Kraft Stove Top Stuffing Mix for Chicken

 Kraft Stove Top Stuffing Mix for Chicken tastes great right off the stove. After a few hours the dehydrated vegetables hydrate and start to make a crunching sound that I find off putting. I just can’t eat this stuff after it’s been sitting around. I really wish they had powdered those vegetables.

I do have to admit that I don’t get the idea of chicken stuffing or why it’s any different from turkey stuffing. Why would you cram this stuff up a birds tail I couldn’t say, but stuffing has largely become something I just don’t put in birds.

Okay, stuffing is something I would never eat were it not for this blog, but you get the idea.

Anyway, this stuffing will likely go on sale after the holidays so if stuffing is your thing this is a fine option. If stuffing is your thing, you may need your head checked, but who am I to judge.

Base Culture Gingerbread Almond Butter

 Base Culture Gingerbread Almond Butter lives up to being made of almonds I think. I mean, the butter part is really sad because this will not spread and I don't taste a lot of gingerbread. I don't taste a lot of ginger to be honest. 

This is something I'm putting on the "Put it in a smoothie" shelf, because I can't put it on bread. I guess this is a product that has to be used when fresh or it will separate and clump out.

Fail.

7Up Shirley Temple

7Up Shirley Temple is not better than 7Up. I like good old 7Up better but then I have to admit it has been a long time since I drank good old 7Up. Now the 7Up Shirley Temple flavor is pomegranate cherry and if I weren't a big fat dude I would probably like this more. It's a fine soda but I still say it's not as good as 7Up.
 

Sweetarts Candy Canes Green Apple

 Sweetarts Candy Canes Green Apple are one step more sour than your good old Granny Smith. If you're a green apple fan these are just off the hook. I'm not really, but I'm not you. I just looked like I ate two or three of you. 

Anyway, these are totally killer canes. 

Carl's Jr. The Blueberry Baller

The Blueberry Baller at Carl's Jr. is kind of like boba lemonade. It has little bits which I think are citrus pearls that burst in your mouth. As drinks go this is new and interesting but not too sweet. 

This is one of those "if you stop by you should try it" things, but know that some of those things at the bottom may just not get into the straw and you may need to wash them down with soda.

Marie Morin Creme Brulee

 If you're looking to make a dinner with friends fancy then Marie Morin Creme Brulee would be a good idea if you could get the whole foil cap off and have a torch lighter that you can use to burn the top. I tried with a normal lighter and it failed. 

This is a mild dessert not suitable for children who just want candy but if you're drinking red wine it would be a good compliment. You can then wash out the glass these come in and make jello for the kids.

Carl's Jr. Blood Orange Baller

The Blood Orange Baller at Carl's Jr. is an odd bird indeed with little citrus balls at the bottom that are like boba. This wasn't all that good but was interesting and a real standout in turns of how it felt going down. 

I'd try this if I were you just to know what it is like.
 

Nonni's Dark Chocolate Peppermint Biscotti

 Nonni's Dark Chocolate Peppermint Biscotti has no peppermint. Peppermint is peppermint because of it's strong flavor. This was mostly chocolate, dark chocolate would have had more flavor. 

I would say this was passable, but it didn't really tick the boxes.

Scott & Jon's Garlic Butter Shrimp Rice Bowl

Scott & Jon's Garlic Butter Shrimp Rice Bowl is a snack that you can get frozen and bring to work. I have to say these Scott & Jon’s things are good enough. They are way to small and you need to eat them with something else but flavor wise no complaints.

This was fast cooking, flavorful eating, and didn’t make a mess. Now I just need like five more of them.

 

McDonald's Dulce de Leche Frappé

 At six hundred and thirty calories for a medium McDonald's Dulce de Leche Frappé is salted caramel. I don't even know what Dulce de Leche tastes like but this was salted caramel. 

My level of disappointment is palpable here. This was a lot of money, fattening, and not that great. 

Albertsons' Jumbo Chocolate Chunk Cookies

 Albertsons' Jumbo Chocolate Chunk Cookies are something I tend to get out of the discount bakery rack at my local Albertsons'. I go there before work every now and then to get my lunch. 

