Food Reviews
Heinz Premium Horseradish Sauce
I absolutely love pastrami sandwiches. I like them better if they have a great dressing to boot. My latest favorite is the Heinz Premium Horseradish Sauce. In the Philippines, horseradish sauce is fairly uncommon in the supermarkets. It was only in one restaurant that I was able to taste …
Banoffee Pie
Our Christmas holiday meals will not be complete without a special dessert on the table. My relatives will never forgive me if I just pick-up the usual cakes that are sold in commercial bakeshops such as Red Ribbon and Goldilocks. Our dessert has to be unique and extra delicious, …
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 …
Grimmway Farms Baby Carrots
I picked up a bag of Grimmway Farms Cut & Peeled Baby Carrots. I was looking for a healthy snack when I was at the grocery store. This is one of the things I found because carrots are great for you. Carrots are very …
Hamburger Helper Lasagna mix
If you are not familiar with Hamburger Helper, it is a line of skillet dinner-mixes that are made by the Betty Crocker company. Hamburger Helper comes in a number of different flavors, including this Lasagna flavor.
One of the …
Trader Joe Asian Vegetables with Beijing style soy sauce
I love eating authentic stir fry whether it is at home or in an Asian style restaurant, but as of lately I have not had the extra time to prepare any at home much less go to the store and purchase the necessary ingredients to make it. I am new …
Guava Nectar
When looking at canned juices or juice drinks there is a wide variety to choose from. I have found one that I really enjoy and it doesn’t cost very much at all. DEL Valle makes different nectars or juices from various fruits. My favorite nectar by them …
Dorayaki
Dorayaki is a popular japanese treat or snack. To a lot of westerns, they would simply describe it as two pancakes slapped together with red bean paste in the middle. Alternatively, it can also be lotus paste, which taste okay too but a bit sweet in my opinion. However, …
Wylwood Sliced Beets
Wylwood Sliced Beets are canned cooked beets that you simply open, warm up and eat. They are sweet and juicy; I suppose if you just boil fresh beets with some sugar you will achieve similar result. While I do like beets and make several dishes with them, I am …
Jewel Food Stores
When I lived in Chicago I never shopped at Jewels because of the high cost .When I moved to the western suburbs I had little choice in the beginning because I didn’t know any other stores in the area.
I don’t drive so I had to shop in the nearby …
Great Value Garlic Texas Toast
Before ALDI opened up in my area, I used to purchase the Walmart Great Value Garlic Texas Toast because it was the cheapest Texas Toast I could find at just a dollar seventy-four a box for eight slices. That easily beat the national brands like New York Style and …
Onion and Garlic Chips from Wise
When I think of a movie night, or party snack food, I immediately think of potato chips. There are so many types of chips out there that at times it can seem as though it is difficult to find the flavor that is just right for your snacking junk …
Monster Mojito
Monster Mojito is a limited edition offering from the people at Jones Soda. Every year they make a number of different sodas that people either love or hate with a passion. You don’t get a lot of middle ground when it comes to their flavors and that includes this …
Tree Top Naturally Sweetened Apple Sauce
Tree Top Naturally Sweetened Apple Sauce is one of the best apple sauces out there, in my opinion. I’ve enjoyed this item for many years and have rarely been disappointed.
What I usually buy now is Tree Top Naturally Sweetened Apple Sauce in a very convenient six-pack of four-ounce …
Koop’s Mustard
I’m the kind of person who likes her hot dogs pure: hot dog, bun, and just a dash of traditional mustard. No fancy mustards, no dijons, and definitely nothing with honey. For years French’s mustard suited me just fine.
But I’m also a person who likes a bargain, so when …
Fairprice Vegetable Oil
Use this Fairprice Vegetable Oil if you want a healthier cooking and that I find that by using this oil lately, my diet has been more healthier and truly awesome for me.
