The conceit of these is kind of a joke, since they are way too flimsy to ever build a house out of. However, the little printed designs are kind of adorable. I got a little cat and a little plate of poptarts with coffee, as well as a mailbox with poptarts in. I can't wait to collect them all (in my stomach)! The taste is quite similar to the snickerdoodle ones, actually; but they're decent, cookie-sweet cinnamon outsides with a nice white icing inside. Cute.
Overall
Cost: 5/10
Taste: 6/10
It's not a lie, I really do quiero mashed avocado. This is much better than those packaged guacs, because this is not actually guac, it's 100% avo. So yes, that's very tasteless, but you can add spices or onions/tomatoes/garlic and it's exactly what you want, whereas there's no fixing the bitter acidic mess that is "wholly guacamole". Anyway, this was good for nachos and even lasted a day or two once opened. Would buy again for sure.
Overall
Cost: 5/10
Taste: 7/10
Overall
Cost: 4/10
Taste: 6/10
About this cheese, I have no complaints. It was fine, melted as desired and fit the nacho ethos I was going for. I only had it in nacho so there's not much else to say!
Overall
Cost: 5/10
Taste: 6/10
Classic vlasic, these are. At least there's no sugar in these, so it's just pure unadulterated pickle. They were "OK" in teeny bites with my nachos, but as a pickle spear solo, I'm finding it difficult to eat. The taste is just so much vinegar, and they leave off such a bright green goo trail, too. I do appreciate the "pure" ingredients, but I just don't like pickles, darn it. Fine for recipe use though, I guess.
Overall
Cost: 5/10
Taste: 4/10
This is good on burgers, which is why I bought it, but I don't love it -- I think Sweet Baby Ray's is superior as a BBQ sauce, for suuuure.
Overall
Cost: 5/10
Taste: 6/10
I don't think I ever acknowledged this as a chip that existed, but it was the cheapest/safest "thick looking" restaurant style corn chip. I used it for my nachos, and it seemed just fine. Nothing particularly good or bad to say about it. Good thickness, average taste and salt levels.
Overall
Cost: 5/10
Taste: 5/10
I got this to repopulate my gut bacteria after the antibiotics time. I don't really know if it's working, but I guess it's possible things could be even WORSE in there (my gut is broken). Anyway, as a food, it's fine. Definitely filling and creamy and goes well with fruit, although it's very much a slog on its own. Three servings is about right.
Overall
Cost: 5/10
Taste: 6/10
You might think it's weird to specify that this is apple flavored applesauce, but they also make other flavors like strawberry and possibly grape. I spent much time in the sauce aisle looking for pill assistance, and I must say that as apPILLsauce this was disgusting. Hard to rate honestly after that experience. But I'm done taking those pills now and am trying to be a honest applesauce rater. This is noticeably less sweet than other applesauces, which is good. But it could use some cinnamon or seasoning in its place. It's quite tart. All right but I don't love it.
Overall
Cost: 5/10
Taste: 6/10
I bought this for the purpose of putting a pill in it, so they're a bit tainted. It did cover up the taste of the pill pretty well, to be fair, but the texture and experience of pill-taking was so awful that it's put me off a bit when eating these straight. On the plus side, they're quite cheap, shelf-stable (I guess that's a plus?!) and no nuts on the label. The two chocolate flavors in this pack honestly tasted the same. I think maybe the non-fudge (lighter) one is actually a bit better/creamier? These do have milk in but they also taste pretty "artificial", although I guess it's basically just milk and sugar and chocolate flavor. Nevertheless, I don't foresee me getting these as a normal treat, although they aren't bad, just very average.
Overall
Cost: 7/10
Taste: 6/10
I'm a Giunta fan because New Zealand is cool and because they told me they don't use nuts. Cheers to that. This struck me as quite tart at first, and really not that chuggable, despite the label prose. But upon some time spent drinking, it became more drinkable (funny how that works). I thought it was mainly typical cherry notes, my bud Lars said more cranberry vibes. Either way, a pleasant and slightly atypical Malbec.
To pair I made the recommended nachos, which was quite involved, but they were tasty to be sure. I could only handle the pickle dices for a short while, so I'm glad I didn't put pickles on all of 'em. Made me miss Deer Park though -- I spent a decade of my life playing trivia there, and now I only watch Jeopardy alone at home!! But my nachos were actually better. So at least there's that.
