SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 6/10/2013

Here are some interesting new and limited edition products found on store shelves by us and your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of the products, share your thoughts about them in the comments.

Totino's Limited Edition Mexican Style Party Pizza

There ain’t no party like a Limited Edition Totino’s Mexican Style Party Pizza Party cuz a Limited Edition Totino’s Mexican Style Party Pizza Party stops when the Limited Edition Totino’s Mexican Style Party Pizza Party runs out. (Spotted by Adam at Walmart.)

Nature Valley Soft-Baked Oatmeal Squares

Nature Valley making something other than granola? Have I been transported to another dimension where Nature Valley makes only oatmeal products and Quaker makes only granola products? (Spotted by Bobby at Woodman’s.)

DiGiorno Pizza Dipping Strips

Oh, thank goodness! I don’t have a big enough stomach to eat a a full-sized DiGiorno Pizza Dipping Strips. Oh, who am I kidding? I do. (Spotted by Marvo at Safeway.)

Cracker Jack Kettle Corn Popcorn

Cracker Jack Butter Toffee Popcorn

Wow! Cracker Jack is pumping out new varieties like it’s on crack. (Spotted by Cortney at CVS.)

Thank you to all the photo contributors! If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new or limited edition product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email ([email protected]) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. If you do so, you might see your picture in our next Spotted on Shelves post.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 6/7/2013

Here are some interesting new and limited edition products found on store shelves by us and your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of the products, share your thoughts about them in the comments.

Lean Cuisine Honestly Good Pomegranate Chicken

Lean Cuisine Honestly Good Plum Ginger Grain-Crusted Fish

Lean Cuisine Honestly Good Roasted Red Pepper Chicken

Lean Cuisine Honestly Good Honey Citrus Chicken

Lean Cuisine Honestly Good Pineapple Black Pepper Beef

If these Lean Cuisine entrees are honestly good, then does that mean Lean Cuisine’s other frozen entrees are liars? And if I stick them in the microwave for too long, will their pants catch on fire? (Spotted by Marvo at Target.)

Oikos Greey Yogurt Dips

I just learned oikos means family or house. Thank you, internet! (Spotted by Kelcey at Fresh Grocer.)

Smucker's Magic Shell Root Beer

Turn vanilla ice cream into a liquidless root beer float with Smucker’s Magic Shell Root Beer. Or if you miss the liquid, just wait with it for a few minutes in the summer sun. (Spotted by Eric at Winn Dixie.)

Smart Ones Pork Carnitas Fajitas

Tsssss. Tsssss. Tsssss. I’m just making the sizzling sounds these Smart Ones Pork Carnitas Fajitas probably won’t make. Or I’m licking my finger and touching myself with it to show how hot I am. (Spotted by Marvo at Target.)

Thank you to all the photo contributors! If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new or limited edition product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email ([email protected]) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. If you do so, you might see your picture in our next Spotted on Shelves post.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 6/5/2013

Here are some interesting new and limited edition products found on store shelves by us and your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of the products, share your thoughts about them in the comments.

Sweet Baby Ray's Cola-Q Barbecue Sauce

A barbecue sauce infused with cola flavor? That sounds awesome! I hope mountaineers slather them on ribs, shout “Rib-co-la!”, and then blow through a large Alphorn. (Spotted by Billy at Giant.)

Goldfish Puffs

Yay! Puffed fish that doesn’t contain the lethal poison called tetrodotoxin. (Spotted by Andy at Target.)

Annie's Homegrown Rising Crust Four Cheese Pizza

Annie’s Homegrown now makes full-size pizzas. Oh, they also make mac & cheese. I hope they follow Tony’s and make a mac & cheese-topped pizza. (Spotted by Marvo at Safeway.)

Ben & Jerry's Nutty Caramel Swirl

7-Eleven has an exclusive Ben & Jerry’s flavor called Nutty Caramel Swirl that has nougat ice cream with peanuts, fudge flakes, and a salty caramel swirl. Looks like the Snickers in the candy aisle at 7-Eleven have a good reason to snicker. Here’s On Second Scoop’s review. (Spotted by Marvo at 7-Eleven.)

