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Maxwell House Cafe Coffee Pods

Maxwell House Cafe House Blend Coffee Pods, 18 CountI was really excited when I heard Maxwell House was finally selling coffee for Keurig brewers. Before my Keurig days I drank nothing but Maxwell House. Than I saw the asking price compared to other K-cups. I guess they are hoping folks will just "brand shop" and not pay attention to the price per cup.

Having had surprisingly good experiences with Maxwell House coffee in restaurants (i.e. it was so tasty I had to ask what it was), I figured I'd give these a whirl, especially after reading the few reviews there were.

My verdict: Underwhelming.

Flavor:

If you like robust, full-bodied coffee that actually tastes like coffee, and not coffee-ish water, this isn't for you. It's not awful, just not what I was hoping for.

Price:

I paid $19.99 for 18 cups, expecting something really good. It's not worth the money paid. I shan't buy more. I get better (and more) coffee at the Keurig site. 24 cup packages go for $14.02.

Product:

So far, three out of the last 12 cups we've drunk were defective the machine would not/could not puncture a hole in the bottom of the cup.

So...save your money.

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I just bought a 12 cup box at the market this weekend for $6.99! This is price is insane!! How can they even hope to compete in the K-Cup market like this? House Blend was good, but Nantucket Blend is much better for HALF the price!

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First of all the price is way to high! I was hoping it would taste like it did when i used my regular coffee maker. NOT

Kashi TLC Pita Crisps, 7.9-Ounce (Pack of 12)

Kashi TLC Pita Crisps, Zesty Salsa, 7.9-OunceThese crackers/pita crisps are really good. They taste a little spicy, and almost a little cheesy, but in a really good, non-artificial way. And there is no trans fat and a healthy dose of whole grains in these. We like them with hummus or cream cheese, or just plain. Well, most of my kids don't really like them (they think they're too spicy), but that leaves more for my husband, my 9 month old baby (!), and me!

Note that Amazon's price (currently about $3/box) is decent, but you can get a better price on individual boxes with sales and coupons at most grocery stores (closer to $1.75-$2/box). It depends on what you want more: money or lots of crackers with home delivery. ;)

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The first time I tried a Kashi cereal, it tasted like twigs and sticks but they have definitely come a long way and are now one of my favorite brands. I was sent a box of these in the mail (I assume because I have signed up for their coupons) so I was more than happy to give these a try. These are definitely a winner, they are crunchy and satisfying but not too salty. They avoid the problem some whole grain snacks have of being heavy and too chewy. I fed them to my four year old and my husband and everyone agreeddefinitely something we will be purchasing in the future.

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I bought these in the grocery store because I was looking for a good snack to eat with the roasted red pepper hummus I had just bought. They were on sale, so I thought I'd give them a try. So glad I did! I absolutely love these chips. They're nice and hearty, which means that in addition to them being filling, they don't break up as much in the box. I'm losing weight and counting calories, so it makes it much easier when I can tell exactly how much a portion size is. The serving size of 11 crisps goes perfectly with 2 tbsp of hummus.

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Whoever thought of sending free boxes of this to customers deserves a raise from Kashi and a "thank you!" from me. These pita crisps are wonderful. They are sturdy and crunchy, but not so much that they are a chore to chew. They are labelled as Sea Salt flavor, which sounds a little dull, but they are actually bursting with flavor. They are fairly low in calories; each serving has 120 of them. A serving size is approximately 11 crisps and contains: 180mg of sodium, 22g carbs (5g fiber and 2g sugars), 3g of protein and 10 grams of whole grain! All in all, a pretty nutritious snack that definitely doesn't lack in flavor.

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The pita chips we had been buying at our local supermarket where nice tasting but not whole grain. So I looked on Amazon for whole grain chips. I like Kashi, saw these, and decided to give them a chance.

I am very pleased. Wonderful taste, perfect texture and thickness. They are crisp and light. Great by themselves or with cheese or hummus. I think they have too much salt, especially for Kashi. It is just a little too heavy handed. But not enough to keep these from getting an overall 5.

Just take all the other chips in your house, donate them, have one last binge, whatever. After you get rid of them just get these. Your tastebuds will thank you, your doctor will thank you.

Taylors of Harrogate - Decaffeinated Tea - 50 Teabags

Taylors of Harrogate - Decaffeinated Tea - 50 TeabagsI am a tea lover. All day and through the night...and caffeine sensitive past five in the afternoon. I have searched (and bought...) so many English Breakfast decaf teas I love a hot cup and found them all lacking. Some of my most favorite English Breakfast teas have not translated into their decafs such a disappointment. I began to question...is it even out there? And then...hurray! Can it be? YES! The Taylors of Harrogate Decaf Tea delivered and delivered and delivered. Full-bodied and rich! This is one tea I have already bought again...the ultimate yay! Five stars. Oh, yes...please send rain! Grins.

My favorite of this tea brand is the Scottish Breakfast tea. Though this tea is good also. I thought I would expand my Horizon and am trying this one. Again it's good but not my favorite.

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Lacks tea flavor. I fail to understand 4 and 5 star reviews based on which I bought this product. I have tried PG Tips, Typhoo and Barry's and all of them are better than Taylors of Harrogate.

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The Republic of Tea

Lucky Irish Breakfast Tea, Full-Leaf Loose Black Tea, by The Republi...I'm a big fan of lapsang souchong, and this is the best of the 4-5 brands that I've tried. I tend to make a lot of mugs out of the same tea ball, and the flavor lasted forever and was good every time.

