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Showing posts with label best breakfast food recipes. Show all posts

Quaker Steel Cut Oats 24 oz (4 pack)

Quaker Steel Cut Oats 24 ozI grew up on various hot cereal products and frankly, I loved almost all of them. My wife however, didn't like ANY of them. One day as we sat in the restaurant of a nice bay area hotel, she ordered 'steel cut oatmeal' for her breakfast... and I joined her. She loved it.

I found Quaker's Steel Cut Oatmeal hard to find...but definitely worth it! Thank goodness for Amazon... the Sears Catalogue of this century!

I've eaten both the Quaker Steel Cut Oats and the McCann's Irish Cut Oats. Of the two I think the McCANN'S Steel Cut Irish Oatmeal, 28-Ounce Tins (Pack of 4) has a bit better flavor. The McCann's brand seems to taste nuttier.

As to the Quaker Steel Cut Oats: Not bad for something you can easily buy in most grocery stores. The cooked oatmeal is not mushy or pasty but has a bit of texture. Also, I had no problems with "rocks" as the oatmeal cooked up tender but a bit chewy.

Recommend with caveats given.

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Great product, very nutritious and healthy. I have it at least 4 times a week and love to add raisins to it to make it better!

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I've started to move to steel cut oats from standard Quaker oatmeal. I've tried 3 different brands so far including McCann's. I have a certain amount of attraction to Quaker's steel cut oats. In a sense I agree with the one star that said they tasted like rocks, because they are the most chewy oats out there. They're in a class of their own, probably twice as chewy as McCann's, even with extra water. So, if you like the chewiness of steel cut oats, this is your brand. If you find McCann's just right, this will probably be over the top for you.

Fix it how you like, I personally recommend raisins, brown sugar, and cinnamon, mixed with hot water straight from the kettle in a large bowl, then microwaved for 90 seconds. It boils for most of that, and still remains quite chewy, and quite good.

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I reviewed this before and as I said I was very happy with it.

I will order again when I run out of these.

Luna Bars, 1.69-Ounce Bars

Clifbar Luna Bar - 15 Pack Chocolate Dipped Coconut, One SizeWe discovered Luna Bars at a grocery store recently when they were on sale for a dollar apiece. We bought one of each kind to see which ones we like best. We figured for that price how could we go wrong. Well after trying all of them, my wife has weighed in...

HER FAVORITE: Chocolate Pecan Pie.

She loves Chocolate. She lives on Chocolate. And since we're on a diet similar to Body for Life and has a hard time stomaching the whey-filled protein bars, these are a welcome treat. They aren't overloaded with protein, but for the calories are extremely comparable to the leading protein bars (in a calorie-protein ratio comparison). Our only complain with the bars is that they're a little high in fat, especially saturated. Nevertheless, they are much, much better than most other treats out there.

Now, where to buy? Well Amazon of course. It is great. Amazon is the same price as local stores when they are on sale except Amazon provides free shipping and no tax (not to mention no driving to the grocery store or healthfood store) so they actually end up being cheaper on here everyday than elsewhere on sale. We always buy all of our drinks and bars on Amazon. A word of caution though, be careful which Amazon vender you buy from. Vitamin Shoppe is usually the cheapest but sometimes direct from Amazon is comparable. The other venders tend to be more expensive. Hope this helps.

I admit I have somewhat of a sweet tooth, but since I am lactose intolerant there aren't many candy bars I can eat. I am also into healthy food so the Luna Bars are a good compromise. Don't let the fact you're a guy stop youthese are marketed towards women (because of the soy craze), there's nothing here that can harm you.

The Dulce flavor is among my favorite flavor (along with Nutz/Pecan and Dreams), having a sort of caramel/"rice crispy treat" taste. Only problem is that I like this flavor so much I tend to eat too many, and they have alot of calories. So don't eat too many unless you are a very active person.

The Clif line are a great help to those of us with health issues, and I commend them for their wonderful products.

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For anyone who has not tried these, you won't believe how good they taste. I started eating soy after being diagnosed with colitis 3 years ago. Since then, I've been symptom and medicine free (by eating soy). This bar is a great way to get your soy! It's like eating a candy bar for a snack! Not gritty, or nasty tasting like some of the other bars I've tried. The S'mores flavor is also really good.