Anyway, these are better cookies and tend to be a lucky find in the discount rack. It's even better when there are two of them so I can review them. However, they normally don't last long enough for me to get them home and review them. 

These are perfect cookies for dunking in my coffee and the only thing missing when I eat them is a friend to share them with. The best thing to go with any cup of coffee is a friend with a cup of coffee of their own. 

So, good cookies, eat with friend.

Jack in the Box Double Sourdough Smashed Jack

 The Jack in the Box Double Sourdough Smashed Jack is nothing to write home about. It tastes a bit off and isn't all that sour. I've noted that at Jack sourdough is always a disappointment.

This is a good sized sandwich of moderate quality. They are worth eating but not for those who are not fans of Jack in the Box

Zevia Cream Soda

 

One of the middle flavors of Zevia is the Cream Soda. I like it enough to not want to give it away but I don’t like it enough to drink the whole case like I would for normal soda being that I’m a big fat dude.  I’m not that big of a fan of cream soda so this isn’t all that big a thing for me but it’s okay. I mean, I wouldn’t get it again but it’s okay.

 

Smart Ones Santa Fe Rice & Beans

The only smart one involved with this Smart Ones Santa Fe Rice & Beans is the person that sold me this crap. Oh, is this bad. Something should be said for the fact that the sour cream on top was frozen and microwaved missing the point of sour cream. 

Anyway, this stuff feels  like food scraps tossed into a tray and frozen. If you cook the crap out of it you may get something edible, but if you cook the crap out of it you won't have much left.
 

Jack in the Box Mini Birria Tacos

Jack in the Box Mini Birria Tacos are slightly better than their normal mini tacos. They don't taste much like tacos, but they are as food as food gets when you go to Jack. 

These things are okay. If you're a Jack addict then they could be a needed change. They are not worth a trip to Jack if you're not going their already, but they are just fine.
 

Knorr Burrito Bowl Power Rice Blend

Knorr Burrito Bowl Power Rice Blend is something that sat on my shelf for a long time before I got around to making it. For what it is it was easy to make and worked well as a pilaf. 

Flavor wise I can't say much for it as lime was the dominant taste, and it could have used some other things to give it more variety. As a burrito bowl it would have needed to be mixed with meat and cheese. 

I will say that I like how it looks on the plate.  It adds a nice level of dignity to a meal and looks like you spent a lot longer than you did. 

All and all, I rank this a buy. I wouldn't make it a normal facet of the dinner table, but it is a nice change from the old simple rice. 
 

Sweetarts Candy Canes Cherry

Sweetarts Candy Canes Cherry are okay. I would go further to say they are just your average cherry candy stick. If they didn't have a hook they wouldn't be a cane.

Past that, they are nothing to look for. If your a cherry addict they will make you smile but these are for your kids and they won't care. 

Jack in the Box Birria Buttermilk Ranch Sauce

Over at Jack in the Box you can now get Birria Buttermilk Ranch Sauce which is mildly more flavorful than their normal Buttermilk Ranch Sauce. It is without the cooling effect of normal ranch and is otherwise unimpressive. 

It did little to make my Birria Mini Tacos any better.

Yerbaé Pumpkin Spice

 Yerbaé Pumpkin Spice taste very little like pumpkin spice. I mean, really, what where they thinking, and what do they think pumpkin spice tastes like? 

I detect no cinnamon or nutmeg and there certainly isn't any allspice. What is this even meant to be? It taste nothing like pumpkin pie. 

I would only get this if you find it at a good price and need and energy drink. If that's not what's going on you can just give this a pass. It tastes odd.

Gamesa Saladitas Saltine Crackers

Saladitas Saltine crackers come in sheets not as crackers. They are all stuck together, and you need to break them apart. Why you would want crackers like this I couldn’t say, but they sell them like that. As you can see, I can’t get them to come apart cleanly.

After that they are normal saltines. If you know how to get them apart they are more versatile than normal crackers, but to me it's just not worth the headaches. 

