I received a box of Paton’s Macadamia Nuts Covered in Rich Dark Chocolate as a christmas gift from my cousin who vacationed in Beijing. The box had a big sign that read China with a picture of the Great Wall which made me believe that this was made in …

Diet foods are a huge sector of the overall food production right now - diet ice-cream, diet chocolate, diet bread, diet sodas etc. I’m not a big supporter of the whole reduced fat/carb/calories industry, but there’re a few products that I’m actually pretty happy with and this Diet Pepsi Lime …

There are so many instant coffee drinks these days. I went to the store the other day wanting to buy just one big bag because I started liking these instant coffees a lot. they are easy to prepare and they are also very delicious so I drink them instead …

I was looking around a newly opened “Organics” store at a mall a week ago and this has caught my eye. I’ve been having this hankering for yummy salsa so I picked up a jar instead of the organic potato chips they were selling. I’m not usually one of …

Michelina’s Macaroni & Cheese with Ham is something that is mildly satisfying to have for lunch or to have as a side dish with dinner. I was skeptical at first as to whether or not I was going to like this combination of macaroni and cheese and ham all …

I do a lot of works throughout the day, and for that I loss a good amount of energy, and for that I take a good energy booster named “Glucon-D”. It works for me like a charm. Every time I am feeling lack of energy, I drink a glass …

My family and I lead busy lives. As a result, I often need to find something quick and healthy for supper, that has low preparation time.
Lean cusine dinners were on sale recently at my Supermarket so I decided to pick up a few and try them.
The Lean Cuisine Chicken …

I was in the store looking for some popsicles that were not loaded with sugar and unnatural ingredients and came across the Eddy’s Fruit Bars in Acai Blueberry, Pomegranate and Goji White Grape. I ended up picking a box up and eating half the box that day because they …

Although I really like the fact that these mango chunks are ice cold when I take them out of the freezer to eat, I really didn’t find them to be all that tasty or sweet. Now I’m not overly fond of mangos, but I do really love the Del …

Baker’s dipping milk chocolate is the exact same as the dipping white chocolate. Even though I had a hard time microwaving the white chocolate, the chocolate itself was wonderful, so I decided to give the milk chocolate a try. I was trying to do a homemade knockoff of edible …

This week I decided to treat myself to a Russell Stover Mint Dream, a thick, rich mint I’ve had from time to time over the years. Russell Stover is a premium maker of chocolate candies. They do a great job. While I don’t like everything, there …

I found Blue Bunny Original Ice Cream Mint Chip to be a decent flavor, although it is certainly not in my top five favorites. The mint flavor of the the ice cream really tastes like any other brand of mint ice cream, and that in itself is actually disappointing …

The Bakery At Walmart Old Fashion Cake Donut Holes is a product that can only be found at Walmart stores. The donut holes come in a transparent container and can be found near the bakery, typically. The last time I purchased this product, I paid one dollar and fifty …

Ever since I have discovered my love for baking, Duncan Hines’ products are the first I turn to when I want to either bake something straight from a box, or create something semi-homemade. I will admit that making brownies from scratch is not my strong suit at the moment; however, …

By the coffee’s name IBARAKU, you can directly associate it with Japan. But based on one of the Philippine’s local dialect, “BARAKU” means something grand or fully grown, which can be associated with something strong and active. But then, this coffee is not that strong by its name …

I tend to eat out of the vending machine at work way too often. When I find myself looking for something to eat I am usually left with little or no healthy alternatives. Torn between purchasing chips or a candy bar I discovered Elfin Crackers. Elfin Crackers are essentially …

I bought a box of Old El Paso Jumbo Taco Kit from my local Coles supermarket. It was intended for my husbands birthday dinner, and I was planning to use it the next night. That night I opened the box and took all the contents out which included hard …

I love Hamburger Helper, at least most kinds of it. But, I don’t like paying full price for it so I end up looking for cheaper boxed dinners instead.
This search recently led me to Skillet Masters dinners and I was able to give them a try last night.
Overall, I …

My wife and I love Chinese food and, as a result of that, we tend to eat a lot of egg rolls.
Yesterday, we opted to have Chinese for lunch and, while at the store buying several products, I ended up picking up a box of Asian Style Sensations egg …

Hello! I’m reviewing Wendy’s newest promotions, The Chicken Temptations line.
There’s three varieties: Sweet and Spicy Asian, Bold Buffalo, and Honey Barbecue. The only kind I haven’t tried is the Honey BBQ.
Looks?: The meal consists of about 8-10 “boneless” wings (chicken breast meat), and is filling. Of course it doesn’t …

Hair of the Dog is an energy drink which is sold claiming that it will actually help detoxify your body. All drinks which have water in them can do this. However, this drink sells them off as some sort of attempt to claim that it will actually decrease your …

My parents surprised us yesterday with some groceries they picked up at Walmart. Among those groceries were individual packs of Walmart Mini Donuts.
Those proved to be pretty good.
I’m not a huge fan of a lot of Walmart brands but these donuts were among the best we have had. There …

This is my sister’s favorite chocolate. There’s a lot of chocolate in it but not too much and the puffed rice is so soft and all together it tastes perfectly. the product itself comes from Germany, you get 250g in a pack. There are a lot of bars …

Quaker oats had known for many generation as one of the best manufacturer of cereals and their expertise is always be an oatmeal. Well, I also grew up patronizing their products and my very favorite is their oatmeal.
I came from a family with the long history of hypertension, stroke, …