I pais $30 for this and it was the worst tasting crap I have ever tasted. don't waste your $$$ like I did.

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We purchased this tea to make smoked tea duck. The tea has excellent smoked flavor and is perfect for our application. Our pan-roasted duck with this tea was excellent. We have not tried to use this tea for any other applications.

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Clif Energy Bars

Clif Bar Cool Mint Chocolate 70% OrganicGreat product in general, and the price is great when subscription is used. But the first batch came and one box in the pack was already a month expired. Having had them many times, they have a long shelf life (at least 6 months from what I've seen on the store bought packs) so I hope that isn't a pattern. I'll bump up the review if it turns out to be a fluke.

When they get to their expiration date, they get really dark, harder, and have more of the cardboard taste than the fresh ones.

Edit: The rest of the deliveries have been fresh so that was a fluke.

Added Comment: They keep shuffling the price! I subscribe at $.80/bar, they hike the price, I cancel, then lower the price, lather rinse, repeat.

I can get them for $.80/bar at Sams and Costco but it's a variety pack. There's only so much value in the convenience of getting only my fav bar without shopping, so I wish they'd stop testing and figure out a price structure! Cancelling again.

This particular flavor is one of the better ones out there. It has a very rich, very satisfying peanut butter flavor; even more than actual peanut butter in my opinion. I usually try to keep 3 flavors or so on hand. This is one of them and will be for quite some time. I would recommend this one, Oatmeal Raisin Walnut and Cool Mint Chocolate. Chocolate Chip and Black Cherry Almond are good, too.

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This has become my husband and my new favorite Clif bar. It reminds us of a healthier Somoas cookie!

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I absolutely love these bars, however better price at WalMart instead of the subscription price here. About ten dollars a box at WalMart. In any event, they taste good and I've been eating one of these bars for breakfast, skipping lunch and eating a sensible dinner for about six months now. I've lost 40 lbs and I feel great. I'm currently at 194 lbs and being just shy of 6' I'm almost at an ideal weight for me. I realize these are not meant as a diet supplement or meal replacement bar but they certainly fit the bill for me. I'm tempted to eat more than one since they taste so good but I refrain. At 240 calories per bar I wouldn't reach for one of these as a snack but as a meal replacement bar or energy bar, as intended they are great. I believe these bars really helped me loose the weight I wanted to.

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I'm trying to up my protein intake while reducing calories and fat. I tried the Banana Nut Bread bar because I usually like anything banana-flavored. This is very much like eating a slice of banana nut bread. It's not overly sweet. The previous reviewer noted that it's "greasy." It does have a somewhat moist/oily consistency, but I wouldn't call it greasy. I didn't find it to be objectionable because otherwise the bar would have been too dry and impossible to choke down. I didn't think it was gritty, either.

Bottom line: I like the flavor and the protein content, plus it's got some fiber (5 grams) and magnesium (25% RDA), which is a mineral I'm trying to increase in my diet. The bar isn't not over-sweet. Like other protein bars, this isn't low-calorie, so I have to keep that in mind.

What I do like is that the Clif bar is another thing that I can take to work and keep in my desk, to avoid going to Starbucks or the vending machine.

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Organic India Tulsi Tea India Breakfast

Organic India Tulsi India Breakfast Tea, 18 CountI'm an avid tea fan, and I like a good solid black tea. I'll drink an occasional herb tea, and I'm aware of all the healthy reasons why one should drink herbal tissanes, but I still enjoy my black tea. That's where this tea comes in. It's a nice hearty breakfast black, but as is their signature, it also contains holy basil, with all it's wonderful health benefits. Now it doesn't taste overly herbal at all. It's a nice blend, and it handles sweetener (honey is my choice) and milk or creamer well (I use a good soy creamer...). And it's organic! I'll take that everywhere I can. And the tea is harvested consciously! YAY! This is a feel good all around tea!

I first used Tulsi tea when I was recovering from a broken leg and trying to wean off painkillers. One cup,of tea every time I craved made it easy to quit. It worked equally well when I did a sugar fast.

I wish this were available in bulk or by subscription.

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Hodgson Mills Whole Wheat Buttermilk Pancake Mix -- 32 oz

Hodgson Mills Whole Wheat Buttermilk Pancake Mix -- 32 ozWe are eating more healthy foods and this waffle mix is delicious! We will be buying more soon because we just opened our last box.

I HAS ALMOST THE FEEL OF EATING WHOLE GRAINS OF WHEAT. I MAKE WAFFLES FROM THE MIX. 2 CUPS OF PANCAKE MIX, 1/2 CUP OIL, LARGE EGG, TWO CUPS CLUB SODA AND 1/2 CUP OF FINE CHOPPED NUTS. YUM!

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Unfortunately, they stopped selling it at our local grocery. Tastes so much better than the white flour mixes. The kids love it too. We use it for pancakes and waffles. Works great either way.

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Easy to make delicious pancakes with this mix. Fruit and other add-in directions given. It has a great nutty flavor.

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We tried this mix a few years ago when we were switching over to higher fiber foods, and we absolutely loved it. It's so good that I often eat the pancakes without any syrup or topping. Unfortunately our local grocery store stopped carrying it last year. We tried other alternatives, but nothing compared. I'm very happy to be able to purchase it online. A couple of the boxes were partially crushed in our last shipment, but that didn't affect the product.

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