ANNOUNCEMENT: The 8th Episode of The Nosh Show

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In this episode, Ryan, Eric, Dubba, and I talk about a crunchy Subway sub, Starbucks soda, and cola-flavored Cheetos. We also have our first guest, Jess from Foodette Reviews. She and Eric talk about their time spent at the recent Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City.

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QUICK REVIEW: Archer Farms Garden Vegetable Ranch Reduced-Fat Potato Chips

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Archer Farms Garden Vegetable Ranch Reduced-Fat Potato Chips

Purchased Price: $3.49
Size: 8 oz bag
Purchased at: Target
Rating: 6 out of 10
Pros: Reduced fat, but it doesn’t taste like reduced fat thanks to the seasoning which tricks your taste buds really well. Sneaks in carrots much like how the cafeteria workers at my elementary school did. Comes in a resealable bag. Kettle cooked crunchiness.
Cons: Holy crap these suckers are salty. Tastes like those cheap Lipton Chicken Noodle Cup-A-Soup. Can’t eat a whole lot in one sitting. Seasoning is a bit overpowering and makes me want to wash my hands instead of sucking off the residue on my fingers.

Nutrition Facts: 1 oz/about 12 chips – 130 calories, 6 grams of fat, 0.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 190 milligrams of sodium, 18 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fiber, 1 gram of sugar, 2 grams of protein.

QUICK REVIEW: Weight Watchers Smart Ones Smart Beginnings Apples & Cinnamon Oatmeal

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Weight Watchers Smart Ones Smart Beginnings Apples & Cinnamon Oatmeal

Purchased Price: $2.69
Size: Two 5.785 cups
Purchased at: Target
Rating: 6 out of 10
Pros: Good cinnamon and apple flavor. If you like your oatmeal thick, you may like this (it can easily be thinned with water or milk). Good source of fiber. Decent amount of apples. Slightly better tasting than the Maple & Brown Sugar one. While waiting for it to heat up, you can pluck your eyebrows or nose hairs.
Cons: Granola isn’t crunchy and it just blends in with the oatmeal. Leaves a weird temporary coating in my mouth. Part of a complete breakfast, but not filling enough to be the only thing you eat for breakfast. It contains something called “butter flavor.” The glow of the microwave being the first light you see every morning.

Nutrition Facts: 180 calories, 2 grams of fat, 0.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0.5 grams of polyunsaturated fat, 0. grams of monounsaturated fat, less than 5 milligrams of cholesterol, 170 milligrams of sodium, 35 milligrams of cholesterol, 5 grams of fiber, 14 grams of sugar, 5 grams of protein.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 7/11/2013

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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.

Banquet Cheeseburger Sliders

These Banquet Cheeseburger Sliders were $6.99, which is five to six dollars more than any other Banquet product. Oooh, Banquet trying to hit actual banquet prices. (Spotted by Marvo at Safeway.)

Jell-O S'lime

Yes, it’s just lime with an apostrophe S. Yes, that’s s’lame. (Spotted by Marvo at Target.)

Limited Edition Classico Creamy Spinach & Parmesan

Yes! Limited Edition Classico Seasonal Selections Creamy Spinach & Parmesan is back! I know you’re all super excited about this! (Spotted by Marvo at Target.)

Limited Edition Strawberry Patch Snack Pack

So I’m guessing this Limited Edition Strawberry Patch Snack Pack is going to taste like strawberries and their vines? (Spotted by Ryan at Walmart.)

Kashi Hummus Crisps

I guess Kashi had to settle for hummus crisps because a hummus dip with their 7 Whole Grains would probably had a gross texture. (Spotted by Charmi at Don Quijote.)

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: Lean Cuisine Honestly Good Pomegranate Chicken

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Lean Cuisine Honestly Good Pomegranate Chicken

Purchased Price: $3.99 (on sale)
Size: 11 oz.
Purchased at: Target
Rating: 6 out of 10
Pros: Honestly decent. Great source of fiber (thanks whole grain pilaf!). Lots of green beans, yellow beans, and carrot strips, so I can help balance all the other crap I eat. No artificial ingredients or preservatives. Enough purple pomegranate sauce to coat chicken and pilaf…and to make Prince happy. Good source of poly- and monounsaturated fats. Sodium isn’t crazy high (430 mg). Don’t need a chemistry degree to understand ingredients.
Cons: Pomegranate glaze was noticeable, but a little too light in flavor. Chicken breast was on the smallish and dry side. Takes 1/5 of a 30 minute lunch break to prepare. Pricier than regular Lean Cuisine meals. Didn’t notice the currants in the pilaf.

Nutrition Facts: 390 calories, 9 grams of fat, 1.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 3 grams of polyunsaturated fat, 4.5 grams of monounsaturated fat, 25 milligrams of cholesterol, 430 milligrams of sodium, 680 milligrams of potassium, 54 grams of carbohydrates, 7 grams of fiber, 19 grams of sugar, and 23 grams of protein.