When I pulled up to the Wendy’s drive-thru a few days ago, I was surprised to see a sign touting the new Vanilla Frosty. I was intrigued because a Frosty has such a distinctive flavor to being with; what would a vanilla one taste like? I thought …

Multiple types of wafer sticks are available now when you go through the supermarket this days. But, for me there are only two brands that are worth purchasing. Stick-o and Sumo, with stick-o they have packed this on larger quantities when purchasing which differs from sumo since they have …

I have tried other pancake mixes, as well as baking mixes. I came back to Bisquick. Bisqick just makes a better pancake, as well as good waffles. I also use bisquick to make bread, cinnamon rolls, bisquits, and any thing else that requires a great dough. My pie crusts …

Continuing onward with my daily lunchtime soup odyssey, we have the next big member in the Campbell’s Chunky “starting line” of soups (AKA the official soup of the NFL, whatever the heck that means.) This time up, I’ve got in the lunch pail Campbell’s Chunky Soup Jazzy Jambalaya, our …

Sargento - Fancy Shredded Pizza Double Cheese is a cheese that I use on pizzas that I purchase from the grocery stores. I like to add additional cheese to the frozen pizzas because, for me, it never quite seems like there is sufficient cheese on the pizzas. Thus, what …

Argentina Corned Beef is one of the popular local brands of corned beef here in the Philippines. It is very affordable of PHP 28.90 of 175g. Once you opened the can, you will smell the aroma of spiciness. The aroma is so strong that you want to eat it …

This is a great cereal at a cheap price. It’s a generic brand that’s only sold at Aldi’s stores, and you can usually buy an 18 ounce box for slightly less than $2. The cereal is very similar to Sugar Smacks/Honey Smacks. This is one of …

Pretzels seem to be the big thing right now. Just a few days before writing this review, I ran across a bag of soft pretzel rolls in the store, and not to mention I saw the billboard with the advertisement of the fast, food restaurant Wendy’s having a pretzel …

Martha White Cotton County Cornbread Buttermilk Cornbread Mix is a great value. I buy a six ounce package of this cornbread mix for only eighty five cents at my local Harvest Foods store. However, this particular store is notorious for their over priced merchandise and I imagine …

The Fudge Nut Brownie dessert offered at Chick-fil-A is one that I have had on several occasions and I find it to be an enjoyable treat to have. What I like about this dessert item is the fact that the brownie always seems to be warm and moist and …

When I was younger I adored chocolate with nuts but later I just stopped liking it. I don’t know why. Than about 2 months ago I rediscovered it. This my rediscovery didn’t happen with Lindt Milk and nuts chocolate but with some other one from another brand but once …

Most people prefer Dasani or Aquafina water, or another type that is not generic. I, however, enjoy drinking Sam’s Choice Purified Drinking Water. This is the brand that is sold as Wal-mart, and I’d imagine it’s also sold at Sam’s Club. It sells for quite a …

Triscuit crackers are probably one of the healthier crackers out there, due to whole grain wheat being a main ingredient and the decent amount of dietary fiber that they have to offer. There is no question though that some people just don’t like wheat, and even if someone enjoys …

I loved eating sweets since my childhood days, I can’t afford buy imported chocolate which is expensive that’s why I am fund of buying Jack n’ Jill chocolate which is Cloud 9 that is affordable. During my grade school Cloud 9 chocolate is very popular, the price of this …

Above you are two 2lb frozen stir fry dinners that I am going to review. They are $5.89 each and come with a small package of meat, a frozen sauce to thaw under hot water and a bag of noodles with frozen vegetables.
According to the directs Gourmet Dining Stir …

I am a breakfast lover but a bad cook, so anything I can microwave is a good thing. So it was with some excitement that I grabbed a new breakfast item on my last trip to the grocery store. Pillsbury Egg Scrambles had several different options: Bacon and …

The internet connection in the house we are temporarily staying is very slow at night, and so to make the most of the captcha and online writing work that I do, I wake up very early in the morning. To help me really wake up, I would drink hot …

I find these Little Debbie Be My Valentine Cakes - Vanilla variety to be a tasty treat to have during the month of February. Since it is a Valentine’s Day treat, it is shaped after a heart. I really like vanilla, more so than chocolate, so I like these …

It is a 95 degree day here in Detroit and the sun is beating on my brow, as I sit down to review an American classic, Budweiser, to be more specific, Budweiser in the can. Now, the casual beer drinker may say, “so what if it is in an …

I am relatively pleased with the flavor offered by Mrs. Freshley’s Round Cheese Danish. I like creme cheese, and this danish has a pretty good flavor when it comes to the creme cheese filling. I do wish though that there was not such a sweet, icing drizzle placed on …

When my mom bought a bottle of Welch’s Grape Juice, I did not know that it was not intended for us but rather it was supposed to be given to a friend who was sick. I did not know and my sister did not know, so we opened up …

I love enchiladas, and I was excited to see that Weight Watchers Smart Ones made some frozen ones for me to try! This enchilada dish is made with chicken and comes in a spicy tomato sauce. It also has a nice side dish of corn and rice with peppers. …

Yeah, doughnut can be found anywhere. All bakeries offer doughnuts, and they cost usually RM1.50, so Krispy Kreme’s doughnuts are actually pretty expensive, since it costs abour RM2.80 each.
But hey, with heavy price comes good quality, you cannot deny that. Furthermore, they have this promotion …

I find these Little Debbie Jelly Creme Pies to be an enjoyable treat to have every now and then! Inside, there is rich creme and scrumptious jelly that is sandwiched between two soft yellow cake cookies that are coated in chocolate fudge. This creme pie offers more than just …

