Signature Kitchens Whole Blueberries (Frozen)

I don't have much experience with frozen fruit, since I am dubious about Store Brand's allergy policy and since fresh fruit is much tastier, most of the time. But this was for a blueberry bread type bake, so frozen seemed cheaper and more straightforward. They were good! Whole berries, as promised, and no weird taste or color or issues of any sort. I would definitely get these again. 

Overall
Cost: 6/10 [3$]
Taste: 7/10

Signature Kitchens Tuscan-Style Vegetables

Good on me for buying these frozen vegetables months ago; they're really coming in clutch in month 4 of lockdown. These are good with rice. I haven't tried them with anything else because frozen onions are usually just bad. But with the mushroom and red pepper, they merge really nicely with rice. And of course, broccoli is always welcome. I'm also so grateful there's no peas here or beans (for allergies), or carrots (because they're bad). So I can handle a little onion to get some nice frozen mushroom/pepper/broc. It's a great addition to rice 'n spices. Just a handful will do ya! Mushrooms are the star btw.

Overall

Cost: 7/10

Taste: 7/10

Signature Kitchens Super Sweet Whole Kernel White & Gold Corn

The packaging for these Store Brand Cans has changed to be a classier looking white and black can, so I actually bought this for once instead of assuming it would be gross. Not sure why I associate green can = bad, maybe because of past grocery problems at Superior/Smart and Final, but this corn turned out to be very good for the price. I've since bought it a few more times! It's nice and sweet and buttery. I'm a fan. Plus the can is bigger than Green Giant's.

Overall
Cost: 8/10 [1$]
Taste: 7/10

Signature Kitchens Harvest Vegetable Blend

This is pretty good! I didn't expect to find a nice, cheap veggie blend without peas or beans or onions, yet here we are. It has lots of corn, and then a mix of broc/cauli/carrot and some red pepper. Because of the corn, it's kind of high in calories compared to other veggie options, but listen, it's still veg so I count it as a win for my health (and wallet). Plus it's colorful. This is a good mix-in for when the noodles you're dealing with are particularly plain, since it changes things up. Plus it steams in bag if you like.


Overall
Cost: 8/10 [1$]
Taste: 6/10

Signature Kitchens - Broccoli Florets, Parisienne Style Carrots & Cauliflower Florets

Frozen veg are cheaper and last longer than spinach, so I've been rotating them in as my pasta/veg addition, but they really don't taste as good. Just so watery and tasteless. That said, this is a decent mix, and it steams in bag, which is good. They're usually only one dollar, so that's also quite good. The carrots are a little butterier than different styles of carrots, which is kind of fun. Still way too many carrots in this mix for my liking, though. It adds bulk to a meal, which is all we can really ask for. But don't eat this on its own, that's nasty!

Overall
Cost: 7/10 [1$]
Taste: 6/10

Signature Kitchens Spring Vegetable Mix

I didn't really want to eat these, but I didn't eat any veg all day, so I made them just on their own with a little Goya seasoning. It's OK, but they're really wet. There's a lot of green beans and yellow squash in here. I wish instead of onion, there was corn or cauliflower. But it's a decent mix; it's hard to find a veggie mix other than plain brocco without beans or peas in it, so I'm happy this exists. It's a good mix in for the Parmesan noodle pack, and probably others. 120 cals for the whole bag, and is a good 2 noodle pack servings.



Overall
Cost: 7/10 (On sale for 1$)
Taste: 6/10

Thin Wheat Crackers - Reduced Fat

This name is hilarious. I mean, Thin Wheat? They're wheat thins and they want the world to know it. And look, they aren't quite as good as wheat thins - they're a little thinner and a little softer, and a little less "wheaty", but overall they're very similar. If you told me these were wheat thins at a party I wouldn't be like "wait, no they aren't!". So the fact that they're a dollar cheaper and also have a hilarious knockoff name makes them a smart buy in my book. Good work, Signature Kitchens (presumably Acme store brand).

Overall
Cost: 7/10 (About 2$)
Taste: 6/10