SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Pillsbury Trix Fruitalicious Berry Toaster Strudel Pastries

Pillsbury Trix Fruitalicious Berry Toaster Strudel

This one came out at the same time as this Cinnamon Toast Crunch one. And I hope in the future there’s a French Toast Crunch version that’s shaped like the cereal. (Spotted by Laurie K at Shoppers Food Warehouse.)

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REVIEW: Super Snack Time Biscuits in a Box

Super Snack Time Biscuits In a Box

The Super Snack Time brand made its debut with a line of pizza-flavored pepperoni jerky that’s unbelievably tasty because of its bold flavors that had my taste buds thinking I was eating actual pizza.

Because the brand set such a high bar with its first product, I expected a lot with its new Biscuits in a Box line. But, after trying both varieties – Chicken & Waffles and Cheesy Bacon – they’re more like miscues in a box.

Each one comes with a bag of biscuit mix. That’s it. The ingredients that provide the different flavors, like powdered cooked chicken and bacon cheddar seasoning, are mixed in with all the other parts.

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The directions to prepare them are simple. Preheat oven. Mix biscuit mix with 1/2 cup water. Grease baking sheet. Portion into 8-10 biscuits. Bake for 10-13 minutes. Cool. Eat.

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Simple, right?

Although, I should add this pro tip: Do not dump all the water at once. Pour a little. Mix. Pour a little. Mix. Pour a little. Mix. But I should add, even if you do that, it’ll seem like things aren’t getting appropriately mixed. Eventually, they do, however, doing this makes the mixing more thorough than pouring all the water at one time. But you can completely ignore this paragraph because you won’t need it since you probably won’t be buying these.

With both flavors, the aroma that rises out of the oven smells tremendous and sets tasty expectations. But after that, we crash into Disappointment Town.

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They are so close to the line where I want to call them flavorless. The Chicken & Waffles one, which I was the most excited about, has a wispy artificial grease and maple flavor that seems to disappear on the third chew.

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Cheesy Bacon tastes as if I mouth inhale the air from an empty Cheez-It bag or I got mouth-to-mouth from someone who ate Cheez-It crackers about 15-20 minutes ago. There’s a hint of bacon here and there, but it’s as light as cheese.

Their textures also aren’t optimal. Fresh out of the oven, they’re soft, but a little dry. When they cool to room temperature, they become drier.

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My experience with both Biscuits in a Box varieties are the exact opposite of what I had with Super Snack Time’s pizza jerky. If you’re going to buy these with the intention of adding accoutrements to enhance the overall flavor like they’re Triscuit crackers, then, by all means, go ahead and get on with your culinary self. But if you’re going to buy these to eat without any, I say a-tisket a-tasket, don’t put these biscuits in your basket.

DISCLOSURE: I received free samples of the product to review from Walmart. Doing so did not affect my review in any way.

Purchased Price: FREE
Size: 11.3 oz. box
Purchased at: Received from Walmart
Rating: 4 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (1/4 cup dry mix) Chicken & Waffles – 120 calories, 3 grams of fat, 1 gram of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 300 milligrams of sodium, 22 grams of carbohydrates, less than 1 gram of fiber, 3 grams of sugar, and 2 grams of protein. Cheesy Bacon – 120 calories, 3.5 grams of fat, 1 gram of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 520 milligrams of sodium, 21 grams of carbohydrates, less than 1 gram of fiber 1 gram of sugar, and 2 grams of protein.

FAST FOOD NEWS: Krispy Kreme Trick-or-Treat Doughnut

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Krispy Kreme’s newest limited-time-only treat is the Trick-or-Treat Doughnut. Well, actually, there are two new doughnuts from the chain, but the second one isn’t interesting and I had second thoughts about even mentioning it.

But, if you’re interested, the other is the Monster Batter Doughnut that features cake batter flavored filling dipped in green icing and topped with monster eyes and confetti. It’s just a holiday-appropriate version of the chain’s Cake Batter Doughnut.

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But back to the more interesting one of the two…

The Trick-or-Treat Doughnut is an Original Glazed doughnut dipped in and drizzled with salted caramel icing and topped with pieces of three iconic candies — Snickers, Twix, and M&M’s Minis.

Both doughnuts are available from now until October 31 at participating U.S. locations. Also, if you show up at a participating location in a costume on October 31, you can get a free doughnut of your choice.

The Trick-or-Treat Doughnut has 370 calories, 16 grams of fat, 8 grams of saturated fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 200 milligrams of sodium, 53 grams of carbohydrates, less than 1 gram of fiber, 36 grams of sugar, and 4 grams of protein.

If you’ve tried the Trick-or-Treat Doughnut, let us know what you think of it in the comments.

(Image via Krispy Kreme.)

SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Lay’s Poppables Creamy Jalapeno

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I’m all for more Lay’s Poppables flavors. How about a ketchup one next available in the U.S.? (Spotted by Rachel C at Walmart.)

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QUICK REVIEW: Heinz Mayochup

Heinz Mayochup

What is Heinz Mayochup?

Initially only available in the Middle East, this mayonnaise-ketchup hybrid has finally come to the States.

Are you familiar with fry sauce, fancy sauce, Zax Sauce, or even mayoketchup? Great, because this is basically the same stuff as all of those, sold in a no-mess squeeze bottle!

How is it?

If I had to guess, I’d say mayonnaise and ketchup are probably America’s two most beloved condiments, and people have been combining the two for ages. At the very least, I can say this having come from a family that’s always enjoyed a combination of the two spread onto saltine crackers.

Considering Heinz’s position as the purveyor of America’s best-selling ketchup, I don’t think it’s any surprise that its Mayochup is anything other than pretty awesome. Sweet, salty, tangy, and just a bit sour from the vinegar, it takes everything that’s great about Heinz’s ketchup and marries it together with the velvety texture that characterizes a quality mayonnaise.

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Given how versatile mayonnaise and ketchup are on their own, I can see using this as an all-purpose condiment. It’s excellent squirted on fries, spread onto crackers, and smeared on sandwiches, among other things. Better yet, it saves you the trouble of having to drag both condiments out of the fridge when your food needs a flavor boost!

Is there anything else I need to know?

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Mayo-based sauces tend to be a little on the viscous side, but this stuff is super thick! As in, thick enough to hold its shape thick. It’s great on bread and stuff, but might be a little hard to scoop up like a dip without causing whatever you’re dipping in it to break or bend.

Conclusion:

Even if you’re part of the population that’s never enjoyed a ketchup/mayo combo in any of its many interpretations, Heinz’s Mayochup definitely deserves a spot in your fridge. Once it’s there, you’re going to find yourself reaching for it more often than you think. Trust me.

Purchased Price: $3.99
Size: 16.5 oz. bottle
Purchased at: Kroger
Rating: 8 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (2 tablespoons) 160 calories, 16 grams of fat, 2.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 10 milligrams of cholesterol, 170 milligrams of sodium, 4 grams of total carbohydrates, 0 grams of dietary fiber, 3 grams of total sugars, 3 grams of added sugars, and 0 grams of protein.

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