I grew my first Mammoth Dill from seed about two months ago, and it’s finally gone to the flowering and seed stage. It grew to about 3’ tall and a foot wide before beginning to flower, and I’m told that if I cut the flowers off that it will …

There are so many different types of drinks and soft drinks (or sodas) out on the market these days that it is getting extremely hard to choose which one is the best. Even here in my country there is always a new soda brand or flavour coming out. Now …

I think these gorgeous Galaxy Pieces are pretty new on the market and I had to buy some after I saw an advertisement in a magazine. The little chocolates in the photo looked lovely and I am a big fan of Galaxy chocolate anyway, especially Galaxy Carmel. …

Kellogg�s frosted flakes cereal is a sweet cereal but at the same time it doesn�t have an overwhelming sweet taste to it. I liked that the cereal didn�t get soggy in milk the way some other ones that I have tried. The Kellogg�s frosted flakes cereal had …

I cannot drink full-sugar soft drinks, so I am always looking for new “diet” alternatives. I was excited to try Coca-Cola Zero. It has a good cola taste without being too sweet and syrup-like. I think it is more similar to regular Coca-Cola than it is …

I admit, I am really fond of instant coffees, it’s more of the normal thing here in our country, as compared to the freshly brewed which we find really strong. Since I tend to easily get bored with some products, I try a lot of new things, and Nescafe …

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 …

I spotted these Mini Chocolate Brownies in Sainsbury’s and based on the picture of the brownies on the label, I just had to have them as they looked sumptuous. I associate Thorntons with delicious, luxurious chocolate products but I did not know they made brownies available in the …

Fairly new on the market are Sara Lee Classic Dinner Rolls. Sara Lee has come a long way over the last decade. No longer a dessert mainstay, they are into everything. They even own the Jimmy Dean sausage products that I love so much, and they …

The extra joss energy drink is quite popular for people who work during the third shift. It is said to give you energy or hype you up. I am not very fond of energy drinks but since I work for a BPO company meaning I am up …

Nestle pure life water is one of the most refreshing drinks I’ve tasted in awhile. The kind of drink you want when you’re really thirsty and nothing seems to quench your thirst. It has 0 carbs and calories, which is a big plus for me. …

I know that Pizza Pops are horrible for me. But, they’re also delicious. Delicious and expensive. I usually buy them once every few months because I’m craving the pizza-y goodness that only they can deliver. This month, however, I was on a budget and I happened to be visiting …

Season’s Choice Prince Edward Medley is a frozen vegetable product carried at ALDI Food Market stores for one dollar and forty-nine cents. Sixteen ounces of vegetables come in a bag and the vegetables include: carrots, wax beans and green beans. Admittedly, the variety isn’t as impressive as some of …

One of the nice things about Ronzoni Bistro Rotini with Tomato and Basil is that I can heat up the pasta right in the bag. That is right - no need to dirty a dish for this pasta creation! Preparation could not possibly be easier - just stick in …

This bar of Chocolate has been out for as long as I can remember, but around 1998 these Chocolate Bars vanished from all shelves. The Wispa Bar wasn’t getting sold anymore. Rumours was that the sales of them were poor, but then again when you see all the Chocolate …

When strolling in my neighborhood Kroger I was a standing by the chip snack isle when I noticed the stand that was introducing the new line of snacks called Quitos. They were offering them at a introductory price of ninety cents for all of their flavors. Because …

I think everyone one I know has eaten cheerios cereal. You can feed it dry to babies and pets as well as eat it with milk any time of the day.Cheerios is low in fat, low in sugar and low in calories. I believe it is a good alternative …

Now that is summer I am cramming to have a perfect body and when I tried on my two piece, I got shocked that it does not fit me well, now I am thinking of shedding this unwanted fat I earned from eating unwanted foods that are not …

Yesterday, my daughter asked me to cook lasagna. So when I went to do the grocery, I was looking for lasagna to cook for our dinner. I was checking on the store to find the right lasagna for our dinner. I saw some lasagna brands but they have expensive …

Recently I went into the gas station for a soda and saw these Fuze drinks in the cooler too, and decided to give it a try. So I picked up the Peach Mango drink instead of the soda, paid for it and left. Wow let me tell you …

With the hot weather, Filipinos love to eat and enjoy iced drinks or treats. Well, worry no more because Jollibee offers a new set of “Ice Craze” treats. They are a combination of crushed ice, milk, sundae ice cream, and tropical fruits, and rice crispies. Their flavors include Ube …

I had planned a big dinner and wanted some wings to go with it. I saw these in the freezer case and decided to give them a try. You never really expect frozen food to taste as good as restaurant food so I bought a little extra BBQ to …

Like many of us, I am concerned about trans fats in my food, as well as curbing high cholesterol. As I get older - and not at the weight I wish I could be - this becomes even more of a concern. I have known for a while that …

George’s aloe vera juice is a product that can be purchased online or at certain health food stores. Most aloe vera juices people complain about because of the taste or consistency. George’s aloe has the consistency and taste of water.
Aloe juice is a food item but it …

I have always liked drinking orange juice, especially in the morning. I prefer orange juice over all other types of juices. I think maybe I haven’t got enough when I was a kid. I don’t think that orange juices are only for kids though. It is really helpful in …

Wendy’s 1/4 lb. Single Burger is a burger that I ordered once, but then realized I would be better off not ordering again because the American cheese was something that I had to pay extra for. Without the American cheese, the burger simply would not be worth eating for …

