Food Reviews
Bailey’s Irish Cream Recipes
I’m really not a huge fan of sweet liquors. However, I love Bailey’s Irish Cream! I was at my cousin’s graduation party a few months ago. She was drinking a glass of it and I decided to try it. …
Bolthouse Farms Parfait Breakfast Smoothies
I honestly can’t remember the last time I purchased a Bolthouse Farms smoothie drink, but when I recently purchased the strawberry and peach breakfast parfait smoothie it was because Publix had a buy one get one free sale going on. Also, because I work at a plant keeping hydrated …
Great Value Sweet & Salty Almond Granola Bars
I purchased these granola bars from Wal-Mart, they are the store brand and I wanted to compare them to the Nature’s Valley Sweet & Salty Granola Bars to see if I’d be able to get the same product for less money. I do not care what the packaging says …
Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt
Tutti Frutti is one of the many yogurt places that have been sprouting all over the metro. Its concept is similar to Qoola yogurt, there are several yogurt flavors and you mix and match it by yourself, then add the toppings you want, then they will weigh it and …
Safeway’s Gooey Butter Cake
I recently purchased Gooey Butter Cake in Safeway’s Bakery and I am glad I did. This “cake” is truely addicting! Although, I don’t know that I would classify it as cake. I am one of those people who can’t stand hard or dry food, especially when it comes to …
Nestle Toll House Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies
I love baking cookies, but there is just one problem: I can’t do it from scratch. I’ve gone through quite a few cookie dough products, and none of them have made me excited to bake like Nestle Toll house walnut chocolate chip cookie dough.
The Nestle Toll House walnut …
Little Debbie Dessert Cakes - Chocolate
I find these Little Debbie Dessert Cakes - Chocolate to be a little on the bland side. The reason I find them to be bland is because the chocolate cake just does not seem all that rich or moist, really. The chocolate flavor is simply not as delicious and …
Pepsi Throwback
Ah the glories of the soft drink known as Pepsi. Back in the early 90’s,there was Crystal Pepsi which was as clear as water, no artificial coloring was added to it. Then along came Cherry Pepsi. Then in the early 2000’s, Pepsi with lime hit the scene. The newest …
Pillsbury Orange Flavor Sweet Rolls with Icing
Filled with swirls of cinnamon and with ample orange-flavored icing included in the refrigerator package, Pillsbury Orange Flavor Sweet Rolls are a delicious addition to breakfast or brunch. The orange flavor is accented by the inclusion of cinnamon, and no matter what way you bake them (two choices are …
Celestial Seasons Sweet Coconut Thai Tea
Celestial Seasons Sweet Coconut tea is a tea that is a spicy mix of sweet and strong. It is a delicious after dinner drink or one that is good in the evening when you are relaxing because the tea only has 5 milligrams of caffeine in it.This is much …
Original Ceylon Tea Company: 1001 Nights
This is a lovely, refreshing and mellow black tea with flavors of fruit and roses. I bought this tea on a whim from Grocery Outlet - how I love being able to try new things on the cheap — and when I sip it I am filled with …
Bay Estate Tea Co: Diet Green Tea
I had the opportunity to try a new brand of bottle tea from Bay Estate Tea Co I had never previously heard of the brand and was curious to give it a try. Normally I don’t drink diet bottled tea, since it’s made with aspartame or some other artificial …
Pizza Hut’s Big Italy pizza
I remember back when Pizza Hut had their “Big Foot” pizza. It was a square pizza that measured out to three square feet, it was freaking huge. Being a guy in his mid 20’s, I like pizza and can eat a lot of it if I’m hungry …
Blue Bunny Premium Ice Cream Mint Chocolate Chip
Blue Bunny Premium Ice Cream Mint Chocolate Chip is not a flavor that I go wild over, although I do enjoy having it every now and then. The ice cream itself is mint flavored, and the mint flavor is really quite refreshing and strong. This is a flavor that …
Hostess Fruit Pie - Apple
Sometimes when I’m out I like to buy a Hostess Fruit Pie as a snack. Most of the time I get the Apple one, as I prefer apple pies to cherry. I know they are a bit fatty, but I don’t eat them very often so it’s OK. They …
Cafe Georg’s Old Fashioned Banana Cake
A family friend brought us the Old Fashioned Banana Cake from Café Georg, which is a popular café in Cebu City, Philippines. The banana cake was actually a loaf which was already sliced evenly into slices that were just right; not too thin, not too thick. It …
Sprite softdrink
Sprite is a product of Coca-cola company. These are my favorite drinks which refreshes me. Sprite is a drink that a drink when I have indigestion. It really works for me.
