Recently, the Whole Foods Market near my job relocated and a Trader Joe’s was put up in it’s place. I’ve always known about Trader Joe’s, but have never actually visited a store. I never really understood what a Trader Joe’s is, nor …

Jell-o Gelatin - Black Cherry is quite an enjoyable flavor that I like to have fairly often. The black cherry flavor is quite authentic and rich in flavor, and tastes just like as I was expecting it to taste like. I love to let the black cherry gelatin flavor …

These chopped tomatoes are a great addition to the Sainsbury’s basic range. In general, the basics range is a good, adding a variety of items at very good prices. The range is forever expanding, and you’ll be able to find a wealth of complimentary ingredients to make some great, …

Like any chocolate fan, I had to check out Kroger store brand Death by Chocolate Ice Cream when I saw it in the freezer in my local Kroger store. In general, there is no standard way to make or recipe for Death by Chocolate desserts, so I was curious …

There is one thing that I can think of–off the top of my head–that I’m guilty of: Not learning to make brownies from scratch. Luckily for me, there’s Betty Crocker in the wing ready to help me out and impress my mom who know I can’t cook–I’m working on …

Jell-o Pudding - Tapioca is quite good, although I am not as crazy about the tapioca variety as I am about the vanilla-chocolate swirl variety. The tapioca variety is certainly still good too, and the flavor is quite authentic as well as strong! The texture is pretty creamy and …

I had never really liked wheat breads before, then one day my mother got me to try this nature’s own brand bread. Wow, I have got to tell you I loved it right away.
Everything I put on it was so easily spreadable including butter and even peanut butter. …

I am an avid bargain hunter. I love shopping at dollar stores (and almost a dollar stores) to see what I can find. I also love chunky or crunchy peanut butter. I’ll eat it on buttered toast for breakfast or have the occasional PBJ sandwich. …

I love a particular dish that is called Steamed Fish with Gai Lan. Gai Lan is a form of vegetable and it is actually a Chinese Broccoli. I love a healthy diet each time and considering Steamed Fish with Gai Lan plus a rice bowl will be included …

Our oldest daughter was over at her grandparents playing yesterday afternoon and our youngest was sleeping so my wife and I decided to watch a movie. Since it was lunchtime, we decided we wanted a pizza to go with it so we made the Borbello’s frozen pizza that was …

I am a big fan of polenta and I often buy it already prepared. It wasn’t until I came across a recipe for homemade polenta for the pressure cooker that I found out how easy and how much better homemade could be. The recipe I had called for corn …

I’m not sure how new McDonalds’ Southern Style chicken is but I tried it for the first time a week ago and was very disappointed. It’s a breakfast sandwich that has a piece of chicken strip in between a flaky biscuit. For something that’s suppose to be southern, where’s …

Starbucks has a yearly Christmas promo wherein they give you a card, and if you are able to complete all the drinks, then you get a free planner. Half of the drinks that you need to complete are from their special Christmas drinks, one of which is the …

So I’ve really been loving So Delicious products, even though I’ve tried just a few yet. Except for the plain coconut yoghurt, maybe it was just a bad batch or something, but the other products, like their Cocowhip and milk were a huge success. This coconut creamer is also amazing. …

If you put candy in front of me chances are good that it will not last very long. I thank my genetic and fast metabolism regularly. My husband loves to bring me snacks on a fairly frequent basis.
My daughter loves M&M Mini’s while I prefer mine with …

Ferrero Fiesta Babarum ended up in my shopping cart because my boyfriend really likes cakes with rum so when I saw that Ferrero created a new Fiesta with rum added I just had to buy it and surprise my boyfriend. Of course, I had to taste it too although I …

You can get this in a bottle or it also comes in tea bags for convenience. It actually tastes a lot like peppermint and not those ‘fake’ ones that claim to taste like peppermint but actually lacks the peppermint taste (or it isn’t that potent) or just tastes TOO …

Hillshire Farm Naturals Hardwood smoked Turkey Breast is a lunch meat product I picked up from my neighborhood Kroger one afternoon. I had been looking for a new lunch meat to try since I was growing tired of my usual. So to say, Hillshire Farm Naturals Hardwood smoked Turkey …

I am in love with this new Choc Fudge Cookie from Jenny Craig. They have a whole range of new foods this week at Jenny Craig weight Loss Centre and this cookie is my favourite. Who would have thought that losing weight was that easy with eating scrumptious Choc …

While I most certainly cannot say that the Cloverhill Bakery - Jumbo Glazed Honey Bun offers much at all in terms of nutritional value, I most definitely can say that it is full of flavor and filling as well! The sugar and the honey certainly do a number on …

For one special occasion, my family tried Kitaro’s All Sashimi Feast Regular
offered by Kitaro Restaurant. Kitaro is a Japanese fastfood with several outlets which fortunately delivers all-year round. We were all partial to tuna and salmon sashimi, and since we were told that the regular tray has more tuna …

Do you like fish? Tofu? You will love batagor. Batagor is a local food from Indonesia, originated from Bandung. They are fish, tofu and some other ingredients, mashed into a dumpling. You can eat them deep fried, or steamed like siew may.
The one brand …

I am on a mission to find the world’s best flavored water, and this is not it. With that, I must add that this is certainly not the worst I have sampled lately. Read my other reviews for a critique of some of the worst tasting brands …

The weather’s getting cooler and I want to eat warm foods while at work. In my local grocery store I peruse the soup shelves for something different. Voila! I see several cans of Amy’s Organic Soup…and choose Split Pea. You can’t go wrong with Split Pea, right? Right! This …

