The Impulsive Buy

QUICK REVIEW: Lean Cuisine Morning Collection Turkey Sausage English Muffin

Marvo / March 6, 2014 / Reviews / 6 Comments

Purchased Price: $3.49
Size: 2 sandwiches/box
Purchased at: Target
Rating: 5 out of 10
Pros: Edible. Not the worst way to start your morning; that would be not having toilet paper. Why does the picture below make me want to play Super Mario Land? Low fat. Good source of protein and calcium. Cheese on box front image is a realistic representation of what cheese really looks like after being microwaved.
Cons: Not the most flavorful way to start your morning. Heating instruction are a slight pain (wrap in paper towel, 30% power for 90 seconds, flip over, heat on high for 60 seconds); can’t set it and forget it. One side of the English muffin gets a bit hard after being nuked (although it does also happen with other frozen English muffin breakfast sandwiches). Yes, just one side. The other side is fine. Egg whites have no flavor; could’ve used a little butter flavor. Turkey sausage wasn’t seasoned very well.

Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich – 220 calories, 45 calories from fat, 5 grams of fat, 2 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 1 gram of polyunsaturated fat, 1 gram of monounsaturated fat, 25 milligrams of cholesterol, 680 milligrams of sodium, 100 milligrams of potassium, 28 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fiber, 1 gram of sugar, 15 grams of protein, 20% calcium and 15% iron.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES – Nabisco Ritz Crackerfuls Bold Buffalo & Ranch and Crunchin’ Chili & Cheese

Marvo / March 6, 2014 / Spotted on Shelves / 1 Comment

Bold Buffalo & Ranch Ritz Crackerfuls make me want to combine Ranch Wheat Thins with Spicy Buffalo Wheat Thins and Crunchin’ Chili & Cheese Ritz Crackerfuls make me want to use them as a spoon to eat chili and cheese. (Spotted by Steven at Stop & Shop.)

If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new or limited edition product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email (theimpulsivebuy@gmail.com) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. If you do so, you might see your picture in our next Spotted on Shelves post.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 3/5/2014

Marvo / March 5, 2014 / Spotted on Shelves / 8 Comments

Here are some interesting new and limited edition products found on store shelves by us and your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of the products, share your thoughts about them in the comments.

Chicken Soup for the Soul has actual chicken soup for the soul. Soooo much easier than reading a book. (Spotted by Jennifer at Brookshire’s.)

Water enhancer? Since Skinnygirl is known for alcohol, I’m surprised these are not alcohol enhancers. Although, technically, I guess they could be. (Spotted by Joshua at Walmart.)

Colors are so bright! Thank goodness I’m not on any illegal drugs that enhance my senses. (Spotted by Marvo at Target.)

It appears Eggo French Toast Bites has a waffle cousin. (Spotted by Jenn at Target.)

How does one say “limited edition” in French? (Spotted by Alicia at Walmart in Canada.)

Thank you to all the photo contributors! If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new or limited edition product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email (theimpulsivebuy@gmail.com) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. If you do so, you might see your picture in our next Spotted on Shelves post.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES – Lay’s Kettle Cooked Lattice Cut Potato Chips

Marvo / March 5, 2014 / Spotted on Shelves / 8 Comments

Fancy cut! Fancy flavors! I think I shall eat them with fancy gloves on and my pinky finger sticking out. (Spotted by Leah at Giant.)

FAST FOOD FIVE – 3/5/2014

Marvo / March 5, 2014 / Fast Food News

Here are five recent fast food news bites:

McDonald’s is putting their special sauce onto another special burger. (via Grub Grade)

Starbucks recently introduced a Vanilla Macchiato and a line of breakfast sandwiches that is as long as an actual Starbucks line. (via Business Wire)

Dairy Queen Blizzard for March 2011: Mint Oreo. Dairy Queen Blizzard for March 2012: Mint Oreo. Dairy Queen Blizzard for March 2013: Mint Oreo. Dairy Queen Blizzard for March 2014? I’m pretty sure you won’t be able to guess. (via Brand Eating)

I’m not going to lie, fast food Hollandaise sauce excites me. (via Grub Grade)

Baskin-Robbins’ Flavor of the Month for March 2012: 3-Point Chocolate. Baskin-Robbins’ Flavor of the Month for March 2013: Reese’s Buzzer Beater. I bet you can’t guess what the theme for Baskin-Robbins’ Flavor of the Month for March 2014 is. Wrong! Rick. Steve. Go to work. (via Brand Eating)