Seattle's Best Level 4 Ground, 12-Ounce

Received this Seattle's Best Coffee 12-oz. Ground Coffee, Level 4 as a Christmas gift, and found it to be as good as I had heard from friends. The bag said "rich, elegant, complex" and this habitual daily coffee drinker can agree with each of those adjectives. This is one that I will come back to.

Had to go look up what the level rankings were for these coffees, and if you like a slightly stronger coffee, as I do, then you might be happy with this one. Will personally pass on the Level 3, but their Seattle's Best Coffee 12-oz. Ground Coffee, Level 5, having a "roasty aroma, rich flavor with low acidity and body" sounds interesting.

Subjective rating of Seattle's Best Coffee, Level 4:

Aroma: 5-stars

Taste: 4-stars

But does it live up to the name "Seattle's Best Coffee" as this brand is called? That could be one of the most subjective opinions here. Call me easy to please, but Eight O'Clock Coffee, Original Whole Bean, 12-Ounce Bag (Pack of 4) is what I call my "standard" everyday coffee. But what do I call a 5-star coffee? Try the Magnum Jamaican Blue Mountain Blend Coffee, Whole Bean, 2 Lb Bag or the more costly Wallenford Blue 100% Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee 16oz Whole Beans and break out your grinder.

Another personal 4-star "standard" is Starbucks Pike Place Roast Coffee, Ground, 12-Ounce Bags (Pack of 2), which should be familiar to many. This "house blend" from Starbucks can be found across the world, and if you want a decent comparison to the Seattle's Best Level 4, this might be it.

Again, choices in coffee can be very subjective, so explore and find a favorite. I personally like to keep the 5-star coffees for weekends or special occasions, and that's when I switch to beans and break out the grinder, but again that's a personal choice.

Maybe after trying a few more bags this highly-subjective rating will go up, but this coffee dinker is calling the Seattle's Best Level 4 ground coffee a good, solid 4-star choice. And now for another cup...

12/29/2011

This is my favorite coffee to drink every morning while I'm headed to work. Sometimes on lunch break, I come home to make another cup to return to work with. However, this coffee costs $5.38 @ my local walmart; so my money is currently spent there purchasing this product. This may not be true in all areas, so if this is a good deal for your area, definitely try purchasing this coffee. #5 is good too.

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... And I don't have to go into a brick-and-mortar store to pick it up! It is the ONLY coffee he drinks any more and now he has several packages to ring in the new year. Perfect gift!

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I was being lazy and decided since my new coffee maker was still being shipped I would buy my coffee online to avoid stopping at the store. I love the coffee, it is not overpowering, and does not upset my stomach like many others. However, I live in Washington state and found this same item at the grocery store for $4 a few days after I purchased it. If you live in Washington state just go to the store and buy 2 packages for what you pay for 1 here.

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Level 4 is what used to be their "Breakfast Blend". It's an awesome brew and can be purchased at most Super Wal Marts for $6/bag.

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Healthy Times Wheat and Dairy Free Maple Arrowroot Cookies

• Healthy Times Arrowroot Maple Cookies Wheat Free 5 Oz (Pack of 12)
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My son has a dairy, corn, peanut and egg allergy and these cookies were great for him to eat. The delivery was always prompt and the cookies were always in tact upon arrival. The cookies were also delish. I began giving these to my son at around 9 months and he loves them. They make him feel special when it is so hard to give him yummy and sweet things with his dietary limitations

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The Silver Palate Oatmeal, Thick & Rough, 16-Ounce Box (Pack of 4)

WOW! I grew up hating oatmeal thought it was slimey and reminded me of wallpaper paste. Could only tolerate it when used as an ingredient in cookies, meatloaf, etc. First time I ate Silver Palate Oatmeal I was amazed at the difference. There was actual taste and texture that was good! I've since tried other rough cut, minimally processed oatmeals but I keep coming back to Silver Palate. Sometimes I even get a craving for this oatmeal which I would never have imagined could happen to a confirmed oatmeal hater.

This is a very hearty, tasty oatmeal. It takes ten minutes to cook, so not quick but definitely worth the wait.

