Wednesday, July 11, 2012

BK's Bacon Sundae


Monday, June 25, 2012

Eggo Wafflers

Kellogg's Eggo Wafflers

NEW! Packed with flavor No syrup needed!. Brown Sugar Cinnamon Roll Flavor Baked Inside!

Carmen's Review
I tried the Eggo Wafflers today. This waffle is very good for breakfast for kids on the go, or people on the go. Pop it in the toaster and run out with one in your hand. The flavor was tasty. I don’t think you need any syrup and would be no mess in cars. It says to have the setting at a light toast; I would have to toast it longer, just because I like my stuff a little brown and really hear the crunch. On sale for $2 a box, a reasonable price too.I would recommend this item for work parents and kids.
Pamela's Review
My first knowledge of the new Eggo Wafflers was after seeing an advertisement in a national magazine. The description claims that the waffles are “Packed with flavor No syrup needed!”  This idea sounds great for morning on the go people who need a quick bite before heading out the door, or those who like to have a light snack at their desk in the morning at work. The product was initially not easy to find at the chain grocer outlets but after persistent searching, they were found in the frozen section at the local grocery outlet. At this time, the Wafflers come in two varieties, Brown Sugar Cinnamon Roll and Strawberry Strudel. Brown Sugar Cinnamon Roll was the selected choice for this sampling review. The waffler is similar in size to a traditional waffle except it has a split down the center which makes for easy sharing if necessary.  The directions indicate to toast on the lightest setting however, after doing so, the waffle was not really as crisp as preferred. The toaster oven appeared to be a better alternative to the traditional toaster as it browned a bit better. The smell of the waffle was pleasant as it gave off a fresh toasted cinnamon scent. Upon the first bite, I still felt it could have been a bit more toasted as it was not as crisp as I like for a waffle. With it being advertised as flavor packed, I anticipated a much sweeter flavor then what it has. It actually tastes pretty artificial in flavor which was a bit disappointing. I was hoping for a more moist cake but the texture was flat and dry and left me feeling as if I needed moisture on my tongue. With that being said, in my opinion, the Wafflers need some syrup. I think however for children with not as sophisticated palates they may find this a nice treat in the car on their morning drive to school. I don’t think however that this Eggo product really lives up to its claim. I don’t think it was that much different than the traditional flavored Eggo products already on store shelves.
Lyndsay's Review
I was skeptical about the new product from Eggo – the waffler, especially with the marketing strategy that you don’t need to use syrup on these breakfast treats. The taste was surprisingly good without syrup, but I did find the wafflers themselves to be on the soggy side. I like my waffles crispy when they come out of the toaster and these did not crisp up. I would equate them more to the likes of French toast than waffles. They are a good breakfast snack for on the go, but they don’t compete with waffles and syrup.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Panera Bread's Roasted Turkey & Avocado BLT

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Panera Bread's Roasted Turkey & Avocado BLT
NEW! All-natural roasted turkey, Applewood-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and fresh avocado with reduced-fat olive oil mayo on our freshly baked Sourdough.

Carmen's Review
Lyndsay, Pamela, and I decided to go to Panera Bread for lunch. Lyndsay decided to come because of the new sandwich (she’s eating healthy), so I asked her to describe what was in the sandwich and it sounded good to my ears; Roasted Turkey, Avocado and Bacon.

Afer eating the sandwich, here is what I thought. The bread was just ok. I think it would have been better on a different bread, perhaps wheat or italian? I gave my tomatoes away, because I dislike raw tomatoes, unless in a salsa. The turkey appeared to be real roasted turkey and was a very nice helping with good seasoning to it, not dry. The Avocado had nice portion slices and very fresh, as if they took it right off the pit. The bacon was crisp, and they provided a generous amount on the sandwich too; the mayo was a perfect amount.  Overall the sandwich was to my liking.The pricing for this sandwich was $8.29 which I thought was a bit steep.  However, I would go back and get this sandwich, on a different bread of course.

Two Thumbs Up Panera J
Lyndsay's Review

I will break this sandwich down into the good and the not so good.

The Good – 
  • Roast Turkey - A welcomed surprise as it was carved turkey instead of deli turkey meat. Piled high it made for a wonderful base to this sandwich.
  • Sourdough bread - Good for this sandwich as it had a nice chew and was thin enough that it didn’t overwhelm the sandwich with too much bread. 
  • Avocado – Nice healthy chunk of avocado.
The Not so Good –
  • Bacon – It was pre-cooked bacon, of course, not made to order, but there was not enough of it to call this sandwich a BLT as bacon is supposed to be the main staple of a BLT.
  • Seasoning – I found this sandwich to be a bit bland, it needs pepper and salt in addition to the mayo.
  • Price – This sandwich is a premium signature sandwich, the only one currently on the menu, but it tastes more like a signature sandwich and should be priced accordingly. Not worth the $8.29 price that comes with a premium signature sandwich.
Overall, I would likely not purchase this sandwich again as there are other sandwiches that I prefer more that are of better value.