I would say that of all the local brands of Ice Cream here in the Philippines Selecta is the best. I’ve practically tasted all the brands but none of them have equaled the superior taste of Selecta. One thing that made Selecta superior is the fact that it …

My recent decision to become a vegetarian again has lead to me to try some convenience vegetarian foods. Sometimes you just don’t want to create a meal from scratch, sometimes there just isn’t time. Convenience foods can work out more expensive than creating a meal yourself but …

Yesterday I was on campus longer than I expected to be, and I found myself getting hungry. I had the craving for something sweet, but I didn’t want to consume too many calories or anything that that was too unhealthy like candy, a sweet snack or chocolate. Therefore, what …

I don’t usually buy the cheap Trinidadian chocolates, since I don’t like the way some of them taste. However, recently I was craving chocolate and since this was the only one I could afford at the time in the small supermarket I went to, I decided to buy it …

Coming home from classes last Wednesday, I decided that I wanted something different to eat for dinner that day, especially since I would be the only one at home until late. I felt like I wanted a burger, since I hadn’t eaten burgers in ages, but I was against …

Last Wednesday, I was looking for a fairly cheap drink mix to buy in the supermarket, since I wasn’t sure there was any drink at home to have with my dinner. I also wanted one with sugar pre-added to it, since I was also unsure of whether or not …

I always associate diet food with unremarkable taste. I don’t really like yogurt, and sugar-free food tends to taste a bit dry. Then I tried Quaker Oats oatmeal cookies. They don’t come cheap, especially compared to most other cookies most people are used to. However, the benefits are well …

I was excited when I saw this frozen meal in my supermarket freezer for several reasons. First, the entree in this Healthy Choice frozen meal is Shrimp Diavolo, which is one of my favorite foods to eat at Italian restaurants. It is supposed to be a spicy …

I drink orange juice more than any other beverage. I would say that I am a pretty good analyzer of whats good orange juice. I have tried virtually all of the orange juices sold at my neighborhood Frys store.
I noticed a new orange juice being offered at Frys about …

I have always enjoyed the pastry items Entenmanns makes but had never tried their assorted donut selection. The box of donuts includes a dozen which consist of chocolate covered, powered sugar and a clear glazed donut. The chocolate covered and powered sugar donuts did not let me down and …

I am always looking for other juices to purchase from the grocery store for my two children. After trying many of the juices on the market I have come to a problem of running out of things to offer my children that are new or different. Everyone gets a …

There are so many things you can make with Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup. I find this soup very versatile and have been adding it to many of my best recipes for years now. I have tried other brands of cream of mushroom soup however, always come back to …

My mom brought these home as an experiment to see if they would make good appetizers. I only got around to trying them yesterday. I admit, I didn’t look at the package real closely. I assumed these were mini cheeseburgers, aka sliders.
I followed the microwave directions to a tee, …

In the past, I’ve purchased Palmer candy and I keep telling myself never again. The reason I broke that promise most recently was twofold. First, I was in a hurry and just picked up the box because it looked good. Second, their emblem and name is …

The Russell Stover Candies Peanut Butter Egg is one of the latest holiday treats that I decided to take a chance on upon my last trip to the grocery store. I tend to trust the Russell Stover brand. This particular treat is some tasty peanut butter covered …

For holidays, I like to treat myself to items I wouldn’t buy normally. When I see a display at the front of the store, I’ll check it out and see what jumps out at me. One of these items recently was the Russell Stover Marshmallow Egg. …

It seems everything in this day and age becomes new and improved or changed into a hundred different varieties. Okay, that’s a slight exaggeration, but I’m sure you know what I mean. The latest example came in the bread department with Sara Lee Soft & Smooth …

I’d never even heard of Ting before I tried it in St. Thomas, but it was a taste I won’t soon forget, because it was suprisingly tasty, and I definitely wanted more. It’s a grapefruit soda flavored with Jamaican grapefruit, and it’s most commonly served in small green …

Nesquik Strawberry flavored powder is a delicious way to get milkl in a person’s diet. While it does have some sugar in it compared to other starwberry flavorings the Nesquik Strawberry mix contains 25% less sugar. The product contains vitamin C, vitamin B6, Biotin, zinc, copper and manganese. The …

Poland Spring bottled water has a clean, fresh taste. It is pure, natural water from the springs of Maine. Poland Spring is the most popular and widely used bottled water currently on the market. The reason for this is because it is a name that is trusted and established. …

As an avid snack indulger, I enjoy the treat of a fine soft pretzel any time, any day. So when I happened upon Auntie Anne’s I decided to take advantage of my snack craving and give in to my stomach. At the time, they were running a deal: half …

Alaska Condensed Milk is another great product of Alaska Milk Corporation. I think their Condensed Milk has not been matched by any other brand. This brand has been the number one brand in the market for many years because as I myself have proven it really makes a big …

I’ve been buying packs of Yakult Probiotic Drink. It is not for just for myself but for my whole family. This product which they say is rich with good bacteria that help keep colons clean healthy is well loved by family. A pack of it contains I …

Whenever I spend any time in a new city, we immediately start sourcing ethnic markets and groceries because my husband cooks many styles of food; we are always needing exotic and non-traditional ingredients not readily found in traditional grocery stores. In Edmonton, Alberta, we found Italian, Asian and …

I am going to start this review by telling you two things, 1) I normally love taco bell and 2) this was a nasty nasty taco I do not recommend. I almost never review food because I believe it is a personal choice. I am …