 

Dunkin Sourdough Breakfast Sandwich

 When you wake up after a holiday stupor and luckily still have your wallet you may just find yourself next to a Dunkin. In that case a strong coffee and this Sourdough Breakfast Sandwich may get you alive again long enough to make it safely home.

With eggs, bacon, and cheese this was a good size if on the bland side. I mean, what is it with sourdough these days? You know it should be sour right? 

If I were to make this myself I would have grilled the bread or added pepper. It needed more flavor.

Subway Sandwiches Cinnabon Footlong Churro

Subway Sandwiches Cinnabon Footlong Churro is kind of a sad thing. They heat it up in the oven and then cover it with cinnamon and sugar right in front of you but it carries some of the flavor from the oven.

This isn't that great of a churro. I mean, it wasn't bad, but it was just a bit off.
 

Smart Ones Slow Roasted Turkey Breast

 As you can see, Smart Ones Slow Roasted Turkey Breast is light on the turkey and the gravy is watery. The small bits of turkey are not suited for this kind of meal, but it is tender. 

To say this is bad would be wrong but to say that it is good would be misleading. It's something I would get on sale. Frozen food often falls short for me and I'm buying the inexpensive stuff on sale in order to get more reviews in. 

The result is that I eat a lot of food that would keep a person alive for a short time but is nether good for you nor satisfying. 

Carl's Jr. The Ghost Breakfast Burger

 Carl's Jr. has now come out with The Ghost Breakfast Burger which had eggs, bacon, a beef patty, Ghost Pepper cheese, and that "soul scorching" sauce they put on there.

All in all I think it was a rather good burger with just enough heat to make it interesting. You pay a good deal for them, to be honest, but otherwise this is a solid offering from Carl's.

Zevia Ginger Ale

Canada Dry has nothing to worry about when it comes to Zevia Ginger Ale.  I’m talking about the real deal now. I’ve never had diet Canada Dry so it could be challenged by this Zevia, but normal Canada Dry is the king of ginger ake.

I found this drink to be un-offensive and even didn’t mind finishing it off. I have some of the fruit Canada Dry flavors that have been sitting around my house for years now. I just never wanted to drink them.

In the world of Ginger Ale this is not the best nor is it the worst. It simply is and I don’t mind it.

 

Zevia Zero Calorie Soda Mountain Zevia

 Zevia Zero Calorie Soda Mountain Zevia is what passes for Mountain Dew in the world of Zevia. It's crap. I mean, it tastes nothing like Mountain Dew because Mountain Dew is a sugary soda that lives on how sweet and full of caffeine it is. 

This stuff is so far removed from the real deal that I can't imagine how it got on shelves. It's nothing like Mountain Dew! I can't say I hated it but I can't say it was worth drinking.

Wienerschnitzel Meatball Sandwich

 The Wienerschnitzel Meatball Sandwich feels like something you whip up when you have limited ingredients in the house but you're hungry and broke or too drunk to drive. 

It's a meatball sandwich made with a hotdog bun. That's not to say it's bad, but that bun is not something you hold without a napkin. 

The sauce is chunky, the bun disintegrates, and there really should be one more meatball in there. It's low quality and low price which may be just what you need right now.

Truffettes de France Pumpkin Spice Cocoa Truffles

 Truffettes de France Pumpkin Spice Cocoa Truffles will not remind you of pumpkin pie. I mean, do I even know what pumpkin pie tastes like now that I've had all these pumpkin spice knock offs? 

Anyway, this is rich in flavor and will go well with bitter coffee. I love coffee, I'm okay with this, now I need more coffee.

Subway Double Chocolate Peppermint Footlong Cookie

 The Subway Double Chocolate Peppermint Footlong Cookie is the kind of thing you buy to eat with your family because it's just too much cookie. It also isn't a good thing to eat after you drink soda. Soda will overwhelm the sweetness.

I have to be honest this cookie made me want more milk. It was find but not something I would buy again unless I had a child who liked it because it's a lot of food that will make you fat.