Sprite is a soda which has a lemon twist. It is a carbonated drink and doesn’t have coffeine so …
Asian Stars King Crab Crabstick
I love crabsticks and when I went to the grocery store for our weekly grocery, I saw this one at the frozen section and was eyeing a lot of brands but some were very cheap and I immediately knew they weren’t going to taste as good as they would …
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 …
Nasi Padang
Nasi Padang is a local dish that actually rumored to be originated from Padang, Indonesia. When I’m like super hungry and looking for a real sumptuous meal, I would go for this dish or what it’s called here, ‘Nasi Padang Set Meal.’
But one thing’s not so nice is that …
Little Debbie Devil Cremes Cakes
I like these Little Debbie Devil Cremes Cakes! I find them to be really very delicious! The chocolate cake is rich and moist and quite tasty, and the creme in the middle is deliciously rich as well! The two flavors compliment each other really very well and make for …
Stacy’s Pita Chips
Stacy’s Pita Chips are my new favorite snack food and they are really not that bad for your health. These delicious chips come in a variety of flavors and none of them are very high in calories or saturated fat. I love how they are flavorful while …
Betty Crocker’s Buttermilk Complete Pancake mix
I hadn’t made pancakes in years before this past weekend when I decided that I would like to make pancakes for breakfast. I’m not typically a huge cook, so I had to go out to purchase the pancake mix, and decided to purchase a pre-made powder rather than try …
Monte snack, by Zott
Although now when I think about it, it seems strange but I have never tasted Monte by Zott product in my life. Well, I remember seeing commercials on TV about Monte by Zott puddings and snacks but I have never even considered buying one. I cannot honestly say why. Zott …
Camel Turkish Jade 100 Cigarettes
I started smoking the Turkish Jade 100 cigarettes when Camel first released them several years ago. Prior to that I was smoking their regular Jade version, as well as their menthol cigarettes, but none had the taste of these. Though they have a long filter, these are by far …
Tasty Bite Madras Lentils
I’ve been trying my hand at meals that are prepared without meat. One my favorite ways to carry on in with this trend is by eating lentils. They are a simple alternative, inexpensive and very healthy, and can also be prepared in a variety of ways. One day …
American Health Chewable Acidophilus and Bifidus Strawberry Wafers
One of the probiotic supplements I take daily are the American Health Chewable Acidophilus and Bifidus Strawberry Wafers. I like this supplement because it is easy to take, gentle on my digestive system and each wafer contains contain 1 billion active lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidum in it that help …
Goji Berry
I try to eat a handful of Goji Berries every day. Goji is based on the Chinese name for what Europeans call the Wolfberry. The large, thorny bushes are extensively grown in China and have been used since ancient times in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as a tonic, especially …
Del Monte Fit ‘n Right
Everybody’s good health in the family is my primary concern as a mom. I always see to it that all of us are enjoying the proper nutrition we need not only during regular meal time but also during snacks time.
There …
Aunt Jemima Scrambled Eggs, Hash Brown, and Bacon Breakfast
Aunt Jemima scrambled eggs, hash brown, and bacon breakfast is a quick, three minute breakfast before I discovered it was cheaper to just make my own. My main purpose for buying the breakfast was so that I could have a quick bite of something to eat because I never …
Cows-a chocolate filled butter toffee candy
Cows are a creamy butter toffee candy, filled with chocolate. You can get them at Costco, in big bags. Upon opening, they look similar to a soft Werthers candy, but once you put them in your mouth, you can taste the chocolate.
These candies are addictive! Once …
Nescafe Instant Coffee
I am an absolute coffee lover and for me there is nothing like the first cup of sweet, black coffee in the morning. It has to be Nestlé’s Nescafe Instant Coffee. I can’t drink anything else in the morning, not even brewed coffee. I like brewed coffee for the …
Count Chocula energy drink
Count Chocula energy drink? Are you kidding me?!
What the—?!
I had no idea that there WAS a Count Chocula Energy Drink! That sounds like one of the most stupid ideas that I have ever heard of.
