Sauder's Free Range Large Brown Eggs

Whew, things are bad over here, y'all. But these eggs are OK. Honestly they aren't as good as my usual white eggs, because those were jumbo and these are large and it turns out that large is actually small and jumbo is actually large. Starbucks-ass egg sizing!! Older hens lay larger eggs, so maybe there's a baby boom among chickens, which I guess is good. That's probably what's going on. No questions, please. 

But I digress. These are free range, which is good. Apart from being weirdly small, and brown, they also have thinner shells than I'm used to, with some red specks inside of unknown origin. Are they chicken parts?? Wee feet?? Blood?? Best not to think about such things. They taste fine. Only one was cracked. No complaints, because large is actually fine if you eat 2. 

Overall
Cost: 6/10 [4$]
Taste: 6/10 

Filippo Berio Olive Oil

I found some unreviewed oil! It's a Tree New Year miracle! :p 

This is what I use for pasta. I used to not, because I had it ingrained in me that you can't cook with olive oil at high temps. But it turns out that's mostly EVOO and mostly at temps higher than what we're dealing with in the noodle realm. Anyway, it's certainly more appropriate for the noodle/veg/chicken life than canola oil is (which is more of a stir-fry oil imo). It lasts a long time and I usually ALMOST finish it when it expires, but not quite. Good ol' oil. I don't really like the taste or feel of it, but without it things are intolerably dry! 

Overall
Cost: 5/10 
Taste: 5/10 

Guittard Milk Chocolate Chips

Having blown through my stores of rice, pasta, veg, coffee, and snacks, I've resorted to snacking on these 15$ nut-free baking chocolate chips. It occurs to me maybe I ought to have just baked something instead (lol). Anyway, the upside is that these are great, which is why they're worth the 15$ and shipping. About twice as a big as a normal chocolate chip (or half the size of a Hershey kiss), and a pleasant milky taste. If only there were a cheapo allergy-free brand, but at least I'm living in the lap of luxury (in the realm of baking)!

Overall
Cost: 4/10 [15$ plus shipping because you know Acme could never]
Taste: 7/10 

ma ma mia produce - Grape Tomatoes

So many tomato producers out there! Here's another one. I was confused about the spacing of the name, and refused to research it out of annoyance. That's where we are after not leaving the house for 8 days! A few were a lil wrinkly, but overall they were fine, both in taste and hardiness. Pretty girthy for grape tomatoes. Enjoyed them in both rice and noodle. Hang in there, frozen blog fans!

Overall
Cost: 6/10
Taste: 6/10 

Wandering Bear Vanilla Cold Brew

I'm trapped in my house once again! 2020 flashbacks. Anyway, at least I have this cute bear-themed cold brew. It's just ("natural") vanilla flavor, no sugar/milk, which I appreciate. Quite bitter/strong, all told. The vanilla is subtle, which is good. The packaging and company are good. The taste is just OK. I don't really like vanilla flavor in drinks, I guess. It's better with milk added, but I don't have any milk right now!! A good zip and lasts a long time. I prefer the unflavored one, but I'd get this again if it's offered in the veg box. (Coffee isn't really a veg, and you know it's not local (it's Canadian! ʕ •ᴥ•ʔ), but I like that it's there anyway.)

Overall
Cost: 5/10 [14$ for 5 servings, hm. maybe not that good, but coffee's doubled in price everywhere this year! on par with last year's Dunks, I think]
Taste: 6/10 

Signature Select Whole Baby Bella Mushrooms

[Whole baby] bella mushrooms! And beautiful they are. Actually, I was worried they had gone off because they were a little slimy and a little brown/white mystery mold crust-y, but your girl was ready to take a gamble right before the whole state shuts down for a week+ due to weather. A gamble on stuffed mushrooms. I actually wanted way bigger mushrooms, and white-not-bella-which-is-also-white-but-not-really, but these turned out to work just fine. In 20oz ("family size"... a mockery) you get 26 mushrooms, which just about fills a baking sheet. Mostly the same size...ish. I like mushrooms even though they aren't a veg, protein, or a fiber. They just are. 

Overall
Cost: 6/10
Taste: 6/10 

Haribo Frogs

Save me, frog gummy! These were a gift from my bff Mimi. They are super cute and a serving is 6. I love frogs. However they are peach flavored. That's messed up. Frogs aren't peach flavored! I don't really like peach ring type gummy, but it is better as a small frog. Mid-tier haribo. Top tier shape.

Overall
Cost: 6/10
Taste: 6/10