{"id":14289,"date":"2013-01-18T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2013-01-18T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/?p=14289"},"modified":"2020-12-24T11:26:00","modified_gmt":"2020-12-24T21:26:00","slug":"review-lightning-round-frozen-food-edition-1182013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2013\/01\/18\/review-lightning-round-frozen-food-edition-1182013\/","title":{"rendered":"REVIEW LIGHTNING ROUND (FROZEN FOOD EDITION) – 1\/18\/2013"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here are some quick reviews of new-ish store brand products we’re too lazy to write full reviews for:<\/i><\/p>\n

\"Lightlife<\/a><\/p>\n

Item:<\/b> Lightlife Amaz’n Asian Sesame Chik’n’
\nPurchased Price:<\/b> $3.99 (on sale)
\nSize:<\/b> 9.7 ounces
\nPurchased at:<\/b> Safeway
\nRating:<\/b> 7 out of 10
\nPros:<\/b> Not amaz’n, but appetiz’n. Awesome source of fiber and protein. Low fat. Lots of chik’n pieces. Contains a bunch of vitamins and minerals. Non-GMO soy used allows me to brag about eating non-GMO soy.
\nCons:<\/b> Pricey, unless you’re really good at shoplifting. Could use more noodles. A bit salty. Overriding my computer’s autocorrection of “Amaz’n” and “Chik’n”<\/p>\n

\"Lightlife<\/a><\/p>\n

Item:<\/b> Lightlife Bella Portabella Tuscan Chik’n’
\nPurchased Price:<\/b> $3.99 (on sale)
\nSize:<\/b> 10 ounces
\nPurchased at:<\/b> Safeway
\nRating:<\/b> 7 out of 10
\nPros:<\/b> Tasty sauce. Lots of veggie chik’n pieces, spinach, and red peppers. Low fat. Awesome source of fiber. Despite being called Lightlife, it’s filling. Good source of protein. Made with non-GMO soy. Meat-free, if you’re into meat free stuff.
\nCons:<\/b> Pricey, if not bought on sale. My spellcheck not liking the word “chik’n.” Not a lot of mushrooms and asparagus. Might be hard to find.<\/p>\n

\"Ball<\/a><\/p>\n

Item:<\/b> Ball Park Bakery Wrapped Brats
\nPurchased Price:<\/b> $3.99 (on sale)
\nSize:<\/b> 2 brats
\nPurchased at:<\/b> Safeway
\nRating:<\/b> 6 out of 10
\nPros:<\/b> Decently seasoned bratwursts. Bun reminded me of the exterior of a corndog. Steaming pouches to warm them up are kind of cool. Not Bratz dolls.
\nCons:<\/b> Not even close to being the best brats I’ve had. Sauerkraut would probably have a hard time staying on. Looks European phallic. Only 2 per box. Bratwurst aren’t as thick as other brats I’ve seen. Wisconsinites will shun them.<\/p>\n

\"Lean<\/a><\/p>\n

Item:<\/b> Lean Cuisine Southwest-Style Salad Additions
\nPurchased Price:<\/b> $3.42
\nSize:<\/b> 7 1\/8 ounces
\nPurchased at:<\/b> Walmart
\nRating:<\/b> 6 out of 10
\nPros:<\/b> Filling. Easy to prepare, if you like dumping things on lettuce. Had a decent spicy kick. Good souce of fiber and protein. Awesome source of vitamin C. Tortilla strips were surprisingly crunchy. Eating salad.
\nCons:<\/b> Chipotle ranch dressing could’ve had more flavor. Lean Cuisine not discovering a way to flash freeze lettuce. Chicken didn’t have much flavor. Dressing took longer to thaw than heating the chicken in the microwave.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Here are some quick reviews of new-ish store brand products we’re too lazy to write full reviews for: Item: Lightlife Amaz’n Asian Sesame Chik’n’ Purchased Price: $3.99 (on sale) Size: 9.7 ounces Purchased at: Safeway Rating: 7 out of 10 Pros: Not amaz’n, but appetiz’n. Awesome source of fiber and protein. Low fat. 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