I can’t believe that this is a reality! Gah! That just defies the state …
Baileys
During late night when I had to invite friends at home for something to work, we need to spice up the company by of course having something to drink. Friends always suggests to go with beer but oftentimes I find it boring. It tastes like water eventually and there …
Wendy’s Sea Salt French Fries
I recently went to Wendy’s the other day and I noticed that they had a sign that said. “Natural Cut Sea Salt Fries.” It also said that they were fresh cut with Russet potatoes. This had me believe that they were made with better ingredients and that of …
Sierra Mist Natural Lemon-Lime Soda
I decided I wanted a Sprite today, but the row I was in at the grocery didn’t have Sprite, they had the new and improved Sierra Mist. I figured why not try it, especially when I am someone who enjoys healthy alternatives to things and since the bottle says …
Michelina’s Lean Gourmet Flatbreads - Chicken Club
I’m really not that into buying brands that aren’t well known to me, but every now and then I decide to be brave if something lures me in. I’m not really that health conscious, but I am at the same time trying to go with healthier options if …
Velveeta Shells and Cheese
I’ve never tried any of the Velveeta products before now, but I had heard how good the easy to make macaroni was, and I wanted to give it a try.
The Velveeta shells and cheese box was a little small to be making macaroni, but I didn’t worry about it …
Nature’s Path: Peanut Butter Granola Bars
Nature’s Path: Peanut Butter Granola Bars are quite tasty! If you like peanut butter, then I believe there is a good chance that you will find these granola bars to be tasty! The peanut butter flavor is rich and authentic. and considering that it is organic, that most certainly …
Wendy’s - Double Stack
The Double Stack is a part of Wendy’s Super Value Menu. Everything on the Super Value Menu is just .99 cents. For .99 cents, I feel the Double Stack is a good deal. Two square hamburger patties come on the sandwich. The patties are cooked well and have a …
Lady’s Choice Mayonnaise
I love cooking when it comes to ingredients I want it to be healthy for my family. I love using mayonnaise to my dishes most especially those fried chicken and fried fish that I serve for my family. The real mayonnaise for is Lady’s Choice Mayonnaise that has been …
Thumann’s Beef Frankfurters
I had never heard of Thumann’s Beef Frankfurters when I came across them in the grocery store, but I nonetheless purchased them because at the time, I had not yet found a store sold hot dog that I was satisfied with. This did not turn out to be the …
Jell-o No Bake Desserts - Pumpkin
Although I find this Jell-o No Bake Desserts - Pumpkin variety to be enjoyable, much like the cheesecake no bake line, I prefer a fresh, homemade pumpkin pie because it is so much richer and more moist! This no bake dessert is alight, but it is a little on …
Smart Ones Three Cheese Ziti Marinara
If you are not familiar with Smart Ones Frozen Meals, then you probably are not trying to watch your weight or lose weight while enjoying the convenience of frozen foods. The Smart Ones brand of frozen meals are associated with the Weight Watchers weight loss brand. One …
Fiji Water
Grocery stores offer a massive plethora of selections when it comes to bottled water. Deer Park, Acadia, Icy Pure, and many others all produce bottled water, and most of their products are around the same price range. However, Fiji Water is quite expensive when compared with its competitors.
Fiji Water, …
Jollibee Champ Burger
Jollibee foods, a Philippine famous food chain store, has just launched a new item in their menu. It is a 1/3 pound sandwich, called Jollibee Champ. There used to be a Jollibee Champ burger before, but they bring it back and this time, it is heavier, meatier, and …
The Inverarity Scotch Whisky
The Inverarity Scotch Whisky is a blended whisky with a high proportion of malts. I only discovered it when I went into a local off-licence to buy something for a New Year’s celebration. There were the usual choices of both malts and blends, but nothing that looked different. …
Coconut Almond Patties from Florida’s Finest Chocolates
The Coconut Almond Patties from Florida’s Finest Chocolates are delicious, creamy, and easily found at Bells (a department store in Florida) for a much cheaper price then are sold in airports or souvenir shops. The price of these chocolates are roughly around four to five dollars, and that is …
Best Choice Hickory Smoked Kielbasa Sausage
I love to use kielbasa sausages in a variety of casseroles, soups and stews. I also use these sausages when I make some of my specialties like red beans and rice. One problem is that I often pay more than three dollars for higher priced brand of this food. …
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