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I had bariatric surgery. Afterwards, I tried numerous protein bars--they all tasted very bad. I happened upon Luna bars--I saw they were designed for women-and read the contents. They contained more vitamins and minerals than any of the higher priced protein bars, even the ones the bariatric department at the local hospital was pushing. I like most of the flavors--they aren't real sweet, they aren't dry, and there is no after taste. I've lost over 170 lbs and I know it wouldn't have been possible without the Luna bars. They gave me energy, took care of my sweet tooth, and are very convenient. I still took regular multi-vitamins--they don't replace those, just supplement what you are already taking.

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After ordering windsor pilates they recomend eating energy bars as a snack with no more than 150 calories & 3 grams of fat; Luna for woman was closest to what was recommended having 170-180 calories & under 3 grams of fat. They taste good too. I highly suggest these as a fixer until your next meal.

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SoLo Bars, Peanut Power, 12 - 1.76-Ounce Bars

SoLo Bars, Peanut Power,  12 - 1.76-Ounce BarsThis is a product I won't hesitate to endorse. It has everything I am looking for in a low glycemic index energy bar. It's packed with vitamins and nutrients, is low in calories and tastes great. I give them to my son who has special needs and they help to keep his appetite in check. He loves the peanut butter and chocolate bars. I tend to have dips in my blood sugar between meals and these bars are great as a "hold over" snack until I can eat a meal. The only problem I have is I wish they were sold in more stores.

Lois Scian, RN, MA, CHES

These bars have a low GI index of under 30 so they are great for diabetics. I cannot believe it but I can get them cheaper on Amazon than at the store. (Cheaper and no shipping charge!) The longer I use them the better they taste. Maybe its because I've forgotten what real candy bars taste like, but I really enjoy these bars.

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Wonderful item. Great taste, not dull or dry like other bars. Highly recommended.

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This is a great way to curb your hunger during the day when all you're surrounded by is vending machines and fast food. Tastes great too!

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As a newly diagnosed diabetic I have become more concious of what energy bars I eat these are by far the best I have found! Hubby loves them too flavors and textures are great and the balance of protien fat and carbs makes for good energy without a glucose spike.

Black Raspberry Jam

Black Raspberry JamI ordered this because Black Raspberry jellies and jams are hard to find locally.

Growing up in Indiana my grandmother and mother made homemade black raspberry pies and jams and I was looking for a product that would bring back those memories.

This is a very good jam but it doesn't compare to my grandma's, mainly because she used a lot of sugar. But being a diabetic I don't need the sugar and this product just suits me perfectly. It is all natural and if it has any sugar at all in it it must be very little. Black raspberries are naturally sweeter than blackberries so they don't need a lot of sugar.

I also ordered the frozen Black Raspberries to make pies and they are also excellent. Large nice berries.

Earthworm Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner-22 oz

Earthworm Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner-22 ozI have been looking for a product like this for a long time. My dining room chairs have cotton moire upholstered seats and in the course of time they have been stained. I've tried a variety of cleaners, most of them strong smelling and toxic. Almost always they end up leaving rings around the treated areas, no matter how carefully I apply the cleaner. Earthworm Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner sprays on easily and is absorbed quickly. I sprayed the surface of each chair seat evenly, left it alone for about 5 minutes, and then wiped it well with a clean white terrycloth rag. Where a stain still showed at all, I sprayed a bit more of the cleaner on the spot, let it sit and wiped it well again. After about 15 minutes under a ceiling fan, the seat cushions were totally dry and the stains were gone. What a great product!

San Francisco Bay Coffee One Cup for Keurig K-Cup Brewers, Fog Chaser

San Francisco Bay Coffee OneCup for Keurig K-Cup Brewers, Fog Chaser, 80-CountAs many other reviews have mentioned, these are not the normal K-Cups, but they work much the same. I generally drink the stronger K-cups (Emeril's, Jet Fuel, Kona, etc), and I find that these Fog Chaser pods compare very favorably. There is no bitter aftertaste, just smooth flavor. I have not had any sediment at the bottom of my cup (I've had sediment from other K-Cups). I think people are a bit thrown by the smell of the coffee bag when they get it, as it is a much stronger smell than you'll get from a box of K-Cups. It does smell like when you open a fresh bag/can of ground coffee, which is sort of refreshing after using K-Cups for 3 years. We've just finished the first bag of 12 (6 days), which we kept in a ziplock bag, and the last cup tasted as good as the first. I already placed a subscribe and save order for the French Roast to try out. I will be keeping my subscription for the Fog Chaser, as it is quite good.

Fog Chaser is my favorite coffee and I buy it in whole beans for when I brew a full pot. I have used it for years and would not think of changing. When I saw Amazon had Fog Chaser for the Keurig I was thrilled. The flavor is full bodied and rich with a very smooth finish.