Scott & Jon's Shrimp Alfredo with Penne

This is my first time trying Scott & Jon's I must say for frozen food it didn’t make me want to barf. Their Shrimp Alfredo with Penne was honestly really good if really small. It tasted a bit like the sea which is neither good nor bad but the big issue with this is one I say often. Where is the broccoli?

If you’re going to eat these make sure you have other food, because they are just the smallest little things. I think I could have eaten five of these.

 

Bud Light Seltzer Apple Slices: Strawberry Apple

 Bud Light Seltzer Apple Slices: Strawberry Apple is one of the better flavors of the Apple Slice line. I wish they had this on it's own rather than in the multi-pack. The other flavors kind of bring it down for me. At least you get three of them instead of just one which would be sad and lonely. 

Were as the Strawberry Apple isn't bad it is also not good enough for me to say I'd drink it on the regular. I would get it for a party, but I wouldn't put it on my buy list.

Jelly Belly Candy Canes Blueberry

Jelly Belly Candy Canes Blueberry is just bursting with berryniss. Blueberries don't taste like anything so I wouldn't say they taste like blueberries. I don't like berry flavor so I wouldn't get more of these but they are so like a blueberry muffin that if you like those you'll be in heaven.
 

Chelten House butternut Squash Pasta Sauce

 Chelten House is a hard group to find. They're website doesn't appear to have a link to this butternut squash pasta sauce. This is an American style sauce being smooth and mild in flavor.

I do like the smoother sauces, and I have to say this is a good one. I wouldn't say you should stalk up on it but if you want a holiday themed sauce this one will work.

Hyde and Eek Frankenstein Cookie

I found this Hyde and Eek Frankenstein Cookie after the holiday last year so it was sitting around being old. I guess you can't say it was bad because it wasn't stale at all even being more than a year old. 

It was never that good to start with so I still wouldn't get more of them, but they have a long shelf-life.
 

The Good Crisps Creepy Crisps

 The Good Crisp Creepy Crisps are discount original flavor with black food coloring. Is that bad? No. If you like these crisps then this is just fine. They don't pick up dip all that well. Things keep braking. Then you need to use another chip to get the broken chip out of the dip.

Keep in mind that if you're at a party you've had a few drinks and will now be playing rescue the broken chip with a buzz.

This will look cool at your Halloween party, but as far as being good they don't stand up to the fun. Get normal chips to go with these.

Stuffed Puffs Filled Marshmallows Monster Marsh

Stuffed Puffs Filled Marshmallows Monster Marsh are an odd Halloween candy that may show up in your child's bag this year. I'd be happy to see them were I not a big fat man with diabetes. 

You got sprinkles on marshmallow filled with chocolate. What's not to love? First bite can be a little hard but once you start chewing they soften up and taste great. 
 

Warheads Extreme Sour Blue Raspberry

 Warheads Extreme Sour Blue Raspberry live up to there name by delivering so much sour that I can hardly keep them in my mouth. This quickly gives way to the sugary sweet of the main flavor making you think you've been through a war to get to that sweet.

You should try not to chew these so you can get the full impact. I will point out that these are not that raspberry but they are very blue. 

Jack in the Box Triple Bonus Jack

 When I looked at the Triple Bonus Jack from Jack in the Box I asked myself if I had gotten the right order. It was smaller than I thought it would be. Then I opened it up and there were the three patties so it was the right thing. 

All in all, this is good enough for what it is. I paid half what I payed fro the Ghost burgers at Carl's Jr.the night before. 

I'm not that impressed, but I must say that it is a solid offering from the second clown of fast food.  

Feastables MrBeast Bar Deez Nutz

I’m going to say that as I got these MrBeast Bars in a pack made for giving out on Halloween that Deez Nutz was an inappropriate flavor for trick or treating. The thing has peanut butter which is not nuts. It may be made of peanuts, but peanuts aren’t technically nuts.

Naming candy something dirty is fine until you want to give it out to children and then you have some kid asking about the name.