Raley’s Fine Foods Sesame Hamburger Buns are the latest of the store brand that I’ve tried. I was skeptical and didn’t break down to try the hamburger buns until they went on sale a couple of months ago. The reason for my skepticism is that one of …

I have recently become a big fan of the frozen skillet meals that have recently come onto the market. These meals are a big improvement from standard microwave dinners because they allow the consumer to actually feel like they’re cooking the meal, as opposed to just warming it …

I was made redundant last year and found myself having to live on a very low income for a while. During this time I had to learn how to make my money go a lot further, and this is when I tried out the incredibly cheap Tesco Value …

In the midst of price increases, we are bound to find ways on how can we make the most out of our hard-earned money. And it is in this time of crisis that my girlfriend and I came to know McDonald’s Crispy Chicken Fillet.
We have been hearing about it …

Another Filipino Pastry is the “Pilipit”; Pilipit means Twisted. This pastry is usually sweet and is often expected to be hard; more than crunchy, you have got to have a good strong set of teeth to be able to enjoy this pastry. I missed eating this one, and have …

It was my mother’s birthday a few days ago and she invited a few of her friends for a dinner. One of them brought her a box of Ferrero Rondnoir. Everyone in my family like Ferrero Rocher but we’ve never tried this new Ferrero Rondnoir.
Ferrero Rondnoir comes in a …

Great Value Crescent Rolls are one of my favorite snacks to go with a cup of coffee or tea. The rolls are incredibly soft and tasty, and they are very easy to make. The rolls come in a can that has ready-to-bake dough for 8 rolls. The directions on …

What a great gift for a special someone in your life for any holiday! Not only for Valentines Day, but Dove Chocolate is great for any occassion. They have special chocolates for each holiday, regular mini square pieces for the off season. Whenever you bite into this chocolate you …

I have been a Hellman’s Real Mayo user for years and was happy to participate in a campaign with Bzzagent.com whereby you try out products and then spread buzz about those products. The buzz should be honest and if you dislike a product, they want to know about …

I actually discovered this type of crackers by accident since when I was in the “National” section in an aisle in the supermarket I saw this and for some reason thought it was their oat bran crackers. However, when I finally got a chance to eat it at home, …

The crosin syrup is the best medicine for my kids when they have cold and cough and even the fever. Whenever they are suffering from cold and fever I do not take my kids to the doctor because my doctor had prescribed me this wonderful syrup and had …

I have a friend who is very careful of what she buys for her family. She had me try Milo’s Tea with Splenda. To my surprise it tasted very good, not like a diet drink. Also, it is also good for you. I love tea would suggest that anyone …

The Aristocrat is a good restaurant that has been in the business for years. When I want to enjoy good quality barbecue, than this is the go-to place I automatically have in mind.
Their Chicken Barbecue with Rice meal is the bestseller of this restaurant. I remember even when I …

We were in a bit of a hurry at dinner time last night because we had to eat before going to an open house at our daughter’s school. We ended up making chicken and, to go with it, stuffing from the brand Chef’s Cupboard.
I have had the Chef’s Cupboard …

Product Description: Package of chocolate chip cookie mix available at most stores for around $2. You add water, butter and an egg, mix it up and bake 2-inch chocolate chip cookies. In total, it makes up to three dozen (though we only got two dozen because we made the …

At my local Publix I was walking through the aisle where I saw a bag of chips by Doritos called late night burger. I was curious to see what a burger chip tasted like so right when I got into my car after shopping I opened the bag and …

Although I prefer the bananas and cream flavor over this one, this drink is still a treat to have. It’s not as rich in flavor as the bananas and cream drink made by the same company, Labrada Nutrition, but while it’s milder, there’s still a good strawberry taste to …

Tesco Orange Juice has always been a staple of my life, I don’t remember a time when I didn’t begin a morning by drinking a carton, often timing myself to see how quickly it could be drunk. The juice is not particularly high-quality, I realise, but it’s what orange …

I bought a bottle of Goya Pineapple soda on a whim the other day when I was shopping at Foodmart. I never had a pineapple-flavored soda before, but I did expect it to taste a bit like a pineapple. Truthfully, this soda has a very odd taste. I noticed …

Ran to the grocery, as we had guests craving for some ice cold soda. To my disappointment, they had ran our of my favorite soda brand. So, I was left to buy Virgin Cola and was finally given a chance to try something new.
When I started pouring the cola, …

I’m a Dorito fan. I always have been from way back in the day when all you had was the original red bag of Doritos. I moved onto the Cool Ranch in the 80’s and have loved them all since. I even purchase a small red …

Pearson’s Mint Patties have been around for a very long time, and my family has bought them for just as long. They come in a distinctive green and silver package, each thin mint wrapped individually. They’re low in fat and made of real peppermint oil, which is …

Product Description: Low calorie Shrimp Scampi frozen dinner from Lean Cuisine in a steam fresh bag that you can put right in your microwave oven.
What I liked about this product: One of the reasons why I go through so many frozen dinners in my house is the convenience. We …

I love drinking milk since I was a child and what my parents gave me before it’s Nestle bear brand sterilized full cream milk. It is available in a can that is ready to drink.And until now I prefer this brand than any other fresh milk.
When I went for …

I bought some Elmlea Double Cream not really noticing that it was not standard cream, but it was really delicious and fresh so I will make a point of buying this in future. Elmlea is actually a blend of vegetable oils and buttermilk which has the advantages of …