Taste Test: Brendan Brazier's Thrive Foods Direct


Updated 01/19/12 10:51 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Brendan Brazier's Thrive Foods Direct Review

A few months back, we spoke to Brendan Brazier about his latest book Thrive Foods: 200 Plant-Based Recipes for Peak Health. Most recently, Brendan has developed Thrive Foods Direct, a food delivery service that offers fresh and organic meals that coincide with his nutritional philosophy. Whether you are looking to cleanse, feel clueless when it comes to plant-based cooking, or are traveling, the Read more

Taste Test: Low-Cal Skinnygirl Margarita


Updated 01/14/12 12:53 AM · Posted by Heather Dale · 6 comments

Review of Bethenny Frankel's Skinnygirl Margarita

While perusing the liquor store last week for libations to enjoy with old friends, bottles of Bethenny Frankel's much-touted Skinnygirl Margarita were staring me in the face. I love a good margarita as much as the next gal, so I decided to take the plunge and bring two bottles to my friend's house. Heavily tipping the calorie scale when compared to most cocktails, margaritas are what I would call Read more

Taste Test: Pepperidge Farm Milano Melts


Updated 07/08/11 8:14 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Food Review: Pepperidge Farm Milano Melts

Like Oreos or Nutter Butters, Milano cookies — Pepperidge Farm's irresistible, oblong, chocolate-ganache-filled biscuits — are a piece of American nostalgia that appeal to both children and adults alike, ourselves included. Despite our attempts to cut back on the cookies, we've found ourselves both sampling new flavors and attempting to make our own version of Milanos at home. It comes as Read more

Taste Test: Jalapeño Jack Sun Chips


Updated 06/29/11 5:08 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Food Review: Jalapeño Jack Sun Chips

From Mexican curtido to lamb-stuffed poppers, I'm a sucker for all things jalapeño. So, when I spotted a new flavor of Sun Chips — Jalapeño Jack — on a trip down the Walgreens chip aisle, I couldn't help but drop one into my shopping basket. Sun Chips and I have held a long, stable relationship that dates back to infancy. I eat the original, harvest cheddar, and french onion flavors with Read more

Taste Test: McDonald's Frozen Strawberry Lemonade


Updated 10/23/11 4:51 PM · Posted by · 14 comments

McDonald's Frozen Strawberry Lemonade

Who's ready for summertime? McDonald's is. Just ahead of Memorial Day, it's added a new Frozen Strawberry Lemonade to its McCafé lineup. "It's a little bit of brrrrrrrrrr mixed with a whole lot of mmmmm," the fast food chain called out. Of course, on the warmest of Spring days, we couldn't resist giving this new product a whirl. Here's how the frosty beverage comes together: McDonald's starts Read more

Food Review: Healthy Asian Chicken Frozen Dinners


Updated 05/20/11 12:00 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Review of Lean Cuisine, Healthy Choice, Kashi, and Other Frozen Chicken Dinners

It's a fact: frozen dinners happen. We know life is busy and you can't always whip up a home-cooked meal. When pressed for time, microwaveable meals make for an easy option, but the frozen-food aisle can easily overwhelm your senses of judgment. With so many choices, it's hard to figure out which frozen dinner will truly be a tasty, healthy meal. To take the guess work out of your next trip to Read more

MGD's Low-Cal Lemonade Beer Hybrid Tastes Like It Sounds


Updated 04/29/11 11:51 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Taste Test: MGD 64 Lemonade

Just in time for warm-weather cookouts, MillerCoors has announced the launch of a new drink, MGD 64 Lemonade. That's right: MGD 64 flavored to taste like lemonade. We got our hands on a preview of the limited-edition drink, which hits shelves come May 1, and is expected to be in stock through Labor Day. This drink tastes exactly like how it sounds — like it's half-beer, half-lemonade, and all Read more

Taste Test: Starbucks Petites


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Taste Test of Starbucks Petites New Desserts Line

Earlier this week, we discovered that, in addition to launching a new anniversary brew to mark its 40th year in business, Starbucks was also rolling out a brand-new food line of eight tempting baked goods and treats under 200 calories. This morning, I headed to Starbucks for my daily coffee fix but wound up leaving with all eight of the treats in tow. (If you feel tempted as well, hold out until Read more

Nuking Up Amy's Light and Lean Pasta and Veggies


Updated 03/07/11 3:10 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Review of Amy's Light and Lean Pasta and Veggies

I try to eat fresh foods whenever possible, but when I need a quick microwavable meal fix, I typically turn to Amy's. The brand offers a range of vegetarian and lactose free options and is my go-to if I want to satisfy my marinara and pizza craving at home without eating pizza. The company recently put out a range of "Light and Lean" products so I decided to nuke up the Light and Lean Pasta and Read more

A Taste of Dunkin' Donuts' New Cocoa Yeast Donuts


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Food Review: Dunkin' Donuts's New Cocoa Yeast Donuts

We'd love to start off the morning with a little fuel from Dunkin' Donuts, but sadly, it's not possible to do here on the West Coast. So we felt a twinge of agony when we heard the East Coast chain would be the first to launch chocolate yeast doughnuts, which we could admire, yet not try. The chain's new, limited-edition cocoa yeast flavors are here just in time for Valentine's Day and available Read more