Thank you to all the photo contributors! If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new or limited edition product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email ([email protected]) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. If you do so, you might see your picture in our next Spotted on Shelves post.

REVIEW LIGHTNING ROUND – 6/4/2013

Here are some quick reviews of new-ish products we’re too lazy to write full reviews for:

Weight Watchers Smart Ones Smart Beginnings Maple & Brown Sugar Oatmeal

Smart Ones Smart Beginnings Maple & Brown Sugar Oatmeal Review

Purchased Price: $2.69
Size: 2 cups
Purchased at: Target
Rating: 6 out of 10
Pros: Sweet enough to sort of make you forget there aren’t a lot of cranberries and raisins swimming in the oatmeal. Decent brown sugar flavor. Low fat. Good source of fiber, but fiber is a given because it’s oatmeal. 20 grams of whole grains per serving.
Cons: Not a lot of cranberries and raisins. Serving size isn’t very filling. Granola isn’t noticeable because it gets mushy. The first one I microwaved bubbled up and spilled out of the cup while microwaving. Instant oatmeal packets are much cheaper.
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup – 190 calories, 15 calories from fat, 2 grams of fat, 0.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 1 gram of polyunsaturated fat, 0 grams of monounsaturated fat, less than 5 milligrams of cholesterol, 190 milligrams of sodium, 38 grams of carbohydrates, 5 grams of fiber, 16 grams of sugar, 5 grams of protein, 15 %

Pepperidge Farm Boston Creme Pie Milano Melts

Pepperidge Farm Boston Creme Pie Milano Melts Review

Purchased Price: $2.50
Size: 5.75 oz.
Purchased at: Target
Rating: 6 out of 10
Pros: Sort of tastes like Boston Cream Pie. Smooth, creamy vanilla filling. Sweet aroma. Chocolate interior is more durable than cookie exterior. Probably roots for the Red Sox, Patriots, Bruins, and Celtics.
Cons: Not really addictive. Boston Cream Pie Milano Melts are just like a Boston Cream Pie, they are both not pies. Tastes a bit more like butterscotch than Boston Cream Pie.. Could use more chocolate. Slightly fragile cookie. Makes my fingers a little greasy.
Nutrition Facts: 2 cookies- 150 calories, 70 calories from fat, 8 grams of fat, 2.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 45 milligrams of sodium, 18 grams of carbohydrates, less than 1 gram of fiber, 12 grams of sugar, and 1 gram of protein.
Other reviews: Junk Food Guy

Banquet Deep Dish Sausage & Gravy Pie

Banquet Deep Dish Sausage & Gravy Pie Review

Purchased Price: $1.39
Size: 7 oz.
Purchased at: Safeway
Rating: 6 out of 10
Pros: Better tasting than what I thought it would be. Panhandle-for-one-hour cheap. Surprisingly flaky crust after being microwaved. Contains a pool of sausage gravy. Good amount of sausage.
Cons: As deep as their non-“deep dish” pies. Not very filling. Super awesome source of fat and saturated fat. Good source of sodium. Crust was slightly burnt in some places. BHA and BHT appear way too many times in the ingredients list. Super salty sausage gravy, which, at times, masks the flavor of the sausage. Can’t prepare in a toaster oven or low-watt microwave ovens.
Nutrition Facts: 450 calories, 260 calories from fat, 28 grams of fat, 10 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 35 milligrams of cholesterol, 850 milligrams of sodium, 220 milligrams of potassium, 39 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fiber, 7 grams of sugar, 10 grams of protein.

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Nosh Show Episode 5

Pretzels

In this episode, Dubba talks a lot about pretzels, Eric pleads for an Australian snack to come to the U.S., Ryan admits fast food secret menus are stupid, and I have trouble saying dulce de leche. We also discuss Kobe beef jerky, new fast food frozen desserts, and our Noshes of the Week!

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