Food Reviews
Lucky Me Mac and Cheese
We were in the supermarket when my daughter grabbed this Lucky Me Mac and Cheese and requested to buy it for her. Seeing it from a tv commercial made her want it so much. And so I bought a couple of packs at 15 pesos (if …
Lasagna Supreme of Greenwich Pizza
Greenwich is recently boasting about Lasagna Supreme in TV Commercials and print ads. They say that Lasagna Supreme is their best-tasting premium pasta ever! It has three special, cheddar & mozzarella premium cheeses imported beef & noodles, and rich blend of tomato & cream sauce.
Well to me the published …
McCormicks Grinders
My family and I are addicted to McCormicks Grinder spices. They are great because they don’t cost more than other spices but the fresh ground taste of them is totally superior to already ground spices. And the kids love twisting it and and grinding out their own flavors …
Foo Lung Ching Kee Wheat Starch
In almost all of my cooking I’ve always included putting a little bit of corn starch on it to make the dish that I prepare to have a little bit of sauce and not so sticky. I found out that Foo lung ching kee wheat starch is the …
Imperial Spread
Imperial Spread that is used as an alternative to butter. I’ve become accustom to using it over the years instead of butter for baking and cooking eggs. I still use butter but when I’m trying to cut corners and save a few pennies I buy a couple …
Great Value Angel Hair Pasta
My family goes through a lot of pasta; both because it’s cheap and because we actually enjoy pasta dishes.
Trying to save some money, I recently purchased Great Value brand angel hair pasta. When I did this, I figured all brands are pretty much the same and like the fact …
Voortman Chunky Chip Cookies
I admit that my family loves to eat the sweet stuff despite all the health warnings. Part of the grocery run is walking up and down the chocolate and cookies aisle to see what we have not yet tasted. My mother spotted this Canadian product called Voortman Chunky …
3 Roses dust tea
I have seem many people saying that they don’t like the tea and they would prefer to have a cup of hot coffee rather than having a cup of tea. Even I used to say that same before I taste the 3 roses dust tea. My husband …
Wyler’s Light Drink Mix
Wyler’s Light, similar to Crystal Light only cheaper, has come out with a drink mix called Cool Raspberry. It’s sugar-free, low in calories, and absolutely delicious. Add one packet to two quarts of water, stir, and start sipping your lovely concoction. Take your drink out on the patio and …
Ortega Mild Taco Sauce
My family and I have been using Ortega Mild Taco Sauce for many years now. I enjoy the mild saucy taste as condiment when we have tacos. While there are several flavors that Ortega offers, mild is the family favor. Because it is not too spicy, but …
Mrs. Freshley’s Swiss Rolls
I find Mrs. Freshley’s Swiss Rolls to be pretty much standard fare. By standard fare, I mean that there is nothing that really sets these Swiss Rolls apart from those made by other companies. In fact, Little Debbie offers a packaged variety of Swiss Rolls that have different fillings …
Little Debbie Pumpkin Delights Filled Cookies
Goodness! These Little Debbie Pumpkin Delights Filled Cookies are simply superb! I love pumpkin flavored foods, and boy oh boy did Little Debbie ever do a totally terrific job with these cookies! The pumpkin flavor is incredibly rich and so very delicious! When I first take a bite out …
Our Family Ravioli
I had to grab something quick for lunch this morning and I ended up buying a can of Our Family Ravioli in Meat Sauce.
It was an OK lunch but it could have been better.
