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Heinz MayoCue review

February 8, 2020August 6, 2019 by Stuart Melling
Heinz MayoCue sauce

The tongue-in-cheek releases from Heinz of late, give a small wry smile if nothing else; Kranch, MayoMust, MayoChup – and this BBQ-Mayo fusion – MayoCue. I have to imagine Heinz …

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Fresh Gourmet Crispy Jalapeños review

July 7, 2019July 7, 2019 by Stuart Melling
Fresh Gourmet Crisp Jalapenos

What surprised me most about this product was the heat. I’m a moderate lover of spice (sriracha is a ketchup substitute in those house) but still I found these slightly …

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Epic Oven Baked Pork Rinds

October 20, 2019June 22, 2019 by Stuart Melling
Epic Oven Baked Pork Rinds With Sea Salt

These pork rinds from Epic differentiate from competing products in that they’re oven baked rather than deep fried. The pretty packaging promises 40% less fat as a result, but how …

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Review: Tonnino Tuna Fillets In Olive Oil

October 11, 2019June 21, 2019 by Stuart Melling
Tonnino Tuna Fillets In Olive Oil

Tinned and jarred fish are having something of a gourmet renaissance right now. Certainly at least for the better quality products, these shelf stable products are no longer being looked …

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Review: Gringo Bandito Hot Sauce

October 11, 2019June 19, 2019 by Stuart Melling
Gringo Bandito hot sauces

The back story of this particular hot sauce is certainly unique. At least amongst the huge collection I have on hand I’m not sure any others can claim to be …

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Review: Rosarita Enchilada Sauce

February 8, 2020June 1, 2019 by Stuart Melling
Rosarita Enchilada Sauce

Let me preface this whole review by saying yes, if you know what you’re doing in the kitchen, there’s no doubt a home made enchilada sauce is superior. I’m judging …

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Review: Heinz BBQ Sampler Pack

February 8, 2020May 19, 2019 by Stuart Melling
Heinz BBQ Sampler Pack

When it comes to miniature food stuffs, I’m like a moth to the flame. Same goes for any type of variety pack. Put those two things together and I’m powerless. …

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Review: Crown Prince Skinless And Boneless Sardines In Olive Oil

February 23, 2020March 24, 2019 by Stuart Melling
Crown Prince Skinless And Boneless Sardines

Canned fish traditionally isn’t the most well loved product. In modern times though the product is seeing something of a foodie renaissance across the world. Go check out your local …

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Review: Wilde Brand BBQ Chicken Chips

March 24, 2019 by Stuart Melling
Wilde Brande BBQ Chicken Chips

When I first spied these advertised in a Whole Foods mailer, I have to be honest, I thought a whole brave new world was unfurling before me. Aimed at those …

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Review: Great Value Chicken Dipping Sauce

February 8, 2020February 27, 2019 by Stuart Melling
Great Value Chicken Dipping Sauce

To glance at this product on the store shelf, you’d be forgiven for overlooking the rather understated bottle. Actually that’s being overly kind, badged as it is with the fairy …

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