The humble breakfast cereal is often dismissed by the public as just so much junk. Its supposed health benefits are discussed and highlighted in TV adverts; it is used as an example of healthy eating, yet most are little more than excuses for manufacturers to sell sweet things disguised …

We ended up making hotdogs for dinner last night and, to go with them, we made a can of Cowboy Billy’s Homestyle Baked Beans.
I have had this brand in the past but this is the first time I have tried this particular variety. It was OK, but it wasn’t …

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 …

Lately I’ve realized that I adore pudding especially chocolate one. I’ve tried so many different ones and I even make it by myself at home and I add more chocolate in it, when it melts the pudding is really great, like hot chocolate, but bought pudding is really something …

We need to be proactive in taking care of our body. I don’t just rely on exercise and eating healthy but rather I also take supplements, vitamins, juices and I drink tea. Green tea is believed to have high content of antioxidants. This is the main reason why I …

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 …

I was looking for a quick lunch Saturday afternoon and ended up running up the street to Walgreens to purchase a single-serve sized Stouffer’s Meat Lasagna. I have had these in the past and, for the most part, will confess I’m getting a
bit burned out on them. But, they do …

I could barely contain my excitement when I saw the container of Blue Bunny Premium Banana Split Ice Cream staring at me from behind the glass of the freezer case. I love Banana Splits, of course I can’t name one person who does not enjoy them thoroughly. I couldn’t …

I have recently started the Nutrisystem Advance program for women. One of the foods I had was the BBQ Sauce over Beef, Beans, and Rice. It is 270 calories.
I cooked it in the microwave. It really smelled good. I am usually hungry come …

I have tried many different types of peanut butter and so far have a favorite but there was a buy one, get one free sale at my local store and so I decided to try out Skippy’s Extra Cunch Super Hunk peanut butter.
As the name denotes, it does have …

I ran into these cookies, almost literally at my work, and they caught my attention almost immediately. I picked the package up to get a closer look. I was like wow shortbread cookies with a creamy fudge center. Sounds good.
I have always been a big fan …

Nature’s Own: Flax Plus Pumpkin Raisin Crunch is a cereal that I was disappointed in and will not be purchasing again as a result. Although this cereal is supposed to have a little pumpkin flavor to it, I did not taste any and that is one of the reasons …

Much like the original Pringles chips improved the quality of potato chips by introducing non-greasy chips, Pringles has now once again improved the chip even more by enriching the crisps with multigrain. What multigrain is is a heart-healthy and cholesterol-lowering ingredient that comes from grains. Grains are good for …

The corn dogs from Wienerschnitzel are just great. I have been buying these since I was a kid and they are a classic snack. If you want something that tastes good and is cheap go with a corn dog from Wienerschnitzel. You can get one for only 89 cents with …

It never ceases to amaze me every time I eat them —“ but, Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits have got to be the best biscuits I have ever woofed down.
If you have never been to Red Lobster or tasted their Cheddar Bay Biscuits, you are truly missing out a …

It’s holiday magazine issue time, and every cookie issue by leading women’s magazines, I purchase.
This one is valuable to me, in that I believe I had the same issue, as this is a reprint of better Home and Gardens popular cookie issue from five years ago.But, somehow, …

I am a lover of instant food. I do not cook much, so instant foods are my loyal companion, especially at night.
One of the instant food I love is Kraft Mac and Cheese, spiral macaroni. I love them! I just have to add milk and butter. …

The name of this tea, “Sweet Dreams,” sounded very appealing. I could just see myself taking a cup of this tea before going to bed, unwinding after a long day… So that’s exactly what I did: made myself a cup of Sweet Dreams that very night. The tea turned …

One of my all-time favorite kinds of candy is Smarties. They are the small candies that come wrapped, 15 to a roll. They are a slightly sour candy and kind of have a fruit taste to them. I have seen them come in three size bags. …

Starbucks Caffe Verona Coffee Blend is loved by many and regarded to be Starbucks� most popular coffee. This is no surprise to me, because I love it, too! Caffe Verona Coffee Blend contains a mixture of Latin American, Indonesian and Italian beans. Yum! I really can’t say Caffe Verona …

As you know for Mother’s Day there are lots of treats and candies, flowers, etc that go on sale for mum or are just made for this special occasion. Well at Walmart in Troy, Alabama there was Mom’s Day Mini Brownies on sale for this special day. I decided …

I am not a huge fan of pre-packaged pizza mixes, but in a hurry one night I decided to try Kraft Pizza Crust Mix with Cheese, Herbs and Tomato Sauce to make a pizza for guests and myself.
This small 450gram orange box cost only $2.99CDN, which I thought, was …

Stouffer’s Harvest Apples make for a relatively delightful side dish or after dinner treat. The reason I use the word “relatively” is because I believe that these apple slices could stand some improvement. Where the improvement could be made is in the flavor. There is not a great deal …

If you like mint and you like chocolate and your trying to lose weight then try this drink by Options. Options mint madness instant hot chocolate drink. Only 40 calories a cup.
This is drink is absolute heaven.
Its so soothing and the taste of mint just brings your …