I like the Our Family label for price. But, to be honest, the savings wasn’t really …
Ice Mountain Water
Ice Moutain water is my favorite brand of water on the market. It has never dissapointed me. Whenever I am thirsty Ice Mountain water is the first thing I look forward to drinking, it is just so refreshing, and just tastes very clean. Ever since I have been drinking …
Kashi TLC Country Cheddar Crackers
I love cheesy crackers, but I only eat natural ones made from whole foods. Some of the cheesy crackers I like to eat are the Kashi TLC Country Cheddar Crackers. They are tender and crunchy with a nice light cheddar flavor and are not overly salty. They have a …
Silk Brand Chocolate Soy MIlk
Silk is known for their line of healthy soy milk drinks. One such drink is supposed to be a “rich, velvety” milk chocolate flavored beverage. My first roommate in college was adamantly vegetarian and gave me daily lectures on my murderous meat-eating ways, trying to force various …
Malteser’s Chocolate
I love chocolates! I usually buy them and snack on them when I am working so that I could keep my blood sugar high enough. I just recently bought a single Maltesers pack. Maltesers come in a pack of 37grams. I haven’t got the chance to count the chocolate …
Rice Krispies Treats
I remember when I was a child, my mother would get together the ingredients to make homemade rice krispies treats. Watching her put together a batch of these treats was so much fun. I like that Kellogg�s Rice Krispies Treats are now available in a box. …
Hamburger from McDonalds
The hamburger from McDonalds is one of my favorite snacks when I’m out and I get hungry. For example, if I’m walking to the grocery store I often stop in and get two hamburgers to go. Then I can eat them on the way to the store and they …
Blue Bonnet Margarine
Blue bonnet margarine is a great butter alterative for cooking I have found. I typically only use butter when I make baked good like cookies and cakes but recently was encouraged by a friend to give margarine a try. I have been pretty impressed with the quality I have …
Nature’s Path: Crunchy Maple Sunrise
Nature’s Path: Crunchy Maple Sunrise is a tasty cereal that I love to have dry or in milk. If I have the cereal in milk, I make sure that I add just a little milk at a time because otherwise the cereal becomes soggy before I am even halfway …
Koka Cream of Chicken and Corn Soup in a Cup
Sometimes when we are on the go and I need to prepare easy to cook meal or food, I do stock canned goods as well as noodles and soups in a cup. I have tasted different varieties of noodles in a cup and it was my first time to …
Hill Country Fare Pepperoni Pizza Quick Pouches
I am a fan of Hot Pockets. Easy to cook, easy to eat, and tasty to boot they are a great snack (or even meal if you’re in a rush, which I often am). However, I am always on the lookout for cheaper alternatives, which is why …
Hershey’s Milk Chocolate
As I sit here enjoying a full-sized Hershey’s chocolate bar, contemplative of what to review next, the thought struck me. Why not say a few words about one of the biggest household names in America? Why not review my snacks with panache previously unseen? Well, the latter may not …
Pillsbury Grands! Honey Butter Frozen Biscuits
I much prefer purchasing the bags of frozen Pillsbury biscuits over the biscuits that come in a canned roll because I love the convenience of being able to bake only the number of biscuits I want or think I will need. Fresh biscuits always taste better than biscuits that …
Always Save Microwave Butter Flavor Popcorn
In the past, I have purchased several generic brands of products in an effort to save money on my grocery bill. I even now have favorite generic brands that I purchase items from often. However, I have never been crazy about the Always Save brand of products. I only …
Banquet Pot Pies
Whenever I’m in a hurry to make a filling dinner, or if I am on a limited budget, the first thing I turn to is Banquet Pot Pies.
Usually available at our local Wal-mart for 50 cents each, Banquet’s Pot Pies are a great way to feed a hungry …
Haagen Daz Vanilla Caramel Brownie Ice Cream
I recently had the pleasure of trying a pint of Haagen Daz’s Vanilla Caramel Brownie Ice Cream and I savoured every bite! This ice cream consists of exactly what the title entails. It is smooth, creamy, rich and beautifully flavoured vanilla ice cream with swirls of caramel and chunks …
Pringles Original Flavor
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 …
Kraft Singles Cheese
I love Kraft singles cheese and it’s my most favorite brand of cheese. I have been eating this cheese for a very long time and I have really enjoyed it. The price usually changes depending on the store but I purchase a package of Kraft cheese for …
Lipton green tea
Since when I was a child, I have been addicted to beverage drinks like soft drinks..I cannot live without soft drinks and I drink less water. but, In effect I am suffering from gas pain and hyper acidity.. still, I ignore the said symptoms in my body.. Until, I …
Bellini’s Italian Restaurant
Bellini’s is an Italian restaurant in the Cubao Expo. The Cubao Expo is an artsy place with quaint shops, and being located in the area adds greatly to Bellini’s charm. The restaurant is owned by Robert Bellini, an Italian who used to be a photojournalist in Italy. …
Hickory Farms Sausage
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 …
Dreyer’s Sherbet Orange Cream
I love the Dreyer’s brand of ice cream. It tends to be rich and creamy the way I like it. Recently, I was in the mood for sherbet. I love orange sherbet, but only have it as a treat from time to time. I saw …
Second Cup’s: Toasted Marshmallow Latte
I work next to a second cup so every now and again I like to enjoy a gourmet beverage. I noticed new signs up at Second Cup showing the new holiday beverages including: Eggnog latte, S’mores hot chocolate, and the Toasted Marshmallow Latte. They had gotten rid …
Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino Coffee Drink
I’m not usually a fan of Starbucks Coffee but these little drinks are amazing. I bought a 9.5 ounce mocha flavored Frappuccino in my local gas station for around $2. I wasn’t expecting much considering my bad experiences with Starbucks products in the past.
