In an all-you-can-eat culture, it makes some sense, but it’s a good idea to take a look at where those calories come from, not just how many of them there are. … You won’t find anything as decadent as an Oreo or a Chips Ahoy, but if you’re willing to sacrifice some fat, sugar, and the familiar pleasure that goes along with them, these are worth a try. … These World of Grains cookies might not do too well in a blind taste test, but I think they’re counting on customers that don’t eat blindly but rather take a few minutes to read the label.
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Soft, non-crumbly modeling dough that my kids enjoyed playing with. … The softdough that I had smelled like peppermint; perfect for the holidays. The company says it will last for a year in a container, but mine did not last more than a month before it started crystallizing, getting hard and lost its scent too, boo hoo.
- February 18, 2009
Flavor-wise, Hank has created for us quite a tasty treat, using apple and lemon juice concentrates, along with 39 grams of sugar, to deliver a not-too-sweet, not-too-sour sparkling beverage. … I’m old enough to remember Laverne drinking milk and Pepsi, and I tried it, but I think there’s a reason they don’t sell carbonated milk. … I’m willing to say that if this were sold in clear bottles instead of opaque cans, they’d have a tougher time finding customers.
- February 16, 2009
Our friends at Grist.org posted a video that is perfect for today (Valentine’s Day). It’s kind of dirty, so if you are not into that type of thing, you may not want to click play.
- February 14, 2009
When I walk in the door after hitting the gym I open my fridge and look greedily at its contents. … Both of these bars were sweet during the initial taste but then developed a strange and unpleasant aftertaste. … It is not a product that I would be eager to try again but if you are in the market for a new energy bar, please visit www.bumblebar.com for information and a store locator.
- February 11, 2009
The play dough feels great, is fun to play with and the best part is that it’s all natural. The packaging is adorable and is in a really well made box that you can use over and over. The idea is that this is real art for real kids and I don’t know a kid who doesn’t love play dough.
- February 9, 2009
The true test of coffee, for me at least, is to use the My K-Cup for my Keurig machine. … Personally, the coffee is too bland for me, however everyone has his/her own hence I asked a co-worker for his humble opinion. … Overall the coffee is good but if you are very specific as to what coffee you like then try a small bag first.
- February 6, 2009
I absolutely love products that do more than just satisfy the buyer; Teatulia’s teas are a perfect example of such a product. … What is also extremely exciting is that this tea helps to sustain a Bangladesh community through cattle-lending, education and paying the true cost for the tea. … It is a must buy and you can visit their website at tetulia.com to find out more information about this fantastic product.
- February 4, 2009
Grown on a private family farm deep in the mountains, the black tea leaves give off a nice aroma. … Ineeka’s individual infuser is perfect for hot tea, but these innovators created a long, mesh bag perfect for your iced teas. … I like the black tea cold more than I like the hot version, but the individual infuser is definitely cooler than the mesh bag.
- January 30, 2009