When it comes to cherry pie, they're definitely not all cut from the same crust. They may look awfully similar from the outside, but it's what's on the inside that counts. Cherry pies need that perfect ratio of real, juicy cherries to glossy gel that also exhibits a wonderful balance between sweet and tart. Both the flavor and texture of the crust are also deal breakers.
OGGS' handmade mince pies have emerged victorious in a taste test conducted by digital marketing agency iCrossing, launched with the intention of determining the best mince pies this holiday season. The vegan delicacies were crowned the outright winner, beating competition from Tesco, Waitrose, M&S and Sainsbury's. They were praised for their homemade look and fullness of filling. The iCrossing taste test is now in its third year and has traditionally seen in-house team members taste Christmas sandwiches.
This candy is one of the many bottle-shaped gummies made by BonBon. It's a turquoise color with sour sugar coated on the exterior. Since the name had "sour" in it, I was bracing myself for something extremely mouth-puckering. To my surprise, it didn't taste sour at all. Instead, it had an oddly bitter taste that I couldn't quite put my finger on.
Internet fans have famously dubbed Diet Coke the unofficial "fridge cigarette" - and it is in this spirit that we invite readers to indulge in a proverbial smoke break and consider the soft drink's impostors. In Tasting Table's ranking of five Diet Coke copycat sodas, Sam's Diet Cola fell to last place. It's ultra-affordable, but by our count, it doesn't get the job done.
I was a horrendously picky eater as a child. My safe foods included peanut butter sandwiches, plain buttered pasta noodles, chicken nuggets, and similarly simple fare. My mother catered to my underdeveloped palate by testing, altering, and re-testing recipes to see what I would actually eat when it was placed in front of me. One day, she discovered what would soon become a favorite: Ritz crackers loaded with a generous helping of cream cheese.
Some may say "America runs on Dunkin'," but that doesn't mean everything you order at the breakfast chain will be as satisfying as our favorite iced coffee. In particular, there's one menu item that completely misses the mark in our book: The sourdough breakfast sandwich. In a recent taste test review of seven popular Dunkin' breakfast items, we ranked the sourdough sandwich the worst.
My bologna has a first name, and it's not D-I-E-T-Z. Its last name isn't W-A-T-S-O-N, either. For many of us, bologna has a wonderful, child-like charm to it. It elicits memories of the school cafeteria, where a bologna sandwich was paired with a cardboard milk carton or, better yet, slow Sunday mornings when your mom would fry up the sliced sausage to serve at the breakfast table.
Peas actually do have a lot going for them. They really do, I promise. They're rich in essential nutrients, support healthy digestion thanks to their natural fiber content, and are a great source of plant-based protein. Thanks to canned peas, you can also enjoy them all year-round-not just in their peak season during spring and summer. The challenge is simply to find the right canned pea brands. The wrong ones are sure to deepen the pea hatred even more.
The holiday menu at popular coffee chain Dutch Bros offers exciting drinks for customers, regardless of whether they're coffee lovers, energy seekers, or just looking for festive twists on their favorite beverages. From rich, decadent lattes and mochas to bright, refreshing Rebels and lemonades, and blended freezes and shakes, this year's lineup offers something for everyone, whether you're seeking warmth, indulgence, or a refreshing pick-me-up.
You receive the compliments with grace and humility - and a little guilt. After all, you're harboring a secret. A little white lie, perhaps, but one you don't dare let out. What harm could it possibly do to let everyone believe you painstakingly crafted tonight's meal? None, hopefully. In either case, you'll never let your guests know they're indulging in lasagna courtesy of Walmart.
In our ranking of 13 popular boxed chocolate cake mix brands, we taste-tested several different Betty Crocker varieties. Alas, the highest any of the products ranked was No. 6 (chocolate fudge Super Moist). Across the entire category, boxed mixes by Pillsbury, Krusteaz, King Arthur Baking Company, and Duncan Hines outranked Betty Crocker's offerings by a longshot.
Kroger is one of the major grocery chains in America, with a vast selection of products from name and private label brands. Kroger's private label brands are booming because they offer quality products for a much lower price than name-brand competitors. Unfortunately, Kroger's private label brand, Simple Truth, fails to deliver in the yogurt department. In a taste test of 10 frozen yogurt brands, the Simple Truth raspberry cheesecake Greek frozen yogurt bars were one of our least favorites.
I'm a firm believer that no pizza-filled movie night is complete without a few classic pizza chain sides - a Caesar salad, some garlic knots, or, the most classic of them all, good old-fashioned cheesy bread. In fact, sometimes the cheesy bread, while simple and unsuspecting, ends up being the star of the show. You just have to know where to look.
The evaluation of ten types of lightly salted potato crisps revealed that while differentiation was challenging, every type had its supporters, ensuring no poor samples in the group.
