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Tyson Naturals Chicken Breast Nuggets

February 8, 2020August 25, 2019 by Stuart Melling
Tyson Naturals Breaded Chicken Breast Nuggets

The packaging promises a superior nugget. The clean packaging, the “Naturals” branding and gluten free labelling – all come together to suggest a much more higher end nugget than some …

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Fast Fixin’ Steak Fingers

September 21, 2019August 25, 2019 by Stuart Melling
Fast Fixin Steak Fingers

Given the relatively low price of this package of steak fingers, and the copious amount of pieces within, I suspected the quality might not be amazing. Still, I love a …

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Gardein Seven Grain Crispy Tenders review

August 29, 2021August 17, 2019 by Stuart Melling
Gardein Seven Grain Crispy Tenders

These tenders represent an oddity in the larger Gardein lineup, well, at least in my mind they do. The eschew the general ingredient makeup found in other items in the …

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Review: Beyond Meat Beyond Beef

October 11, 2019August 6, 2019 by Stuart Melling
Beyond Meat Beyond Beef

I won’t lie. The $10.99 price on this package made me wince as I lowered it from shelf to grocery cart. This new ground beef substitute from Beyond Meat is …

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Diestel Turkey Burgers review

February 8, 2020July 7, 2019 by Stuart Melling
Diestel Turkey Burgers

Years ago, turkey burgers where my goto for a healthy choice of protein. These days though I find myself eating and less meat turning more and more to vegan products. …

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Green Giant Veggie Tots Cauliflower review

February 8, 2020July 7, 2019 by Stuart Melling
Green Giant cauliflower tots

Looking for a side dish that isn’t from usual carby-suspects? I’m looking at you potatoes and rice. If so, this healthier option from Green Giant may have caught your eye …

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Review: Tandoor Chef Kofta Curry

January 26, 2020June 22, 2019 by Stuart Melling
Tandoor Chef Kofta Curry

Time and again, I’m impressed by the excellence of Tandoor Chef. I don’t believe I’ve ever been let down by one of their frozen products and the cherry on top …

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Review: Whole Catch Shrimp Poppers

February 8, 2020June 1, 2019 by Stuart Melling
Whole Catch Shrimp Poppers

After reading Larry Olmsted’s Real Food Fake Food (affiliate link) book it’s rare I will purchase shrimp these days, fresh or frozen. Olmstead writes on how a modern day slave …

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Review: Chaparro’s Chicken Tamales

October 11, 2019June 1, 2019 by Stuart Melling
Chaparro's Chicken Tamales

You can read my past thoughts on Chapparo’s range of frozen tamale products here and here. The quick headline is: this Utah based tamale maker, creates some fabulous products. Five …

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Categories Frozen, Frozen Meal, Grocery Tags Chaparro's Tamales 8 Comments

Review: Trident The Ultimate Fish Stick

March 25, 2021May 19, 2019 by Stuart Melling
Trident The Ultimate Fish Stick

For as long as I recall, I’ve been on the hunt for a genuinely great fish stick. I might have rose colored glasses, but I seem to recall the product …

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Categories Frozen, Grocery Tags Trident 16 Comments
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