Tasty Trials
Been on a tasting spree of new flavours / limited editions and foods I haven't tried before.
Found some good drinks and deserts, found some that aren't any better than the originals.
Smokey Barbeque Pistacios - this one is meh. I didn't notice any real taste difference/appeal - but the nuts themselves weren't as crispy as I'm used to with regular (non flavored) Pistacios.
Dolcetto Magon Creme filled rolls - not sure I like the Mango Cream. They're okay, but I might pass next time I want rolled wafers.
Marzipan classic - Niederegger Lubeck. (World Market). Different chocolate bar. Do like. Both regular Milk chocolate covered Marzipan and the dark chocolate one.
Ruffles Hot Wings - a bit too spicy for me, but my sister loves them. Good flavour, has a bit of a bite to it.
Reeese's Peanut Butter Cup flavor cream - OREO. the classic vanilla center/chocolate sandwich cookies is good, but this one was decent enough. (and now I remember why, I once said Reeses Peanut Butter cups were my favorite candy).
Simply Enjoy, Pomegranate Lemondae, Sparkling Beverage (naturally flavored) - DELICIOUS!
Whole family (after teasing me about my odd tastes/food buys), decided they needed a taste ... and discovered, to their shock, they liked it. I'm oddly pleased.
Be wary: this European style (France made?) uses Grape Skin extract for color enhancement. Still tasty - and healthy, as long as one isn't allergic to any of the ingredients.
Mountain Dew Code Red. - not my favorite soda, not my prefered brand. It's okay, but way too high in Sugars and High Fructos Corn Syrup to be part of a healthy diet/lifestyle.
(Why is it American made foods and beverages contain articifical flavors and colors [Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1] while European made drinks and snacks lack them?
I said, we Americans added the colors to hide the gray colored, and make the item look more appealing.
Sister shot back, "if the food's gray, it's not good for you. In any amount."
Might have something to do with the way food's processed, stored, and looked at after harvesting/packaging for later.
Americans see bugs in food, and go "GROSS! GERMS! EWE!" while other countries see a sign of bugs as either "added protein" or "must be good, the insects want it". Talk about cultural differences when it comes to 'nearing end of shelf-life')
Found some good drinks and deserts, found some that aren't any better than the originals.
Smokey Barbeque Pistacios - this one is meh. I didn't notice any real taste difference/appeal - but the nuts themselves weren't as crispy as I'm used to with regular (non flavored) Pistacios.
Dolcetto Magon Creme filled rolls - not sure I like the Mango Cream. They're okay, but I might pass next time I want rolled wafers.
Marzipan classic - Niederegger Lubeck. (World Market). Different chocolate bar. Do like. Both regular Milk chocolate covered Marzipan and the dark chocolate one.
Ruffles Hot Wings - a bit too spicy for me, but my sister loves them. Good flavour, has a bit of a bite to it.
Reeese's Peanut Butter Cup flavor cream - OREO. the classic vanilla center/chocolate sandwich cookies is good, but this one was decent enough. (and now I remember why, I once said Reeses Peanut Butter cups were my favorite candy).
Simply Enjoy, Pomegranate Lemondae, Sparkling Beverage (naturally flavored) - DELICIOUS!
Whole family (after teasing me about my odd tastes/food buys), decided they needed a taste ... and discovered, to their shock, they liked it. I'm oddly pleased.
Be wary: this European style (France made?) uses Grape Skin extract for color enhancement. Still tasty - and healthy, as long as one isn't allergic to any of the ingredients.
Mountain Dew Code Red. - not my favorite soda, not my prefered brand. It's okay, but way too high in Sugars and High Fructos Corn Syrup to be part of a healthy diet/lifestyle.
(Why is it American made foods and beverages contain articifical flavors and colors [Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1] while European made drinks and snacks lack them?
I said, we Americans added the colors to hide the gray colored, and make the item look more appealing.
Sister shot back, "if the food's gray, it's not good for you. In any amount."
Might have something to do with the way food's processed, stored, and looked at after harvesting/packaging for later.
Americans see bugs in food, and go "GROSS! GERMS! EWE!" while other countries see a sign of bugs as either "added protein" or "must be good, the insects want it". Talk about cultural differences when it comes to 'nearing end of shelf-life')