I am trying to modify my lifestyle to be healthier and I have been hearing a lot of things in regards to green tea being an effective antioxidant and being a good weight loss aid. That’s why I decided to get Gevalia China Mountain Green Tea and which …

Safeway Diet Orange flavored soda sucks to put it lightly! I was really hoping for a better tasting product from this company, because I have had good luck with some of their other brand products. This soda is just plain yuchy! There is really nothing good …

Blue Bunny Banana Pops ended up being a not so wonderful treat for me. I enjoy banana-flavored foods and treats, but unfortunately, these Popsicles did not possess the rich and delicious banana flavor that I was quite hoping for. Although these Popsicles were not completely devoid of banana flavor, …

This April, to celebrate the Holy week of 2010, my husband, friends and I went to the beautiful island of Boracay in the Philippines. It was 2006 when I last visited the island, and after 4 years I was surprised that there are double the number of existing establishments …

I love rice. There isn’t a day that comes by that I won’t include rice in any of my meals. During lunch breaks at school, I need to eat any meal as long as it has rice. This kind of meal gives me energy for the rest of the …

Product Description: Can of non-stick vegetable cooking spray. My wife picked this up at our local Piggly Wiggly grocery store a couple days ago for around $1.50 and we’ve used it a few times since then.
What I liked about this product: Well, one of the biggest things I liked …

It has been my morning ritual to drink hot chocolate together with newly baked wheat bread. When I am traveling to western countries during winter season, a cup of warm chocolate is the best thermal blanket for me. This is one of the most important beverage I would have every …

This is one potato chip that will leave you in need of some mouthwash or a breath mint! I really like the flavor and aroma that these crispy, non-greasy chips give off. When I open up a can, I’m hit with an appetizing aroma that reminds me of onion …

Arizona is a company that mostly produces commercial drinks such as canned and bottled juices, ice teas and other cold beverages. For this review I will be focusing on one of the flavors that Arizona provides called —˜Sweet Tea’. This is a large can of ice tea that is …

I’m not much of a coffee person but every now and then I get a craving for some coffee, something to give me some energy first thing in the morning. I cannot drink just plain black coffee. In fact, the only kind of coffee I can drink is a …

I bought Sunkist California Pistachios when they were on sale, and still they were a bit expensive, almost $5 for a 14 oz plastic container. For some reason, pistachios are always more pricy than peanuts. Still, once in a while I treat myself to them. Sunkist pistachios are dry …

Kernel Season’s White Cheddar Seasoning is a popcorn seasoning. I like the Kernel Season’s brand quite a lot because the variety of seasonings give microwaved popcorn that much needed boost in taste and flavor! I find that if I have popcorn seasoning in the cabinet, I’m more inclined to …

One thing I like about Lean Cuisine is the brand’s gourmet pizza. I like the idea that I can eat one of these small pizzas and feel like I’m indulging without actually indulging too much!
Since mushrooms are some of my favorite ingredients to include on a pizza, I …

I got a free sample of Lipton’s Green tea with Mandarin Orange (Pyramid teas) the other day and was eager to try it out. Turned out to be a big disappointment.
I loved the smell of the tea bag. Very fruity. But, the taste of the …

I never really enjoyed eating “SPAM” products. This is because the first memory I have of a SPAM ready to cook canned goods was that the processed meat was so salty. It tasted so bad in my mouth that I practically have to eat a lot of bread with …

I must say that this is not my favourite snak. You have one stratum of crunchy chocolate than milk cream and then chocolate again. I mean, I like it but it is not my first choice because it is little bit too seet for my taste.
There’s now a new …

I am always on the lookout for flavorful zero calorie beverages that are not sodas so I can reduce my consumption of diet sodas. Therefore, I was excited when I spotted an assortment of Sparkling Ice brand sparkling water beverages at my local supermarket. I picked up several …

I was prodded to try this new ice cream, after hearing the upbeat raves from my friend. She’d said that once I tasted the ice cream, I would never be the same. I can honestly say that she was indeed right about that.
Magnum Classic is Belgium chocolate covered …

I love having an afternoon snacks. Usually I eat croissant or cheese bread but I want to slash the calorie intake that I have that is why I need to eat something healthy. I came across Welch’s Fruit Snacks and I thought this was good and healthy given that …

I am a fan of pretzels and jalapeno so I thought it would be a good idea to try the Snyder’s of Hanover Jalapeno Pretzel Pieces. I had never tried the pretzel brand before but it looked very enticing and high quality in its shiny foil packaging.
The pretzels …

Stouffer’s Baked Chicken Breast is a pretty enjoyable and nutritious meal that I like having every now and then. What I like about it is simple, really. The baked chicken breast has a pretty good flavor to it, and it is tender, too! Plus, the chicken breast is a …

If you are tired of the same old meal choices and are looking for a new, inexpensive meal option that is tasty and easy to prepare, then Maruchan Yakisoba Noodles should be on your list of products to try. I had never tried Maruchan Yakisoba Noodles until recently when …

I am a big fan of coffee…brewed, instant, espresso, cold hot, as long as it is coffee. Nescafe is a good brand of instant coffee. I love their cappuccino flavored coffee. I can say that there’s no much difference between their instant cappuccino and the one …

I bought a can of Great Value Fruit Cocktail despite my husband’s warning that this brand was not so good as our favorite Del Monte. But Great Value is considerably cheaper, so I thought I would give it a try. The fruit cocktail consists of diced pears, peaches, pineapple, …

I had never had nutterbutters cookies until last week when my boyfriend brought over a box. Since then I have been slightly addicted to them. Nutter butters are peanut butter cookies that have peanut butter in between them. Sort of like an Oreo with peanut butter instead have chocolate …