However, I was pleasantly …
Kashi Organic Promise Simply Maize Cereal
Kashi is one of those brands that I have come to love in recent years. They have almost always managed to impress me with their quality products. In this case I decided to try their cereal from their organic line called Simply Maize.
Simply Maize is what I would …
LACHOY Beef Chow Mein
I have always enjoyed eating LACHOY dinner meals ever since I was a kid. They have been in business for over 80 years, and offer many wonderful products.
The other day while I was out food shopping I picked up a can of LACHOY Beef Chow Mein, as I wanted …
Marie Callender’s Swedish Meatballs & Pasta
I followed directions on the package to boil the separate inner packets for thirty minutes - and they broke open in the boiling water. Next time, I tried microwaving them (the alternate method listed on the package), and a pool of thin liquid filled the bottom of the bowl. …
Clif Kid ZBar, Spooky S’mores
Clif Kid ZBar, Spooky S’mores is a Halloween-themed candy bar that is supposed to be a little healthier than the typical candy bar because it is free of certain potentially harmful additives, like High Fructose Corn Syrup, and it contains some nutrients like whole grain and some vitamins, too. …
Deli Premium Meat and Cheese Party Tray
The Deli Premium Meat and Cheese Party Tray is a product that can be found at ALDI Food Market stores for six dollars and ninety-nine cents. Not to worry though, for almost seven dollars, you’ll be getting a party tray that contains twenty-five ounces of food! The party tray …
Coca Cola
This is one of greatest inventions ever, I think, and am happy to have Coke as a pat of my daily life.
I have known and consumed Coke for as long as I can remember and I find it rather strange that I just never get sick of it, no …
Snyder’s Jalapeno Snack Chips
Recently I came across a new snack bag of chips while searching through a vending machine. They were a brand of chips I had never seen before, Snyder’s Jalapeno Chips, and since I am a fan of Jalapeno’s I thought I would give them a try. Now, I found …
Ken’s Stakehouse Country French Salad Dressing
Ken’s Stakehouse Country French Salad Dressing is a very nice product. It has a highly unique taste to it that goes well with a wide variety of vegetables or salads. It’s very difficult to exactly describe the taste of this dressing although I would say that it …
Caesar’s Beef Shepherd’s Pie
When I went to the mall the other day I had no idea what to have for lunch. I always have Kentucky Fried Chicken or Chicken Noodles. I decided I would have something different. I headed over to Caesar’s and had a look at their buffet spread. I saw …
Clearly Canadian Raspberry Cream Flavored Water
Clearly Canadian Raspberry Cream Flavored Water is something that I used to find deliciously rich and very refreshing. I guarantee that I would still have such things to say about it if I drank it today. However, I have given up this bottled water because I did not like …
Trader Joe’s Milk Chocolate Crisps
I bought these chocolate yummies a few days ago from Trader Joes. They were around 3 dollars and have 36 in the container. It sounds a bit pricey, but for the quality and taste, its pretty good. The crisps are shaped like Pringles chips and are made with Belgian …
Little Debbie Glazed Cake Donut
The Little Debbie Glazed Cake Donut is nothing special really. In fact, the word “nothing” has far more relevance to this donut than the word “special”, that is for sure. The donut has a relatively light sugar glaze around it. The donut itself though did not taste as fresh …
Twix Peanut Butter Bar
Although I’m not as crazy about peanut butter as I’m about caramel, I still like peanut butter and so, it was no surprise that this Twix bar appealed to me. I always felt that the Twix candy bar could use more caramel in between the cookie portion and the …
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