Reviews by user tastegrader review team
| Product Name/Company | Review | |
 | Toma Mild Picante Sauce & Dip Mix | It is end of the summer, and we have tomatoes coming out of ours ears!! What better way to use then, than with this spice mix. Add to fresh or canned tomatoes and you will have salsa in seconds. Th |
| Mamita Lupita’s Tortilla Chips | We tried this as a party appetizer, and the overall consensus was that these are very tasty. These chips have a hearty texture. If you are looking for gluten free snacks, these would be worth trying |
| Billy Jim's BBQ Rub & Seasoning | We tried Billy Jim's rub on pork chops--coated them nicely and let them marinate for about 1/2 hour. They were delicious! This is a very well seasoned mix of spices, and the brown sugar sets the savo |
| Anas Herbs - Original | Wow! Inside this little bottle is an amazing explosion of flavor! We tried this first with tomatoes for bruschetta. Even without adding any fresh basil, this made a very flavorful appetizer. So si |
| Olde Settlement Poppy Seed Dressing | Our "go to" cole slaw is a yummy mix of cabbage, almonds, sunflower seeds, and ramen soup mix noodles. But making the dressing is such a nuisance! Seems like we forget an ingredient or don't get the |
| "The Original" Davis Bros. Pizza - Deluxe Version | This is one amazing frozen pizza! We've never been to the Original Davis Brothers pizza joint, but wish it were closer so that we could. This pizza came packaged better than any other perishable ite |
| Opa-O's Original Spice Packet | Sloppy Joes remind me of days long ago--and I mean that in a good way. So, I was happy to try Opa-o's Sloppy Joe Mix to serve to my family. What a hit! The kids loved it. I was intrigued by the sm |
| Big Daddy's Mild Seasoning | Fabulous as a go-to, all purpose seasoning. Do I hear BAM with a mid-western accent? Savoring, perfect for meatloaf, baked potato, chicken, broiled fish or vegetables. This adds spice without total |
| Arbor Hill - Sparkling Healthy Purple Grape Juice | First off, this juice is an amazing color! It doesn't look like the juice that you get from the grocery store. Or taste like it either!! This juice is rich and not too sweet. A nice amount of carbo |
| Ney’s Big Sky - Beef Kabob Meat | Meat Eaters unit! Show that you care about the quality of the meat you eat and the care of the animals involved. Make a consumer statement by supporting organic producers like Ney's Big Sky! Make y |
| Todd's Dirt - THE CRABBY DIRT | Loved this seasoning mix on shrimp. I had some frozen shrimp that I was going to throw on the grill. I knew that they needed some help--what to do? Toss them in Todd's Crabby Dirt! Instant success |
| St. Lucia Bread Company - Pear Bread with Walnuts | Another fabulous bread from St. Lucia Break Company! Pears are actually a wonderful fruit to bake with, though not all that popular. A lot like apples, though they retain their texture better and ha |
| Arbor Hill - Black Raspberry Celery Seed Dressing | Excellent on a spinach salad, this dressing is both sweet and savory. The combination of raspberry, mustard, and celery seed is winning. This is a lovely color too, the perfect complement to a brigh |
| Rivas Salsas de Mexico - Mild Salsa | This salsa looks and tastes like fresh-made, you know, the kind that you buy in a container in the product section of the grocery store. We don't know how they do it! The taste is very tomatoey, wit |
| Marian Davis' BBQ Sauce | We love Marian Davis' BBQ sauce! On the sweet side, this sauce is also tangy and nicely spiced. Not too hot, with a bit of a kick, this sauce is great on burgers and chicken. We brushed it on while |
| Appomattox River Peanut Company - Gourmet Peanuts | When we opened this can of peanuts, we were amazed at the fresh peanut smell which permeated the room! These peanuts are quite crunchy, and full of flavor. We are not familiar with southern, Virgini |
| Wine Barrel Gourmet - Tuscan Tomato-Basil Bread | This mix makes a delicious quick bread, full of flavor and easy to prepare. The flavor is very reminiscent of Tuscany--tomato, basil, and of course olive oil. You add egg, water, and olive oil (use |