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If the only oatmeal you've eaten is Quaker Oats, you'll be pleasantly surprised at how much better Silver Palate Thick & Rough Oatmeal is. The texture is chewy rather than mushy, and the taste is nutty rather than bland. I make it with milk rather than water for extra richness. Throw in some raisins, dried cranberries, fresh fruit, walnuts, a little cinnamon sugar -whatever you like and have on hand. It's a delicious, nutritious and satisfying breakfast. Be sure to follow the directions carefully if you cook it in the microwave. You'll need a deep bowl and no higher than 50 percent power level; otherwise it will boil over. It's not an instant breakfast by any means, but well worth the time.

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I was very glad to see this deal.

For extra flavor try cooking it with fresh blueberries.

Also try making it with half apple juice, half water .

It's not instant (which is mush)

It's more like whole rolled oats, not meal(which is mush)

It has flavor, good and hearty

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I tried this oatmeal because of Silver Palate's reputation and an incredible 50% off deal. It's great. Not mushy at all. Substantial. It has changed my idea of traditional oatmeal I'd become a McCann's steel cut guy. I still prefer McCann's (and Trader Joe's less expensive steel cut), but some days I don't have 30 minutes to make McCann's, and the 8-10 minute cooking time for Silver Palate is a plus. (I find McCann's fast cooking oatmeal inedible.)

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Purely elizabeth Ancient Grain Granola Cereal Cranberry Pecan

Please note that this is not *ordinary* granola. I wish Amazon showed the back of the boxes where it explains the important differences. Fortunately, it's on their website, copied and pasted below:

Ancient Grain Granola Cereal: Made with all natural, organic and gluten-free nutritious ingredients, including: quinoa, an ancient grain considered a complete protein; amaranth, high in b vitamins; chia seedsproviding excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids, fiber and antioxidants; and raw virgin coconut oil containing medium-chain fatty acids that get used as energy rather than stored as fat plus anti-viral + anti-microbial properties

gluten free certified

certified vegan

non-GMO project verified

free of refined sugar

soy free

organic ingredients whenever possible

good for you fats

sweetened with organic coconut sugar, a low-glycemic, nutrient rich sweetener

no artificial colors or flavors

hand baked with artisan love

So, why is any of this stuff significant? 1. The ancient grains caters to the crowd that believes modern wheat is BAD for you. (Look up the book "Wheat Belly" if you want to read about this.) 2. "free of refined sugar" means the product uses coconut sugar, which is supposed to be healthier than agave (commercially produced like corn syrup, except from the agave plant) and regular sugar... well... it supposedly just makes you fat and addicted. 3. "good for you fats" = coconut oil, which is supposed to have its own benefits (think how olive oil is considered healthy... can't really put olive oil in granola, but coconut works nicely... this is a gross simplification, obviously).

This product works if you're looking for exactly these things... or want to go learn about the various claims and then try it out. Overall, I think it tastes great for granola AND has nutritional rationales for their ingredients.

I really enjoy this granola. Not only is it satisfying and delicious but it is healthy! Can't ask for better than that!

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I like how healthy the product is. Yet, the natural flavors of the pecan and cranberry are lost under the heavy cinnamon flavor. The cinnamon drowns it.

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This granola is by far the best cereal/granola I've ever purchased. Probably eating too much of it so running out too fast for my current delivery schedule.

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This granola is beyond delicious. I learned about it from

ny sister and ordered it through Amazon. I am on a gluten-free

diet, which makes it a nutritious part of my food choices. I

especially like the Cranberry Pecan version.

"Try it......You'll like it!"

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Bar Sesame and Peanuts with Chocolate (12 Bars) 1.40 Ounces

I would check on expiration date with the seller before making a purchase. I ordered a variety of the bars. Several were close to expiring. HOWEVER they are delicious and overall was satisfied.

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Barbara's Bakery Puffins Cereal, Cinnamon, 10-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 6)

Barbara's Bakery hyped the new packaging but neglected to mention that the weight went from 12oz per box to 10 oz per box. I use to purchase a 4 pack of the 12 oz old package for 15.57 and that works out to 32.4 cents per oz. the new price for a 6 pack of the 10 oz box works out to 39 cents per ounce. That's a 20% price hike in a period of low to no inflation. Thanks for the nice new package guys. I much prefer the old package at the old price and will be checking out other cereals with the intent of eliminating cinnamon puffins from my diet.

