Van Leeuwen French Ice Cream : Cranberry Crumble

Van Leeuwen French Ice Cream : Cranberry Crumble

This “limited edition” (fall) Ice Cream, deemed French because it’s made with “twice as many egg yolks as standard ice cream”, is surprisingly delicious at the start. That assumes your first spoonful doesn’t include any Cranberry; the main ingredient it would be better without. This could be a Crumble classic, in other words, if it were swirled with a better-tasting fruit like strawberries or peaches.

my rating : 4 of 5

Duke’s Real Mayonnaise

Duke's Real Mayonnaise

This Mayonnaise is not only Real; apparently there are enough fakes out there to warrant the distinction; it’s also “smooth and creamy” as advertised. If you’ve tasted better, and you probably have, it’s because there’s “no sugar added”. The ingredients list is, in fact, surprisingly simple and healthy.

my rating : 4 of 5

Thrushwood Farms Pork Sticks : Bacon

Thrushwood Farms Pork Sticks : Bacon

If you bite into one of these Pork Sticks expecting it to taste like a crispy strip of Bacon, you’re in for a disappointment. Still they’re tasty enough for what they are; one of the healthier meat snacks on (in) the market. Unlike most others, there are “0 total sugars” despite leaving the empty tube casings smelling like a hearty bowl of barbeque baked beans.

my rating : 4 of 5

Hot Wheels

Hot Wheels

The fact that this cereal doesn’t come with an actual Hot Wheels car, as a throwback to the days of getting free prizes inside the box, is a missed opportunity if not a damn shame. Still it’s fun enough to eat. The taste of the tires is akin to lemon Trix, but of course the marshmallows, which are also skimped on, are the best part.

my rating : 4 of 5

Bibigo Multigrain Medley : Brown Rice | Quinoa

Bibigo Multigrain Medley : Brown Rice | Quinoa

I imagine this is what prison loaf tastes like. The Bibigo catchphrase is to “share Korean flavor”. If this is how Koreans eat, I’m glad to live in the USA. That’s not to say this Multigrain Medley, the ingredients list of which is impressively simple/healthy, isn’t edible, but it’s barely so. It’s best to ignore the “1 serving per container” bit and share a bowl.

my rating : 2 of 5

Crown Prince Kipper Snacks

Crown Prince Kipper Snacks

These; “fillets of kippered herring”; are among the healthiest Snacks you can eat. You wouldn’t know it by taking a quick glance at the box, which brings to mind movie theater candy. These aren’t as tasty, but they’d be better without the salt. The “naturally smoked” flavor; made with oak, ash, maple and beech chips; also adds an interesting touch.

my rating : 3 of 5