These are named for their creator (Andrew) which is cute. They are a prototypical mint: very tasty although not a "eat the whole box" kind of candy (unless you're in a dark, dark place). Refreshing and pleasant. A little weird if you give it a sniff, but on eating, a nice pliable mint-chocolate layered bar. I'm not sure if this is actually the original flavor, as the green wrapper is bluer/lighter than normal, but maybe it's just a redesign. If it is a different flavor, maybe it's slightly more minty(?) but otherwise very similar to the original. Ha.
Overall
Cost: 5/10
Taste: 7/10
This very charming box of candy touts that it contains "Real Junior Mints", which raises the question: is anyone is producing "fake junior mints"? (I don't think they are). In essence these are just regular junior mints. The peppermint crunch is a tiny bit of crushed peppermint pieces (crushed very finely) sprinkled on the outsides only. So the taste is really not changed at all, and the texture only slightly cronchy. I like junior mints and irrelevant holiday repackagings, so this is pretty good for me. Refreshing little snack for a winter's day (even when sick)!
Overall
Cost: 6/10
Taste: 7/10
Ah, I'm pleased to report that this is much better than Cheetos, because it's not Cheetos, it's popcorn. Cheddar popcorn that, as far as I can tell, bears very little resemblance to Cheeto. Yes, there is an orange cheese-flavored powder on it, but I would not connect the two things gustatorily. It's a fine cheddar popcorn, good soft texture, plenty of cheese flavor. Happy holidays indeed!
Overall
Cost: 5/10
Taste: 7/10
I do like cereal. This is kind of a dumb one -- it's Avatar (the blue alien movie) themed frosted flakes. The addition of weirdly smooshy blueberry flavored orbs ("Pandoras") is not my favorite, but it's not bad either. I don't even know if I prefer this to regular frosted flakes. I think that I do not, taste wise, although ethos wise it is kinda silly and fun. Overall it is like sweet blueberry flavored frosted flakes. They're GRRRR-owing on me!
Overall
Cost: 5/10
Taste: 7/10
These are essentially flamin' hot cheetos in a less fun shape (ball) but in a more fun package (can). They're also little, so a serving is 63 pieces (good), but the ingredients list is very long (bad) and contains nothing beneficial to your body, that's for sure. They're a decent snack, and they do have a nice kick to them, but I don't know that I've ever yearn for these. And if I'm not yearning, why buy it?!
Overall
Cost: 5/10
Taste: 6/10
This is a good candy! Nut free, of course, but also tasty and fun. There are 5 flavors, but weirdly they aren't the same 5 as regular dots. I think my ranking goes:
Lemon: These are best. They are the same lemon as regular, with a sour coating, and it makes them taste like lemon wedges or chuckles. Good!
Red: Cherry? These are also the same as regular, decent, but actually I may prefer basic red to sour red.
Green: These are apple, which is a change from the OG lime. And a sad change, because sour lime would probably be amazing, much like the lemon. But it is still pretty good, nice sour apple chew.
Orange: These are the same as original, but not my top either way. Fine basic candy.
Grape: These are new and weird therefore. Definitely grapey, and the most unique of the flavors -- like a Welch's gummy. I just don't like grape flavored things much, but if you do, you'll probably enjoy it.
Overall, all are solid. Would cut my tongue up on these bad boys again!
Overall
Cost: 6/10
Taste: 8/10
I don't know if velvety is the right weird -- these are a unique texture, a little chewy and hollow, like a dried jalepeno! But they aren't super wet/sticky/sweet, and I really like that. Good mango taste, fun to eat, and says "nut free" on the package. Very nice.
Overall
Cost: 5/10
Taste: 7/10
These guys make charcoal, so surely they make a good rib! That tracks, right!? I originally went to the store to buy uncooked baby backs, but these were smaller and cheaper (though still extremely expensive) so I pivoted. They are also Fully Cooked which seems like a gross and bad sign, but good for safety and convenience I suppose. In the end I thought the sauce was pretty good -- it smelled like a cafeteria when cooking, which is actually good in my mind. Sweet and smokey. I could have cooked them a little longer than 12 minutes, though, and the backs were weird and unsauced -- also the membrane was still on there. But mostly good, makes 3 hearty servings.
