Odd Reviews
By Faye
@FayeHazel (40243)
United States
January 30, 2019 2:05pm CST
So here's some odd reviews lately. Seeing as life has been interesting lately I have been eating in my car more.
On my way to my parents place I needed to stop for groceries for them. And it was around noon. I decided to grab something from the deli counter to eat on the way there. I looked around. "Firecracker" chicken sandwich. $5? I was a little alarmed. for a cold cut style sandwich? I knew I could go to McDonald's and order a meal (with fries and a drink) for about the same. But something just looked so good about this unassuming sandwich. So, I grabbed a can of chips , and a bottle of water and ta da! Ready to go meal.
Well I must say I was very pleasantly surprised. The sandwich was fantastic and much more satisfying than the McDonald's option. I wouldn't hesitate to do that again.
Yesterday I had eaten a larger, later dinner (noon meal).... and had been invited to a friend's for light food in the evening, but I still knew I would want a little something so I wouldn't be absolutely ravenous at my friend's place. Enter snacks from the $1 store.
My first buy was the off - brand "peach rings". A gummy that I had wanted to try for awhile. I was concerned that the flavor wouldn't be strong enough, because, you know, store brand. I couldn;t have been more wrong. The flavor was almost obnoxious it was so strong. And some of the pieces were discs, not rings, not that I cared. Next time, think I will try the name brand.
Enter the store brand Walnuts. These were great, large pieces in about a 1/2 cup serving for $1. Would happily buy again.
Hope everyone is keeping safe and warm in the cold snap!
Photo: My Lot
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
31 Jan 19
Walnuts are my favorite. Keep that quilt close by
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
31 Jan 19
@FayeHazel No.Not sure why.First not a big meat eater.Not sure what else they have there.
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
31 Jan 19
Serious? You've never been subjected to , uh, I mean eaten at McDonald's?
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
31 Jan 19
@amadeo Ah they do have some salads I think, but I think even those have meat
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@CaptAlbertWhisker (32748)
• Calgary, Alberta
30 Jan 19
I use to be a huge fan of gummy candies. I dont know why I outgrew them. I eat them when they are available but I don't buy them.
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
31 Jan 19
Sometimes that happens. As a kid I used to love Fun dip. As an adult I am not thrilled
@CaptAlbertWhisker (32748)
• Calgary, Alberta
31 Jan 19
@FayeHazel Yeah our taste change as we grow more mature and experienced.
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
31 Jan 19
@FayeHazel
Sounds like you really found some good things to eat.
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
1 Feb 19
@FayeHazel
That is good that they were good.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (84370)
• Rupert, Idaho
30 Jan 19
Sounds very interesting! Glad the sandwich worked out for you and was pretty good :)
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@MommyOfEli2013 (84370)
• Rupert, Idaho
31 Jan 19
@FayeHazel Well that's good that it worked out :)
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
31 Jan 19
That pic does look good, doesn't it? I wish they had those candies there. lol.
I know it can be a bit nerve wracking - but I have heard that the off brands are usually made at the same place as anything else, just packaged differently.
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@snowy22315 (182982)
• United States
30 Jan 19
I have to grab snacks sometimes when I am out mystery shopping. I usually bring something from home..but once in awhile I will grab something. Oftentimes I luck into the shops offering some food though..which of course I always avail myself of..
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
31 Jan 19
Having a bit of a snack is always nice
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@xander6464 (44495)
• Wapello, Iowa
31 Jan 19
You're having a lot of great food luck. Maybe you should see if it transfers to lottery tickets.
No need to stay warm here anymore. The temperature is zooming up. It's all the way up to -16 right now. I'm thinking about opening a window. And starting on Saturday, it's supposed to be in the 40s and 50s until Tuesday. Time to turn on the AC.
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@xander6464 (44495)
• Wapello, Iowa
31 Jan 19
@FayeHazel I thought it was just me! $1 and $2 make me feel great, too!
Overheating is a big danger. As soon as it hits 40, I'm taking everything off!
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
31 Jan 19
Lol! Yeah maybe I should at least try one of those scratch offs. Maybe I will do that tomorrow :-D
-16? Regular spring time weather there. Break out the shorts and flip flops. lol.
40s and 50s above? I know they were saying 30s 40s here for the weekend, now that has changed to 20-30 but even that sounds downright tropical
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
31 Jan 19
@xander6464 Oh yeah! I even get excited over $1 or $2. lol.
Hey that does sort of work.... sort of. But on all accounts I wouldn't want you to over heat so yes please do strip down if you think you might get heat sick lol
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
31 Jan 19
Ah I know that feeling.
Walnuts are my favorites!
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@Courtlynn (67080)
• United States
31 Jan 19
Thats good you decided to try the sandwich then!
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
31 Jan 19
It was tasty. I could go for one, now. Along with a chocolate frosty lol
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
31 Jan 19
Ah yes, sometimes they are equal to or even better than the name brands. Of course that doesn't always work out lol
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
31 Jan 19
Ah yes. I wish I had the candy in that photo rather than the ones I actually had
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@arthurchappell (44998)
• Preston, England
1 Feb 19
sounds nice - sadly they don't operate in the UK
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@arthurchappell (44998)
• Preston, England
1 Feb 19
@FayeHazel We have pound-stores, but not the specific items you mentioned buying. I use £ stores a lot
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
5 Feb 19
@arthurchappell Oh cool what kinds of things do your pound stores have?
True "dollar stores" where everything is a dollar - they usually have things like - paper goods, cleaners, toys, cards, bath items, décor, candy, sodas, small food items (chips, pasta, canned vegetables, )
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
1 Feb 19
No dollar stores there? Aw, they can be such fun
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
30 Jan 19
So some good and bad but overall I think you did quite well
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
31 Jan 19
Thanks, yeah could have for sure been worse
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@dgobucks226 (35809)
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31 Jan 19
I thought you were giving us a review of the "Hunger Games" with this post 
Always a plus if you can avoid Mc Donald's fast food 
Glad you went with your "gut" and went with the sandwich, lol.
Always a plus if you can avoid Mc Donald's fast food Glad you went with your "gut" and went with the sandwich, lol.1 person likes this
@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
31 Jan 19
Ah yes, that is true. I admit every once in awhile I get a craving for the fish sandwich, nuggets, or breakfast sandwhich - but usually I'm not thrilled with McD.
The "Hunger Games" were a great series of movies
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@dgobucks226 (35809)
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2 Feb 19
@FayeHazel Yes they were. Although as with most sequels the first was the best one...
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