Monday, July 31, 2023

Lofthouse S'mores Frosted Cookies

Lofthouse S'mores Frosted Cookies are S'more in name alone. They have too little chocolate and no marshmallow.

I can't recall ever having real S'mores and given how fat I am I'm not going looking for them. However, I have had toasted marshmallows and they are so far removed from these that I would have never guessed the flavor should have been included.   

These don't look like S'mores, they don't taste like S'mores, and they aren't all that good on their own. 

Fail, fail, fail, fail, fail!
 

Sunday, July 30, 2023

Spartanburg Meat Processing Baby Back Ribs


 Spartanburg Baby Back Ribs are easy enough to get ready. The bones come out of them before they brake up and the meat gets stuck in your teeth. I really had trouble getting the meat out of my teeth. I mean, that hurt. 

Anyway, I've had better ribs and I've had worse. These things are okay. I'll grant that I ate the lot of them in short order. I mean, I've never had a bad wrack of ribs. 

Ribs are something of an indulgence so buy sparingly and when you get a good deal. 

Friday, July 28, 2023

Pringles Harvest Blends with Sweet Potato

Pringles Harvest Blends with Sweet Potato are a BBQ flavored crisp that has a sweet taste and can be distinguished some from the sweet potato free variety. 

Were as I can't say they are the best thing in whatever Pringles really should be thought of as they make a good snack. They don't have the  lingering smell in the mouth of some other Pringles. 

If you eat Pringles you should try these, if you don't I don't think this will bring you to the brand, but I like them. 
 

Thursday, July 27, 2023

Sprecher Root Beer

Sprecher Root Beer is a luxury item you can find at a discount store. Well, it's good soda. Sprecher makes beer and a company that makes bear tends to make good root beer. 

If you like root bear this a something you can have with your whiskey or dry if you need to and relax. With this heat it's a big thing to stay cool but you can't drink too much of this. 

I would have a nice cold water to go along with it if I were relaxing today, but then I'm a big fat man who should drink so much more water. 
 

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Lunchables Mini Hot Dogs Meal Kit


 Lunchables Mini Hot Dogs Meal Kit didn't look all that appealing to me, but I figured I could get one just to try it for all of you. If I ate what I wanted to I would never leave the Costco food court. 

Anyway, if it were not for the ketchup and mustered that comes with this the buns would be rather dry. The condiments really make this whole thing not bad. Now if they can only find a way to stop the jokes about your kid eating little wieners.

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Junior Caramels


 Junior Caramels sound like a good idea. They sound better than Junior Mints. Then you try them and you find out that they are cross contaminated with the mint from their more popular relatives. 

Mint flavored Caramels sounds rather nasty, and it really is nasty. These are a fail. 

Monday, July 24, 2023

Faygo Cotton Candy Soda

 

I was checking out the Dollar Tree when I ran across Cotton Candy soda by Faygo. I guess if you really want Cotton Candy soda it shouldn't be so hard to make. Just put cotton candy in sparkling water. 

Anyway, this stuff tastes like Cotton Candy all right. Stronger in flavor than cotton candy to be honest.  This is what it is and tastes like what it is should taste like. If you want cotton candy soda this is your bag. I have to admit I have never wanted that but stuff does its job so well.

Sunday, July 23, 2023

McDonald's Big Breakfast with Hotcakes


 McDonald's Big Breakfast with Hotcakes is one of the more overlooked McDonald's offerings and I can see why. Why do you call them hot cakes. Things are pancakes. If they get cold are they still hotcakes? If you heat up normal cake or eat it when it's hot do they turn into these?

The eggs are bland and the sausage is spongy. It reminds me why I stopped eating this... Well, I think this is the second one of these I've had in my life but the first one was more than twenty years ago.

Saturday, July 22, 2023

Capri Sun Fruit Punch


  I don't trust Capri Sun, because it hides itself in that silver bag. I know, I know, light can damage things and so the bag protects the stuff. Still, look what color their Fruit Punch is. I always figured fruit punch as something that was made of things I shouldn't ask about, but the stuff has always been red.

Not red fruit punch is funny to me when there are cherries on the pack.  

Stuff also doesn't taste good, but I guess I would have felt better about it if it looked right. 

Friday, July 21, 2023

Late July Organic Saltine Crackers

These organic saltine crackers by Late July Snacks taste a bit like butter crackers to me. They are much better than the simple saltine but they look nothing like the normal ones you get at the store. 

I don't know what it is about Late July that draws me to their products. I've never been disappointed by them but they have never knocked my socks off.  

All in all, you can be sure that Late July Snacks will deliver what you want. They are a good company and I wish I could find them more often. 
 