Because I was familiar with Fog Chaser, I never even looked at the reviews before I made my purchase. Therefore, I was rather surprised when I opened the box and saw the different type of pod. With a filter bottom the pod seems much more environmentally friendly. There was no residue at the bottom of my mug so the filter did a good job. I agree with other reviewers of the need to keep these pods in a vacuum sealed container (or zip lock bag) but I think the use of less platics is a good thing.

I have a B60 and these fit perfectly in the machine. I used the large cup setting and the strength of the coffee was perfect for my taste (I prefer stronger coffee). Before purchasing Fog Chaser I was buying Jet Fuel.

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These Keurig compatible onecups are a cross breed design resembling a Kcup top with a pod body.

They come 12 servings sealed in a vacuum bag with freshness seal. This is then placed in a attractive retail type box

that would look right at home on the shelf next to kcups at your favorite retail store.

The front of the Box has a drawing of a kcup machine and a blow up of the 1 cup inserted in it.

It also lists a few of the compatible keurig type brewers it will work in.

The top and back of the box has some photos of environmental projects that the Rogers Family has been involved in.

one side has a photo of the rodgers family and their mission statement. The other side has a description of the coffee contained in the box.

I can see how these should sell well in the retail setting and also appeal to environment conscious individual and those who are just curious about a new alternative to the standard kcup.

I have a Box of Fog Chaser described on the box as a blend with the body of our regular roast and the smokiness of our French roast. A heavy full bodied with hints of cedar,vanilla and toasted almonds

balanced with a delicate finish with honey and milk chocolate flavors. Sure sounds appealing to me.

When I cut the seal on bag I'm hit with a very strong dark roast scent right away and something poignant but can't place the smell. Maybe it's the ceder they describe on the box and I'm intrigued to brew and try it.

Fits in my B70 perfectly and I use the 7.25 oz drop as I normally do. Smells good during brewing just like the extra bold dark roast Kcups I normally drink.

Brewed perfectly with no issues. Smells and tastes great in the Cup. Strong full bodied french roast with a smooth finish and I like it as does the wife.

I'm not one to name flavors and stuff like that so you will have to try it yourself for a more specific taste profile. Suffice it to say I give Fog Chaser a Big thumbs.

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Don't be alarmed when you receive these and they don't look like a standard K-cup. These are not K-cups, but dowill fit in your machine. I thought I had ordered the wrong product at first. These simply have a plastic ring at the top so that they'll fit in your K-cup holder and the rest of it is like a standard coffee filter. I've only tried Fog Chaser (ordered all 3 flavors) and was surprised that I liked the coffee. However, because it's using a filter rather than the K-cup technology, it does leave a sediment in the bottom of your cup. I find this also happens when using the My K-Cup filter with whatever brand of coffee I use.

You will need to store the "k-cups" in a ziploc to keep them fresh. The 36-count come packaged in 3 plastic bags of 12 each. This is nice so that you only have to open up one 12 pack at a time so the others can stay fresh.

I'm mostly neutral, but lean more toward "would buy again".

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These do not look like regular K-cups. And perhaps they won't keep as long because the bottom looks like it's made of rounded cloth, kind of like a tea bag. But they fit Keurig machines just fine, are less expensive, and most importantly I think this coffee tastes better than the coffee in plastic K-cups. I actually prefer the fact that the bottom is not made of plastic. I never liked the idea that my hot coffee was being strained through a plastic cup. In fact, I just ordered more.

CORAZONAS Oatmeal Square Banana Walnut, 21.16-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 12)

CORAZONAS Oatmeal Square Banana Walnut, 21.16-Ounce BoxesThese are very dense, moist snack bars; could even be a meal replacement if you're up for something smallish. Each bar contains 5g fiber, 12g whole grain, and 6g of protein. More info on this product and their other things at thei web site. I only just heard of this company the other week when a relative gave me one of their bars, but their products look great (if a bit pricey; but high quality costs more).

Nutricity's motto translates, generally, to a "cheerful enjoyment of life". That has not been my experience to date with this Company. I've never tried Corazonas but Costco had them for $6.67 per box with free shipping. I reviewed opinions of the product on Amazon and stumbled across Nutricity's listing. They offered "CORAZONAS Oatmeal Square Banana Walnut, 21.16-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 12)" for with free shipping. In fact, Jeffrey, another reviewer commented that "And note that this item is 12 boxes of 12, so 144 of them total". I was not so fortunate. They sent one box that been opened and included what appeared to be a "dog hair" at no additional charge. Nutricity does not accept phone support so you must outline your concerns in an email and await a response.

