I love to make ice cream, but sometimes I don’t like to use the heavy cream that is often called for in most recipes. In order to save on calories, I like to look for non-dairy alternatives. One of the things I’ve discovered that is perfect for this purpose …

Do you like the dollar store? Well, I do. I got addicted to those chain stores the moment I came to America. I like to look for good deals in there and one day I saw popcorn, which is usually more expensive than 1 dollar. The brands they sell there …

I was shopping at my local Big Lots outlet store, where I purchase a great deal of food. Who can pass up these great deals? Not me. I ran across Mike Sells sour cream and sweet onion flavored potato chips in a huge family sized bag for the unbeatable …

The Great Value Buttery Rounds Baked Crackers look exactly like Nabisco Ritz Crackers on the box and much like how Ritz Crackers are often depicted with tasty toppings, like slices of cheese or dip across the top of them, as are these. While it may be fun coming up …

Kroger Cocoa & Peanut Butter Fusion is a cereal that I am not wild about because I feel that it could stand some improvement, but nonetheless, I do occasionally purchase it because I like the combination of cocoa and peanut butter. I feel that the peanut butter flavor dominates …

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 …

Hi friends, I just want to share with you my experience about Del Monte Fit ‘n Right.
Del Monte Fit ‘n Right is a flavored drink that according to their marketing campaign it has an L- Carnitine good for losing weight and anti-oxidant. They say that if you will …

I have been reading a lot about the benefits of dark chocolate specifically that it can lower bad cholesterol and lower blood pressure and so I decided to make it a point that at least I can eat not more than 100 grams a day. I went to the …

The McDonald’s McGriddle with bacon, egg and cheese is not a McGriddle variety that I find very tasty. The reason is the bacon that McDonald’s uses is not all that flavorful or large. They typically put two thin strips of either undercooked or overcooked bacon on the sandwich, and …

When I was working as a Management Trainee for an International company in Makati, we always pass by the Krispy Kreme Store in Ayala Avenue. My Malaysian trainer wanted to try it out and we did. After the first time, she liked it so much that we visit the …

The Bakeshop, true to its name, is the bakeshop of Edsa-Shangri-La Hotel. Once you enter the main entrance of the hotel, it is easy to spot it at your left. The bakeshop sells a lot of pastries, sandwiches, bread, and chocolates. On special occasions, it creates …

Fairly crispy and excessively flavorful essentially describes how I feel about the cheese sticks made by Farm Rich. I have no doubt that these cheese sticks would come out crisper if I were to deep fry them - one of the three means of preparing the cheese sticks according …

While out, someone suggested that I try a new pre-mixed bottled alcoholic drink made by Bacardi. I was a little apprehensive at first because some of these drinks don’t really taste very potent. Or they are so full of sugars that you can’t really taste …

If you are looking for a tasty barbecue flavored potato chip, then you most definitely will not want to purchase the Kroger brand barbecue potato chips! These potato chips are certainly crispy, but they are definitely not flavorful. There is but a hint of barbecue flavor and when I …

When I saw the commercial for this ice cream flavor, it looked like a perfect combination for me. I like vanilla and I like almonds. However, I reserved my judgment until I got to taste this one as I am not too keen about the caramel. Although, it said …

Alaska Evaporated Milk I should honestly say is the best tasting evaporated milk of all. All the other local brands are unable to match its excellent taste. Globalization has brought in a lot of other brands of evaporated milk from other countries but so far Alaska Evaporated milk remains …

These disposable plates and bowls are wonderful in helping my family save money. Recently we have realized we are in a financial crisis and had to make some major budgetary cuts. One area of concern was the amount my husband was spending buying take out food at …

I happened to buy the curry Puff in IKEA Malaysia. This is the curry puff that I like most and there is no other places curry puff can beat it. The size is a bit bigger than the regular one, it has chicken meat, potato, onion, curry …

These Hostess Donettes - Powdered Sugar variety are much, much more tolerable than the downright hideous chocolate variety that I simply could not possibly stomach. While I did just say they are much, much more tolerable, I did not say they were excellent, or even great. The powdered sugar …

I was looking for snack to grab one time when I was heading home. I went to Robinson Grocery at West Service Road Paranaque City to grab one. As I was walking I saw Piattos, Mr. Chips, Potato Chips and I believe I tasted all of those brands. I …

7 eleven once again has offers of free juice drinks when you buy a sandwich product. They always have these things to attract more people to them to buy their products. Well, this time, I got a Minute Maid Pulpy orange for free when I bought a tuna sandwich. …

My neighbours use the Complan for their kids. The Complan is a health drink, which also is called as the complete planed food for kids. Once when I went to my neighbour�s house with my kids, my neighbour served the drink complan to all of us. …

Now I am sure you guys are thinking, what is a Nut Krak’r? Simply put, it is peanut brittle, Trinidad style. There are quite a few brands of Nut Crackers available here in my country and Diana Nut Krak’r is one of those.
It is so funny to actually look …

Always Save quick oats is a off brand of oat meal at save a lot. The regular serving size is half a cup thirty nine grams dry. The Calories per a serving is one hundred and forty. The calories from fat is twenty five. Quick oats oat meal also …

I like to cook at home and am always worried about the health and well being of my family. I don’t like to use a lot of oil when I fry items, and I try to avoid frying most of the time anyway. But there are certain …

A product of the Betty Crocker Company, Hamburger Helper is a line of skillet dinner mixes that come in a variety of flavors. This was the first time I tried the Four Cheese Lasagna flavor though I have tried a number of other …

