I had read in Oprah that if you eat 1 ounce of almonds a day 7 days before the onset of your cycle and continue thru the last day, that your cramps will lessen. The 1st month worked pretty good, my cramps where not as bad as before. Usually …

Hershey’s: Dulce De Leche Syrup is perhaps my favorite ice cream topping that I have tried so far. The reason is pretty simple: it is a caramel topping and boy oh boy does this topping have a deliciously rich and intense caramel flavor! I love caramel, and so I …

Sugar free natura is a low calorie sugar substitute, which comes in the form of very small tablets. These sugar free substitutes are used for cooking instead of using the sugar to avoid the extra calories. It is an ideal product for the diabetic patients. This …

I would not recommend trying this bread no matter how inexpensive it may be compared to some of the other brand names. I thought by the looks of it that it would be comparable to like a Weber’s enriched white bread. I was disappointed when I bought …

My wife and I decided to make a spaghetti dinner when I got home from work last night (neither of us was really hungry for spaghetti, but we didn’t have a whole lot of food to choose from at home and can’t afford to go grocery shopping until I …

Lurpak is an excellent butter, the taste of which I have been familiar with all my life as my mum used to put Lurpak on our jacket potatoes. She did believe in getting good butter in. Lately, I have stopped buying these spreads and ‘like butter but …

This is a flavor that takes a little getting used to, believe me! Bacon and ranch is an interesting combination of flavors, to say the very least! Now, I would say that the zesty ranch taste sort of overrides the bacon flavor, but both flavors are clearly present and you …

Little Debbie Banana Nut Muffins are really quite delicious! The banana flavor is rich and present in every bite that I take out of the muffin. The flavor is just so real and fresh that I think I prefer these banana-flavored muffins to bananas themselves! Simply scrumptious! The nut …

I tried Clover Valley Strawberry Lemonade as a addition to my dinner, chilled and over ice. I personally love different flavors combined with lemonade. With this it isn’t no difference.
My first impression of this beverage is that it’s really sweet, like not sugary but it’s certainly lemonade with …

Cedarlane Eggplant Parmesan is a frozen dinner that I would recommend to any person that loves or just likes eggplant. Even though I am not the biggest fan of eggplant in the world, I do eat it from time to time and I typically do enjoy eggplant even if …

I have already reviewed here Idahoan roasted garlic instant mashed potatoes, of which I am a big fan. Recently, I noticed a Great Value version of this same product; it was a bit cheaper, and I decided to try it.
A 7.6 oz box contains 2 pouches, each one makes …

I am a person who bakes and makes a lot of desserts so I use eggs like there are shortage going on in my house. I always purchase the NFFL brand of eggs from my local supermarket because they are the best ones I have come across since I …

I have mentioned before my unbridled passion for In-N-Out’s Double Double. It is amazing. However, I do not only love burgers. I love french fries. They are the best form a potato can take. Potatoes should aspire to becoming french fries when they grow …

When I visited the USA I always used to buy my favourite vanilla ice cream there because they never used to import it yet (they do now) plus I can make ice cream that matches that particular brand. Anyway, on to ice cream sauces. There are always a variety …

The Great American Cookies has been one of my must-go-to spots for getting some amazing cookies. I discovered them in a mall a few years back, and I have been hooked every since. The original chocolate chip cookie is just a long line of cookies that I would grow …

I rarely eat candies because I like chocolate and biscuits much more, but sometimes when I see something in the store that looks tasty I just can’t resist it. That was the case with Fritt chewy candy orange. Actually there were several different tastes, like cherry and strawberry but …

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, …

I love smoothies! I drink two every day. Usually my smoothies consist of fruit and greens. I love the health benefits of smoothies. You get a delicious drink while putting vitamins and nutrients into your body.
I recently had a coupon for a free Yoplait Smoothie. …

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 …

One thing I like about Lean Cuisine is the brand’s gourmet pizza. I like the idea that I can eat one of these small pizzas and feel like I’m indulging without actually indulging too much!
Since mushrooms are some of my favorite ingredients to include on a pizza, I …

I recently bought a box of Betty Crocker Hamburger Helper Cheeseburger Macaroni. I am not a huge fan of hamburger helper meals as I usually find them too salty; this one by Betty Crocker is the exception to the rule.
This 220 gram box contains elbow macaroni and a dry …

I really like easy mac. It tastes great and quite possibly the easiest food to cook ever. It comes in two packages, one with the macaroni and the otehr with cheese. you add water to a bowl with the pasta and microwave for three minutes. After 3 minutes you …

The Cedarlane Green Chili & Monterey Jack Cheese Tamales is a frozen meal that I find somewhat satisfactory, although I was not pleased enough with what this meal had to offer to purchase it again. These tamales suffer from the same problem that the other varieties of tamales suffer …

My boyfriend and I were looking for some affordable fruit snacks to snack on while shopping at Bjs and came across the Healthy Helpings All Natural Fruit Flavored Gummy Snacks. The fruit snacks come in a box with fifty small pouches inside, which contain about ten gummy snacks per …

I have recently tried Carmel Apple coffee from Cafe Brunches of Mansfield Ohio. I had a cup of the Carmel Apple blend and enjoyed its delicious and fragrant beans so much that I ordered a half a pound of whole coffee beans to go, for about four fifty …

I decided to make chili again last week and, needing some kidney beans to go into it, I ended up running to the store.
Because I didn’t want to spend too much money (chili is a great way to keep the food budget under control because you can make a …

