This firehouse recipe was handed down to me from a dear friend of mine who used to be a fire chief on the mainland before he passed away. I feel so fortunate to have been able to get this cherished recipe from him before he left us. …

Seasoning salt seems a rather silly thing to get excited about, because in reality, aren’t all seasoning salts made with the same ingredients, and look and taste exactly alike? I thought so too-generally, I tried to always have some on hand, mainly to flavour steaks, hamburgers and even salads, …

I love spaghetti and meatballs! Who doesn’t? This is one dish I can never turn down because it is just so tasty. And I think Lean Cuisine’s recipe is a classic and so very delicious. It’s also relatively inexpensive compared to some of their other products.
The spaghetti and …

Jell-o Gelatin - Pina Colada flavor suffers from the same fundamental problem as the margarita flavor does. It is not possible to take an adult drink and transform it into a gelatin dessert that is intended for everyone because you have to remove ingredients and aspects that make the …

Post Cocoa Pebbles, like Post Fruit Pebbles, has artwork of Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble on the box. I recall getting more enjoyment out of watching reruns of The Flinstones than eating this cereal. While I definitely wouldn’t call this cereal horrible, it never really was one that I …

Jell-o Instant Pudding - Cheesecake is not one of my favorite flavors. The reason it is not one of my favorite flavors is because there is not a whole lot of cheesecake flavor to this pudding. Unlike with many of the other pudding varieties, the cheesecake flavor is neither …

I love using McCormick Garlic Powder in my cooking. It is a very versatile product that blends perfectly in almost everything I cook. This is very handy especially when you do not have fresh garlic in your kitchen an when you do have fresh garlic, you can use this …

This is a good cheese and onion quiche from Iceland’s own brand, especially considering it was a pretty cheap price. I hoped it would be good because I bought it when I had a few visitors round to my house for a buffet and I really hoped it
would …

I have been trying out loose tobacco for rolling my own cigarettes. With the economy in shambles, money is very tight for me and I am trying to save as much money as possible. I tried to quit smoking cold turkey, with no luck. I got four free packages …

I don’t eat fish sticks as much as I did when I was a kid, but when I do get a craving for them every now and then, I’ll buy a big bag of Gorton’s fish sticks.
The thing I like about the packaging of Gorton’s fish sticks is that …

With Juicy Fruit Chewing gum, the motto is “Gotta Have Sweet.” I’m not entirely sure if that motto makes any real sense to me but I do know it is one of my favorite brands.
The thing I like about Juicy Fruit is it gives me something a bit different …

Nescafe which is a subsidy of Nestle has recently came up with several varieties from using brown sugar, sweet and mild, to the strong and rich variety. The latter is one of the variations that I really need. With my busy schedule and oftentimes extended hours at night, I needed …

When I am really stressed out or can’t sleep one of my favorite herbal teas to drink is Bigelow Cozy Chamomile Herb Tea. I love these herbal tea because I find it really soothing and calming and I like the fact that it doesn’t contain any caffeine or chemicals …

With two young children, it is hard to find time to make anything but quick, simple meals. Chicken is a staple in our house, and our regular chicken dishes quickly get boring. I picked up a bottle of Lemon and Black Pepper Marinade from
Club House in desperation to spice …

I consider Piattos chips before as one of the best potato chips ever made by Jack ‘n Jill. For me, its rich, cheesy and very natural flavors were just undeniably tempting that even if I don’t have that much …

Finally Eden Cheese is available again. It went out of stock in all our nearby groceries. We bought another brand. But it was not the same. We really missed Eden Cheese. In fact, my son missed so much that he ate almost the whole 200 grams of cheese …

I make it a special point to always try any grilled chicken breast sandwich that is offered at a franchise restaurant for two reasons. One, it’s a healthier option than a hamburger. Two, these restaurants offer the chicken breast sandwich out of obligation for those who don’t …

I don’t normally try these 100 calorie or 90 calorie snack packs, partially because I prefer to make snacks from scratch and partially because I find them a bit annoying - as if you can’t just enjoy a little snack, the company has to portion control for you. But …

Having a fussy toddler at home can sometimes be very difficult for any moms which in my case my little one usually would only love to have foods that he would particularly like to have and eat which in most cases he would only choose the sweet ones which …

I actually bought Chunky’s Beef & Potato Soup by accident. They had several varieties on sale and I thought I was picking up a different kind. In fact, when I got it home, I was so disappointed; I ended up putting it toward the back of our pantry.
Today, I …

Snacking is a guilty pleasure of mine. I try to kick the habit, but I find myself right back where I started. Usually munching on things that are satisfying to the tastes buds, but aren’t the healthiest. Often times it’s potato chips, or some other snack chip. Crunchy and …

This is an entirely different kind of pretzel! It’s a pretzel with peanut butter on the inside. I never gave much thought to how pretzels and peanut butter would taste together. I was familiar with pretzels and cheese, but pretzels and peanut butter? I had to give them a …

This instant food comes very handy and convenient to me during times I got hungry and didn’t have the time to cook, especially when I’m working long hours at the computer. I am so glad they invented this quick and easy food because it helps those who are busy …

Yesterday I went to Jayaram bakery, Madurai for bought something to eat. I bought some biscuits and cream cakes. The list contains Hide & Seek Biscuit also. First I bought this biscuit because the colour of the biscuit packet attracted me. Later, I came to …