Thursday, July 20, 2023

Bang Energy Drink Georgia Peach Sweet Tea


 Bang Energy Drink Georgia Peach Sweet Tea is too sweet for my liking and not enough tea. The richness of this product makes it far less refreshing, and were as it works and an energy drink it does not help you beat the heat. 

The whole idea of a zero calorie energy drink with Creatine is kind of dumb to start with. I mean, more for your kidneys to handle but nothing to fuel your body so you don't pass out. Chase this with some good clean water.

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

V8 Orange Carrot Juice Blend


 V8 Orange Carrot Juice Blend is hard for me to get my head around because it's not for curing hangovers. V8 is for curing hangovers with electrolytes and such so what is this for really? 

It tastes fine, but I would think it would be better if orange was dominant over carrot, but carrot really should be first billed here. It is the dominant flavor. 

Drinking this will never be as good for you as eating oranges and carrots, but I guess this lasts longer in my refrigerator. For people who find it hard to get their orange colored produce in this is a good alternative. For the real health geek stick to the natural stuff. 

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Late July Snacks Organic Chia & Quinoa Crackers


 Late July Snacks is one of those hipster food companies that makes things like Organic Chia & Quinoa Crackers. The Chia seeds sprout in your mouth and make for an odd eating experience. 

A good cracker is just made to put things on and shouldn't stand out all that much on their own. These fit that bill so perfectly I'm surprised I don't see them more often.  

Serve these at your dinner party and people will remember them, but they will not detract from what you put on them. Good job Late July.

Monday, July 17, 2023

Stewart's Black Cherry Wishniak

Made with real sugar Stewart's Black Cherry Wishniak soda is a smooth drinking experience that would go well with some whisky. This is a soda for those who wish to take a moment and live in joy and good drink. I recommend it for those of you who just want to sit down and have a good moment.
 

Sunday, July 16, 2023

Sparkling Ice +Caffeine Cherry Vanilla

Sparkling Ice +Caffeine Cherry Vanilla is a zero calorie soda of sorts that will deliver some wake up juice to your needy brain on a hot day of summer school. Global warming sucks and is real. I know this is weather and not climate, but California summers where always hot enough for me. 

Anyway, this is detectably diet and that's a bad thing, but it's sufferably diet and that's a good thing.  I'm not a fan of diet drinks, but if had in moderation this can be refreshing. Just don't over do it.
 

Saturday, July 15, 2023

Popcornopolis Unicorn Popcorn


 I don't know what Unicorns taste like but I do know that they taste nothing like Popcornopolis  Unicorn Popcorn. Further, they have been said to be hulking brutes to look at so that nice white horse is not a unicorn. 

This stuff is okay, kind of gnarly, but not the best popcorn I've had. Some of that yellow is lemon I think. Anyway, I'd give this stuff a pass, but to me it just looks like unicorn barf anyway. 

Friday, July 14, 2023

Earth's Best Popcorn Chicken for Kids


 Earth's Best Popcorn Chicken for Kids offends me with the idea that this is just for kids. I guess it's for people who don't like their kids much because these are a little on the bland side. 

I would still say that heated then chilled and on a salad these would be just fine for adults. 

I wouldn't call them stellar, but I sure will go through them like a fat kid goes through cake if I have them in my freezer. 

Thursday, July 13, 2023

Icee Slush Blue Raspberry


 Icee Slush Blue Raspberry sounds like a pack of win you keep in your freezer. Then you freeze it, and what do you get? Ice...

Stuff tastes good but all, and all it's just flavored ice. I would eat this with a spoon rather than  try and drink it. 

One the on hand your kids will love this, on the other hand it falls short of an ice at hand when you want one.

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Green Giant Riced Veggies Chickpea Cauliflower Blend


 In the wake of climate change Riced Veggies are becoming a bigger and bigger thing as rice itself may become hard to come by. Green Giant Riced Veggies Chickpea Cauliflower Blend is a dry version of the rice variant that is supposed to be better for you than rice and with five grams of fiber I guess it is. 

Once you get it wet you can tell it's not natural but it tastes okay. Not like normal rice at all, but the flavor is not offensive. Technically cauliflower is not a vegetable and neater are chickpeas, but they are better for you than rice I think. 

All in all, this stuff is fine. I wouldn't stop buying rice for it, but I don't mind it at all. 

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Super Stack Original Potato Crisps

If a Pringles banged a Sea Biscuit, not the horse, and then that banged a Pringles again what you would get would be a Super Stack Original Potato Crisp. The Sea Biscuit is a hard food made to last for long times on ships. The Super Stack is a hard chip.

I will admit that these are fine. I don't love them and I don't hate them but they are harder to eat than normal chips or crisps as they are thick and hard. 

Funny things really. 
 