My mom decides to use this vegetable oil because everyone wants a more healthy living and to eat food …
Clara Ole Strawberry Jam
Admitting of having a sweet tooth is not likely to happen, in my case, for now. I can mention individuals who can’t get enough of sweets—”excluding myself. I will not deliberately go to store and buy anything sweets like candy or chocolate; I would rather settle for bread, noodles …
Belvita Kleija Biscuits with Cardamom
I am going to share something really yummy I experienced just recently. Before going any further, let me confess I am highly addicted to tea. Even if someone offers me a cup of tea in the middle of night, I am always ready to it. But I have to …
Nature Valley Sweet and Salty Granola Bar - Cashew
I just love cashews, they are my favourite nuts ever and I only ever once had the pleasure of trying a Nature Valley Sweet and Salty Granola Bar from a co-worker. It was very delicious and definitely a different flavour from the Cashew Nut Granola Bar.
Well, I was …
Nestle Fruit Yogurt Strawberry
I prefer dairy products at home, from cheese to milk It is always available in my kitchen.I tried this Fruit yogurt from Nestle, I like blended fruits. I like flavored beverage which was made from fruits. When I saw this Nestle fruit yogurt, I purchased and tried it. Yogurt …
Mott’s Applesauce Natural (46oz jar)
Although individually wrapped applesauce cups are really convenient, I like purchasing the big jars because they are more environmentally friendly - less waste and reusable jar. I had been buying a specialty organic brand because I had a hard time finding applesauce that didn’t have added sugar, but I …
Coconut Brand Soy Sauce
Chinese people love cooking with soy sauce, fishes are steamed with soy sauce, pork, soy chicken, almost everything can be a meal in an instant with a soy sauce at home. It just solves the problem in cooking. Filipino dishes also have soy sauce in them one good example …
Ferrero Rocher
Ferrero Rocher has always been one of my favorite candies ever, from when I was a kid to now. They are the absolute best chocolates ever, and of course you wouldn’t expect any less from the makers of Tic Tac and the Kinder Egg.
The Rocher is a ball …
Lucerne Large Grade AA Eggs
While I admit that I am buy more store brand products these days due to my financial situation, I am still leery of some items from certain departments, including dairy. While I’m essentially forced to buy from Safeway sometimes, I usually stay away from their store brand, which …
Nestle Nesvita Cereal Milk Drink Original Flavor
We have grown up to learn that milk is really good for one’s health because it strengthens our bones. It is a good source of calcium so it doesn’t only make our bones strong but it also strengthens our teeth and our body muscle. Because I want to take …
Corona Extra 330 ml
My room mate and I both agree, Corona Extra beer is the best beer in the world, in terms of taste. It’s made in Mexico and this country sure knows how to make a good beer. I used to think that San Miguel Beer, made in the Philippines, …
Purdue Chicken Breast Tenderloins: 40% less fat: food
Sometimes I want chicken, but don’t want the hassle of cooking it. Cooking chicken can be a pain. It takes a long time and often more effort than I’d like to expend. If I want to make chicken cutlets, I have to cut them, mix the …
Clover Valley Worcestershire Sauce 10 ounce
I am on a tight budget so I often find myself at the local Dollar General among other discount stores in order to meet my needs. One of the sections of the stores that I always check is the grocery isle to see if they have any deals or …
Selecta Ice Cream Coffee Almond Cookies
What can you ask for when you get to taste this new flavor of ice cream from Selecta. Selecta is my favorite Ice Cream brand. Every time it releases a new flavor, I am up to tasting it. A coffee Almond cookie is not a brand new flavor though, …
Vera Mango Suckers
Let me start off by saying that I’m not a big fan of Mexican candy. I’ve tried some in the past and while I like a lot of the chocolate flavored stuff, everything else I usually ignore. There’s a small Mexican booth in one of my local flea markets …
Nescafe 3 in 1 Strong and Rich Coffee
Every breakfast is not complete without my coffee. There are lots of different coffee brands in the market but I trust Nescafe. When I travel all around and stay at hotels without breakfast buffets, I would just buy me a pack of 10 sachets of Nescafe 3 in 1 …
Fudgsicles
We buy fudgsicles as a treat when they are on sale. Usually we can get a box of them for around three dollars. Each box contains eight Fudgsicles, so it is a fairly good price if you get them when there’s a special.
