Whenever my family goes to the province they always bring back lots of snacks like mango tarts, sans rivals, egg tarts, and caramel tarts. My favorite provincial caramel tarts are the ones from Virgie’s from Bacolod City and they are very tasty and very affordable. They come in a …

I was looking for a different kind of snack, and Nugatti Twist Hazlenut/Milk Spread in a 200gram plastic jar caught my eye. I had never seen anything like it, and as I love hazelnuts I thought I would give it a try.
This product came in a clear jar with …

I must say, Mrs. Freshley’s Cremey Curl Honey Bun is certainly an interesting variety that I did not think existed! This honey bun really does not even look like something I would have for breakfast, and that is typically when I eat honey buns. Inside this honey bun is …

We buy these for our son on days when we want to give him a “treat” or we just don’t know what to send him for lunch, since he is not a good sandwich eater.
They cost around $3.50 (when we first started buying them they were under three dollars, …

I was at a friend’s BBQ several months back when I had the opportunity to try a new kind of soda called “Stars and Stripes”. I really enjoyed the pineapple soda that I had and I was very curious as to where she had gotten these sodas. …

Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Snack Size Bars - 10.78 ounce package is a combination of goodness and despair.
The goodness comes from the delight and joy of eating milk chocolate of quality. The despair comes with the knowledge that these bars have not only shrunk but have increased in price.
For …

Previously I never would have shopped at the co-op, as I have always thought of the produce as being cheap and yet overpriced. I would have walked past the co-op in order to get to a different shop, or worse still, I would have got in my car and …

I love eating while writing, reading or watching a movie but I prefer to eat potato chips because its salty, irresistible and easy to eat. I have tried a lot of potato chips in the market and my personal favorite is Original flavor. They brags that once you pop …

I have to admit, I’m not a fan of chain pizza. Domino’s, Papa John’s and Pizza Hut just don’t do it for me. Since someone else was ordering a pizza from Domino’s and I had just seen the commercials for their new and improved Hand Tossed pizza, I thought …

Although Mrs. Freshley’s Easter: Cottontail Snowballs are only around for about one month of the year, I find that to be okay because there is nothing special about these snowballs. I can purchase snowballs at any time of the year and they are pretty much identical to these. The …

When shopping for salsa, I often find that it is more economical to go for the store brand than the national brands. Usually the national brands cost in the area of $2.50 per 16-ounce jar, whereas the store brands are often in the area of $2.00. So to me …

Sleepytime tea is the perfect tea for those who want a mild and delicious drink at the end of the day. I sometimes think it’s hard to find a good tasting tea that doesn’t overpower you and that doesn’t have loads of caffeine. Sleepytime tea is caffeine free and …

Now it is a big headache for the housewife’s to choose the good or the best products for her house. Especially while choosing the products for my kitchen. It is also my responsibility to buy the good products for my house, and particularly for kitchen. But …

Having a lunch with cold drinks is an ideal lunch. We usually enjoy the food with a refresher on the side. It is juice, soft drinks and iced tea or normally cold water. My family changes from these three above from time to time. Our lunch cannot be complete …

I have tried Koka noodle tin. It is ready made noodle tin. Just add hot water to this tin and eat , that’s all. No need to cook, no need to boil, no need to add vegetables or spices. A small pack of masala powder and green pease, corn …

I’m not that big of a Labatt’s fan. Generally my beer of choice would be Corona, if I’m gonna drink anything. However, I have to admit that Labatt’s Honey Lager is a delicious beer. And with their no-name competition (Lakeport Honey Lager) being so cheap, it …

Vegemite is a concentrated yeast extract which is used as spread for sandwiches, toast, crackers and whatever you would like to put it on. Vegemite is very Australian. Actually we don’t have this in Manila where I came from. When I got here in Sydney my …

Kraft Deli Fresh Mozzarella Slices comes in an easy open container which is plastic. There is an ‘open’ tab on the left hand side to lift open the top of the box-like container. Inside are ten slices of Kraft Deli Fresh Mozzarella Slices, each slice cut to …

I started selling this fruit flavored ice candies in our neighborhood last summer. It made me earn an extra income, almost enough to pay more than half of our monthly electricity consumption.It really has great taste that comes in different flavors which made it addictive for the kids around …

This is a very nice butter-like spread from Tesco’s own range, called Enriched Olive Spread. This is not pure butter but a mixture with vegetable oils and olive oil. This not only tastes good, but I can use it in baking and it also has health benefits. …

Ramen noodle soup is not just for starving college kids. My college days are long behind me, but I still enjoy a flavorful bowl of ramen noodle soup. Maruchan is my favorite brand of ramen noodle soup and, until recently, I would …

Okay. I admit it. I was suckered in by the health nuts, and finally gave up my stubbornness and decided to try this infamous Silk that everyone’s been talking about. Soy milk sounded rather repulsive to me, so I was really pretty hesitant to even allow …

Another item my wife and I ended up buying at Save-a-Lot (well, actually, I was the one who picked them out when she wasn’t looking) was Dianora’s Mini Pizzas.
I have purchased similar mini pizzas in the past and wasn’t really expecting much from these. I just figured they would …

I think everyone of us really knows how good milk to strengthen our body muscles, bones and teeth. My doctor once told me that milk can prevent osteoporosis. It is also a good source for energy being part of the Go food group.
I have tried many brands of …