I’d never had chicken carbonara before I tried this dish from Weight Watchers. I really loved it, though, and it quickly became one of my favorite meals offered by this brand.
This dinner basically combines linguine, chicken pieces and turkey bacon bits and a sauce made with Parmesan cheese. …

Some people are really picky with their food and the slightest of things can put them off, so telling people that I enjoy Heinz Oxtail soup often makes people cringe. From the outside it looks quite intriguing, almost like a thick gravy sauce with small bits of meat inside. …

When I was a kid, my mother used to buy greaseless peanuts in a pack made by Growers. Growers is a Philippine brand, manufactured by G.F.I. Enterprises, Inc., a snack food company with the greaseless peanuts as its very main product.
Now, Growers Mix nuts is my …

Come the end of September, beginning of October, it’s a happy time for pumpkin lovers! This is the time of the year when foods and drinks get an infusion of pumpkin flavoring. Pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin cookies, pumpkin ice cream, pumpkin bread and of course, pumpkin pie, are all common …

For those of us who love sweets, but are still somewhat health conscious, Dove dark chocolate may fit the bill. I learned about Dove dark chocolate while attending a lecture about vitamins and their importance in providing antioxidants. I don’t know that I understood everything at the lecture, but …

Since I’m picky about my cream soups, I’ve realized they can either be great or awful. Some of them have sugar or corn syrup in them, which I hate, and some of them don’t have the right kind of seasoning. With the right seasoning, I think a cream soup …

Almond milk is a wonderful substitute to have in place of traditional dairy milk. In many respects, it’s a healthier, albeit a little pricier, alternative, that’s great to have if one doesn’t mind the somewhat nutty taste that it has. It is made from almonds after all, so it’s …

The milky mist paneer is a very good branded paneer. Actually the paneer is nothing else but the cottage cheese. The Milky mist paneer has the very good quality, taste and is always fresh one. This paneer is very creamy and delicious to eat. My …

I make tacos a lot and I have tried several different sauces but I certainly have to say that my most favorite taco sauce is McCormick Mild Taco Sauce. This sauce is sold in a package and I usually pay about 1 dollar for the package. McCormick …

I had the opportunity to try Ener-G-Foods Wylde Sesame Pretzels when making a trip to the neighborhood discount food store. Every time I go there I always catch a bin of new things, usually little snack packets that is a dollar or less. I thought “Hey for …

Boston Market makes the absolute best frozen dinners out there. They all taste homemade to me , but the salisbury steak and macaroni and cheese is my favorite. These meals cook fast in your microwave , so they’re great for dinner when you don’t feel like cooking. They use …

This bottled water brand is one that I have only spotted at Aldi, a store that carries primarily generics and off brands. Not only does this water taste pretty much the same compared with other bottled waters, but it is also sold at a price that is generally thirty …

Growing up, life just wasn’t complete without Kool-Aid. We had it all the time. Over the years, Kool-Aid faded a bit from my life, but recently I’ve rediscovered the brand, thanks to their Kool-Aid Singles.
I’m very big into convenience and no-mess products. I like things that …

Ice cream is really one of my favorites. However, since I’ve been eating ice cream too much in the past, I’ve experienced an increase in my blood sugar. Now, I’ve been trying to minimize it. I’m glad that there’s Selecta ice cream sticks because I can be able to …

When you live in the Gulf Coast of the US (or even more specifically for me, Southeast Texas) you come to realize bread is important. From Poboys to Muffalatas and everything in between there is a “sandwich culture” here like you wouldn’t believe. That being said, you still can …

Ensure life drink is a health drink. It is a supplementary milk powder to meet the nutritional needs or it can be used as a meal substitute.
I have taken a tin of this drink. This drink is Vanilla flavored and has a pleasant smell. It can be mixed …

This is a fairly refreshing and sharp might I add variety of ice cream! Blue Bunny Original Ice Cream Orange Dream offers both vanilla and orange flavors to create a double flavor that is enjoyable. Both the vanilla and orange flavors are represented well, although I must say that …

With many people recently jumping on the gluten-free bandwagon(myself included), there have been more gluten free options down the grocery aisles. If you’re gluten intolerent as well, you know that it’s not very easy to find foods that are gluten free and actually taste really good, especially if you’re …

Cold Stone Creamery in my opinion beats Baskin Robbins or any store-bought variety of ice cream any day. I first discovered it six years ago when I heard people at my camp talking about it. When there was an outing to go see …

I gave a different flavor of Gatorade Thirst Quencher a try, called Strawberry Watermelon. I have to say after a few other choice flavors this is probably has to be one my top favorite ones. Next to my all time favorite grape flavored one of course.
I was first …

Christmas is just around the corner and giving sweets is one of the main things I wanted to offer for my lovely godchildren and for my beautiful niece. Kids do enjoy eating sweets so I prefer to give them something which is not purely sugar in content so that …

For the first time in years, I didn’t cook a whole turkey for the holidays. I visited family, and they didn’t serve turkey. Now, I didn’t say anything, since I wanted to be polite, but I had a real craving for turkey. It’s traditional. So …

When it comes to sweets I always think of Moti Choor Laddu. I don’t have a sweet tooth but I do love a really good and well made laddu.
Even though it is my favorite sweet I have never tried to make it myself. I just think …