eat Sushi from the restaurant so often here. That’s why I tried few times to make my own sushi dishes in the house. I browsed on the Internet about how to make sushi,and I bought Yusaka Japanese Rice Vinegar because I need to use rice …

Chocolate Fire is a chocolate shop from Melbourne, which had been brought to the Philippines. I have heard a lot of positive things about the place, so I decided to try it out with my two friends. Although it’s not located in a very visible place, it’s …

Marie Callender’s Scalloped Potatoes & Ham was simply awesome. This is one of Marie Callender’s new varieties of frozen foods. I’ve been so happy to see new choices out there. It’s actually made me excited to have more choice.
I eat a lot of frozen foods and …

Aunt Jemima French Toast and Sausage is a relatively decent breakfast that most certainly could have been tastier, but as it is, I did not feel as if my money had gone to waste. This breakfast consists of French Toast and sausage, nothing more. When I prepared it, I …

I am not a big fan of bubble gums, but centre fresh is a good one gum, that I have had many times, and probably it’s the only one that I have sticked to. It is quite different from the regular gums, and as the name says, there is some …

I always wonder how Fast food chains such as Jollibee and Mc Donald’s make such wonderful and very tasty chicken gravy to the point that I want to deep my finger in it and lick my finger afterwards.
And because my two kids also want chicken gravy too …

This is a great treat to eat when I want a good old-fashioned popcorn that has a nice blend of butter and salt. I guess that’s why this Indiana company refers to it as movie theater popcorn. I heard that if you eat popcorn by itself with no butter …