The Fit & Active Cinna-Swirl Drizzled Mini Crisps come in a four point five ounce bag and retail for just under two dollars. They aren’t that cheap when one takes into consideration the size of the bag, and if these crisps were just average tasting, I wouldn’t consider them …

I tried out Jamie Oliver’s green pesto and found it to be a very good quality pesto with a rather light flavour. This is the usual blend of basil, extra virgin olive oil, pine nuts etc, with the added flavour of Grana Padana cheese. To compare it …

We were at the store yesterday buying something for dinner. Since we really didn’t have a whole lot in our house for dessert, we decided to pick up something for that too.
We ended up with Big Event Root Beer Float Bars.
The Big Event brand is one of the cheapest …

I used to make Chex part mix around christmas with my mom, we would go to the store purchase three different boxes of chex, some pretzels and peanuts and mix them all together with this special seasoning packet thing you could buy at the store.
Now eating chex mix is …

I don’t know about all of you but I love celery. It is one of my favorite vegetables and I love to incorporate it into as many meals as possible. I usually don’t get the chance to use celery unless I’m baking something or making a stew. I like …

Valley Gem makes country style baked beans. They are distributed by Franklin Foods Incorporated in Knoxville, Tennessee. I usually purchase the 27.5 ounce size can because it is just enough for my three kids a good lunch with a couple of hot dogs cut up in it to …

Breyers Brownie Mud Pie Overload! didn’t taste quite as good as I thought it would when I picked up the the one-point five quart for two dollars and fifty cents. It was on sale at the time and regular price was about three dollars and thirty cents. I’m glad …

I have two children so I am constantly looking for great buys that are cost efficient. Of course, my children have to like it too, or what’s the point. I finally tried Jif Creamy Peanut Butter; it was a two for one special.
Jif Creamy Peanut Butter is also …

Even though it is summer I find that I still like to have hot cocoa from time to time. There is just something about a cup of hot cocoa that seems to make me feel happier. I have tried several brands and some I liked and other …

I have been seeing this huge poster advertising Haagen Dazs’ new flavor, Dark Chocolate orange for quite a while already. The advertisement was effective as every time I looked at it, I felt tempted to buy it. It was a seductive picture of a man with his face …

I’ve started making pies with these store-bought crusts because I think they’re easier to work with than homemade crusts. One of my favorite types of pie crust is graham cracker pie crust, and these are even better when they’re made of chocolate graham crackers!
I think these crusts take the …

In the realm of sugar cereals one of the popular choices for kids of all ages is Corn Pops. Kelloggs Corn Pops are a flavorful cereal that I’ve been eating for quite some time. These little corn puffs with added sugar certainly taste great. In my opinion, …

If you love the flavor of vanilla, then boy oh boy will you love these bars! They are exactly as the box describes: crispy, crunchy vanilla delights! These bars are crunchy and I like crunchy bars, so I am very pleased that they are not soft or gummy. The …

I normally do not eat fried or deep fried foods. However, for days that I want to fry something, I use the correct oil required for the correct diet. Olive oil is the most heart-friendly material but it is very expensive. There are lots of locally-produced oil in my …

Alright I am originally from the North and I am use to a great Pizza for a great price. You can get a large pizza for 10 bucks and we are not talking Papa Johns large..we are talking a 16 inch pizza loaded with mouth watering mozzarella cheese,just the …

I’ve had the fortune to come across this item that I’ve never seen anywhere else - it is not even released in North America yet. This is lemon flavored tic tacs. Do not confuse this with lime flavored tic tacs - while the lime one is GREEN in color, …

Ma Ling is a brand most popularly known as —˜luncheon meat’ in the Philippines. It hails from China. There have been a lot of bad things about this that have been posted on the internet. However, there are still a lot of Ma Ling cans of Luncheon meat in …

I have grown up always knowing what Oreos are. Haha, well who hasn’t?!
On the box it says “World’s Favorite Cookie”. I think that definently holds true for these delightful cookies. Ever since I was little I would always have quite an addiction for Oreos, but only when I buy …

Finally, a frozen pizza that really is delicious and yummy. The product I’m referring to is Red Baron Fire Baked Crust - Pepperoni Pizza. This is a brand new product from Red Baron. The one I purchased was a Singles and the pepperoni variety, but I …

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 recently found this very cool product Maggi coconut mix in the supermarket which can be a very good alternative to the coconut powder placed in cans and bottles because it is not only very easy to use and I don’t have to worry using a can opener but …

Not long after McDonald’s introduced their McGriddles breakfast sandwiches, I tried one - and have been hooked ever since. The McGriddle is a fast, convenient breakfast food that I can buy via the drive-thru window on my way to school every morning. And that food tastes so, so good. …

Little Debbie Texas Cinnamon Rolls are really quite delicious and enjoyable! This pastry is really packed with lots of tasty cinnamon and that is one of my most favorite flavors. There is also quite a lot of sugar sprinkled and baked into this cinnamon role and a sweet sugar …

Minute is that brand that most everyone uses. Not only is convenient but it is super easy and makes cooking a meal that much faster. Minute rice is what I like to keep close at hand. So to say, when I came across Minute Ready to Serve …

My family loves Dean’s Vanilla Ice Cream. This ice cream is exceptionally rich and creamy and the vanilla tastes natural and not artificially sweetened. Dean’s has been around for a long time and it’s a trusted brand in my family. The 1.5 quart container of vanilla …