Of all the instant noodles here in the Philippines, I think Lucky Me Instant Noodles is the most popular. Well, I’ve practically tasted all the local brands and I would say Lucky Me is superior in taste and quality. I’m not really a regular eater of instant noodles because …

When it comes to crackers I think one of the best tasting is M.Y. San Sky Flakes. Apart from crispy bite, this cracker is has unique tastiness not common to all crackers. Some crackers are dry and bland and hardly enjoyable to take but M.Y. San Sky Flakes Craker …

Of all the brands of soy sauce I think Coconut Brand Soy Sauce. This simple tastes better than all other brands in the market. I used to think that all soy sauces are created equal. In fact whenever I shop, I would pick any brand of soy sauce and …

One chocolate brand which I think is older than I am is Baby Ruth. I grew up seeing my Mom biting this candy bar oftentimes and from her did I learn to like Baby Ruth too. When I see my mother unwrapping a bar, I’d run to her …

Hershey’s Kisses is so easy and neat to eat. A piece of this unique kiss-shaped chocolate could conveniently fit my mouth. I could savor its perfect creaminess and sweetness at it melts naturally on my mouth. I don’t need to use my front teeth to bite a piece …

I am a chocolate addict but there is one chocolate that I simply could not enjoy. This is Nestle’s Butterfinger Candy Bar. It is does not have the creaminess and lusciousness of my favorite chocolate bars. I hate the flaky orange colored center which is so messy on my …

Well, I was introduced to Iron Beer a few monthes ago by a friend, and I felt it was good enough to make me write a review.
At first glance, the can looks a little like a Doctor Pepper can with the deep red color, but has a distinct, yellow, …

A coffee is not a coffe if it’s not Nescafe!!!!!
Who doesn’t love the addicting aroma of hot steaming coffe every morning? Of course everyone loves it; so do I.
They said that coffee is bad for one’s health but it doesn’t bother me at all. I love its …

Being an avid coffee lover, it is not easy to please me when it comes to a good cup of coffee. My dream home would include a full coffee bar, full of a variety of coffees to choose from!
During the tight economy, along with everyone else I know, …

I found this Wholly Guacamole one day in one Health Store as I was scouting for a healthier alternative to Mayo. Of course it would be boring to eat chips, salad, tacos, or burritos without toppings or dip but I am worried with too much fats and cholesterol …

Del Monte Pasta Italiana
Of all the local brands of Pasta I have only one brand to trust. It is Del Monte Pasta Italiana. I have tried many other local brands but I always go back to Del Monte. I could remember how a cheaper brand that …

I never really liked whole-wheat bread despite its nutritional benefits. I don’t like its quite bitter taste and its coarse fibers. It also smells quite off. Well indeed white bread which is made of refined flour tastes and smells better but the problem is it is not at …

I have always liked drinking orange juice, especially in the morning. I prefer orange juice over all other types of juices. I think maybe I haven’t got enough when I was a kid. I don’t think that orange juices are only for kids though. It is really helpful in …

Campbell Cream of Mushroom Soup is a constant item in my grocery cart. I can never end my shopping without putting cans of Campbell. I think this has been a very useful choice for a busy Mom like me.
When everyone is hungry and I am already so tired …

I just discovered this Clara Ole Tomato Sauce some few months ago. I was actually beginning to be more meticulous with the things I buy so before buying I always read first if the item contains preservatives, mono sodium glutamate artificial food colorings, sodium nitrate of any additives that …

I don’t normally love wafers, quite possibly because they are normally a bit too thin and dry for my tastes. Therefore, when my mother bought a pack of “Pascual Strawberry Wafers” I hesitated to eat it, since I was not particularly fond of them. It stayed in my school …

I’m not a huge fan of syrup like some people are, so I’m not too interested in mixing a glass of diluted syrup like myself unlike some people. The only way I would drink it, is if there is nothing else there to drink, and I really need something …

If I feel hungry and there’s no time to cook, Lucky Me Instant Pancit Canton is the way to go. It’s very easy to cook and gives you an instant fill when you’re on the go.
I Have tried other instant pancit cantons in the market but this …

San Marino is the first brand to offer corned tuna in the market and the first one to show a tv commercial with a very famous couple celebrity in the Philippines. So at first I wondered what the hype is all about this new food product since I …

This is my trusted distilled water for my baby and there is no switching to other distilled water for me. The price of this distilled water is very fit on the budget. I use this water for my baby for his milk. There is no need …

Sometimes the ice cream truck passes by, and when we see it we almost never buy ice cream either because we don’t have the money, or I’m on another one of my diets or trying to cut down on the amount of dairy I’m eating. Well, this evening my …

The Pizza Hut Pizza is one of the best and popular pizza restaurants in the Philippines. Well indeed they have some great choices such as those in cheesy and stuff crust. But well not all their pizzas are truly satisfying. There are not so great ones actually and …

Greenwich is recently boasting about Lasagna Supreme in TV Commercials and print ads. They say that Lasagna Supreme is their best-tasting premium pasta ever! It has three special, cheddar & mozzarella premium cheeses imported beef & noodles, and rich blend of tomato & cream sauce.
Well to me the published …

I am very fond of cooking spaghetti and homemade pizza so my refrigerator should never be without various kinds of cheese. One weekend, I was planning to make homemade pizza for our Sunday afternoon snack so I went to the grocery store and bought all the necessary ingredients. …

I bought a tray of Mango Angel Torte of Goldilocks. This is almost like a refrigerator cake or Crema de Fruta that well are mostly familiar with. Actually when I bought this I was thinking I was buying just another variant of refrigerator cake. Well I think I was …