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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
Yuanxian Hot Sour Vermicelli
Posted in2/5 Grains, Pasta and Noodles

Yuanxian Hot & Sour Vermicelli

Another variety of Sichuan noodles from Yuanxian (袁鲜) who also made the Sichuan Hot Pot Noodles that I reviewed recently, the taste of these Yuanxian Hot and Sour Vermicelli (资格酸辣粉…
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November 1, 2024
Priano Herb Chicken Tortellini
Posted in1/5 Aldi Grains, Pasta and Noodles

Aldi’s Priano Herb Chicken Tortellini

Another Aldi Priano brand review, this time for the herb chicken tortellini. Similar to the Priano Three Cheese Tortellini, the certifiably tiny size is an issue. Unfortunately, unlike the three…
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October 31, 2024
Priano Three Cheese Tortellini
Posted in2/5 Aldi Grains, Pasta and Noodles

Aldi’s Priano Three Cheese Tortellini

Priano Three Cheese Tortellini is another Aldi find. The one and perhaps the only downside to these tortellini is their size. They are small bordering on dainty with about a…
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October 30, 2024
Bai Xiang Chicken Soup Flavor Instant Noodles
Posted in3/5 Grains, Pasta and Noodles

Bai Xiang Chicken Soup Flavor Instant Noodles

I didn't realize until I started writing this blog post that these noodles were made by the same company that made the crab roe noodles I reviewed the other day.…
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October 29, 2024
Arby’s Seasoned Curly Fries
Posted in2/5 Frozen Grains, Pasta and Noodles

Arby’s Seasoned Curly Fries

Disclaimer: It's been years since I've been to an actual Arby's, so my recollection of what their curly fries tasted like may be inaccurate. But as far as I remember,…
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October 28, 2024
Park Street Deli Pork Egg Rolls 1
Posted in4/5 Aldi Grains, Pasta and Noodles

Aldi’s Park Street Deli – Pork Egg Rolls

Park Street Deli is another Aldi brand that focuses on deli/ready-to-cook foods. Other than some gourmet, made-in-house egg rolls from very high-end sit-down Chinese restaurants, these are as good as,…
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October 27, 2024
Stewart's Fountain Classics Black Cherry Soda
Posted in3/5 Sodas and Sweet Drinks

Stewart’s Black Cherry Wishniak

Stewart's Black Cherry Wishniak is a black cherry flavored soda made with cane sugar. Despite the Stewart's label, it is not sold exclusively at Stewart's (in fact, I haven't been…
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October 26, 2024
Bai Xiang Crab Roe Noodles
Posted in3/5 Grains, Pasta and Noodles

Bai Xiang Crab Roe Noodles

At $8.99 (as of October 2024) for a relatively tiny box with a little over 3 ounces of noodles, Bai Xiang Crab Roe Noodles (白象蟹黄拌面) are treats for a special…
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October 25, 2024
Yuanxian Sichuan Hot Pot Noodles 4
Posted in2/5 Grains, Pasta and Noodles

Yuanxian Sichuan Hot Pot Noodles

Yuanxian Sichuan Flavored Hot Pot Noodles (袁鲜麻辣烫 四川风味) are fast-cooking tapioca/sweet potato noodles tossed in an authentic Sichuan oil base. The result is a close resemblance to sweet potato noodles…
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October 24, 2024
Priano Four Cheese Gnocchi
Posted in2/5 Aldi Frozen

Aldi’s Priano Four Cheese Gnocchi

Priano is an Aldi brand that focuses on Italian food. Their four-cheese gnocchi is an okay-sized meal for one, and if you start cooking in a covered pan, there should…
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October 24, 2024

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