I love making Chinese food at home, so when I found Chef Woo’s 160gram Szechuan Stir Fry Kit on sale for $1 I bought it immediately. Chef Woo is a respected name in packaged do-it-yourself Chinese food kits so I had high hopes for this package.
The Szechuan Stir Fry …

Today I decided to buy myself a cheap box drink with my lunch at a supermarket in order to save money, and I ended up getting the “New Splash Funberry Flavoured Juice Drink”. It was only a few hours later after I had it, that I finally realized that …

The reason that I like to have Hearty Breast of Chicken Soup at Chick-fil-A is because unlike with the canned soups and some restaurants, there is actually quite a bit of chicken, noodles and vegetables to be found in this soup and not so much broth. It seems to …

Wafers are one of my favourite snacks to have and I always like to try new brands and flavours of wafers. Even when I find one I like I still tend to stray from it sometimes and this has proven to be a good thing because I would have …

Growing up, I remember living off butter pecan ice cream. Well, not really but during the hot summers in the South, my grandma and I would sit on the porch eating mountains of butter pecan ice cream. My grandma is no longer living, but I do make it back …

Hi there! Today I want to talk about a very interesting product that can be found at any grocery store. There has been a lot of fuss around it. If you google Apple cider vinegar - you’ll find thousands of posts that talk about miraculous properties of it. I’ve never …

One of the food items which my family will buy constantly is “Nestle Betty Condensed Milk.” This is because not only is it affordable, but it tends to be convenient in many ways.
One of the reasons is because it comes in a tin. Therefore it tends to last …

We bought this pack of fish fillet because it was offered in the grocery as buy one take one. We grabbed the opportunity to stock one and taste what Royal Breaded Fish fillet has to offer. Seldom do we buy such ready to prepare foods in Hypercity grocery in …

I’ve often said Hormel is my favorite food brand for bacon, and that’s still true, though I do use Oscar Mayer from time to time. Recently, in fact, I saw Oscar Mayer Hearty Thick Cut Bacon on sale and purchased a couple of packages.
While Hormel adds some zest …

Grandi is a very cheap Croatian brand which you can buy only at Getro shop chains. Some of the stuff are OK but most of them aren’t. They usually have a very nice design with a small elephant on it. Grandi Coconut chocolate bar has a really nice little …

I am constantly trying to find items that help with my diet. I like yogurt. I went to Mars supermarket on Wise Ave, In Baltimore MD and found a new flavor. Yoplait Light and Fat Free Apple Turnover Yogurt comes in 6oz plastic blue and white cups with …

I have a favourite pepper sauce or hot sauce but recently it was sold out and I was making a dish which absolutely needs to have pepper sauce added into it for it to taste any good! Besides, I love my foods spicy! but I hardly ever cook them …

I am not a huge fan of spicy chips, but these caught my husband’s attention and he really wanted to try them. We were at Wal-Mart getting stuff for a pic-nic when we decided to go ahead and pick them up. They were actually pretty inexpensive at $2.88 for …

I typically like microwave/oven made meals so I decided to try Marie Callender’s Fettuccini Alfredo with Garlic Bread. I was really not pleased with this product.
I removed the plastic cover expecting to taste delicious noodles, tender veggies and flavorful garlic bread. The vegetables were sparse in quantity and lacked …

Slice is a soft drink brand here and they recently released a new flavour called Red Apple. I was a bit intrigued when I saw it on the shelf and decided to pick up a bottle to try it. Hoping it might taste like a nice Apple Flavoured Wine …

The Kraft oven fry extra crispy chicken box mix is one that I have been using for a couple of years now when I am not in the mood to fry chicken from scratch. The mix can be found at any supermarket retailer, comes in a variety of flavors for …

Good old McVities Jaffa Cakes were around when I was a girl and they do not seem to have changed at all. I looked them up on the internet out of interest and they have actually been around since 1927 which shows what a winning formula they are …

Although this trail mix has the word “spicy” in its name, I really don’t find this trail mix to be overly spicy. There’s a definite degree of hotness and sharpness to the trail mix, but it’s not enough to really set my mouth on fire or anything. It’s kind …

I have an impression that Ralphs store has probably higher quality products than other stores. In many ways I have found this as true. But I happened to buy Ralphs large eggs from the Ralphs store in my city. I saw that price was higher than Walmart or Albertsons, …

This particular flavor of Special K cereal really does not have, well, flavor, in my opinion. Where exactly is the yogurt and fruit flavor? Did they forget to put it in the box? I had to add my own fresh fruit and have a cup of yogurt just to …

One of the nutritional shake mixes I have been using to help nourish my body since I have been having a hard time keeping down meals is the Natures Plus Spiru Tein Raspberry Royale Shake. I like this shake mix because it tastes good and is easy to drink …

Dolciaria Balconi is a famous brand of confectionary in Italy and at my local bargain Lidl supermarket I picked up a packet of Balconi Mix Max for a mere 99 pence. I thought this was a bargain because you get ten of these snack bars in a packet …

My family and I have really been cracking down on our grocery budget. We used to spend so much at the store, but we have really saved a lot of money by purchasing generic products instead of name brands. I recently tried a new garlic bread that is much …

I decided that I would try some of the FullBars that are advertised as weight-loss aids. These bars are really good, and I did feel full, so I hope they are going to be the “magic” that I need to lose some weight. I could taste …

The munch pop chocs is also a kind of chocolate which is somewhat different. Actually the munch chocolates are good ones which had the crispy wafer inside coated with the thick chocolate coating. In the same way the munch pop chocs are introduced which looks like the …