My family really enjoys the frozen chocolate covered banana pops that are commonly sold in amusement parks and at fairs. Therefore, when I spotted this coating kit at my local supermarket, I knew that I had to try it.
The kit basically contains one pouch of chocolate flavored …

I grew my first Mammoth Dill from seed about two months ago, and it’s finally gone to the flowering and seed stage. It grew to about 3’ tall and a foot wide before beginning to flower, and I’m told that if I cut the flowers off that it will …

This wafer with milk and Cocoa cream and Hazelnut ingredients was kind a calling me from the shelf so I had to buy it. When I was smaller my father used to buy me a similar product which I really adored but I can’t find it anywhere any more …

Often when I am looking for a tasty appetizer to have at home, I’ll reach for some finger foods. I’m not much of a snacker. So chips and cookies aren’t really an option for me. In any event, I love Asian food, especially egg rolls. …

Nabisco has been putting out Wheat Thins in a variety of flavors lately (parmesan & basil, ranch, etc.), but I love the original Wheat Thins. They have a very distinct whole grain flavor. The box boasts that they contain 11 grams of whole grain per serving. It is also …

Glory Foods Seasoned New Orleans Style Red Beans and Rice is a cheap and easy way to make a quick dinner. I first bought it on a whim because I am trying to learn how to cook for a vegetarian. The problem I have had is that cooking for …

The first time I tasted Reed’s Extra Ginger Brew it took my breath away. It had a very strong ginger flavor and was delightful. There is little comparison between Reed’s Extra Ginger Brew and regular ginger ales. Store brands, Canada Dry, and Scheppes, are pale imitations of what a …

Droste Milk and Dark Pastilles (although the name is actually rendered as “Milk / Dark” on the pack) are a chocolate treat that I do not very often manage to enjoy, not because I don’t like the things - I do, a great deal - but because they are …

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 …

A few days ago, when I went to the supermarket, the Oreo cookies were surprisingly cheap, so I bought a box without thinking it twice. Once I arrived home and I ate one, I realized that the taste was different, and after taking a good look at the box …

I did a study abroad in France and while I was there discovered nutella. Nutella is a hazelnut spread with chocolate similar to peanut butter. I used to love to put nutella on absolutely everything. It is particularly designed to go on toast, and crackers and pretzels. If you …

Craving some pastry, I had recently purchased Entenmann’s Pineapple Pie at our local Walmart. It was small, only 4.75 oz a one-person size. The pie came nicely packaged in a white box with a picture of a pineapple on it and a plastic window that allowed to see …

Geeta’s premium mango chutney is authentic Indian chutney made from fresh mangoes and is sweet-smelling which I’ve bought from Tesco supermarket. I actually bought it this month to try it as a dip for the papadum that I’ve made at home. One thing I could personally say …

The blackberry flavored water from hint proved to be a pretty disappointing drink that I had a little trouble finishing because I simply found it to be somewhat bland and tasted almost like just plain old bottled water. I was hoping for a rich blackberry flavor would have been …

Springtree: Maple All Natural Syrup is a syrup that is really very rich and delicious, more so even than the syrups made by Log Cabin and Mrs. Butterworth’s, two of my favorites, but unfortunately, I find this syrup to be ridiculously priced and for only, get this, eight point …

I bought a bag of Cheetos Flaming Hot Crunchy chips the other day,and I must say these are very good. I think the cool bag they pack them in is very cool and very stylish. In fact I am going to sell the bag once I am done with …

I am a bacon lover. But as I get older, I am constantly looking for ways to enjoy meals with less fat and calories. Butterball Turkey bacon has been a staple in my house for the past three years. It has the same smoky-hickory flavor as …

Kirkwood Boneless Buffalo Style Zings Chicken is a frozen buffalo chicken product that I wish I would’ve left in the frozen food case at the ALDI Food Market that I bought them at. I didn’t like these buffalo style chicken pieces because I thought they were pretty bland and …

Arby’s Curly Fries are something I’ve had several times now. I should say that I love good French fries. I tend to like mine tender and well seasoned, so in actuality these curly fries are a little different.
Over time as I’ve eaten Arby’s Curly Fries, they’ve been …

Maggie noodles is the 2 minutes noodles, which is dam easy to prepare. It is the most liked snack of every child in India and it is also the favourite snack for most of the younger generation or I must say all the people. This noodle is …

I am selling soft drinks and beer here in our neighborhood to earn extra cash for the expenses. I don’t get much from these, but some how, the money I earn from selling these helps. One brand of soft drinks I sell and is is my …

I remember that these have been around for a very long time, even though I’m not sure if the same company Wibisco used to make them when I was little. I do know though that I started hating them after a while, probably because my parents used to buy …

I discovered something that makes cooking exotic Asian dishes so much easier, and now I am not nearly as intimidated by trying new cuisines. And the best part-it is extremely inexpensive!
I found the Asian Home Gourmet collection of sauces, pastes, marinades and soups completely by accident; I was shopping …

During these hard economic times, one of the best ways to save money is by watching how much you spend at the grocery store. I have recently started buying more generic products. Though some are very good, others are just terrible and down right inedible. I do, however, love …

Oshee’s new isotonic beverages with vitamins and minerals have been made available in local stores where I live just lately, and I was reluctant to try them out, because I’m never particularly into energy drinks, which is what I associate Oshee with. However, the name “H2O” gave me the …