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Bachan’s Original Japanese Barbecue Sauce

July 18, 2022 by Stuart Melling
Bachan's Japanese Barbecue Sauce

Quick review: Ever since I snagged a bottle of this Japanese BBQ sauce, I’ve been using it on anything and everything. Think of it as a thin teriyaki-style sauce, but …

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Murray’s Muffuletta Olive Salad

July 17, 2022 by Stuart Melling
Murray’s Muffuletta Olive Salad

Quick review: This is one of several products from Murray’s you might see at the Deli counter. This particular roughly chopped mix, takes direct inspiration from the famous New Orlean’s …

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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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Jose Gourmet Mackerel – see what’s in the can

May 8, 2022 by Stuart Melling
Jose Gourmet Mackerel

Quick review: This is the second Jose Gourmet product I’ve unfurled. At some $12+ I have to confess it sat for quite some time in my cupboard; it’s not particularly …

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Nando’s Perinaise sauce

February 13, 2022 by Stuart Melling
Nando's Perinaise

Quick review: Ever on the search for a new sauce in my arsenal, my wife proudly found this one out in the world. To be clear I am a huge …

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Hereford Luncheon Meat – what’s in the can

February 13, 2022 by Stuart Melling
Hereford Luncheon Meat

Like a moth to the proverbial, I am drawn repeatedly to those weird cans of meat on the shelf. You know the ones, the ones you stare at curiously, but …

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Gardein Ultimate Plant-Based Jerky

November 29, 2021 by Stuart Melling
Gardein Ultimate Plant-Based Jerky

There was a time I would purchase a Gardein product with more than a little caution. The brand’s approach to rapid product release and development meant the overall line was, …

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Brooklyn Delhi Tikka Masala Simmer Sauce

November 7, 2021 by Stuart Melling
Brooklyn Delhi Tikka Masala Simmer Sauce

Quick review: Ive been looking for a goto pre-made Indian curry (in jar format) for as long as I can remember now. Easily two decades or more. I’ve yet to …

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365 Shawarma Marinade – a hidden gem

November 7, 2021 by Stuart Melling
365 Shawarma Marinade

Quick review: Want to make some home made shawarma with the minimum of fuss and ease? Reach for this pre-made marinade from Whole Foods in store 365 label – one …

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Wild Coyote Cilantro Lime Ranch review

September 12, 2021 by Stuart Melling
Wild Coyote Cilantro Lime Ranch

Quick review: While my array of hot sauces is always in flux and change – one thing I always have on hand in the fridge is this fabulous sauce from …

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