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Review: Hak’s One Pot Cooking Sauce Caribbean Jerk

July 30, 2018 by Stuart Melling
Hak's One Pot Cooking Sauce Caribbean Jerk

I can’t think of an International cuisine I don’t enjoy. I love to explore different culture’s culinary treats and the myriad flavors and ingredients along the way. One of my …

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Review: Sweet Earth Moroccan Empanada

May 5, 2019July 30, 2018 by Stuart Melling
Sweet Earth Moroccan Empanada

I’m always on the hunt for freezer friendly products that I can whip out a moments notice for a tasty lunch or dinner. Hungry, need to run out the door …

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Review: MorningStar Farms Original Sausage Patties

September 9, 2021July 26, 2018 by Stuart Melling
MorningStar Farms Original Sausage Patties

I’m sure I’m not alone in admitting that one of my guilty pleasures in life is a breakfast sandwich with a juicy sausage patty. Whether it’s from a fast food …

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Categories Frozen, Grocery, Vegetarian Tags MorningStar Farms 3 Comments

Review: MorningStar Farms Buffalo Chik Patties

August 29, 2021July 23, 2018 by Stuart Melling
Review- MorningStar Farms Buffalo Chik Patties

Update June 2019 The product was slightly modified since our original review. These buffalo chick patties are now vegan friendly (see new packaging and old below). We think the reformulation …

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Categories Frozen, Grocery, Vegetarian Tags MorningStar Farms 2 Comments

Review: Mae Ploy Green Curry Paste

March 15, 2020July 18, 2018 by Stuart Melling
Mae Ploy Green Curry Paste

This has to be one of my favorite products on a regular grocery store shelf. I’ve no doubt your favorite Thai restaurant can make a fresher, better paste blend in …

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Review: Upton’s Naturals Chorizo Seitan

July 17, 2018 by Stuart Melling
Upton's Naturals Chorizo Seitan

Upton’s Naturals Chorizo Seitan offers a fun twist for those who love this meat free substitute. The seitan is flavored with guajillio, cider vinegar garlic, oregano, and cumin – but …

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Review: The Beyond Sausage – Original

February 23, 2020July 8, 2018 by Stuart Melling
Beyond Meat The Beyond Sausage Original

My first experience of the Beyond Meat Beyond Sausage was the Hot Italian variation. I was quite a fan of the taste and texture (not the price, see below) but …

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Categories Frozen, Grocery, Refrigerated, Vegan, Vegetarian Tags Beyond Meat 1 Comment

Review: McCormick Hot Taco Seasoning

April 24, 2021July 8, 2018 by Stuart Melling
McCormick Hot Taco Seasoning packet

Despite the fact I am a huge spice and herb obsessive (seriously you should see my overflowing spice cupboard) there are times I just want to reach for something simple …

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Review: Field Roast Frankfurters

October 20, 2019July 7, 2018 by Stuart Melling
Field Roast Frankfurters

Another variety of sausage from the meat free experts at Field Roast – one of my favorite vegan brands. Unlike other Field Roast sausages that come four to a pack, …

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Review: Kroger Beef Barbacoa

September 21, 2019July 7, 2018 by Stuart Melling
Kroger Beef Barbacoa

After being so impressed with Kroger’s Pork Carnitas I was eager to follow up quickly with other items from the same range. This Beef Barbacoa promises the same as the …

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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…

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