Years ago I used to eat Pocky regularly. For anyone who doesn’t know, Pocky comes from Japan and its kind of like a candy coated breadstick. It’s light and fun to eat and comes in interesting flavors like strawberry and lychee. It’s easy to munch on while you’re on …

These Keebler Fudge Striped cookies are the 100 calorie packs. Pretty good I’d have to say taste wise. Not my favorite cookie or sweet treat to eat out there but it can definently satisfy me. The cookies have an interesting taste that do taste pretty good if you have …

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 …

I often will find my friends drinking energy drinks, primarily Monster Energy drinks. I remember the one bad experience I had drinking an energy drink a few years ago, and that was enough for me. I am a small girl, I’m 5’3’’ and weight only 98 lbs, so that …

Recently I went to the gas station and they were selling Sugar Babies candy. I used to be a huge fan of Sugar babies when I was a child so I decided to purchase a box.
What sugar babies are, are small caramel candies that are then covered in chocolate. …

We all know that Rio mare is one of the most advertised tuna fish and it is really good but I really hate paying a lot of money for things that I can get for much cheaper. I know so many people who aren’t very rich but buy only …

Few weeks ago I saw Becel Pro-Activ Strawberry on sale in the shop near my house so I decided to try it. I saw many times commercial for litle drinks that reduce cholesterol levels in the blood but I never bought one until now. I decided to take it …

When looking at recipes some of them call for melted caramels and I never try those recipes simply because a whole package of caramels are pretty expensive here in my country sine this particular type is imported.
My grandparents had decided to come on vacation and one of the many …

Kellogg�s apple jack cereal has a very fruity and sweet taste to it. I noticed when I poured the milk on it that the almost immediately the milk turned colors. I bought the fifteen ounce box of the cereal. Compared to the store brand of the …

If you think that ramen noodle soup is just for college kids, think again. My college kid days are far behind me, farther behind than I care to admit, and I confess that I have discovered the joys of ramen noodle soup. Of the brands that I …

Campbell’s Condensed Beef with Vegetables and Barley Soup is different from Campbell’s cream soups - it is visibly thinner in consistency. However, it is still condensed, so you need to add 1 can of water when you cook it. Just like with other Campbell soups, you can cook it …

I love Tim Horton’s coffee. It’s less acidic than most coffees I can buy, and it’s always fresh and hot. So, it was no surprise that when I ordered a Tim Horton’s hot chocolate recently, it was also smooth, creamy, delicious. It’s just the right amount of milkiness, sweet …

Product Description: Low fat frozen meals available at most stores for around $1. The variety I ended up trying was the 5-cheese lasagna.
What I liked about this product: Even though I really should do more to watch my weight, I usually avoid low-fat frozen dinners like this. Part of …

For as long I can remember, I’ve always been a fan of the Rice-A-Roni products. The rice is easy to prepare and comes in an array of flavors. I wanted to prepare a meal with pork-chops, and I thought it would be the perfect time to try out the …

Land O’ Lakes Cocoa Classics Hot Chocolate Supreme, for me, is the tastiest and most satisfying hot chocolate mix that I have come across in the grocery stores. In the dreary and cold winter months, this hot chocolate really does wonders for my spirits. The cocoa flavor is rich …

I went to Bo’s Coffee one morning after enduring a particularly long queue in the bank. Since I already had three cups of coffee, two extra strong ones and a cup of cold coffee, I bought Bo’s Coffee’s Arizona Green Tea with Ginseng and Honey (although of course I …

If you are dieting and looking for a low calorie frozen lunch option, you might want to consider Healthy Choice’s line of selections. I have recently had the Healthy Choice Sweet and Sour Chicken for lunch, and honestly it wasn’t as good as I hoped. Healthy Choice has some …

I seldom eat breakfast. If ever I would, it’s something light like bread and chocolate drink. This is of the reasons why I don’t miss out on buying bread every time I go to the groceries because it’s something that I can just grab for a quick meal or …

I was pleasantly surprised when I took a shot at trying a new red wine. I was in the supermarket and saw a deal on Inglenook, Merlot. I generally like merlot; however, I usually stick to a couple of my usual staple wines.
On this occasion, I decided to …

Tornados are a unique snack food by Ruiz Foods. These snacks consist of a seasoned crust wrapped around a delicious filling. I first tried them because they appeared on my favorite NASCAR driver’s (Ryan Newman) car. I had no idea what Tornados were, so I paid attention …

ACT is one of the leading manufacturers of microwave popcorn and I think they might be the biggest. I always ate their butter popcorn, but I had never even heard of kettle corn until a former roommate of mine introduced me to it. Since that day I’ve stuck with …

Jell-o Gelatin - Cherry/Black Cherry is a deliciously rich treat to have and I am very pleased with the flavor of this fruit gelatin. Both the cherry and the black cherry taste precisely as I expected and so the flavor is really very authentic and natural. The texture of …

Doritos tortilla chips is one of my favourite snacking item.The crispy chips with less salt is a my favourite.I like both plain doritos and salsa coated doritos.I would finish one pack of tortilla chips in 2 days.I prefer to buy salsa to eat tortillas irrespective of …

Okay so lately I haven’t had the money to buy named brand root beer so I ended up getting the store brand kind and I must say I like it a lot. The store brand root beer I have been drinking is Hannaford Root Beer. It has a creamy …

Wendy’s - Spicy Chicken Go Wrap is indeed spicy! This wrap is a bit too hot for my taste buds. Admittedly, I am not a big fan of hot and spicy foods, although I am not against trying a hot and spicy food if it sounds like it might …