The cereal also tastes different not as good. I looked at the ingredients and noticed that in both the old and new product there is 150 mg of salt. However, in the old ingredient list cinnamon came before salt. In the new ingredient list it comes after salt. Thus, there is less cinnamon in the new cereal. You can really taste the difference. The old recipe was much tastier. Again, my hat is off to Barbara's Bakery. The price went up and the taste is not nearly as good. Great job guys.

January 20, 2011 Update: I have replaced cinnamon puffins with other cereals. Bring back the old taste which I loved so much and I'll buy again, even at the increased price.

I used to LOVE the cinnamon flavor Puffins. Unfortunately, they did indeed reduce the cinnamon flavor totally different while they changed/reduced the packaging. What a disappointment.

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(#1 REVIEWER)Puffin cereals used to be one of my favorites. Cinnamon was my favorites among Puffin cereals.

The new Puffin Cinnamon is not an improvement. The size of each individual cereal was reduced. But it appears they reduced not only the size but the formula of the cereal itself. I don't like the flavor as much, it appears to be sweeter and has less cinnamon. The box size was reduced from 12 oz to 10 oz, thus becoming more expensive per oz.

I am attaching two photos: The first photo shows the new packaging highlighting the reduced size. The second photo show the ingredients and nutritional fact from the side of the box. Puffin calories are shown using a serving size of 2/3 of cup, which is a pretty small portion. The box has 9 of those servings. What I use as a serving is larger. For me each box has 4 servings. I noticed that cinnamon moved down on the ingredient list (when I compared it to the old box), which confirms my taste difference observation.

With the new packaging you get something less tasty for more money per oz. Barbara's Bakery please bring back the old cereal!

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I've been eating Barbara's Cinnamon Puffins, and I agree they do not taste as good before they changed the package. Also, I wish they were using organic, non-GMO corn for the price of this cereal!!!

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I used to buy these all the time. They tasted great, and I used them as snacks. The cinnamon taste wasn't overbearing, and it was great. It didn't have that overbearing corn taste either.

Then they changed. Why? Money grubbing is one of the ways I would explain it. Why?

1) They changed the size from 12 to 10 oz, like everyone else has done everywhere. (Notice that many major brand colas like coke and pepsi are changing to 1 liter to 1/4 smaller and raised the price. It is important to realize a major factor here. Even though the media and government do not report any inflation, that is because they haved changed the very DEFINITION of inflation. All one has to do is go to the store to see this and the gas station. Look at BASICS like Milk. If people believe there is no "inflation", they just don't buy food. Coffee anyone?

Yes I do not like it, but I see their reasons.

2) They reduced the flavor significantly. Less cinnamon taste, starting to taste more like a corn cereal rather then the original reason I purchased it.

So.... They reduced the amount you get, reduced the quality and primary ingredient you bought it for, and raised the price. That is inexcusable.

Unfortunately, other cereals are doing the same thing, so we have to be VERY careful, read the labels carefully, the cost per ounce, etc. The bottom line also, if the kids don't like it, the price is too high, and you have to buy it more frequently. it is now off my list. I recommend finding other alternatives.

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Erin Baker's Homestyle Granola, Oatmeal Raisin, 12-Ounce Bags (Pack of 6)

Good granola! The great flavor of crushed up oatmeal cookies, lots of raisins and a nice granola texture.

I've been on the search for a granola that is moist and chewy and doesn't taste and feel like dried pegboard. This is it!!!! And check out the ingredient list! Nothing that you can't spell or that contains more than 5 syllables. I almost hate to recommend it because it is SOOOOOOO good and I don't want them to run out. I was at Whole Foods last week and they only had the peanut butter. Which was great but I like the oatmeal raisin better. The raisins are chewy, not the nasty dried rock chips found in some other brands. Erin, these are amazing!

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I start off the morning every morning w/ a bowl of this granola; its great! A touch of sweetness and a great crunch! Also on Amazon Grocery it can be purchased at a great price!

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Oatmeal raisin is my favorite type of granola and I have tried many different brands. Erin Baker's is the best by far. Very crunchy and not too sweet. I like it right out of the bag as a snack and as a ceral with milk. Great stuff!!

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Tastes great. Holds up well in yogurt. Haven't tried it with milk, but believe it would be great there too.

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