Lauren's response to my missive was "We do not use or open our boxes of items. There was a listing error it was supposed to be one box of 6 and not 12". Huh...? "We also guarantee items for 30 days. I have put in the request for a 50% refund since half the order was sent out to you". The relationship with Lauren went downhill from there since I received only one box not six. Next from Lauren..."That is not our review (Jeffrey's) it is for this item but from another seller. Since then the listing has been changed. If the items are stale and expired we would need a photo of that item in order to process a claim, I know the order is not for the 144 bars, so we would issue a refund due to the inconvenience and I do know this listing has been updated". "Listing error"...well at 1/16/2011 this listing is still hot.

Nutricity did issue the credit so I only paid for one box of Corazonas with a March expiration date. Maybe Lauren did me a favor. I'm not sure I could man-up and consume 144 units in six weeks.

In any event, here is where I stand, today, with Nutricity. I have filed an A-to-Z Guarantee claim with Amazon and disputed the Nutricity charge with AE. I'll update this review as appropriate.

In summary, based on my experience I cannot recommend doing business with Nutricity. The Corazona's were good, though.

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These are so good! I use them as a breakfast replacement bar. They have lots of fiber and are packed with lots of nutrition. I feel very satisfied after eating one. I have tried most of the flavors, but still have a couple more to try.

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All of their products are of high quality and freshness. Try all of the choice available knowing that you are purchasing quality.

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Donut House Coffee Collection, K-Cup Portion Pack for Keurig K-Cup Brewers

Donut House Collection Light Roast Coffee,  K-Cup Portion Pack for Keurig K-Cup Brewers, 24-CountThis is Green Mountain's response to the Coffee People's Donut Shop coffee. Many people actually confuse the two which isn't difficult to do: donut house and donut shop -both are extra bold in flavor, and both are excellent. Since Donut Shop is my favorite, I decided to conduct a taste test between these two rivals. Side to side they are very similar, very little acid taste, no bitterness which is what I look for in an extra bold roast. Head to head Donut Shop edged this coffee, Donut House, out by the slightest of margin. Donut Shop had slightly more body to it but frankly, it took me drinking a half cup of each before I could declare a winner. This is why I also think this is a 5 star coffee -excellent choice if you want a simple, great tasting cup of coffee that you will not get sick of.

I was skeptical of this blend. I like my coffee dark and bold. But this one is really REALLY smooth, dark and rich tasting. My other fav is Caribou and this one is similar to that. Not bitter, not biting, just smooth and rich and consistant. A great daily brew for my Keurig. Try it. I bet you will like it.

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This is now my favorite.

I drink coffee black and the taste of Donut House is excellent.

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I decided to try a box because Costco carries this and they haven't had my favorite Tully's Kona for a while. It lives up to the "light roast" description and brews one of the lightest (you might also say 'weakest') cups of coffee I've had in any K-cup. Even using two k-cups didn't help much. It's way too light for my tastes; glad I didn't buy the box of 88 at Costco.

So, if you like a lightly roasted and somewhat weak cup of coffee, you'd like this. The flavor is good. But, k-cups run a little on the weak side in general and this one is simply too light for me.

Amazon did ship fast and had a good price.

UPDATE: Some reviews here don't seem to understand the terms being used.

"Light Roast" is a description of how long the coffee beans are roasted. Light roaster beans do not have the strong and sometimes bitter flavor of beans that are roasted for longer times, but they retain more of the subtleties of their flavor. It does produce a `lighter' cup of coffee.

"Extra Bold" is a term Keurig/Green Mountain uses to describe a K-cup that has more coffee grounds in it than normal K-cups. More coffee grounds makes for a stronger cup of coffee. The strength of the coffee also depends on how large a cup you brew.

You can have a "light roast" coffee in an "Extra Bold" K-cup, but the result will still be a coffee with a lighter flavor.

Personally, I like a medium roast; a nice balance between good coffee flavor and that strong coffee bite.

