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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
Harney and Sons Chamomile Sachet
Posted in3/5 Teas and Coffees

Harney and Sons Chamomile Sachet

I got this sample tea bag of chamomile tea as part of my order from Harney & Sons. Different from most teabags that I’ve had, this comes in a fairly…
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April 2, 2026
Red Baron Brick Oven Crust Cheese Trio Pizza
Posted in3/5 Frozen Grains, Pasta and Noodles

Red Baron Brick Oven Crust Cheese Trio Pizza

Honestly, I don't remember too much about this Red Baron's brick oven crust cheese-trio pizza, even though I just ate it last week. But I do know that I ate…
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April 1, 2026
Rodenbach Classic Belgian Sour Ale 5% ABV
Posted in3/5 Alcohol

Rodenbach Classic Belgian Sour Ale 5% ABV

Rodenbach Classic is a Belgian oak aged sour ale with 5% ABV. I think my main other exposure to sour ale has been Brooklyn Brewery’s Bel Air Sour Ale, so…
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March 31, 2026
Omachi Instant Noodles Beef Flavor
Posted in5/5 Grains, Pasta and Noodles

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
Whole Foods Market Organic Vanilla Soymilk
Posted in4/5 Amazon Dairy and Dairy Alternatives

Whole Foods Market Organic Vanilla Soymilk

The more I try Amazon/Whole Food's branded items, the more I'm surprised by consistently good most things are. As someone who's lactose intolerant but loves granola, I'm always looking for…
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March 29, 2026
Catsmo Artisan Smokehouse Norwegian Style Smoked Salmon
Posted in4/5 Canned, Jarred and Preserved Goods Meat

Catsmo Artisan Smokehouse Norwegian Style Smoked Salmon

Catsmo Artisan Smokehouse's Norwegian style smoked salmon is a smoked salmon with a classic smoked salmon flavor. Deeply salty and flavorful, with a texture that melts in your mouth even…
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March 28, 2026
Bigelow Mint Medley Herbal Tea
Posted in4/5 Teas and Coffees

Bigelow Mint Medley Herbal Tea

I bought a 20 pack of Bigelow mint tea in a moment of weakness because I had been craving more mint tea at night after running out. They come in…
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March 27, 2026
Napoli Italian Peeled Tomatoes with Basil
Posted in5/5 Canned, Jarred and Preserved Goods Fruits and Veggies

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
Posted in5/5 Amazon Teas and Coffees

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 Seasoned Waffle Cut French Fried Potatoes
Posted in4/5 Frozen Hannaford

Hannaford Seasoned Waffle Cut French Fried Potatoes

When I crave fries, I don't typically crave waffle fries. There's just something about a plain steak or wedge fry that hits a special spot in my heart. But these…
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March 24, 2026

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