Food Reviews
Weight Watchers Smart Ones Shrimp Marinara Frozen Dinner
This is one of my all-time favorites offered by Weight Watchers Smart Ones. I love shrimp, and I think you have to enjoy shrimp to like this one. It’s basically linguine tossed with small shrimp and a light tomato sauce. I love how tender the pasta is, and I …
Bolthouse Farms Perfectly Protein Vanilla Chai Tea
Several years ago, my son started buying Bolthouse Farms bottled healthy drinks. I asked him if I could taste them. Yum. My absolute favorite is the Bolthouse Farms Perfectly Protein Vanilla Chai Tea. It is a healthy blend of soy, green tea, chai spices, vitamins, minerals, and vanilla. …
Bonus Meats: House Brand of SM Supermarket
The start of the year was heralded by news of price increases —“ from fuels to transport fares. It has now become more necessary to tighten our belts every which way we can. Thus, I have taken price comparison to an art level and will absolutely refuse to part …
Hilo Coconut Cooking Oil
For years, my parents had searched for a cooking oil that was healthier than the others, and a few years ago they found out that coconut oil was one of the better oils to use. Around that time, we had started buying coconut oil in bulk, and these days …
Warburtons Seeded Soft Rolls
I love bread and could never cut it out of my diet, even if I am supposed to be watching my waistline. I like different varieties of bread and Warburtons are a brand that I associated with tasty, seeded breads. I bought a pack of three Warburtons …
Purefood’s Fiesta Ham
In the Philippines, Christmas is always a special time for Filipino families. It’s one of the most awaited days of the year when everyone would gather together to celebrate a momentous occasion. Of course, the festivities will not be complete without the food and without the ham on the …
Crystal Farms Swiss Cheese
I was in the mood for Swiss cheese last night so I decided to stop off at the store to buy some. I wanted a cheaper brand of it and, since the store brand was already sold out (apparently others had the same idea I did), I ended up …
Selecta Ice Cream: Coffee Almond Cookies
My cousin would attest to the fact that I started nagging him about buying me this ice cream flavor ever since I saw the ad on TV. He never budged so I made a mental note to buy it for myself the moment I had the money. When I …
Carl’s Jr. Milk Shake
Carl’s Jr. Milk Shake is described as being creamy, hand-scooped ice cream that is blended with real mMilk and chocolate syrup with whipped topping.
I was surprised the first time that I had one of these. It was definitely a ton better than I thought. Yet, there are aspects …
Stouffer’s Chicken Carbonara
Stouffer’s Chicken Carbonara is quite a delicious meal that is even a little filling, and that is pretty surprising since Stouffer’s meals generally do not fill me up too well and I have to prepare additional food as a result to go with the meal and make it more …
Market Pantry Cini Mini Crunch
The Market Pantry Cini Mini Crunch cereal comes in a twelve point eight ounce box for just under two dollars. This is a cereal that can be found only at Target stores as it’s a Target store brand item. I only bought this cereal once as I never had …
Jack N Jill V-Cut Spicy Barbeque
I am not fond of eating spicy snacks because it gives me colds. However, there is always an exemption to rule and that is Jack N Jill V-Cut. V-Cut has been in the market for quite a long time. The spiciness and uniqueness of taste makes it became a …
Chocolate Marshmallow Fudge
One of my favorite treats as a child was the marshmallow fudge that my mom usually made during the holiday season. This delightful candy recipes is just one of many recipes which my mother handed down to me a couple of years ago. My mom loved to bake and …
Chef Boyardee Beef Ravioli
I’m a big fan of this canned rabioli. no matter how hard i try i never really have time to pack a lunch at night to take to work, or when i do pack a lunch I end up leaving it at home rather than bringing it along. This …
Hostess 100 calorie pack cakes
I like the Hostess 100 calorie pack chocolate cakes. They come 6 packs in a box. You get three little mini cakes in a package. It has 3 grams of fat, 5 grams of fiber, and 22 carbohydrates. Not too bad for a snack. I can even …
Nestea Ice Tea Mix, Lemon
Nestea Ice Tea Mix, Lemon flavor is a powdered ice tea mix that you blend with water. One of the things we didn’t like about this product is it was messy to make. We were using a gallon container and the powder residue got all over. You definitely need …
Seeds Of Change Certified Organic Seven Whole Grains
Seeds Of Change Certified Organic Seven Whole Grains was a product I decided to give a try after spotting it while shopping in my neighborhood Aldi. I have tried Microwaveable ready to eat packages from Seeds of Change before and had a good experience. So you can imagine …
Meijer Instant Oatmeal Spice Variety
I am a big oatmeal lover, but I usually eat the regular kind out of the big cylinder box! I tried the Meijer Spice Variety at a friend’s house, though, and I loved it so much, I had to buy some for myself!