I think I mentioned once before that we had intended on having a 4th of July barbecue but, because of a few circumstances, ended up buying some frozen pizzas instead. One of the pizzas we ended up purchasing was a Special Deluxe Pizza from the brand Orv’s.
I normally don’t …

When you are a child and you are thinking about bread, which really doesn’t happen too much since children aren’t really thinking about bread all that much only when you’re hungrying for a sandwich, I think that Wonder Bread is the first one to come to mind. It may …

Red Ribbon has always been known for its chocolate mousse cake. This month they came out with a new limited edition cake called the Chocolate Mango Mousse.
From first sight, you can see how beautifully crafted the entire cake is. The chocolate ganache just glistens and looks very …

In my opinion In-N-Out burger is the best fast food chain in Mira Mesa. Note, I stayed in Mira Mesa for a couple of months only so I didn’t get the chance to try the other fast food chains. Anyway, my uncle brought me to In-N-Out in Mira Mesa …

My spouse purchased Nestle’s Nesquik Chocolate Milk Mix at the grocery store last week and I wasn’t too pleased because I really didn’t want to give our children any further excuse to have extra sugar in their diets.
I was surprised to see a ‘vitamin enriched, same great taste’ banner …

The autumn season is my favorite time of the year for a myriad of reasons: cooler temperatures, breathtaking fall scenery and here’s a really big reason: pumpkin is added to almost everything imaginable! Pumpkin yogurt is a seasonal treat that I would love to be able to enjoy year-round, …

Have you ever been wandering around your local shopping mall and in the mood for something to eat for a snack? Well, pretzels are always a good option, and chances are you can find a Pretzel Time snack stand at a shopping mall in your area. The pretzels there …

This particular McDonald’s restaurant is almost always busy, probably because of its location on a university campus. Despite this, or perhaps because of it, it’s still a fairly clean location. (I’ve been in some McDonald’s restaurants that were not). So it’s your standard bright and cheerful McDonald’s (although it …

California Pizza Kitchen Crispy Thin Crust Signature Pepperoni Pizza normally sells for four dollars and ninety-eight cents at Walmart, although I was fortunate enough to get the pizza for three dollars and ninety-nine cents at Albertsons when it was on sale. At least, I thought that I was fortunate …

I had high hopes that the Little Debbie 100 Calorie Snacks Nutty Bar would solve the problem of excessive amounts of calories found in the original Little Debbie Snacks Nutty Bar while still retaining the excellent and delicious flavor. Unfortunately, my hopes were shot down when I tried one …

My aunt used to give these to our family occasionally by bulk, giving us boxes and we’d happily eat them with bread and egg for breakfast and afternoon snacks. As I was growing up however we have also tried other snacks and not only Spam, since this had high …

In one package of Lunch Buddies Chocolate Pudding comes four three point five ounce cups of chocolate pudding for eighty-nine cents. It’s the cheapest pudding I’ve found, and it’s sold at ALDI Food Market stores. Pudding mixes are cheaper, but this pudding is already made and packaged, so it’s …

Looking for a cheap, palatable method to cure that nasty morning breath? BreathSavers mints are a cheap and relatively effective way to improve those social skills. Sugar free, with only five calories each, the little mints are mild enough in flavor for the sensitive mouth, but strong …

It is really important that what you eat should take care of your body. I have to limit what I eat in the morning and it should be predominantly rich in fiber and low in calories. Before choices of wheat bread, green leafy veggies and low fat milk with …

Apple Cider Vinegar a product that I hate to be without in my household. I use it for so many different things that when I run out I honest feel like dropping to my knees crying, shaking my fists in the air. A few years ago I could only …

Who does not like to sip the tasty and hot soups? I am the great fan of sups and I never wish to start my dinner without any soups, when I go to the restaurants. But it is very costly to have the soup outside which we …

I am reviewing another food. And this time its a soft chewy cookies. Chunkee cookies are proudly made in the Philippines(that’s what it says in the pack). These cookies are soft so it is mistaken that it is not fresh anymore.
What I like:
> I love the taste. I love …

Matcha lattes are a big thing now and I believe there are actual caffes dedicated to that drink, which make it in different flavors. At first I was really grossed out by the idea of the green tea with milk, but then I tried it a few times and I …

I made a promise to myself to cut down my intake of carbonated drinks and make it a habit instead of drinking more water. But sometimes it is really very tempting specially after a heavy meal or during a tired day or when you have to fight the urge …

Corazonas Heart Healthy Baja Bean Dip isn’t bad at all. I still prefer the original, basic tortilla chip variety, but Baja Bean is good as well. What amazing me about the Corazonas products is that you really do taste what the flavor of the product is supposed …

Almost everyone loves chocolates-I know I do! So my mum brought home some chocolates. It was given yo her by a friend. Since my mom is diabetic she can’t eat much. So I chowed down on them once I got hold of it.
These Chocolates look cute. They are shaped …

Grizzly Fine Cut Natural is a smokeless tobacco that tastes fresh and clean. No fruity flavors get in the way of its full natural flavor. The cut of the tobacco is a perfect size to allow for a smooth and clean dipping experience. The price is great …

The Cold Brewed Vanilla Latte at Seattle’s Best coffee shop is simply the best cold coffee drink around. I was extremely impressed with the smoothness of this drink compared with a similar iced vanilla latte at Starbucks. The Cold-Brewing technique makes a much better drink than the way Starbucks …

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 have always enjoyed Celestial Seasonings teas, so not being one for coffee but loving caffeine I figured I would try their fast lane black tea, I really enjoy it I make it into iced tea and love the flavor, it is not over powering, and has just a …