| Arbor Hill - Raspberry Wisp Iced Tea Concentrate | We stirred up some of Arbor Hill's Raspberry Wisp Iced Tea concentrate at a birthday celebration and it was a big hit! You mix this concentrate with 5 parts water and ice for instant refreshment. Ne |
| Rhymes OohLa!La! Seasoning Mix | Everything about this seasoning mix is amazing! The bottle is so cute that we didn't want to open it! Sealed in wax, and tied with a bow, the packaging on this product is really first class and memor |
| Rivas Salsas de Mexico - Pocha Salsa | We served this at a party and it was very popular. Too hot for some folks, but for those who love a spicy salsa, Rivas Salsas de Mexico is a real treat! Chipotle lovers will find this to be a very sa |
| Delectable Addictions - Artichoke Garden Dip Mix | We made the hot dip version of this mix for a holiday party--very easy. Got rave reviews. One suggestion if you love artichokes would be to add some chopped artichoke hearts. Great flavor overall. |
| A Couple O'Jerks MILD(er) Beef Jerky | Now this is some beefy jerky! A little spicy at first bite, but the heat quickly diminishes into a very comfortable level of spice. This jerky is chewy but tender--a terrific texture. Dried, but not |
| Sorrisos Traditional Marinara Sauce | This is a terrific pasta sauce! Tastes like it was just made--full of garlic, tomatoes, and spices. We enjoyed right out of the bottle, but also tried it with some browned ground beef to make a more |
| A Couple O'Jerks WIMPY (aka Teriyaki) Beef Jerky | The first thing we noticed about this jerky is that it is softer than most jerky we've tried. Still nice and chewy. Very beefy, with a subtle yet distinctive teriyaki flavor. Hey, we're not wimps j |
| Devil Dust | We've dusted "Devil Dust" on all kinds of things--cheese quesadillas, scrambled eggs, baked potatoes, and several soups. A dusting is delightfully devilish! A heat which is subtle at first, but defi |
| Big O's BBQ - Honey & Spice BBQ Sauce | This sauce is both sweet and hot, but not too much of either. Big O's sauces are tomato based and they have the complexity of flavor that you'd expect from a home-made sauce (rather than one based up |
| Ducky Life Tea - Kathi's White Tip with Peach Tea | We brewed up a pot of Kathi's White Tip with Peach Tea this afternoon and were very happy to know that this tea is caffeine free. Not only that, it has a sophisticated blend of flavors that are clean |
| Rodney's Backyard Gourmet Barbeque Sauce | Rodney--you can invite us to a backyard bbq anytime! We love your sauces!! On the sweet side, this tomato based sauce has hints of citrus. It is mildly spiced but very flavorful. This was great on |
| Dancing Deer - Maple Pecan Shortbread Nuggets | These are very yummy, made with the kind of ingredients that you would use yourself at home (if you had time to bake!) We love the fact that they are individually wrapped in the perfect serving size. |
| Smack Yo Mama - Dragons Breath Spicy Honey Mustard BBQ Sauce | We have to admit that honey mustard is about our favorite kind of mustard--how can you beat that sweet and spicy combination?? So, Smack Yo Mama's Dragons Breath BBQ Sauce has a natural attraction fo |
| Big O's BBQ & Deli - Gourmet Sauce | This is a really great bbq sauce! A very balanced blend of sweet, spicy, and smoky flavors with just the right amount of tang. I don't know how Big O gets such a satisfying sweet taste with just 7gm |
| Chipotle Arizona Rub | We love this rub! Slightly sweet, spicy (but not just, or too, hot), with a mild yet decisive chipotle flavor, this rub is very versatile. It transformed our chicken breasts from boring to exciting. |
| Florida Gold Salsa Picante - Latin Flavor | Our personal favorite of the Florida Gold hot sauces, this very spicy sauce has a blend of heat and spices. You can see the fresh cut herbs in this sauce and the smell will clear your sinuses! If a |
