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Simple Truth Meatless Kielbasa review

February 8, 2020January 12, 2020 by Stuart Melling
Simple Truth Meatless Kielbasa

You better hold on tight, 2020 looks like the year that meat free products are really going to start hitting the mainstream in serious volume. Every company under the sun …

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Categories Grocery, Refrigerated, Vegan, Vegetarian Tags Kroger, Simple Truth', Smiths 1 Comment

365 Organic Crinkle Cut Fries review

February 8, 2020January 12, 2020 by Stuart Melling
365 Organic Crinkle Cut Fries

I can’t say I’ve ever met a French fry I didn’t like. Even when a French fry is less than stellar – I’m still going to eat it – and …

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Categories Frozen, Grocery, Vegan, Vegetarian Tags 365, Whole Foods Leave a comment

Simple Truth Emerge Plant Based Patties – a surprisingly good burger

May 7, 2021January 7, 2020 by Stuart Melling
Simple Truth Emerge Plant Based Patties

Let’s get the obvious elephant in the room dealt with first. These burgers from Kroger are made in the spirit of those from Impossible/Beyond, if not a loving homage to …

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Categories Grocery, Refrigerated, Vegan, Vegetarian Tags Kroger, Simple Truth', Smiths 10 Comments

One Culture Foods Japanese Spicy Ramen

December 8, 2019 by Stuart Melling
One Culture Foods Japanese Spicy Ramen

Ramen has to be one of the hottest food trends across the country these past few years. This product from One Culture Foods (a brand I’ve seen more and more …

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Review: Ducktrap Smoked Wild Mackerel Fillet

December 8, 2019 by Stuart Melling
Ducktrap Smoked Wild Mackerel Fillet

“Is it fishy?”…a question I’m forever fielding from the fish fearful. Salmon to tuna to trout – I’m not sure what people expect me to say, the response is usually …

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Gardein Savory Stuffed Turk’y

February 8, 2020December 5, 2019 by Stuart Melling
Gardein Savory Stuffed Turk'y

Just a few days after Thanksgiving and my local Whole Foods was selling these (and other vegan seasonal specials) at half price. I’d always been a little apprehensive at their …

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Categories Frozen, Grocery, Vegan, Vegetarian Tags Gardein Leave a comment

Great Value Korean Inspired Beef Street Taco Kit

February 8, 2020November 15, 2019 by Stuart Melling
Great Value Korean Inspired Beef Street Taco Kit

How do you know when a food trend has REALLY been accepted into the mainstream? When Walmart’s Great Value brand starts churning out pre-made frozen versions – that’s how! This …

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Categories Frozen, Frozen Meal, Grocery Tags Great Value, Walmart Leave a comment

Butterball Turkey Breakfast Sausage Patties review

February 8, 2020November 13, 2019 by Stuart Melling
Butterball Turkey Breakfast Sausage Patties

Breakfast in less than 60 seconds? Those kind of promises are enough to make me snatch greedily at any package on the shelf; I am after all, a man of …

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Categories Grocery, Refrigerated Tags Butterball 4 Comments

Tyson Anytizers Popcorn Chicken

February 8, 2020October 19, 2019 by Stuart Melling
Tyson Anytizers Popcorn Chicken

I wish I’d jumped on board the Anytizers bandwagon much sooner. For the longest time I’d avoided this particular product line imagining it would be another ‘all hype and no …

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Tai Pei Chicken Egg Rolls review

February 8, 2020October 19, 2019 by Stuart Melling
Tai Pei Chicken Egg Rolls

The comforting allure of Chinese food from the double comfort of my own home, speaks massively to my lazy, oh so lazy nature. Sure I could head out into the …

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Categories Frozen, Grocery Tags Tai Pei 5 Comments
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  1. Joe on Review: Kroger Pork CarnitasMarch 10, 2024

    I'll never buy again! The package contained fully 12 (out of 16) ounces of pure pork fat. Totally unacceptable. Major…

  2. K B on Review: Van de Kamp’s Crispy Fish FilletsFebruary 28, 2024

    I complained to them and they sent me a measly $4 coupon to buy them again.’they won’t be in my…

  3. Melissa on Kroger Private Selection Angus Beef Burgers reviewFebruary 27, 2024

    I like them if you add water to the hamburger. When it's cooking it won't be so much grace

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    I had some for dinner last night . The first bite was so spicy, I had trouble getting back into…

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    YES!!! I both them a little bit ago and made them but they taste like they have permanent freezer burn…

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