I’m home today because I wasn’t feeling well. As is usually the case when I’m not feeling good, I find myself eating quite a bit (Yes, I know that’s weird, but that’s just the type person I am). One of the things I ended up eating today was mini …

I was in one of my stingy modes when I went grocery shopping at the Gaisano Country Mall, Cebu City, Philippines this weekend. While looking at the freezer containing processed and preserved foods, I was struggling with myself on what breakfast food to buy.
I saw the Payless …

Summer is the time when our body needs plenty of water and what more can be better than a refreshing and rejuvenating Mint (Pudina) flavored juice. Pudina juice is a very healthy and common type of juice which can be made at home in minutes. Preparing it is easy …

I have tried almost all of the meal replacement shakes out there and none comes close to Herbalife’s Nutritional Shake Mix. There are more flavors, than just vanilla and chocolate to choose from. The have a berry, pina coloda, and cookies n cream. They taste great …

I bought one of these plants from a garden center a while back to mix in with my other herbs in the garden. It’s done wonderfully so far in zone 9a, in full sun with average full watering each day. It has very small leaves as does most Thyme, …

I picked up a DiGiorno Microwave pizza from my local market when I realized I’d left my lunch at home. I wanted something that I could pop into our company’s microwave with little fuss. And I knew that I didn’t want some watery frozen entree. …

I’m a chocolate addict and sometimes I consume scary amounts of chocolate. So as any conscious human-being, I started looking for healthier chocolate options. Cocoa itself is actually one of the healthiest foods on Earth, it’s the sugar, milk and other additives that make the chocolate bar unhealthy. So if …

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 …

Right now, everyone is swarming to O’Charley’s because they are having some great deals. They are offering two selected entrees for $14.99, and the entrée offerings are pretty hearty. I’ve tried about half of them and found them to be very satisfying. Lately, they’re offering three …

As I have already mentioned in my earlier reviews, I am a workingwomen. And my job is little difficult one, which has no particular timing. I am given a laptop and I also work at home. During these kind of busy hours I need something, which refreshes …

Linda McCartney was one of the most high profile vegetarians of her time and I am grateful to her for promoting a non-meat diet and for marketing such good tasting vegetarian food. I gave up meat except fish when I was a teenager and then gave up fish …

We have grown up to learn that milk is really good for one’s health because it strengthens our bones. It is a good source of calcium so it doesn’t only make our bones strong but it also strengthens our teeth and our body muscle. Because I want to take …

Ever since I started this new job that I’m working at right now, I’ve been eating very unhealthy, which I know is really bad especially since I’m always under a lot of stress. I’m constantly eating all sorts of junk food, which I realise can be addictive since even …

Blue Bunny Premium Ice Cream Bordeaux Cherry Chocolate is a fairly enjoyable flavor combination that I like to have every five or six months. The reason I like this ice cream is because it successfully combines both dark cherries and dark chocolate. The resulting combination is really a quite …

I have a love/hate relationship with onions. I love them. My eyes hate them. It’s the type of relationship most people have with onions. Every time I cut into one I find myself having to leave the room because they are so strong. It takes my eyes at least …

I am on the go a lot, and find it difficult to keep up my protein and fibre levels, so I bought Simple Pleasures Baked Cookie Bars in a package of 6 bars, for $3.99CDN at my local supermarket. I had bought Simple Pleasures cookies before, but never …

Although I know they are not the healthiest option for my children’s breakfasts, they absolutely love to east toaster pastries on mornings when we are rushed. I love them too because they are super easy to prepare. However, a box of eight pastries can run over $2 …

I’ve tried one or two Banquet frozen dinners over the past couple of years, and I always thought they were just okay. Given that they’re usually less than $2.00 per single-serving box, and when they’re on sale they’re about a dollar, I figured you get what you pay for …

I put it under the General category because it has many uses. I use this baking soda primarily as a once-a-week exfoliant for my face and whitening deodorant for my underarms. I scrub it on my face because it really smoothens the texture and gets rid of the whiteheads …

I am a huge fan of San Mig’s 3-in-1 line of coffees. The 3-in-1 Coffee Mix comes in Mild, Original, Strong and Extra Strong blends. The four blends also come in sugar-free variances. So, it’s for everyone even for those who are quite conscious about their sugar diets. I’d …

I first tried Aidell’s at the grocery store. They had a sample table where they gave you a taste of the different options they had to offer. I thought all of them were very good but I did not buy them until some time later.
Recently my family …

I have heard a lot about Progresso soup and how healthy it is for people who are trying to fill their tummy’s and stay fit while watching their weight as well. Unfortunately, the Chicken Pot Pie Progresso soup is neither tasty or something that I would call filling. I …

I really like this one, this is my favourite wine because it is sweet but not too much. It goes good with desserts bit also with meat and alone. I’ve tried many wines in my life and I really liek this one. It is not very expencive 0.7l cost …

When I usually work long shifts, I do not have time to sit down and eat a full lunch or meal. It really gets to me and sometimes in the middle of working, my head aches already and I feel that I am running low on sugar and I …

I was hungry this morning so I ended up digging through my desk for something to snack on. Fortunately, I found a bag of Brothers all natural apple crisps I had purchased a week ago.
When I opened the bag, I really wasn’t expecting too much from this product because …