| Carola's Potato Salad Dressing | Carola's Potato Salad Dressing is a complete mix--all you add are the potatoes, that you cook with Carola's special spice blend. The dressing itself is a real mayo/mustard blend, with a strong mustar |
| Todd's Dirt - The BAYOU DIRT Seasoning | We used some Todd's Dirt-Bayou Dirt Seasoning for blackened catfish. This seasoning mix is a terrific combination of savory spices with a nice amount of heat. Definitely not too hot or salty! What w |
| Cormier's Gold - ORANGE BURST | We tried a simple stir-fry with chicken, onions, and pepper, then topped it with Cormier's Gold Orange Burst sauce. Great way to make a super-quick meal which is tasty and reasonably priced! We espe |
| B&B Gourmet Biscuit Meal - Beer Bread Mix | We debated about whether to make biscuits or bread from this mix, and finally decided on the biscuits. Quick and easy, these biscuits were ready in minutes. They were light and flaky, with terrific |
| Uncle Joe's BBQ Sauce in a Bag - Chipotle Blend | We have never seen bbq sauce in a bag before--and at first wondered why Uncle Joe thought to do it this way. But, we've got the concept now--in mix form, you can do all kinds of things with this litt |
| Victorian House Scones - Original Recipe | We made these scones for breakfast, and boy are they DELICIOUS!!! Very easy to make--just blend in butter and buttermilk, and you'll have fabulous, authentic scones. These are slightly sweet with an |
| Rick & Lucy's Country Greenhouse - Lucy's Olive Rub | Try this spice mix with olive oil as a dip for baguettes and veges. It is wonderful! We served this at our holiday gathering and it was the hit of the party. You can taste garlic, tomato, a hint of |
| Chocolates by George - Green Chile Pistachio Cake | Add some whipped cream or ice cream to this cake and you'll have a wonderful mouthful of hot, creamy, and chocolate! Generally we love just plain sweet, but this cake combines sweet with spicy hot. |
| Chocolates by George - Chocolate Cherry Truffle Torte | What a beautiful cake! Deep, dark chocolate topped with bright red cherries. Dense and silky smooth, this cake is like a giant truffle! The flavors are well balanced--the dark chocolate is a wonderfu |
| Uncle Joe's BBQ Sauce in a Bag - Original Flavor | This is a different concept--a bag of spices that you can use as a dry rub, or combine with Ketchup and water to make a BBQ sauce. Uncle Joe encourages you to doctor the sauce any way you like. We a |
| Bruce's Sweet Potato Pancake Mix | Bruce's sweet potato pancake mix is AMAZING! You just need to add water to this mix and within minutes you have 6 delicious, tender pancakes. We LOVED these pancakes with real maple syrup. They are |
| L'ESTASI DOLCE Praline Ginger Truffles | Wonderful dark chocolate shell, creamy ganache filling rich with hazelnut flavor, a hint of ginger. Subtly sweet, this truffle is a real treat. It will surprise and delight your tastebuds! |
| Jube's Firehouse BBQ - Old Faithful Sauce | We can see why this sauce is Jube's best seller. It is a real classic sauce--thick, sweet, rich with tomatoes and spices. We enjoyed it on chicken, though it would be nice with pork or burgers too. |
| Dare - Real Fruit Gummies | There are lots of fruit snacks/gummies out there on the market, so it isn't easy to stand out from the crowd. But Dare's RealFruit Gummies have managed to do just that. These gummies are soft and ch |
| L'estasi Dolce Mint Ginger Truffles | OMG! These are really unbelievable! I've never tasted anything like this flavors before in a chocolate. Beautifully crafted, these truffles are smooth and velvety enough to impress, but the flavor |
| Chocolates by George - Syrah Truffles | These chocolates are so cute! Shaped like little grape clusters to remind you that these truffles are flavored with wine. The filling is divine! Creamy, smooth, very chocolaty, not too sweet. Thes |
| L'estasi Dolce - Lemongrass Ginger Truffle | Attractively packaged and beautiful to look at, these truffles are perhaps the most unique chocolates that you will ever try! The outer shell of dark chocolate is thin, rich, smooth, and not too swee |