Monday, July 10, 2023

Bang Lemon Drop Sweet Ice Tea Energy Drink

In the pounding heat of the California summer d-bags need to hit the gym and grunt out how hot they think they are before drinking themselves into oblivion. This sugar free Bang Lemon Drop Sweet Ice Tea Energy Drink has the creatine to help you get your pump on. 

It should be noted that both creatine and caffeine can help you at the gym but creatine is not something you take when cutting. Creatine is a bulking supplement and I find it can impair your ability to cool down and take something out of your workout. 

The point is that this is a drink that should be had only by someone in good health who knows what they're doing in the gym. 

Flavor wise, this stuff is great. I would never have known it was zero sugar. It really was refreshing and I would get more.

Still, if hitting the gym like it's been talking about your mother is still on your to do list, then this isn't for you. If you can bring the heat, this will be a fine addition to your workout. 

Sunday, July 9, 2023

Birds Eye California Blend Frozen Vegetables


 Birds Eye California Blend Frozen Vegetables are a mix of carrots, cauliflower, and broccoli. I guess all those things are grown in California, but I don't see the connection. They are also things that don't freeze well and I cooked them to a crisp for that reason. 

Truth be told, frozen vegetables are the kind that don't rot and are still around when you want to eat them so these aren't a bad idea.  Buy a few bags and cook away. 

Your body will thank you. Your mouth will be upset. 

Saturday, July 8, 2023

True North Pure Energy Seltzer Watermelon Mist


 True North Pure Energy Seltzer Watermelon Mist is rather refreshing without having the artificial sweeteners that give me the runs. I don't think it tastes all that much like watermelon, but I admit that I like it and would get more. 

In the pounding heat of summer this is the best way to cool off and give yourself a kick to get going. Good stuff, right idea, I want more.

Friday, July 7, 2023

X2 Endurance Strawberry Kiwi

X2 Endurance Strawberry Kiwi is tea. It is sweet tea that will help you chill on a hot day and there will likely be hot days in the future, and the now. The past was rather hot as well. 

Anyway, I would say this is a solid product for you to have in the heat of the summer. 

You should stalk up on this stuff. Summer is lasting longer. 

Thursday, July 6, 2023

Trader Joe's Organic Brown Rice Spaghetti Pasta


 I don't know how long I've had this Trader Joe's Organic Brown Rice Spaghetti Pasta but it must have been too long, because the stuff wouldn't cook. 

After the recommended cooking time there were large sections that stuck together and they were still on the hard side. It tasted fine but was not as good as other brown rice pasta I had. 

Again, I think I had this stuff sitting around for two or three years. I got it a long time ago and forgot about it. I'm not even sure they still sell it but if they do it has to be better than my experience.  

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Takis Rolled Blue Heat Tortilla Chips


 Takis Rolled Blue Heat Tortilla Chips do not bring the heat. They do taste like lime and the more you eat them the more heat you feel. I'm not big on these and they're not that impressive. 

I guess they look cool, but looking cool is not important if the food just doesn't taste that great. 

Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Mtn Dew Dew S A


 Dew S A by Mtn Dew is the combination of Code Red, White Out, and Voltage. You can make some patriotic drinks with those colors or put them all together to make this purple stuff that tastes funky and is not as good as the normal Dew. 

I'm not sure you can still find this stuff but you can still make it I guess. This is a great way to interest people in more flavors, and that is very American. 

Monday, July 3, 2023

Rice A Roni Buffalo Chicken Rice

Rice A Roni Buffalo Chicken Rice  is vaguely reminiscent of buffalo wings. The flavor is right there just isn't enough of it to make the overpowering feeling of eating buffalo wings. 

If this stuff were stronger in flavor I would not have been able to really eat it like this but it was, well, not that strong. There are just so many better ways to cook rice. 
 

Sunday, July 2, 2023

Truly Hard Seltzer Orange Peach Fizz


 Truly Hard Seltzer Orange Peach Fizz is a summer beverage for sure. I don't mind the flavor but I would like it better without the alcohol. It tastes fruity but not really orange, more peach, and if you're not thirsty it won't do. 

The up side of having these at your party is that you will need to drink a lot of them to get drunk, and you kind of need to be a bit sloshed to really like them. I would get these again only if I were having a party and wanted to have something people will not get drunk on.


Saturday, July 1, 2023

Guerrero Tortillas Zero Net Carbs Chipotle


 I ran into these Guerrero Chipotle tortillas and figured I hadn't tried any of their Zero Net Carbs products. I have to admit that These were really great. They don't have a whole lot of flavor but they add just a bit to the food you have them with. 

You don't need to heat them up before you eat them like most store tortillas. I went and got more the next time I went to the store. These are a real win.