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Alexia Crispy Rosemary Fries

July 3, 2022 by Stuart Melling
Alexia Crispy Rosemary Fries

Quick review: These fries are another great product from the always reliable Alexia brand, a label of the Lamb Weston corporation. The rosemary fries are a slightly chunkier version of …

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Opaa Gyros Kit – a surprising success

July 3, 2022 by Stuart Melling
Opaa Gyros Kit

Long terms readers will know my love of a good gyro. From Trader Joe’s remade gyro meat through too making vegan gyros with Impossible meat – I’m in. I love …

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Del Real Barbacoa review

July 3, 2022 by Stuart Melling
Del Real Barbacoa

I’ve been a general fan of the Del Real brand for some time. They typically don’t try to re-invent the wheel, nor take too many creative liberties when it comes …

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Home Chef Chicken Tenders review

July 3, 2022 by Stuart Melling
Home Chef Chicken Tenders

Given the logo on the basic packaging, I believe the Home Chef here is the popular meal kit delivery company; who have now apparently branched out into providing their products …

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Mr Dee’s Crinkle Cut Fries

July 3, 2022 by Stuart Melling
Mr Dee's Crinkle Cut Fries

Quick review: A fairly basic frozen crinkle cut fry. Out of the bag these are notably neon yellow and slightly curious in appearance; indeed the ingredients (below) do list some …

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Meat District Chuck Brisket and Short Ribs burger patties review

July 3, 2022 by Stuart Melling
Meat District Chuck Brisket and Short Ribs burger patties

I paid about ten bucks for this four pack of pre-made burgers from Meat District. If I’m honest, it was the neon-bright packaging that caused me to pick them up …

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Pacific Crispy Battered Haddock review

May 21, 2022 by Stuart Melling
Pacific Crispy Battered Haddock

Intrigued by this halibut product from Pacific, I decided it was time to investigate the brand’s line up of frozen fish in a little more detail – next up on …

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Durham Ranch Ground Wagyu Beef Patties reviewed

May 13, 2022 by Stuart Melling
Durham Ranch Ground Wagyu Beef Patties

In the world of pre-made burgers, this one from Durham Ranch comes at a premium. I paid $10 for the duo of burgers at Sprouts Market. The patties comprise a …

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Tyson Southern Style Breast Tenderloins review

May 9, 2022 by Stuart Melling
Tyson Southern Style Breast Tenderloins

This hefty bag of chicken strips from Tyson boasts of 100% all natural ingredients and best I can tell, doesn’t mention “with added rib meat” anywhere. These are breaded, 100% …

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Gardein Plant-Based Chili review

May 9, 2022 by Stuart Melling
Gardein Plant-Based Chili

This plant-based chili from Gardein comes in two versions, one with beans and one without. Pictured below, and reviewed here, the No Bean version. The product relies on Gardein’s Be’f …

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Categories Grocery, Pantry, Vegan, Vegetarian Tags Gardein 1 Comment
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