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I get my K-cups either at Amazon (used to be the cheapest) or Costco (is the cheapest). The obvious problem with Costco is the selection, maybe 2 or 3 kinds to choose from. That is why I still buy from amazon occasionally, real nice selection to choose from. I have had my Keurig for about a year and have tried many different kinds of coffee from most of the companies out there. I found the coffee shop brand at Costco and this has become one of my favorites and was my daily cup. If you have ever shopped at Costco you know that things come and go a lot. That was the case with my donut shop yesterday. IT WAS GONE!! Replaced with donut "house". I figured for .42 a cup I would give it a try. I am not disappointed at all. It is just as good as the donut shop I used to drink. Perhaps ever so slightly less strong, but an excellent cup of coffee, and cant beat the price at Costco. The only thing that is a little confusing on Amazon is the price?? That is really high. Anyway. If you are a donut shop drinker you will love the donut house every bit as much. Don't hesitate to buy it...but make sure you check the price. Great price available form Costco....this week

Barbara's Bakery Organic Shredded Oats Vanilla Almond Cereal, 16-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 6)

Barbara's Bakery Organic Shredded Oats Vanilla Almond Cereal, 16-Ounce BoxesThis cereal is very tasty, and stays crunchy in milk. It makes a healthy snack as well. The whole family loves it.

This is really tasty stuff, and I sure wish it were organic as stated in the product description above, but let's not confuse "natural" with organic. Organic means grown without chemical pesticides and grown without using genetically modified seeds. There is no guarantee that this is the case with "natural" products such as this and likely they could be GMO and sprayed with pesticides. If it were truly an organic product I would have given it 5 stars, and it certainly is priced like an organic product. Still, quality of ingredients aside, it is very yummy. But so is junk food.

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It has a nice taste but is way more crunchy than I thought it would be. It isnt at all

like the shredded wheat products---but i'm learning to like it.

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One of the best tasting cereals on subscribe and save. If you like life cereal, you will probably enjoy this too.

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This is my favorite cereal. I love its flavor and the fact that it remains crunchy for a long time in soy and rice milk. The fact that it's good for me is an added bonus.

Klein's Naturals Dried Blueberries, 5-Ounce Tubs (Pack of 6)

Klein's Naturals Dried Blueberries, 5-Ounce TubsI was disappointed to see that they add corn syrup to the blueberries. If you're going to use "Natural" in your name, you shouldn't add corn syrup!

The nutrition facts given for this product are wrong. It has more sugar and calories than listed on this page. 100 calories and 25 g sugar is the correct amount. Contrary to the other reviews, this product contains corn syrup.

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Kleins was pretty much the only brand that did not add sugar fructose or other additives to their blueberries. Sugar content was low and quality and flavor were high. Now however, the latest batch of berries has come back into stock with corn syrup and tons of sugar. This is a shame. Now they're no different than any other blueberry brand.

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Beware!!! This product contains Sulfur Dioxide!!! A preservative!! Not a healthy snack!!

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I tried these and the Klein's dried cherries as my first ever taste of this company's products. Both are excellent. These are really top quality. I use them in salads, but I am sure they would be great cooked (like for a blueberry muffin as well).

The most surprising thing is that I discovered that when I eat them together (mixed together) with dry roasted (no oil, no salt dry roasted) almonds it makes the blueberry flavor really explode!

My only complaint is that they do have the sulphur dioxide as a preservative, but most importantly NO ADDED SUGARS and corn syrup glop like you find in almost everything these days. Nearly every dried fruit gets ruined by some kind of corn syrup and Klien's thankfully doesn't do that to theirs.

I can recommend highly!

Barrys Tea Decaffeinated 80 Bags X 6

Barrys Tea Decaffeinated 80 Bags X 6My boxes arrived in a very timely manner and were packed so there was no damage. The flavor of this decaf tea is great! If you want a decaf tea that actually tastes like tea, this is the product for you. I like a good black tea and usually decaf tastes like water or some sweet non-tea taste. This is a satisfying cup of tea.

I was very satisfied with the quick delivery, and, of course, Barry's Decaf tea is the best decaf tea that I have tried. It is full bodied and has been a staple of mine for years. I bought it at Amazon.

Peggy

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A great full bodied tea, brews quickly with lots of flavor. Makes all other decaf tea taste like dishwater. I bring it everywhere I go. If you are like me and drink no caffeine and you want a rich, dark, flavorful tea then Barry's Decaf is for you.

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This is the best decaf black tea I've ever had -strong and flavorful. Not weak like most big-name brands.

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If you need a decaf tea, but still like your tea full flavored and strong, Barry's tea is one of the best I've tasted. Most decaf teas taste weak and dull, but with Barry's, I can get two cups of tea with each bag, and the tea is a beautiful reddish-brown and doesn't taste like decaf at all. I highly recommend this tea.