This Fruit Punch, which contains no actual fruit juice, is the highlight of the Rockstar Punched collection, but it would’ve made more sense to save the (Punched) name for this drink alone. The double jab is a bit redundant. It tastes like Hawaiian Punch or Tropical Punch Kool-Aid with carbonation.
my rating : 3 of 5
Ferocious Beauty is a stretch, but this album sounds pleasant enough on the whole. That has less to do with the vocal melodies of Margo Timmins than her band. Their music; mostly modern folk; is soft and soothing to the point where one wonders if the project would’ve been stronger as an instrumental. The best song is Circe And Penelope, based on the characters from Homer’s Odyssey.
my rating : 3 of 5
2023
Don’t Waste Your Time listening to this album if you’re looking for something new and original. Almost every song is a partial cover of a song from the 1970s or 1980s. That’s also what makes it sound better than it should, especially during the chorus breaks where most rap music falters. The best track is Thigh Ride, based on the Tawatha single.
my rating : 3 of 5
1991
I’m starting to think a lot of these Bangs are the same drink with different labels. This one is supposed to come with a Citrus Twist, but, despite the inclusion of citric acid as a main ingredient, I can’t detect the taste of oranges, lemons or any such fruit. It’s just sweet; thanks not to sugar but sucralose; and otherwise basically flavorless.
my rating : 3 of 5
You’d think this Yogurt would taste disgusting. It’s basically just solidified Milk, albeit Whole (real) Grade A milk, with bacteria (cultures) in it. Even with no sugar or any other ingredient to sweeten it; just living beings with friendly names like S Thermophilus; it’s actually okay. Imagine the kind with the Fruit On The Bottom before you get to the bottom.
my rating : 3 of 5
The only thing I really dislike about this crate, puzzlingly described as being intended “for indoor decorative use only” when it can also be used for storage and such, is the Chalkboard bit, which puts what would be a big rectangular hole on one end. It looks okay from the outside because it’s black; I wish the whole crate were; but the inside is beige, bulgy and tacky. It’s a cute crate otherwise.
my rating : 3 of 5
The All Natural bit has to do with the fact that, unlike most Peanut Butter, this has no extra oil added to it. It’s just peanut butter, made from “dry roasted peanuts”, and salt; no sugar; which leaves a lot to be desired in the way of taste.
You’ll have to eat it with something sweet, like in a sandwich with jelly or jam, to enjoy the flavor. Of course that would negate one of its main benefits; that, while sugars ultimately have the opposite effect, it serves as a healthy source of energy.
my rating : 3 of 5
Why even bother calling this Strawberry Cheesecake? It’s a bad idea as far as marketing and promotion goes because it tastes nothing like it and will inevitably irk those of us anticipating the flavor.
What does it taste like? Well, it’s hard to say; certainly not cheesecake or even strawberries. It’s mildly sweet though and pleasant enough to eat as a healthy alternative to sugar yogurt.
my rating : 3 of 5
The box describes this cereal as having a “unique light and crispy texture”, but it’s basically Granola with rice cake crumbs. What is unusual are the dried apple pieces. Actual fruit, along with the addition of Cinnamon, lends credence to the “natural flavors” bit in the promo. Is it “delicious”? No, but it makes for a decent breakfast or dry snack.
my rating : 3 of 5
I don’t know what this Cola has to do with Miami, but it’s a cool name. Miami Coke; pun intended, especially given the fact that each can smuggles in a whopping 300 milligrams of caffeine; would’ve been even better as the taste, which comes with a hint of cherry, reminds me of a cross between Cherry Coca-Cola and Dr Pepper.
my rating : 3 of 5
These Cookies, each of which is embedded with a vague kid-friendly word or phrase like “Kind is cool”, smell like Fig Newtons and don’t taste much better. That’s partly because the Goods bit has to do with health; they’re promoted as “junk-free”; which intrinsically dampers good taste.
my rating : 3 of 5
This is the most confusing 3D Energy Drink of them all. There seems to be two versions; one with and one without the Strawberry Lemonade label on the front; with different tastes. Perhaps it’s a psychological trick, but the plain one tastes plain. Even more baffling is that only the former is featured on the official site and it’s just called Chrome.
my rating : 3 of 5