SPOTTED: Airheads Super Chews
How many chews does it take to get Airheads Super Chews into the middle of my body? (Spotted by Breanna at Dollar Tree.)
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REVIEW: Limited Edition Cajun Spice Crispers
When I look at these Limited Edition Cajun Spice Crispers, and Crispers in general, I can’t help but think of those Even Thinner Wheat Thins from several years ago.
You don’t remember them? Well, this ancient website has a review of them.
I feel these Crispers are even thinner than Even Thinner Wheat Thins, which makes me wonder when Paper Thin Wheat Thins will come out. And if that does happen, Mondelez should re-release The Most Oreo Oreo Cookies with it.
I haven’t tried any of the original Crisper flavors yet, so this Cajun Spice flavor is my first experience with the snack. They’re crackers I wouldn’t mind snacking on while watching YouTube videos about tiny homes or livestreams of volcano eruptions. However, if given the choice between Wheat Thins and Crispers, I’m going to pick the former because these thinner crackers don’t have the same flavor punch.
While they do have a decent amount of seasoning, it’s applied a little lighter than what you’d find on Wheat Thins. As for what’s there, I taste garlic, onion, cayenne, and a slight chili pepper flavor, and all of it creates a nice savory blend. However, it doesn’t instantly register as Cajun to me. The only thought that quickly hit me while eating these was how much the flavor tastes like Campbell’s Vegetable Soup.
Ugh. Now I want to eat these crackers with Campbell’s Vegetable Soup.
While tasty enough and delightfully crispy, I won’t miss these limited edition crackers after they disappear from shelves.
Purchased Price: $3.17
Size: 5.11 oz pouch
Purchased at: Walmart
Rating: 5 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (22 pieces) 140 calories, 6 grams of fat, 2 grams of saturated fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 150 milligrams of sodium, 20 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fiber, 1 gram of sugar (includes 1 gram of added sugar), and 2 grams of protein.
REVIEW: Jack in the Box Philly-Style Bonus Jack
Folks in Philly are known for booing anything and everything, so here’s one more thing they can boo — Jack in the Box’s Philly-Style Bonus Jack.
A wise old woman once said, “Where’s the beef?” I’d like to redirect those words to Jack in the Box and ask, “Where’s the bonus?” The burger barely looks like it belongs on a value menu, which, to be clear, it is not. To be fair, it’s also available with two or three patties that look more substantial in the promotional photos, but this single version looks like the bonus it received was being sat on.
The Philly-Style Bonus Jack features a beef patty, Swiss-style cheese, mayo, and grilled onions and peppers on a toasted bun. At the same time, Jack in the Box is also offering a Philly Cheesesteak, which uses grilled seasoned shaved steak on a hoagie roll with the same cheese and grilled veggies.
I really wish I had ordered that instead, because the Philly-Style Bonus Jack is disappointing. Along with being value menu-small, the veggies are underwhelming. Some provide a bit of crunch, but the flavor is lacking, and what little there is loses the battle to the melted cheese. THE CHEESE. Not just any cheese, mind you, but Swiss-style cheese. Mild, inoffensive, timid Swiss cheese. Onions losing to Swiss? French onion soups everywhere are weeping savory tears.
Also, the veggies in my burger seemed a bit too wet. I originally thought the extra liquid was from a juicy beef patty, but after a closer examination, it was not.
With the beef patty and cheese coming through the most, everything tastes like a plain cheeseburger with Swiss. Not awful, but not thrilling either. Maybe the two or three patty versions are better, but I was so dissatisfied with this single patty burger that I’m pretty sure more meat won’t move my satisfaction needle.
Now, everyone in Philly, please repeat after me.
BOOOOOO!
Purchased Price: $4.49*
Rating: 3 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: 440 calories (No other nutritional information available on the Jack in the Box website.)
*Because I live on an island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, things are a bit pricier here. You’ll probably pay less than I did.
SPOTTED: Quaker Oat Shake & Go
The instructions say to shake the bottle for at least 30 seconds after adding milk or water. So with this product we’re not only getting protein and fiber, we’re also getting a workout. (Spotted by Robbie at Walmart.)
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SPOTTED: Campbell’s Chunky Bowls in the Freezer Section
Campbell’s Chunky Bowls: the meal that eats like a meal. (Spotted by Sara at Save Mart.)
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