QUICK REVIEW: Lay’s Fun Wasabi Shrimp Flavor Potato Chips (China)

Lay's Fun Wasabi Shrimp Flavor Potato Chips

Purchased Price: FREE
Size: 75 grams
Purchased at: Received from a friend
Rating: 3 out of 10
Pros: Enjoyable mild wasabi flavor; very little wasabi heat. Kind of smells like McDonald’s Hot Mustard Sauce. Whatever I eat to get the flavor of these chips out of my mouth.
Cons: Not fun after the wasabi flavor goes away. Do I taste cheese? Shrimp isn’t noticeable until the aftertaste. Smells fishy. I can’t eat much of it. Gagged twice while eating my way through the bag. Dollop of wasabi on the bag looks as sad as I do while eating these chips.

Lay's Fun Wasabi Shrimp Flavor Potato Chips Closeup

Nutrition Facts: 30 grams – 656 kcal, 9.2 grams of fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 144 milligrams of sodium, 16.2 grams of carbohydrates, 1.7 grams of protein.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 9/13/2013

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.

International Delight Vanilla Heat Creamer

Vanilla Heat sounds like a 1990s cop show set in Miami and starring Vanilla Ice, which would’ve been canceled after two episode because it starred Vanilla Ice. (Spotted by Lindsay at Target.)

Nestle Coffee-mate Spiced Latte Creamer

Coffee-Mate Pumpkin Spice isn’t so special anymore. It’s no longer the only spice creamer in the Coffee-Mate family. (Spotted by Lindsay at Target.)

Wonka Sweetarts Gummies

Wonka Sweettarts Gummies aren’t new, but putting them in a bigger resealable bag so you can chaineat your way through it is. (Spotted by Melissa at Walmart.)

Kellogg's Eggo Drizzlers Chocolate Icing

Bah! Back in my day, we didn’t need no fancy pouches to add chocolate icing to our waffles. We’d just grab a bottle of Hershey’s syrup and go to town. Our waffles looked like the Quik Bunny threw up on them. (Spotted by Marvo at Safeway.)

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SPOTTED ON SHELVES (PUMPKIN EDITION) – 9/12/2013

Here are some interesting seasonal products we’ve previously covered that are back on shelves this year. These were found by us and your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of the products, share your thoughts about them in the comments.

Limited Edition Pumpkin Pie Pop-Tarts

This is one of my favorite pumpkin pie-flavored products. Thank goodness it comes 12 in a box. Here’s our review. (Spotted by Blaire at Target.)

Yoplait Light Pumpkin Pie Yogurt

And this is one of my least favorite pumpkin pie-flavored products. Thank goodness I don’t need to eat pumpkin pie-flavored light yogurt in order to live. (Spotted by Ryan at Target.)

International Delight Pumpkin Pie Spice Creamer

Maybe pouring some International Delight Pumpkin Pie Spice creamer into the yogurt would help. (Spotted by Lindsay at Target.)

Nestle Pumpkin Spice and Sugar Free Pumpkin Spice Creamer

Or perhaps some Nestle Coffee-mate Pumpkin Spice creamer. (Spotted by Lindsay at Target.)

Kraft Limited Edition Philadelphia Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Spread

What would a Pumpkin Pie Pop-Tart would taste like with Kraft Limited Edition Philadelphia Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Spread on top? (Spotted by Lindsay at Target.)

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 ([email protected]) 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.

QUICK REVIEW: Kellogg’s Eggo Drizzlers Vanilla Icing Waffles

Kellogg's Eggo Vanilla Icing Drizzlers

Purchased Price: $3.19
Size: 6 waffles/box
Purchased at: Publix
Rating: 6 out of 10
Pros: Waffles toast up crispy. Icing akin to cinnamon roll icing. 10 vitamins and minerals. Excellent for making breakfast sausage sandwiches. Excellent for making ice cream sandwiches. Fulfills lifelong goal to draw on a waffle. Filling in the waffle nooks reminds me of Tetris.
Cons: Homestyle waffle base is pretty bland on its own. Only 3 icing packs for 6 waffles. Must sustain patience for the icing to defrost. Must sustain patience for waffles to toast. Realizing I have no patience.

Kellogg's Eggo Vanilla Icing Drizzlers Closeup

Nutrition Facts: 2 waffles and 1 icing pack – 280 calories, 80 calories from fat, 8 grams of fat, 2.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 15 milligrams of cholesterol, 430 milligrams of sodium, 60 milligrams of potassium, 46 grams of carbohydrates, less than 1 gram of dietary fiber, 14 grams of sugars, and 4 grams of protein.

QUICK REVIEW: Pillsbury Heat-N-Go! Blueberry Mini Pancakes

Pillsbury Heat-N-Go! Blueberry Mini Pancakes

Purchased Price: $1.49
Size:
Purchased at: Safeway
Rating: 5 out of 10
Pros: Comes in a microwaveable pouch. Can be eaten straight out of the pouch with your hands. Frozen to ready in 75 seconds. Fluffy-ish 2-inch pancakes make Bisquick pancakes seem awesome. Can be found for a dollar or less. Getting some sausage patties and making breakfast sliders with these mini pancakes.
Cons: Blueberry flavor is too light. Not sweet enough for my tastes. If you send your child out into the world with only this as their breakfast, they’ll probably get hungry within an hour after finishing it. Having to wake up for school. Being woken up by a finger poking your belly button, making you giggle.

Pillsbury Heat-N-Go! Blueberry Mini Pancakes Closeup

Nutrition Facts: 180 calories, 45 calories from fat, 5 grams of fat, 0.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 1 gram of polyunsaturated fat, 3 grams of monounsaturated fat, 5 milligrams of cholesterol, 330 milligrams of sodium, 31 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fiber, 10 grams of sugar, and 3 grams of protein.