The obvious comparison here is to Sliders; the first Krystal restaurant was reportedly inspired by White Castle almost a century ago; which are better, but not by much. The style and taste are nearly identical; both are damn good and more fun to eat than full-sized burgers on unsteamed buns; but Krystal adds mustard, the signature sharpness of which serves as a minor distraction.
my rating : 4 of 5
This is the best of Wendy’s 4 For $4 Meals when it comes to both value and taste. It’s the “Applewood smoked” Bacon Cheeseburger that sells it; it can be argued that being a Junior gives it the psychological impression of tasting better simply because you have less of it; but there are ways to improve it even more.
As a mayonnaise man, what I like to do is ask for two or three extra packets; they’re free; and add it to the burger. It’ll start to run off the sides when you replace the top bun, but that’s okay because it serves as a fry dip. My favorite customization though is to select for the drink not an actual beverage but a Vanilla Frosty.
my rating : 4 of 5
The farmers at Land O Lakes are cowardly morons for getting rid of their Indian mascot at the behest of the endlessly offended instead of telling them to kiss their Buttered asses, but you’ll have a hard time finding a better spread.
The Canola Oil is what’s promoted, but the main ingredient is sweet cream, which your taste buds will appreciate the most. The only other ingredient is salt. That makes this a wholesome topping for pancakes, biscuits and the like.
my rating : 4 of 5
![Quaker Instant Oatmeal [ Protein ] : Cranberry Almond](https://marcellee.com/posts/111306.jpg)
The aroma that arises when you pour “hot milk or boiling water” into a bowl of this oatmeal, from the Quaker Protein series, is quite delectable. It smells like fresh-baked soft and gooey Cranberry Almond oatmeal cookies, but the taste is a comparative letdown. It’s not as sweet as you expect or “delicious” as the box claims.
That’s a drawback of trying to balance tasty and healthy, but there’s a way to make eating this and other run-of-the-mill oatmeals an enjoyable experience. Add just enough bowling water to make it wet, stir, make a milk well, pour in cold milk and eat mainly the milk with a spoon while scooping in bits of warm oatmeal.
my rating : 3 of 5
Planters describes this Select nut blend as “delicious” and they’re almost right. Skittles tastes better; I generally prefer sweet than savory; but they’re profoundly unhealthy. These are both wholesome and tasty; thanks partly to the additional of sea salt; a rarity in the snack world. My only complaint is that there aren’t enough Pecans.
my rating : 4 of 5
The best thing about this Twilight Zone episode, about a hospital patient who’s undergone a series of medical treatments to normalize (“fix”) her grotesque appearance, is the suspense in the build-up. She’s first shown with her face wrapped in gauze bandages. It’s not until the story is almost over that it, and the twist, is finally revealed.
Maxine Stuart gets annoying when she goes into a fit of overacting to convey the desperation/frustration of Janet Tyler, known by hospital staff as patient 307, but that melodramatic bit doesn’t last long. As the title suggests, the overall lesson is that beauty is in the Eye Of The Beholder; something ugly people have to repeat to themselves.
my rating : 3 of 5
1960
If the thought of Pumpkin Spice turns you off as it does me, don’t fret. This Limited Edition (October/November) version of Cheerios has only a soup莽on of the flavor. It tastes more like Apple Cinnamon Cheerios, albeit not quite as sweet and tasty.
my rating : 4 of 5
“You know a Vette only got two seats,” Sir Mix-A-Lot reminds us, “just enough room for a player and a freak.” He also has a couple of Benzes, gold around his neck and a wad of cash. The objective is to attract girls; he likes them “thick”; and have sex with as many as possible. Perhaps his flashiest accessory though is his gift of gab, which sounds especially eloquent over a funky Rick James sample.
my rating : 4 of 5
1989
![Breyers Frozen Dairy Dessert : Vanilla [ No Sugar Added ]](https://marcellee.com/posts/110959.jpg)
Ice cream with no sugar? Well, it’s not ice cream; it’s Frozen Dairy Dessert; and the No Sugar bit comes with the caveat of the word Added. The ingredients include maltitol syrup; a natural sugar alcohol.
Breyers promotes the taste as “Simply delicious”, but that’s marketing hype. It’s good enough for what it is; basically healthy ice cream; but it lacks the sweetness and creamy texture of its sugary counterparts.
my rating : 4 of 5
The abbreviation in the title is silly; Effin would’ve been a more appropriate edit; but the worst thing about this album are the “Configa” tags that start nearly every song. He’s a damn good producer; this is vintage hip-hop that could’ve come out any time since the 3 Years 5 Months And 2 Days it took for Arrested Development to enter the world stage; but the constant credits give the set a sloppy mixtape feel.
Those beats are also the best thing about the album. Speech remains a pro-black poet; guest verses from rap veterans like Monie Love, Masta Ace and Big Daddy Kane come as nostalgic surprises; but it’s only when he stumbles upon a catchy chorus that we’re reminded why we fell in Fkn Love with his group in the first place. Highlights include We Are Not In Kansas, Where Lions Roam, Do It Up and Yes Always.
my rating : 3 of 5
2021
I’d gladly recommend this Braid Sheen, formulated to nourish the hair and scalp, if not for the last item on the ingredients list. It’s the inclusion of an azo dye known as CI 19140 that makes the spray not clear but urine Yellow, which gives the head a noticeable tint.
Aside from that major aesthetic drawback; the lighter your skin, the more noticeable it is; it seems to do a fine job of “deep conditioning” with its trademark Olive and tea tree oils, which “help prevent dryness, breakage and split ends”. It also feels and smells good going on.
my rating : 3 of 5
I don’t know what this burger has to do with a Rodeo, aside from the onion rings being somewhat reminiscent of lassos, but I can imagine a cowboy chopping one down on horseback. The inclusion of barbeque sauce makes it a tasty alternative to a regular hamburger.
my rating : 4 of 5