Overall
Cost: 3/10 [19$]
Taste: 7/10
Oh, blog. I'm still sick, but now I'm also on antibiotics that are making me sick in a different way (stomach-wise). I see now why some people don't take their full course because 9 more days of this is horrifying (although of course I will finish it, I am a good human). Anyway, hopefully I'll get better soon! Before that, I had these doritos in a can. The can is cute. I like pringles mainly for the style points, so this is the same way. I don't like Doritos when big, and I sure don't like "cool ranch" (what a horrible flavor). But actually these are fine. I don't really "get it", since they're mostly broken into tiny pieces in the can and very hard to reach in there and pull out some chip bits, but they taste like a salty snack and are cute little things. So I like it but I wouldn't ever buy it again. But it's cute. I want more food in tall cans!
Overall
Cost: 5/10
Taste: 6/10
These are, surprisingly, really good. Definitely the best tasting Enjoy Life cookie, and maybe product. That means they're like a REAL cookie!! Now, I've never actually had an apple cider donut, but these do have little apple chunks in (like an apple fritter!) and have a good amount of warm pie type of spices. Plus, a nice soft/chewy texture. Very pleasant, very impressive. Would definitely buy again.
Overall
Cost: 5/10
Taste: 7/10
I'm still sick, but maybe I've just accepted my fate, or I'm happy that the semester is almost over? Either way, these kcups are starting to spark joy for me. This one is very similar tasting to the Swiss Miss mix, non-kcup-version. A little less sweet/milky because I put a lot of water and it's a small cup, and I kind of like that -- it's still plenty sweet/milky! Crucially, nmine only says "natural flavors", even though some pictures online show artificial flavors too, and let's just say I'm very happy I got the natural version! Good job, k cup.
Overall
Cost: 5/10
Taste: 7/10
Hmm. My first reaction upon opening the box was "oh no", because the strawberry scent is powerful. And the artificial smelling strawberry clashes with my idea of Annie's grahams. So at first I didn't like that flavor (though it's accurate, like strawberry ice cream) and I only liked the chocolate ones, which are a regular chocolate flavor. The vanilla is the majority of them, and those are OK but not my favorite. But ho! The strawberry ones grew on me, and they're the least common so I kind of liked those in the end. I still don't quite know how I feel about the mix, though. It's a lot -- maybe too much for this bunny.
Overall
Cost: 5/10
Taste: 6/10
Would you believe I'm still sick? It's been almost 2 weeks at this point! I'm taking so much care of myself, and yet! Anyway, this isn't the best donut-related kcup line, let's just say that (I miss you Dunkin'). It's plain coffee, no harm no foul, and I had it iced, but it tasted a little worse than some of the other plain iced kcups I've had lately. So, a big "meh" from me.
Overall
Cost: 5/10
Taste: 5/10
I got a random packet of this, but it had no nut allergens, so to sip I supped! It was tasty, even though I just used water. Filling, warm, sweet, and creamy. Probably not super healthy, but a lovely winter treat for a cold little me.
Overall
Cost: 6/10
Taste: 7/10
Another safe k-cup for the pile! This is ostensibly just cofe, no flavors added. It tastes fine. I had it hot with milk, and it was pleasant. Instead of holiday vibes, I got more "dark roast" vibes (even though this is medium roast), but that's just fine.
Overall
Cost: 5/10
Taste: 6/10
These taste just the same as non-red-tree tostitos. They are plain corn chips, no flavoring. I don't like that especially much. But they are shaped like cute little christmas trees ("holiday trees") and they are bright red from beet powder. I do like that. Is it worth 5$? Maybe at the holidays it is. Easy to dip, too.
Overall
Cost: 4/10
Taste: 6/10
Ugh, I've been sick for like a week with no signs of improvement, so I'm in a bit of a mood. My mom got me a bunch of random k-cups as a gift, but it honestly feels like a burden because I have to track down the allergy info online and I don't feel confident about any of them but I'll feel guilty if I don't drink them, and I don't even like them anyway, I like Dunkin'! I feel I've been very clear and up front about liking Dunkin. Ahem. Anyway, putting my food and gift issues aside (ha, as if), this was fine. I had it over ice and it tasted like a normal iced kcup coffee. Just with added stress. But I didn't die, so, cool, I guess.
Overall
Cost: 5/10
Taste: 6/10
Oh Dunkin', you're the only sweet thing in my life. This is cute packaging, but I must say, there are a lot of very similar flavors of Dunkin' k cup. This one is like a slightly less dark dark roast, so, I like it. It's good with milk and works hot or cold. Would celebrate again.