This is a seasonal offering by Haagen-Dazs is one of the most splendid concoctions I have ever eaten. It’s basically a holiday-themed ice cream so it’s generally only around a few months out of the year. I love peppermint bark, so when I saw it in the store I …

I made a grilled lemon herb chicken over angel hair pasta. I was a bit apprehensive because sauces made with wine that are already on the shelf have a different flavor than sauces made with fresh wine. In any case, I used this sauce after I …

I like trying out new food and when I got the chance to buy a Blue Bunny Ice cream, I did because I really wanted to try it out first before buying a huge gallon in the supermarket. When I was at S&R I went to buy a cup …

Stouffer’s Vegetable Lasagna is an enjoyable change of pace from the meat and cheese lasagna variety. Now, I like cheese, and I do like meat, but I do not mind having something a little different every now and then. Plus, there is still some cheese to be found on …

I like wafers a lot because usually they are very tasty although I it happened quite a few time to me that I’ve bought wafers that weren’t all that good at all, but mostly I was lucky. Last wafers that I’ve bought were Elledi hazelnut cream and they were …

This chex mix is really good. It’s all cheddar. I really like it because I like everything that they put into the chex mix. I like the regular also but this kind is just something different to eat. Everything that they put into the chex mix is cheddar. I …

Like most American families we traditionally purchase a turkey at least once a year. I’m not sure of how we decided but for our family we eat turkey every Thanksgiving and Ham for Christmas. We have tried most brands of turkey available in our local supermarket but my personal …

Tang orange juice has been a family favorite for a long time now. tang is not only delicious it is high in nutrition as well. Tang is reasonably priced and comes in various sizes and flavors that your whole family can enjoy. My favorite flavors include grape, pineapple, guyabano, …

This brand is just everywhere now so it’s of little surprise to me that one of the products I’m now purchasing with some regularity is Sara Lee Gourmet White Hot Dog Buns. On the plus side, there aren’t any artificial colors or flavors, and there’s no trans fat …

Honey Bunches of Oats by Post is another fine cereal that is produced and distributed under the Post name. In my opinion this a wonderful breakfast cereal. I’ve been eating Honey Bunches of Oats for probably 15 to 20 years now and have enjoyed it thoroughly. Honey …

I wanted a glass of wine to relax on a Saturday afternoon, and decided to pick up a bottle of FoxHorn Chardonnay. Upon opening the bottle, I was surprised to find that I did not need a corkscrew (nice.) But after I poured myself a glass and …

Haagen-Dazs is one of the most well known names in the ice cream business, and they are know to be one of the best. I admit to being one of their fans.
Though these treats are very expensive, I pamper myself sometimes by purchasing a package of their ice …

I was curious how vegan restaurants started to sprout all across the Metro. I found Healthy Kitchen because their Boca burger is included in the 10 “Must-Try” veggie burgers in Manila and was hailed by PETA as the best tasting veggie burger in their Golden Buns Awards. Sounds interesting …

A simple meal preparation - the instructions given for this product are very simple and to the point. The preparation time, in my opinion should be changed. While the recommended cooking time ensures that the pasta contained in the dish is fully cooked, the overall appearance and consistency could …

The best hot dog buns I’ve had are Rainbo Hot Dog Enriched Buns. Consistently, they’ve been a light but reliable bread that has enhanced any hot dog I’ve eaten. They’re rarely overbaked and have the taste that I prefer. Rainbo Hot Dog Enriched Buns are guaranteed …

I bought this 11 1/2 oz. bag of French Onion Sunchips a couple days ago and it is already half gone. Right away the bag caught my eye with the shiny sleek look and bright colors along with the “30% Less Fat Than Regular Potato Chips” remark on the …

When I had went on vacation in the USA I had encountered truffles made by a company by the name of Lindt. I soon found out that these were delicious Swiss chocolates and I was very delighted when around Chrismtas time I saw a new assortment of the class …

Campbell’s Condensed Tomato Soup used to be one of my most often-used cooking ingredients - until I had tried the Great Value brand and discovered that it works just as well. After that, I am sorry to say, I betrayed Campbell’s tomato soup and stopped buying it. Still, it …

I just tried Barrista Blends. It is a product that you blend with your coffee to add some extra flavor. I tried the carmel macchiato, and found it to be very satisfying. The flavor is just right, and mixes deliciously. It’s perfect for all you coffee …

A couple weeks ago while browsing the supermarket shelves I came across a new brand of chocolate bar by the name of Milka. There are 5 different varieties of this new chocolate to choose from and since I am a big fan of the chocolate/caramel combination I decided to …

Kisan mix fruit jam is the favorite jam for my dearest children. This one is really very thick, juicy, fruity and tasty jam which I have ever found. I apply it on the bread slices and give it to my children every day in the morning with …

Product Description: Fruit flavored taffy candy that comes indivdually wrapped. Meant to be a softer alternative to traditional Jolly Rancher hard candies.
What I liked about this product: I don’t mind hard candy but do prefer softer candy because I can trust my kids with it a bit more. Seeing …

Sara Lee Strawberry Cheesecake Bites are quite possibly the best tasting no-silverware-needed deserts available in supermarkets today. Small, square, bite-size chunks of delicious strawberry cheesecake, which actually tastes like the real thing, with a crumbly graham cracker crust combine to form a frozen cube of heaven. If you can …

I always rely on chocolates whenever I feel down and sad. I have tried all the cheap chocolates that I can find. Some were really good were others really proved why they are cheap. One of the many chocolates I liked was HELLO!
HELLO! is a choco-coated chocolate filled wafer …

Colombo breads have been a family favorite for years. Their breads are always top quality and great tasting.
My family started buying the extra sour flavor when making garlic cheese bread decades ago. It’s just extra good with extra sour. Then we started using it for sandwiches. …