Sunday, June 23, 2013

Yay: Sparkling Clementine Flavored Juice Drink

This orangey flavored spritzer is quite tasty and refreshing on a hot day. It works well with breakfast, tasting almost like a mimosa, and seems like it would make a good mixer for cocktails.
Be careful not to drink too much of it though, as it's quite acidic and can really be tough on the stomach. But in small doses it is delicious.
Have you tried this drink?
Let us know what you think. Yay or nay?

Friday, June 7, 2013

Nay: 100% Whole Wheat Hot Dog Buns

I've never been a fan of the breads available at Trader Joe's grocery stores, but I was in a jam last 
night and needed some buns for grilled sausages.

So I grabbed these 100% Whole Wheat Hot Dog Buns, and while they're not the worst thing in the world, they're not the best either.

The bread is super dense, giving it the texture you'd expect from old, stale buns.  They're not soft and fluffy, like you'd expect from a typical hot dog bun.  

This is my complaint for nearly all the breads I've tried from Trader Joe's.  
I'm not sure if its due to the ingredients they use, or if they just sit on the shelves for too long. 

In either case, I recommend that you get your hot dog buns from a traditional grocery store.


Thursday, June 6, 2013

Yay: Marcona Almonds with Rosemary

Marcona almonds are apparently the most rare almond species in the world so these are a little on the expensive side.
But they are totally worth it. The nuts are delicious and the light seasoning of salt and rosemary makes them a very fulfilling snack.