This oatmeal comes in packets, with five …
Little Debbie Cherry Cordials
I find these Little Debbie Cherry Cordials to be decent, although nothing truly incredible. This snack consists of vanilla cookies that are coated in chocolate fudge and have cherry creme in the middle. Now the reason I simply consider these cookies to be decent and nothing more is because …
Taters
Going to the movies is never complete without lemonade and a box of your favorite flavored popcorn. Well, It sure is a good kind of treat along side your arm rest as you munch on your popcorn while watching a good movie. Movie experiences are not the same without …
Ferrero Rocher hazelnut chocolate
Ferrero Rocher hazelnut chocolate was my choice of candy for conducting an inexpensive treat. This is a perfect economic candy which is high in quality and rich in its contents. Ferrero Rocher is looking great in its round shape and small pieces of nuts embedded in dark chocolate. And …
Pascual Funciona Tropical
The first time I heard about a drink that combines juice and milk I felt sceptical about it. Since I was a kid I was always told not to mix juice and milk. However, one day a friend treated me to one, and I decided to try it.
This product …
Amy’s Organic Soups
The weather’s getting cooler and I want to eat warm foods while at work. In my local grocery store I peruse the soup shelves for something different. Voila! I see several cans of Amy’s Organic Soup…and choose Split Pea. You can’t go wrong with Split Pea, right? Right! This …
Magie rice mania
The Maggie rice mania is another kind of noodles, which is introduced in the market recently. Actually unlike the normal Maggie, or the atta Maggie, the Maggie rice mania is made using the rice flour. Those who like the rice dishes or many kind of recipes made …
Galaxy Bubbles Milk Chocolate
We all know what lovely Galaxy milk chocolate tastes like as it has been around for ages —“ creamy and smooth —“ but this is Galaxy in a new form and I think it works well. Put it this way, I bought a packet of 4 of these …
Organic Rice Krispies and Frosted Mini-Wheats
I am concerned about keeping my family healthy, as are most mothers. I have been pleased at the deluge of more healthful items available in the regular grocery stores as of late. In particular, I have been very happy with Kellogg’s new organic Rice Krispies and Frosted Mini-Wheat’s cereals.
In …
Little Debbie Jelly Creme Pies
I find these Little Debbie Jelly Creme Pies to be an enjoyable treat to have every now and then! Inside, there is rich creme and scrumptious jelly that is sandwiched between two soft yellow cake cookies that are coated in chocolate fudge. This creme pie offers more than just …
Cinnamon Flavored Twizzlers
I am a fan of Twizzler’s, so before I say this I just want it to be known that I haven nothing against their company and have enjoyed their delicious flavor when my sweet tooth is calling for me to enjoy something tasty and sweet. But the cinnamon flavored …
Domino’s new hand tossed pizza
After receiving some less than stellar reviews, Domino’s decided to celebrate it’s anniversary by revamping their hand tossed pizza.