I love the combination of Tang Pineapple Orange powdered juice from Kraft. Before I am purchasing their orange powdered juice also but when they made this Pineapple orange as a combo It really made me surprise that combination is really good.Pineapple and orange are both rich in Vitamin C …

I have a major sweet tooth and I remember the first time I saw Nestle Rolos. I had went on vacation and encountered this candy which was in a package shaped just like the a small piece of pipe or tube, maybe about five inches long and when I …

This week I bought my first package of Keebler Fudge Shoppe Fudge Sticks in quite some time. I have had them before, but it’s been awhile since I purchased them. I was in the mood for something different, though, and these were on sale, so it was …

Since my friends and I loves getting together and having some serious drinks, we tried The Bar —“ Apple Vodka when they released the new flavor. We already love drinking The Bar, and we were so happy to see that they released a twist. A big bottle which was …

Michelina’s Spaghetti with Meat Sauce didn’t end up being a meal that I found to be particularly tasty or memorable. There was nothing at all wrong with the spaghetti as the spaghetti was tender in texture and about as thick as the spaghetti that can be bought in the …

Kroger Honey Nut Toasted Oats is a brand of cereal that is manufactured by and sold at Kroger. They are modeled after Honey Nut Cheerios, and you know, I actually like this store brand better than the name brand! The reason is this: the Kroger cereal is actually crunchier …

If you’re looking for a dip with a big, bold flavor then I highly recommend Heluva Good!® Sour Cream Dips. They come in several varieties ranging from the traditional French Onion, Buttermilk Ranch and Garlic Parmesan flavors to the more daring Jalapeno Cheddar, Fiesta Salsa, the curiously named …

Aunt Jemima Eggs and Sausage Entrée is not a frozen breakfast meal that I am likely to purchase again. I did not enjoy either the sausage or the eggs that much. The sausage links really seemed to be devoid of flavor and I also do not feel that they …

Baker’s Inn Breads are wonderful. Baker’s Inn Whole Grain Honey White is my favorite. It has a distinctive texture unlike regular sliced bread. It’s slightly dense yet soft and fresh. Baker’s Inn breads are more nutritious than many other breads. The Whole Grain Honey White …

Who does not like the pickles, the pickles are the weakness of every one. At my home, nobody is ready to have the meals without the pickle. One spoon of tasty, tangy and salty pickle is a must and should for the lunch and the dinner. …

Quaker Oats Instant Oatmeal is a fast cooking oatmeal made by the Quaker Oats company. It comes in a variety of flavors and usually cooks in the microwave. The microwave preparation takes fromm 2 to 3 minutes depending on the power of your particular microwave. You can also make …

This coffee is so magnificent and delicious. Don Francisco’s, Vanilla Nut Coffee, medium roast, 12oz for 4.99. They use the highest grade of coffee bean from the best coffee growing places.The first sip of this coffee will remind you it is worth 4.99 for 12 oz. When I want …

For as long as I can remember I have made drinks using a powder mix. A few years ago I tried a name brand sugar free lemonade mix and loved it. I hated the price and only bought it when it was on sale.
I have had to start …

In an effort to drastically cut our expenses, my husband and I have recently started buying generic products to replace the more expensive products we have purchased in the past. I am addicted to diet colas and usually drink the expensive, name brand drinks. However, I recently …

I just bought today Jolly Hotdog. I saw from advertisement on television that their Jolly Hotdog is back, with new flavors. Now it is available in Classic, Chili, and Bacon and Mushroom Tops.
Actually, Jollibee is my favorite fastfood restaurant here in the Philippines. I believe it has franchise stores …

The first time I heard of the “Colombina Muuu Butter Cookies” was when a guy from my university started selling them cheap. At first I really did not care much for trying them since I was never really a huge fan of butter cookies, but after a number of …

I tasted Al Mawakeb Nuts, mixture. It is really tasty. This is a good evening time snack. Impressive feature is that it is fresh and crispy. It contains all the ingredients like besan, pea nuts, green peas, chilly powder, curry leaves, spices etc,etc in good ratio that gives an …

I bought a Banquet Chicken pot pie with broccoli out of curiosity. I have always loved pot pies, ever since I was a kid. Banquet is a brand my grandmother usually fed me. Although they are probably not the healthiest food choice out there, I enjoy them as a …

Like with other treats made by Mrs. Freshley’s with a special seasonal name, pay no attention to the name because there is nothing special about the treats. For example, Mrs. Freshley’s Summer: Racing Chocolate Cupcakes are nothing but chocolate covered and creme filled cupcakes that look and taste a …

I went grocery shopping the other day at S&R and saw amongst the extensive displays of chocolate the mint chocolate flavored M&Ms. As it was in a very festive green packaging with a female M&M Santa in the North pole, it caught my eye. Add the fact that …

Uncle Al’s cookies are a type of vanilla cream cookie. They sell two packs for a dollar. They only have 16 cookies in a pack which makes it a great size for travel or a light snack for a couple of kids. There are five servings of three cookies …

Leylam is just one of the few kiosks that sell one of the best shawarmas in the Philippines. I saw them first in Boracay when I was looking for a cheap thrill food that tastes Mediterranean.
This was my favourite meal of them all, the Shawarma with Rice meal. …

English Tea No.1, is available in different styles, tea bags, earl grey tea and.
Each box of tea bag, contains 100 tea bags, each bag enough for three cups of delicious tea. Very healthy and refreshing, and brighten up your day and relax you in the evening. Very suitable for …