| Blue Ginger Multi-Grain Brown Rice Chips | Blue Ginger chips are the best!! We bought some of these after sampling them at our local Costco. We were impressed in the store by the flavor, so we bought a bag. Then we noticed the nutritional i |
| Evelyn's Gourmet Recipes - Dark & Decadent Chocolate Sauce | Evelyn's chocolate sauce is velvety smooth, creamy, and very chocolaty. Not overwhelmingly sweet either, like some chocolate toppings. We're partial to it served atop vanilla or chocolate ice cream, b |
| Evelyn's Gourmet Recipes - Praline Indulgence Dessert Sauce | This is a fabulous sauce--so buttery and rich! We served several ice creams and toppings at our recent dessert. This was the favorite topping by far! Perfect on vanilla or chocolate ice cream, and |
| Sweet & Saucy - Orange Liqueur Fudge | We just served this as part of a "make your own ice cream sundae" dessert, and this was a big hit! The orange flavor is subtle, and really sets off the chocolate. Not too sweet, and really delicious |
| Diane's Sweet Heat - Raspberry Habanero Jam | This is such a delicious jam! Amazing combination of sweet, hot, and fruit. Great presentation--lovely color, bits of fruit with a soft jammy texture. Delicious over cream cheese but could be used |
| Diane’s Sweet Heat - Blackberry Habanero Jam | WOW, is this good! These blackberries taste so fresh you'll think they were just picked. But, this jam has a real kick! Sweet and hot, intensely fruity. What a terrific condiment. We served this |
| Pastor Chuck - All Natural Apple Salsa | This is not your average salsa! The texture of this salsa is not chunky, though it is not smooth either. In fact, the texture will remind you of applesauce. No surprise! This is really a unique pr |
| Plockys Three Grain Tortilla Chips | We love these chips! Fabulous flavor that makes them delicious right out of the bag. Not just a corn tortilla, the flavor is distinctive and lends itself to more than just Mexican dips. Not too sa |
| Golfers Edge Energy Shot | So many energy drinks which are chock full of caffeine and leave you feeling jittery and uncomfortable. So, we were pleasantly surprised by Golfers Edge Energy shot. We could feel the positive effec |
| Kalahari - Chocolatte Red Tea Cherry Vanilla | We loved this tea iced--it doesn't need much sugar to sweeten this wonderful blend of flavors--chocolate, vanilla, and cherry. You've heard of dessert wines, well this could be a dessert tea! Only y |
| Bissinger's All-Natural Chocolate Bar | Bissinger's makes a very creamy, rich chocolate which melts in your mouth. We tried the milk chocolate version and loved it. Sweet, silky texture, this is quality chocolate! |
| Laurel Hill - Multi Grain Tortilla Chips | This is one delicious chip! Full of crunch and flavor, this chip has a kind of nutty flavor with a hint of sweetness. Crunchy, with a nice sprinkle of salt, these are delicious right out of the bag! |
| Bove's All Natural Lasagna | You can tell from the moment that you open the package, that this is one special product! Bove's lasagna looks homemade--lots of sauce, layers of cheese, and real meat. Pop it in the oven, turn on y |
| Oregon Oatmeal Cookie: Wheat & Gluten Free | This is one tasty cookie! Wonderful texture, chewy and chock full of goodies. The cranberries and apricots add just the right amount of punch to a nicely spiced oatmeal cookie. I would never know th |
| The Lazy Baker Oatmeal Cherry Raisin Spice Cookie Mix | We loved these Lazy Baker cookies! Very clever packaging--the canister is a sturdy container, and the mix and raisins/cherries are packaged separately to keep each fresh and ready for baking. These |
| Cowboy Chris'Barbeque Sauce - Mild | Cowboy Chris' BBQ sauce is a tomato based sauce which is not too smokey. If you are a ketchup lover, then you'll probably love this bbq sauce too. The mild variety has just the right amount of spice |
| Tea Jo Red Mango Rooibos | This is a wonderful Rooibos tea blend! The mango is a perfect partner to the sweet Rooibos. This may well be our favorite of the Tea Jo blends that we've tried. Make a very refreshing iced tea. Be |