I had a chance to try it out while pet sitting for my family and it is quite good. I didn’t really have a problem with the original …
Clancy’s Traditional Party Mix
Clancy’s Traditional Party Mix is a great alternative to the more expensive mixes that are sold in grocery stores. This is pretty much the only party mix that I’ve come across that sells for just under two dollars and comes in a fifteen ounce bag. It’s a great value …
Diet Rite
I love soda. Maybe too much. I really like Coke but, I needed to find something caffeine and sugar free. Also with a lot less calories. I tried Diet Coke but, I just didn’t like it at all. I finally tried Diet Rite. …
Big K Koolers- Pink Lemonade
This lemonade is compareable to many of the big lemonade brands such as Homeade and Minute Maid. It is actually a lot better in my opinion. My mom did not buy Minute Maid because it was too expensive, so she went with these cans of Big K pink lemonade. …
Aquafina Bottled Water
Aquafina Bottled water has a fine product but I won’t be buying this until they change the bottle design! The bottle is nothing short of horrible! It is virtually impossible to open it without it leaking and not just a drop or two..it leaks a lot. I’ve …
Strawberry Peanut Butter M&Ms
One day I was shopping at Walmart and I was browsing the candy racks, something I shouldn’t have been doing in the first place but always seem to be doing, and a reddish bag that said M&Ms caught my eye. I picked it up and took a closer …
Hokey Pokey Ice Cream
Butterscotch is something that I hate for the most part. It reminds me of butterscotch candies that my grandpa used to force on me when I stayed with them, or the butterscotch pudding that they served in my school cafeteria. Hokey Pokey from New Zealand Ice Cream is billed …
Pinakurat Vineagar (a local vineagar)
I first heard this Pinakurat Vinegar from my mom when she got home one day from my aunt’s house. She told me that my aunt bought this new vinegar from the local market and tried it for dipping fish crackers and chicharon. She said it tasted good and that …
Fast Fixin Beef Steak Patties
Having impressed with some other products of Fast Fixin I bought their beef patties. For five dollars the number of patties that are coming in a single packet is very economic. There were a dozen of them inside. But this value for money is perhaps only thing I liked …
Jell-o Pudding - Oreo
Jell-o Pudding - Oreo is certainly not quite as delicious as the instant boxed pudding, in my opinion. The boxed instant pudding variety seems to offer a richer and more delicious flavor where as this ready-made pudding comes across as being a little more on the dull side for …
Chowking Naicha
Having a love for all that is drinkable and edible, I guess I just never stop trying new things and criticizing or praising them as needed. As for today’s topic, I am commenting about Chowking’s NaiCha or Milk Tea. Well, first of all this is a cold drink served …
Milkmaid Tea
Milkmaid tea is the first nursing tea that I tried and tested without any complaint. The tea is use to boost production of breastmilk because it contains varieties of herbs that are useful for lactating mothers. I personally likes the taste but somehow my breastfeed baby does not like …
Digiorno Pepperoni Cheese Stuffed Crust Pizza
As a beginner cook (such as myself), preparing meals seven days a week can be a complex task even when I have all of the ingredients for a particular recipe. In order to give myself a day off from the task of cooking, I decided to start a “free …
Blue Bunny Chocolate Ice Cream Sundae Crunch Bar
Blue Bunny Chocolate Ice Cream Sundae Crunch Bar is a decent frozen treat that could have been better, but is unfortunately held back by a few problems, in my opinion. First of all, the vanilla ice cream used in this treat is not all that rich or noticeable. It …
Chick-fil-A Cafe Blend Coffee
The Cafe Blend Coffee served at Chick-fil-A comes in three flavors: Coffeehouse Light, Bistro Dark and Expressly Decaf. The coffee served at this fast food restaurant seems to be a little stronger and more flavorful than that served at Burger King and Whataburger, although it is similar to McDonald’s …
Quaker Whole Hearts Cereal
Quaker is that brand that I have come to trust for my oat needs. It’s a brand I grew up with as a child, and one I use as a adult. I began using quaker oats, and gradually moved up to the granola bars and now I discovered their …
Havmor ice cream
Havmor itself is a big name in ice cream industry in India. As most of the India regions are very hot through out year, ice cream like other cold food and cold drinks covered big market.
I ate Havmor ice cream only after I came to Ahmedabad city of India. …
TGI Fridays snack chips
Have you ever tried TGI Friday’s potato skin chips? Well let me tell you they are as delicious as all other TGI Friday snack chips! My family normally sticks to the Quesadilla chips, and we go crazy over them. A small bag simply will not do, we normally buy …
‘The Big Kahuna’ Australian Red Wine
I am a bit of a wine fan and I always like to try out the latest offering from my local wine merchant. I reserve the expensive Margaux and Nuits-Saint-Georges for special occasions, so I am not going to be writing about them right now. However, the more popular …
DEL MONTE LITE MIXED FRUITS
Sometimes, it just seems difficult to keep fresh fruit around the house for all those lunches that the children and the adults need during the day. Fruit is so important. Fruit is what a person who is watching their diet,should eat, when the sugar ‘wants’ hit! Fruit will take …
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