I will admit that out of the three MrBeast bars that came in the pack this one was the best tasting. Still, the name makes me glad to get rid of them.

 

Kathy Kaye Popcorn Balls

 I never got the idea of popcorn balls. I mean, let's take popcorn and make it harder to eat and open ourselves up to jokes about eating balls. Why? 

These Kathy Kaye Popcorn Balls are not too sweet and a lot softer if you dip them in coffee. If you don't dip them in coffee you should eat them outside so you don't make a mess.

These are fine and a good alternative to a candy bar. Just don't eat them around teenage boys.  

Carl's Jr. Single The Ghost Burger

 Carl's Jr. Single The Ghost Burger still tasted better than the Big Angus version. I'm not sure why, but I think it's because the bigger burger has less heat. 

I will say that these are not worth the price which where I live is around twenty dollars for a full meal. In addition, they can't figure out if this thing has onions or not and this one came with onions. 

The bacon was chewy and the lettuce and tomato added nothing to the over all taste but did give it more heft. It was less than a dollar more to get the double so if you can finish it I would get that instead. 

This is an okay burger but not for the price.

Kelloggs Rice Krispies Cereal Shocking Orange

 Kelloggs Rice Krispies Cereal Shocking Orange is just like normal Rice Krispies only with orange food coloring or the like. I have to admit this is a great idea because it's festive but not as bad for you as most Halloween options out there. 

Your kids will likely get upset and want sugar but with all the sugar we eat now days they may just drop dead. I wouldn't get this again without a good reason. I don't have kids.

Jelly Belly Candy Corn

 Jelly Belly has always been a name in better candy, but candy corn is a love it or hate it kind of thing that some people can't get enough of. Back when we gave out candy to kids on Halloween I would have children cry with glee as I gave them a bag of candy corn.

Well, now I've tried Jelly Belly Candy Corn and I can say it's a step above the rest. I've had candy corn made with honey and corn syrup but this stuff has sugar and soy.  It's honestly better than most candy corn.

Warheads Extreme Sour Candy Apple

These Warheads Extreme Sour Candy Apple made my mouth water at first. Then came the less sour apple that I say was the best part of the candy. I don’t know why they start so strong and loosen up so fast, but I guess people like them that way.

This was an odd little candy, but not bad all things considered. I would think the sour should last longer, but then I'm too old and too diabetic to eat Warheads.

Rum Chata Pumpkin Spice

 Rum Chata Pumpkin Spice comes to stores in fall and goes on sale soon after. I got it for half off and I think it was a bargain because this is much stronger in flavor than many pumpkin spice cream liqueurs I've had. 

This stuff is a hard coffee creamer that will keep the party going long into the night. 

Good stuff, would buy again.

Russell Stover Pumpkin Dark Chocolate Coconut Cream

 Russell Stover Pumpkin Dark Chocolate Coconut Creams were all over the discount stores last year. They aren't bad, but you do get a few bits of coconut in your mouth when you eat them. Things just will not chew down and are hard to swallow. 

You also need to be careful with these as they may just crack in your kids candy bag. Then they will be stuck to the bag and your kid just may eat that foil wrapper. 

Halloween is so much less fun now that I give all my candy to orphans. I can't eat it myself anyway, I'm a diabetic.

Carl's Jr. Double The Ghost

 Double The Ghost burger at Carl's Jr. is the largest of The Ghost burgers and has the most spice to it because of the double cheese. It has a good amount of heat to it and that adds to the flavor. 

If you're going to try one of The Ghost burgers this is the one. 

I would say this is a good burger. I give it a thumbs up. It's not really hot but it is hot enough to stand out. 

Warheads Colossal Sour Orange

Warheads Colossal Sour Orange reminds me of something but I can’t tell what it is. I mean, it so tastes like some other orange candy I haven’t had in years. 

It also brakes up fast and last for a short time in the mouth until it is gone and you feel like it was only a thought of orange. It’s like an orange contemplation on the meaning of life.

This is a candy for those who want sour and the fleeting nature of existence when compared to the great ticking of the universal clock.