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Posted in2/5 Energy Drinks

C4 Energy Strawberry Blast Flavor

I really expected this energy drink to be baby pink based on its flavor, but alas, C4 Energy’s strawberry blast flavor is a perfectly clear drink that smells like strawberry…
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April 22, 2026
Posted in3/5 Snacks

Xiao Hua Tou Spicy Slices La Pian

I've been on a la pian binge recently after rediscovering them, so there are quite a few of these lined up. La pian, which literally translates to 'spicy slices' in…
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April 21, 2026
Posted in2/5 Teas and Coffees

Taylors of Harrogate Lemon & Orange Black Tea

Taylors of Harrogate's orange black tea smells kind of like Tang orange drink mix out of its package.  First steep at 212F for 5 minutes The steeped tea still smells…
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April 20, 2026
Posted in5/5 Grains, Pasta and Noodles

J-Basket Japanese Style Sanuki-fu Udon Noodles

J-Basket brand's japanese style sanuki-fu udon noodles are very similar to the Shirakiku brand udon noodles in size, price, taste, and texture. The biggest difference between the two is that…
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April 19, 2026
Posted in3/5 Energy Drinks

Monster Energy Drink Lando Norris

Monster Energy drinks' Lando Norris flavor only has 5 calories instead of the typical 10, with an almost radioactive yellow color that matches the color of the can. It smells…
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April 18, 2026
Posted in4/5 Snacks

Nuts.com Coconut Flaked White Chocolate Covered Cashews

Nuts.com’s coconut flaked white chocolate covered cashews taste exactly how you’d expect, with a very fresh and fragrant coconut flavor in both smell and taste, and a light white chocolate…
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April 17, 2026
C4 Energy Strawberry Blast Flavor
Posted in2/5 Energy Drinks

C4 Energy Strawberry Blast Flavor

I really expected this energy drink to be baby pink based on its flavor, but alas, C4 Energy’s strawberry blast flavor is a perfectly clear drink that smells like strawberry…
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April 22, 2026
Xiao Hua Tou Spicy Slices La Pian
Posted in3/5 Snacks

Xiao Hua Tou Spicy Slices La Pian

I've been on a la pian binge recently after rediscovering them, so there are quite a few of these lined up. La pian, which literally translates to 'spicy slices' in…
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April 21, 2026
Taylors of Harrogate Lemon & Orange Black Tea
Posted in2/5 Teas and Coffees

Taylors of Harrogate Lemon & Orange Black Tea

Taylors of Harrogate's orange black tea smells kind of like Tang orange drink mix out of its package.  First steep at 212F for 5 minutes The steeped tea still smells…
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April 20, 2026
J-Basket Japanese Style Sanuki-fu Udon Noodles
Posted in5/5 Grains, Pasta and Noodles

J-Basket Japanese Style Sanuki-fu Udon Noodles

J-Basket brand's japanese style sanuki-fu udon noodles are very similar to the Shirakiku brand udon noodles in size, price, taste, and texture. The biggest difference between the two is that…
Read More
April 19, 2026
Monster Energy Drink Lando Norris
Posted in3/5 Energy Drinks

Monster Energy Drink Lando Norris

Monster Energy drinks' Lando Norris flavor only has 5 calories instead of the typical 10, with an almost radioactive yellow color that matches the color of the can. It smells…
Read More
April 18, 2026
Nuts.com Coconut Flaked White Chocolate Covered Cashews
Posted in4/5 Snacks

Nuts.com Coconut Flaked White Chocolate Covered Cashews

Nuts.com’s coconut flaked white chocolate covered cashews taste exactly how you’d expect, with a very fresh and fragrant coconut flavor in both smell and taste, and a light white chocolate…
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April 17, 2026
Aldi Cattlemen’s Ranch Black Angus Roasted Garlic Burgers
Posted in3/5 Aldi Frozen

Aldi Cattlemen’s Ranch Black Angus Roasted Garlic Burgers

Similar to the previously reviewed Aldi's Cattlemen's Ranch Vidalia Onion and Prime Beef Seasoned patties, these Roasted Garlic beef patties are very similar. They release a ton of fat during…
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April 16, 2026
Aldi Pueblo Lindo Large Flour Tortilla
Posted in5/5 Aldi Grains, Pasta and Noodles

Aldi Pueblo Lindo Large Flour Tortilla

It's pretty hard for store-bought flour tortillas to be awesome, but I can't think of anything that Aldi's Pueblo Lindo flour tortilla can improve on. It nails the taste, reheats…
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April 15, 2026
Aldi Nature’s Nectar Apple Juice from Concentrate
Posted in3/5 Aldi Juice

Aldi Nature’s Nectar Apple Juice from Concentrate

Although Aldi's Nature's Nectar brand apple juice is made from concentrate, the taste is almost indistinguishable from regular apple juice. It's slightly sweet with a pleasant apple flavor, and dangerously…
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April 14, 2026
Cha Cha Roasted Sunflower Seeds Coconut Flavor
Posted in4/5 Snacks

Cha Cha Roasted Sunflower Seeds Coconut Flavor

Cha Cha's coconut flavored sunflower seeds are sunflower seeds still in their shell, roasted with a light coconut flavor. The shells crack easily and cleanly, and any bad seeds are…
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April 13, 2026

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