| Teajo Teas - Rooibos Chai | We love Rooibos tea, and have tried many blends. This one is especially nice. The Chai spices are a surprisingly perfect addition to the Rooibos flavor. This makes a very refreshing iced tea. Can' |
| Honey Ridge Farms - Balsamic Honey Vinegar | We used Honey Ridge Farms Balsamic Honey Vinegar when making a simple vinaigrette salad dressing tonight, and it was wonderful! This vinegar is sweet and tangy, but not as strong a flavor as a tradit |
| The Farris’t of Them All - Handcrafted Gourmet Pecan Pies | OMG!! This pie is an A+ from start to finish. First, you've probably never seen a shipping box like the one in which your Gourmet Pecan pie will arrive--it is amazing and ensures that your pie stays |
| Corazonas Tortilla Chips - Touch of Lime | You would never guess that these chips are healthy--they taste as good as any other tortilla chip we've ever had! The squeeze of lime does give these chips a distinctive flavor, which some of us like |
| Das Lolli All-Natural Lollipops | Think Lollipops, and like us you probably think kid stuff. Well, no more! These are grown up lollipops. Wild flavor combinations that will delight you, and get your full attention. Call us timid, |
| New Exotic Ketchups by Dulcet Cuisine | The Sweet Orange Chile variety is rich, thick, and uniquely flavored. The sweetness of the orange really complements the tomato flavor, and the chile is just a great way to kick this ketchup up a not |
| Tis Tasty Bread and Butter Pickles | These are very tasty bread 'n butter pickles. Not too sweet, not too tangy, but very flavorful. They have a nice crunch. All natural too! |
| Sansonetti - Michigan Maple Barbecue Sauce | We found the Sansonetti stall at our local farmer's market in Ann Arbor, and were impressed by the quality of what we tasted. We brought a bottle of this sauce home and tried it on chicken. Even bet |
| Vivis Sizzlin’ Chipotle Carnival Mustard | We made a meatloaf using Vivi's Sizzlin' Chipotle Carnival Mustard, and it was great! This sauce is very flavorful and unique. It really elevated our meatloaf from the mundane to the marvelous! Th |
| Lulas Chocolates - Aloha Rocky Road | Deep, dark chocolate, crunchy luscious macadamia nuts, creamy, fluffy marshmallows! What a upscale version of a classic. We especially enjoyed the dark chocolate, which is sweet, but not too sweet. |
| Lulas Chocolates - California Toffee | Thick and rich, this is how we'd describe Lula's California Toffee. This toffee is chock full of almonds! Each piece is substantial--covered with chocolate and almonds. Luscious! |
| Land Run Seasoning - Smoky Pepper | We made some ranch dressing using Land Run Smoky Pepper seasoning. This makes a very distinctive dressing with a pronounced smoky flavor. The seasoning smells delicious and tastes even better! Thoug |
| Grandma Rubys Chocolate Cheesecake Fudge | Grandma Ruby's chocolate Cheesecake fudge is amazing! It is smooth and creamy. Tastes just like cheesecake too. Very delicious. |
| Grandma Rubys Sweet Shoppe | smooth, creamy, rich, delicious. This is how we describe Grandma Ruby's chocolate fudge. Melts in your mouth too. This fudge is sweet!! |
| Malibu Toffee | Buttery, crunchy, yet not too hard to bite. Terrific texture, sweet but not overly sweet. Malibu Toffee is terrific! A delightful finish to a meal. |
| Alexias Sweet Potato Julienne Fries | Alexia makes the BEST sweet potato fries you will find on your grocer's shelves! These fries are so easy to make--just pop them in the oven on a cookie sheet, turn once and after 20 minutes you have |
| Carolina Gold - Classic Sauce | Being northerners, we were unfamiliar with a gold BBQ sauce, which obviously is mustard based. But strangers we are no more! Carolina Gold would be a welcome addition to any serous BBQ'ers répertoir |
| Picky Vicky - Brazenly Bold BBQ Sauce | Picky Vicky makes several different varities of her BBQ sauce - with varying degrees of heat. This one, Brazenly Bold, is our personal favorite. It has enought spice to be bold but not overpowering. |