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.