Dinty Moore Hearty Meals Beef Stew Review

Dinty Moore Hearty Meals Beef Stew   from Hormel Foods is a prepared meal-in-a-can that’s been around for a few decades at least.  I remember from boyhood, taking it camping and heating up the can at the fire by sitting it atop the orange-glowing embers for a couple of minutes.  It’s a quick yet deliciously hearty beef stew,… Continue reading Dinty Moore Hearty Meals Beef Stew Review

Slim Jim Nacho Beef Sticks Review

Slim Jim Nacho Beef Sticks   I just saw for the first time at a nearby convenience store.  I’ve never before sampled this particular Slim Jim flavor, and so, wanted to give it a test run for lunch today.  So I did, and indeed, I liked the cheesy, beefy, salty flavor and the snappy texture. While I found… Continue reading Slim Jim Nacho Beef Sticks Review

Slim Jim Monster Zesty Garlic Beef Sticks Review

Slim Jim Monster Zesty Garlic Beef Sticks  have appeared quite recently in the meaty snack food market.  Not only do I embrace the larger 1.94-ounce size, but the garlic flavor in this beef stick hints of Italian leanings.  While like all Slim Jim smoked sticks, this is a highly seasoned and processed beef product, this garlic-flavored… Continue reading Slim Jim Monster Zesty Garlic Beef Sticks Review

Slim Jim Dare Monster Freakin’ Hot Habanero Beef Sticks Review

Slim Jim Dare Monster Freakin’ Hot Habanero Beef Sticks   have appeared in the past few months at a close-by convenience shop.  I’ve tried several of these in that period, including today.  Here are my thoughts on them. As with all the monster-sized Slim Jims, I love the bigger, 1.94-ounce size; this habanero-spiced version being no exception.  While this… Continue reading Slim Jim Dare Monster Freakin’ Hot Habanero Beef Sticks Review

Slim Jim Dare Monster Freakin’ Hot Jalapeno Beef Sticks Review

Slim Jim Dare Monster Freakin’ Hot Jalapeno Beef Sticks have appeared recently at my local convenience store.  I’ve tried a few of these recently, including today, and as with all the monster-sized Slim Jims, I love the bigger, 1.94-ounce size, including this jalapeno-spiced version.  While this flavor, like all the other Slim Jims is a highly processed, highly seasoned beef stick, these flavorful… Continue reading Slim Jim Dare Monster Freakin’ Hot Jalapeno Beef Sticks Review

Slim Jim Monster Honey BBQ Beef Sticks Review

Slim Jim Monster Honey BBQ Beef Sticks   have appeared on the snack food scene fairly recently.  Not only do I appreciate the bigger 1.94-ounce size.  While like all Slim Jim smoked beef sticks, this is a highly processed, highly seasoned beef product, this barbecue-flavored meat snack effectively quells hunger pangs during the afternoon portion of the work day, and is a… Continue reading Slim Jim Monster Honey BBQ Beef Sticks Review

Slim Jim Monster Tabasco Beef Sticks Review

Slim Jim Monster Tabasco Beef Sticks have been around for at least the past few years.  I very much like this bigger, 1.94-ounce size of all the Slim Jim flavors, including the Tabasco spiced offering.  While this flavor, like original Slim Jims is a highly processed, highly seasoned beef stick, these meat snacks effectively stop hunger pangs… Continue reading Slim Jim Monster Tabasco Beef Sticks Review

Slim Jim Monster Original Beef Sticks Review

Slim Jim Monster Original Beef Sticks   have been around as long as I can remember.  But only in the past few years have they been selling the Slim Jim Monster Original Beef Sticks, and I very much like this much bigger, 1.94-ounce size.  While this is a highly processed, highly seasoned beef product, these beef stix… Continue reading Slim Jim Monster Original Beef Sticks Review

Amy’s Black Bean Vegetable Organic Soup Review

We often stigmatize canned soups due to their heavily processed nature and high sodium content, and too much broth while too little substantial food within.  But none of these complaints are true of Amy’s Black Bean Vegetable Organic Soup.  This selection is every bit as flavorful and satisfying as a homemade bean soup, and at $2.08… Continue reading Amy’s Black Bean Vegetable Organic Soup Review

Milky Way Simply Caramel Candy Bar Review

Mars responds to the cries of avid caramel lovers for more caramel, with this edition of their ever popular candy bar: the Milky Way Simply Caramel Candy Bar.  Definitely lots of caramel.  They retained the milk chocolate coating as it appears in the original bar.  But here, they omitted the nougat and filled the void left… Continue reading Milky Way Simply Caramel Candy Bar Review