Visiting the UK brought me many new experiences, including new foods and beverages. I was surprised at just how differently our cultures eat! One thing seems to be universal though, chips. I am referring to what we call potato chips—“ they call them “crisps”
My partner brought …

I have been a vegetarian for years and I have bought many of these Surprisingly Tempting Creamy Mushroom Pies from the Quorn brand. I have just made myself a lovely dinner at of one of these pies together with boiled new potatoes and carrots which was utterly delicious …

Not a lot of people like McDonald’s. Living in New York with bunch of health nuts, I never really had anyone to go with to McDonald’s. But it is everywhere so I always see their new products. I only go there for chicken nuggets but this has changed since I …

I was walking at the mall today and just felt I needed to have a good drink, I was craving for a good tea. Well a cold one with some nice condiments of course; and the first thing that came to my mind was the Taro ice of Quickly. …

This is an extremely handy dandy snack for work and school. It’s cheap, it’s delicious, and it’s easy to share. First of all, just like the rice krispies, I buy this in a really big box at Costcos. It’s only $10 for like 40 pieces and they would have …

Ever since I was in college, the food that stops away my hunger is Cream O. I always buy one pack for PHP 5.00. I believe PHP 1.00 increased the price at present so it is now PHP 6.00. This kind of cookies gives you a different enjoyment because …

There is nothing like waking up in the morning to a home cooked breakfast , but who has the time to cook one from scratch. I absolutely love Great Value products , because they taste homemade and you can cook them in minutes. One of my favorite foods they …

Yesterday I tried Rolly Pop lolly pop with the raspberry taste and I must say that I was really nice surprised because it tasted like real raspberry so today I wanted to try some other tastes. There are 2 more tastes, strawberry and peach. Actually those were the only …

Pepsi One is the perfect choice for those of us who like Pepsi and watch our calories intake. I have tried Diet Pepsi and I did not like it. There is a definite taste difference from regular Pepsi that I didn’t appreciate. Diet Pepsi is just not the same, …

I was disappointed with Mrs. Freshley’s Blueberry Cake Donuts. I had hoped that the blueberry donut would be as soft and flavorful as the blueberry muffins made by Mrs. Freshley’s, but what I found is a donut that really does not have a whole lot of blueberry flavor to …

Wow talk about waking up to a terrific smell. I really like the smell of Maxwell House dark roast coffee when it is brewing in the coffee pot. The entire house fills up with the wonderful aroma of Maxwell House dark roast coffee. I also like …

Breakfast is not complete without bread in the table. I like eating breads specially when I have a hot chocolate to sip. Here in the Philippines, the most famous bread product is Pan De Sal. And speaking of Pan De Sal, I discovered one bakery inside a mall that …

I thought I would not but fishes in canes. We like to eat fishes but we prefer to eat the fresh fishes. So normally, I would like to go to the market to get fresh fishes and cook it immediately when it still fresh.
But few weeks ago, we were …

My daughter is almost a year old, and since she is getting off her formula it is important to make sure the solid food she is going on still has the same nutritional value. Although the Gerber food is good, I don’t think it has enough Iron in it …

Who doesn’t like cupcakes? They are the best treat for any occasion. You can make 24 delicious cupcakes for roughly two dollars. That may not sound right but it is. You can buy a box cake mix and frosting for around a dollar each from just about any grocery …

Wal-Mart’s small fruit platter is a perfect option for a dessert, afternoon snack, or even for the morning’s to add with your breakfast. It’s small, which makes it perfect for an intimate meal with a loved one, or to share with a small group of friends, or even your …

I started drinking coffee back in my college days and during that time I wasn’t really so keen about what sort of coffee brand I used and I wasn’t so keen at that time drinking a lot of coffees a day until right now when I really cannot …

When I was in college, I practically lived on Tostino’s frozen party pizzas. They were just the right size for my microwave (yes, I ate them soggy) and were very affordable.
I still purchase this particular brand today; mostly because they do still provide a filling lunch or dinner (and …

I have been seeing all the commercials about Taco Bell’s new two dollar meal deals. The commercials make the meals look large and fulfilling. They have a variety of meals that come with one main item a drink and a bag of chips. They have been advertising the beefy …

I have always used all purpose flour when cooking and baking. When ever I found myself needing self rising flour I would use all purpose flour with the perfect amount of baking powder to make up for the self rising flour.
Well I actually got around to using Splendid’s …

We just recently got a Siamese fighting fish. They are a great pet for kids because they are easy to take care of. We bought this food, Nutrafin Max Betta Food, because it had the lowest unit price but seemed to have similar ingredients to the pellets that were …

Instant snacks or foods are salable in this country mainly because it is a source of immediate alternative when one is busy, no time to prepare and those who have no time to visit the wet market. So Monde Nissin Corporation has marketed these food packs in various category. One …

I don’t like to buy biscuit assortments because they have just few biscuits and they are all separated one from the other. So you get more plastic than biscuits. But this one was shock for me. In the box was just one of nocciola biscuits, isn’t that crazy? As …

I don’t usually drink green tea, either the bottled kind or the one that I would need to brew myself. It seems too bitter for my taste, and instead of quenching my thirst, leaves me wanting something else to drink. I had tasted a selection of bottled green teas, …

Betty Crocker - Fudge Brownies are really quite delicious! Between the chocolate and the chocolate fudge, there is a whole lot of rich chocolate to be enjoyed! Chocolate lovers will most certainly enjoy these brownies! In addition to the rich chocolate flavor of the brownies, they also remain most …