I love the fudgey taste of these …
Great Value Creamy Peanut Butter
A very good value when it comes to purchasing food is Great Value Creamy Peanut Butter. I’ve had several different brands of peanut butter in the past. In my opinion there hasn’t been to much difference in terms of taste between the major brand labels. Therefore, I …
Sugar Free Wannabe Cupcake from Just Delicious Bakery
This sugar free, deep chocolate, cream filled cupcake is called a Wannabe because of its resemblance to a Hostess Cupcake, but the resemblance is only superficial.
A package of Hostess Cupcakes has two cakes in it, actual weight about 4 ozs. I would always eat them both, doesn’t everyone? …
Eggo Muffin Tops
We were at the store last night and decided to pick up some frozen breakfast foods. While in the frozen pancake/waffle aisle, I came across Eggo Muffin Tops and, because they weren’t that expensive, decided to give them a try.
After trying them this morning, I do think they were …
Dolmio Extra Spicy Bolognese Sauce
The Dolmio Extra Spicy Bolognese sauce is my sauce of choice, with more flavor than the standard Dolmio Bolognese sauce due to the additional ingredients which include green peppercorns and chilli peppers. I always prefer a slightly spicier taste but this is by no means a hot sauce …
Chilis Southwestern Egg rolls
I am so very impressed with Chili’s southwestern egg rolls. The first time I ever tried them they were in a variety platter appitizer. Now everytime I go in I get the appitizer with just the southwestern egg rolls. They are so filling that the is usually the only …
Polos
I have probably bought more packets of Polos than any other mints because I like the way they are minty enough to freshen my breath and at the same time because they are sweet, they taste good. I also like the way the Polo mint has an iconic …
Kashi Golean Chrunch Protein and Fiber Cereal
The packaging is attractive and when you taste it, it is not disappointing as the original Kashi cereal.This cereal taste great. The texture is very crunchy as I like it not crispy. My children prefer crispy. The taste is a little better than the …
Great Value: Steamable Broccoli, Cauliflower & Carrots
Great Value: Steamable Broccoli, Cauliflower & Carrots is something that I sometimes purchase to make and have with my dinner. I like all three vegetables included, although I am personally not too crazy about cauliflower, although I will eat it and still manage to appreciate it a little bit. …
Jell-o Gelatin - Strawberry/Banana
Jell-o Gelatin - Strawberry/Banana is a simply scrumptious variety that could be even better if one thing was done: the banana flavor needs to be intensified a little bit and the strawberry flavor needs to be reduced a little somewhat. As it stands now, the flavor combination is a …
Burger King’s chicken sandwiches
I am a huge chicken fan. I could pretty much eat chicken and only chicken and be content. Usually I prefer that the chicken be grilled and fairly plain. When I was pregnant, however, I so craved Burger King’s chicken sandwiches. I like the plain …
Morrisons Value Ginger Biscuits
I thought I would review these ginger biscuits from Morrisons Value range because I cannot tell any difference between these and the more upmarket, expensive brands and you get a long packet of loads of biscuits for only 31p! OK, they are packaged in Morrisons’ nasty bright yellow …
Campbell’s Microwave Chicken Noodle Soup
What’s that old wives tale? If you get a cold or are sick, eat some chicken noodle soup and you’ll feel better. Strange as it sounds, I’ve found that to be true. Oddly, I’m not a big chicken noodle eater, except when I’m sick, and the …
Sky Flakes “FIT”
Dieting has never been fun for anyone who wants to lose weight. The thing is most food or snacks that say can help you lose weight actually are not very good to eat. My brother have started being health conscious the time he steeped in a gym so …
Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers Chicken Marinara
Who doesn’t love Chicken Marinara - the combination of fried chicken breast with meaty spaghetti swimming in savory marinara sauce? It seems like a travesty to “healthify” this satisfying dish but Healthy Choice has dared to attempt this. I’ve tried a lot of Healthy Choice Café …
Al Haaq’s Potato Salad
I absolutely love potato salad and when I started working at my current job all the workers and even the boos kept on talking about Al Haaq’s BBQ food. I put it off for a long time but one evening I finally gave in and bought a box of …
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 …
Jell-o Gelatin - Pineapple
Jell-o Gelatin - Pineapple flavor is really a delicious variety that I love to have every other month or so. The pineapple flavor is really quite enjoyable and authentic. The gelatin captures the flavor of pineapple quite well and the result is a delightful treat! Each spoonful is loaded …
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