Overall
Cost: 6/10
Taste: 6/10
I miss the old canned yams of my childhood (alas), but these are an OK substitute, albeit much more annoying to prepare and slightly less tasty, and more firm. As a side dish in a small amount, they are a welcome addition to a holiday meal, but on their own they're very ehhhhh. So plan wisely, friends!
Overall
Cost: 5/10
Taste: 6/10
As with all pies, this is like 3200 calories, but hey, it's the holidays! Plus I shared it with my family, of course. I think it was pretty tasty, and a good texture -- mine just happened to have a weird "old animal fat" taste to it for some reason. I'm guessing somehow there was a turkey or gravy spill that I didn't observe, otherwise there's something very weird in Mrs Smith's home. Without that taste, though, this was solid. So I would get it again!
Overall
Cost: 5/10
Taste: 7/10
I don't really like cheddar, but my dad does, so I got this for the Thanksgiving cheese plate. It was fine -- definitely tastes like cheddar, which is neither spicy nor creamy, so it doesn't fulfill my cheese desires. Would probably be decent on pasta or some such thing, though.
Overall
Cost: 5/10
Taste: 6/10
My dad likes the regular Martin's party rolls for a holiday dinner, but this was the only kind my store had. Sweet!? Sounds gross, right? It turns out these basically taste the same as regular, so my dad liked them fine. They're also OK with me, but not my favorite bread-side. So, edible, but not my preference. A little too potato-y and not enough butter-y!
Overall
Cost: 5/10
Taste: 6/10
Apparently this is a different product than the butterMILK biscuits, although I would argue both versions are butter tastin'. I got these because they were the only flaky layer biscuit in stock for Thanksgiving, and I have no complaints. They seemed pretty indistinguishable from the other flavors of this style biscuit. I accidentally left them in the oven too long (the stress of parents visiting!) but even though they were very overdone, they didn't char or honestly taste bad at all. Good for leftovers too. Delicious, bad for you, easy to cook. Quality product!
Overall
Cost: 5/10
Taste: 8/10
Well, I'm glad my mom liked this, because it was not to my taste!! It's very herby. I'm no Prairie Dawn I guess. The vibes I got weren't really garlic, or even basil - it tasted a bit like sage/thyme/rosemary/dill instead. Very savory. More like a cheese dip would taste than a hard cheese. I could eat a few cubes, but that's about it. However, I sent my mom home with the leftovers, post-turkey-day-cheese-plate, so at least someone might like this!
Overall
Cost: 5/10
Taste: 5/10
There isn't a person alive who wouldn't like a cute little bunny shaped cookie, right? So I'm no exception. These are cute all right, and I exceeded the 31-cookie serving shamefully. Apparently you get chocolate, honey, and marshmallow flavored cookies. Well, the chocolate are obvious, and they are good. The honey and marshmallow look the same!!! I think the marshmallow is tastier, but they're hard to distinguish, honestly. As a clump these do taste good, but I don't particularly get "s'more". Just generic teddy graham vibe, But, it's still a good time.
Overall
Cost: 5/10 [5$]
Taste: 7/10
OK, so even though this is called 'oven roasters' I was fully planning to microwave this, and I was shocked!! that it's only for ovens. Like they're fries or something! Anyway, the cooking was easy enough, and these tasted fine. Not really crispy, kinda still wet, but definitely cooked. They have a mostly pepper flavor, with some salt/garlic/parm vibes as well. Not bad, but not anything I'll seek out, either. Only 250 cals and decently filling, at least.
Overall
Cost: 5/10
Taste: 6/10
"Coconut lovers unite!" says this box. Well, I guess I'm just a coconut liker. A coconut enjoyer. But not a lover. This was decent, good texture, but man, the frosting mostly tasted like sugar and coconut, and that wasn't my favorite. I think the cake itself is plain vanilla, and I couldn't tell about the inside frosting, but the main flavor note here is certainly coconut. It is nice to have the option of a safe coconut treat, but I don't know if I love it. It doesn't beat out the OG vanilla, that's for sure. Also, there's also a strange artificial(seeming) aftertaste, which is maybe due to all the fake coconut cofe flavors I've had messing with me? Not sure, but that's a minor demerit!