Whenever we dine at Pizza Hut we always ordered pan Pizza and soup. Our favorite is Cream Chicken Soup. Pizza Hut has a value meal for the price of $ 2.32. It includes a small size of pan Pizza with soup. The soup is serves first as an appetizer …

This pizza is sold in the deli section at Super Walmart stores. It’s a pizza made by Walmart, so it can’t be found elsewhere. The pizza is twelve inches and just under five dollars. There are five cheeses on this pizza: Romano, Monterey Jack, Provolone, Parmesan and Mozzarella. I …

Frozen food is a great way to get a meal without having to deal with a lot of hassle. One of the big names in frozen food is “Hot Pockets”. They’re basically mini-sandwich wraps that you microwave for a little over three minutes.
There are a wide variety …

If you like root beer, and have developed a taste for more nuanced brews, you will love Virgil’s. It generally comes in four-packs and isn’t the cheapest option around, but it has a pretty interesting composition that makes for very enjoyable drinking.
Unlike your standard mass-produced A&W, Barq’s, etc., …

This snack has created some hype in Southeast Asia (especially in Singapore and Indonesia) and I know people who really love the chips, like my friend and some who ordered a whole box at one go because these chip sell really fast and is always short of supply.
Although I …

I’m not even sure where my mother bought these, but all I know is that I haven’t seen this product in years. It was one of those cheap snacks my parents used to buy for me when I was much younger, and then when a lot of the Trinidadian …

Who doesn’t love Hickory Farms? I love this time of the year when every mall is full of Hickory Farms stores or kiosks. The free samples and the platters are all great! This year, while perusing the many different varieties of cheeses and meats and fruits, I came across …

I absolutely adore “So Delicious” Cultured Coconut Milk yogurt, and have been eating it nearly every day since I discovered it. As one who generally tries to avoid dairy products, this stuff is a real treat. Also, as a vegetarian, I have to be careful not to overdose on …

I bought a small box of Jacquot Truffles yesterday. Imported from France, these were supposed to be good! I couldn’t wait to get home and try them. Unfortunately, I was in for a disappointment: when I opened the nice golden box and the protective pouch inside, instead of truffles …

My friend suggested that I try Dannon Activia products for my often-upset stomach, because she said they always help settle her stomach and keep her system working well and feeling good. I bought a package of 4 drinks, just to see if they did anything at all. With frequent …

I typically like microwave/oven made meals so I decided to try Marie Callender’s Fettuccini Alfredo with Garlic Bread. I was really not pleased with this product.
I removed the plastic cover expecting to taste delicious noodles, tender veggies and flavorful garlic bread. The vegetables were sparse in quantity and lacked …

My husband and I decided to try a low salt, low fat diet so I could lose my baby weight, as well as lower my blood pressure, which was high from my pregnancy. I always find myself in need of a mid afternoon snack, so my blood sugar doesn’t …

Healthy Choice Tortellini Primavera Parmesan is a frozen entree that is both low fat and low calorie when compared to “regular” frozen entrees. I tend to eat a lot of these types of frozen entrees. others. One of the reasons I eat them so often is convenience. …

The Xtreme Redi Set Go is the one of a kind multi-purpose food cooker. It can make muffins, brownies, pizza and pie in just about 10 minutes. I have to admit that I’m an As Seen On TV fan. Most of the things I get, I’ve seen them on …

I am being particular when it comes to preserved canned foods. It has to meet my quality. When I check on the canned goods, I have to read the expiration date and the external properties of the can. It should not have bend sides, because when you see that …

My wife and I had leftover steaks last night and, since we didn’t have any sides leftover, decided to make some new ones.
One of the things we made was a bag of Birdseye Steam Fresh Vegetables; mostly because we are getting bad about not eating enough vegetables at dinner …

I was at one store the other day and I was rather thirsty so I decided to buy myself something to drink. I prefer buying bottles at the shop than going for a drink at a bar because in the bar you get much less to drink and you …

Since I bake a lot and like to make fancy drinks McCormick’s Pure Vanilla Extract is a staple in my kitchen! I first learned about McCormick’s Pure Vanilla Extract when I had first gotten into baking quite a few years back. I could not find it in my country …

Chocolate is my very favorite flavor of ice cream. I usually buy Tin Roof Sundae or Moose Tracks. Although I don’t usually buy fruit flavors, I do like them too. Smith’s was having a sale on ice cream so I thought I’d buy some to enjoy that evening.
I …

Some people like wine, some prefer whisky, but I’m a rum-drinking woman myself. But even though I enjoy rum in my mixed drinks, it took me a long time to try out flavored rums. I was worried that flavor would not work well with what I wanted to mix …

Lunch for me can be a hectic time: I’m either working or running errands. Usually, if I’m able to get a quick bite, I stop at a fast food restaurant to fill in the void of my hunger. After realizing how much time I was losing because I had …

There are quite a lot to choose from when it comes to ready to “eat” seasonings available in the market. These products are mainly distributed by only two known brands in the country. These are the Knorr seasoning products and Maggi products. I am not very familiar with the …

As a native Southerner, I enjoy a variety of food including soul food, Gullah food and Jamaican food. I find it hard to resist any dish that’s salty and spicy to my palette. However, because of my family’s history with diabetes I’ve had to eliminate salt from my …

For me, cooking is a pleasure. I enjoy making different recipes for dishes at home. I especially enjoy making copy cat versions of recipes I eat at restaurants. This is how, I came across La Choy Stir Fry Teriyaki Sauce and Marinade in my neighborhood Kroger. I was initially …