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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…
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April 19, 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
Omachi Instant Noodles Beef Flavor
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Omachi Instant Noodles Beef Flavor

Even though Omachi is a Japanese word, this brand is actually a Vietnamese brand. Their beef flavored instant noodles are one of the few ramen choices that's still priced well…
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March 30, 2026
Napoli Italian Peeled Tomatoes with Basil
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Napoli Italian Peeled Tomatoes with Basil

One of the interesting things I've found from trying different canned tomatoes is figuring out that for the most part, the brand doesn't matter too much, as long as the…
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March 26, 2026
Amazon Rwanda Light Roast Whole Bean Arabica Coffee
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Amazon Rwanda Light Roast Whole Bean Arabica Coffee

Amazon's Rwanda whole bean coffee surprised me with how good it was. It reminded me of my favorite coffee, Shoondhisa, mostly because of how unbitter it is. The steeped coffee…
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March 25, 2026
Hannaford Straight Cut French Fried Potatoes
Posted in5/5 Frozen Fruits and Veggies

Hannaford Straight Cut French Fried Potatoes

Hannaford's store brand straight cut frozen fries aren't quite like any other frozen fries I've had, in that they are a lot more...raw than what I'm used to. Most other…
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March 14, 2026
Aldi Sunset Campari Tomatoes
Posted in5/5 Aldi Fruits and Veggies

Aldi Sunset Campari Tomatoes

Aldi's Sunset brand campari tomatoes are hybrid tomatoes grown in Mexico. If you shop at Aldi somewhat regularly, they are the perfect healthy snack to keep on the counter. They…
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February 28, 2026
Laxmi Brand Red Chili Powder Xtra Hot
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Laxmi Brand Red Chili Powder Xtra Hot

Laxmi brand's red chilli powder (xtra hot version) is my go-to red pepper powder to add some straightforward heat to a dish. It adds a smoldering heat that builds and…
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February 16, 2026
Tandem Coffee Roasters Shoondhisa Coffee
Posted in5/5 Teas and Coffees

Tandem Coffee Roasters Shoondhisa Coffee

Tandem Coffee’s Shoodhisa coffee is an Ethiopian coffee that’s probably one of my favorite coffees I’ve ever had so far. It has an incredibly fruity bouquet and taste that comes…
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January 20, 2026
Tillamook Original Cream Cheese
Posted in5/5 Dairy, Dairy Alternatives and Eggs

Tillamook Original Cream Cheese

I've long enjoyed Tillamook's ice cream, although their more perishable dairy items like cheese and cream cheese can be difficult to find in the northeast where I live, I came…
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January 19, 2026

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