Overall
Cost: 5/10
Taste: 6/10
These were 2+ months expired, but hey, they're frozen, right? I guess that's why there were on sale. Anyway, these are more plentiful in number than the previous frozen brussels review, so it was a more filling snack. You get a full bowl here, of decent sized pieces -- they weren't really what I'd call shredded, more like cut into pieces. They did have a light oil/salt/cheese seasoning, but for the most part they were mushy and more salty than anything. Decent taste and easy to make, so I'd get them again if they were cheap. Otherwise, I'll stick to the brocco-in-noodles that I'm used to.
Overall
Cost: 5/10
Taste: 6/10
This is a weird company with no online presence -- is it even a company at all? Who knows. But I've eaten their cheese before with no issue. They are easy to open, which is nice. This one tastes like (and is) pepper jack cheese, all right. Not especially delicious in any particular way, but it does the job for a 'dilla or a cheese plate.
Overall
Cost: 5/10
Taste: 7/10
Ho ho! These are nut-allergy-friendly, my friends. The rare nut-free American kit kat. It's been a long while since I've had one, but these taste just as I remember. Of course, being mini, the ratio of chocolate to wafer is slightly different (more chocolate), but I think it's tastier that way. They're cute and fun. Unfortunately, my brain is so conditioned to be scared that my mouth was itchy after eating them, even though they are nut free and have no other shady ingredos. Hopefully I get over it, because these are great and I'm very pleased they exist!
Overall
Cost: 5/10
Taste: 8/10
Ah, this flavor wasn't expired, so I enjoyed it more! Better texture - a little more cohesive and firm. The flavor is indeed caramel. Gluten free stroopwafels are just not as good as the regular ones, but this is still a tasty treat.
Overall
Cost: 5/10
Taste: 6/10
Apparently "original" means "a variety pack of parsnip, sweet potato, taro, and batata chips", all of which basically taste like nicely oiled sweet potato chips, but which made me nervous because I've only eaten 2/4 of them before. However, I survived the new root vegetable experience! One of 'em has funky black streaks in it (I'm guessing taro?) which is extra disconcerting. I ate this after a medical procedure so unfortunately, that is the extent of my recollection. I think they were pretty good. But the bag was hard to open.
Overall
Cost: 5/10
Taste: 6/10
So, in this extremely frustrating covid-ish era where literally no one else is wearing masks but I still am because I'm not a monster but I also have to teach back to back classes in person in a massive lecture hall with no mic and using chalk which I hate and I have to take a bus to campus after my 2+ hour drive,,,,, sometimes I get tired and thirsty so I buy this from a vending machine on the way to the bus. Actually, almost twice a week. I know it's bad for me (it's basically sugar water with caffeine) but it tastes pretty good, is refreshing, and has caffeine. At least it's probably better than soda in terms of health and taste? :D? I could really use some good news this week, blogfam, 'cause I'm losing my grip. But this tea is solid though, especially when chilled. God bless.
Overall
Cost: 6/10
Taste: 6/10
I bought these to put in a fancy grilled cheese, and they were surprisingly good and sweet and chewy and classy. It's been a few months, but having stored these in the fridge, they now taste quite different. Very firm, not chewy, and mostly pliable white sugar blocks. Are they safe to eat? I hope so. I would bake with them (assuming I don't projectile vomit in the near future) but I don't think I'd snack on them once opened, because they basically don't taste like fruit anymore.
Overall
Cost: 5/10
Taste: 6/10
Ah, unfortunately this was 2 months expired, even though the expiration date claimed to be in 2023 when I bought it. Extremely shady practices. But I assume it was safe, so I ate it. However, the texture was weird. Really soft/bendy and also crumbly. Not what I was looking for, but I don't know if it is because it was expired or because it's gluten free and that's what happens. I appreciate that it's nut free, of course, but damn, I wish they would just put some gluten in there! Otherwise, the taste was pleasant and sweet: caramel and vanilla, as advertised. More research needed on the Swoffle. But I support the mission.
Overall
Cost: 5/10
Taste: 6/10
These were decent! Quaker rice cakes are pretty tasteless, but also filling and low cal. This was quite flavorful as far as the burnt-sweet-BBQ powder, which I liked, so although the underlying chip was probably bland, that doesn't matter too much. They aren't super duper healthy or filling, but compared to a Dorito or something, I feel better about these.
Overall
Cost: 5/10
Taste: 7/10
