Packaged Foods

by grocerytrekker 15 years ago

While writing a response involving canned food, I remembered something in my pantry. I found these just the other day. They may not be edible any longer. 2 cans. 1) Caviar d'Aubergines a la R...

Sacrilege, I know, but every once in a while I get an urge for hot chocolate while I'm at work (where I can't heat milk, etc.). Is there any chow-wisdom about the various instant (i.e., mix with b...

by Tom Steele 15 years ago

I bought a jar of instant green tea at Trader Joe's--store brand--and am curious about its properties. Are the antioxidant properties and caffeine level roughly the same as regularly brewed green t...

by Ruth Lafler 15 years ago

I was asked to put together a tasting of baguettes available in the East Bay for a dinner party, and by the time I was done, I had 10 different baguettes from seven different bakeries (I now have s...

by ipsedixit 15 years ago

If you partake, is there one that you like? I've been partial to sugar-less Red Bull. Coke Blak seems to do the trick for me sometimes, but I don't really want all that sugar. Wondering ...

I'm looking for brands to try and I would really like to hear your suggestions! I realize that the instant stuff may not yield the most authentic tastes, but I'm looking for something convenient a...

by The Oracle 15 years ago

Is there a recommended 'shelf life' for canned food? I opened a really old (maybe 5-7 years) can of chicken noodle soup and wasn't sure if it was still 'good'. There were no date or information...

I am putting togeathe a X-Mas basket with an Italian theme. Wondered if anyone had an opinion on the best jarred sauce around. Thanks

I'm a big fan of the Cuban sandwich. For me, all other sandwiches pale in comparison. So when I saw Havana Roadhouse Cuban Sandwiches in the frozen food section of my local supermarket, I figured t...

Are jarred roasted red peppers as good as (or close to) the homemade kind? If so what brands do you recommend? Any ingredients I should try to avoid?

The post below about instant coffee got me thinking, what foods do you like that is edible with the simple addition of water (hot or cold)? Here's my list: Oatmeal Hot Chocolate Black sesame pa...

The marketing geniuses at Coca Cola have introduced Tab low calorie energy drink. At a mere $7.49 a 4-pack, you can enjoy this 5 calorie drink full of ginseng and guarana. Maybe it is just me,...

So I was making an orrechiette recipe (w/ brocolli rabe and spicy sausage - came out great, btw), and while shopping for ingredients, all I found was orrechiette that was $6 for 8 ounces (even at w...

I read some where that there is a new frozen pizza on the market that surpasses all others. I can't remember the name to try to do a search. Anyone know of it. Thanks.

I have never really enjoyed canned soup but, maybe it is because I have always chosen the worste of the bunch Please tell me which one is Your FAv!

Feelin miserably sick and going home early. Wanted to stop by Mitsuwa Japanese Market or Ranch 99 to get some good instant noodles. Recs? I'm dying. Link: http://mealcentric.blogspot.com

I won't state the obvious - I'm ready to put together an emergency kit for the first time. We have no children and we both enjoy good food, but we haven't been big fans of canned food so far. There...

I have a 16 ounce jar of delicious stuffed green olives I just opened. I am the only olive eater in the house, and since they are delectable little sodium bombs, I try not to eat that many at a tim...

Looking to stock some instant noodles at work for snacks and lunches. I know there's a TON of varieties out there--what are some of people's favorites (brands, styles, particular bowls)? I'm ope...