http://www.viewpoints.com/Misc-Food-Drink Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:03:14 GMT Reviews about Misc. Food & Drink http://www.viewpoints.com/McDonalds-Southern-Style-Chicken-Sandwich-review-2bee3 I ate the McDonald's Southern Style Chicken Sandwich when it was free.  It was my first and last time.  The taste was good, but I could not get over the oozing grease every time I bit into it.  It was as if they had dunked the chicken patty into the fry oil!  Stick to the Chicken McNuggets they taste better and are less... Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:03:14 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/McDonalds-Southern-Style-Chicken-Sandwich-review-2bee3 lorraine8 2 http://www.viewpoints.com/Crystal-Light-On-the-go-Rasberry-Lemonade-review-f1583 Crystal  light on the go rasberry lemonade packets are the best!  unlike other drink packets that you add to water these actually have a great flavor and it helps you enjoy water instead of avoiding it!  So if you are letting go of sodas then crystal light on the go rasberry packets are the way to... Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:16:01 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Crystal-Light-On-the-go-Rasberry-Lemonade-review-f1583 shanta1 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Wendys-restaurant-Breakfast-review-cc9d4 I have been saying for years that I wish Wendy's would come out with breakfast because they would for sure do something different than everyone else. The day has finally arrived and I was SO RIGHT. They have so many different things: french toast, burrito, steak sandwich, regular breakfast sandwich (egg, sausage or bacon and chesse), plus they pioneered the chicken sandwich for breakfast. The best part is that you don't have to get greasy hashed browns with your meal... you can get a blueberry muffin, hashbrowns, or a cinamin roll. I usually get either the Grande Burrito or the steak sandwich (minus the bacon) with a blueberry muffin. It is a great way to start the morning.... Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:40:59 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Wendys-restaurant-Breakfast-review-cc9d4 Roxann831 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/McDonalds-Southern-Style-Chicken-Sandwich-review-41de5 I loved the Southern Style Chicken sandwich!!! I crave it now. I wasn't too crazy about the breakfast one because the biscuit and sandwich were a little dry. However, th elunch sandwich was fantastic! I like the seasoning of the chicken, delicious. I never thought to put pickles on a chicken sandwich... but it is wonderful! I think the buttery bun, flavorful chicken, and pickles together make an excellent sandwich! I suggest you at least try it once.... especially if you like pickles.... Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:47:56 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/McDonalds-Southern-Style-Chicken-Sandwich-review-41de5 Roxann831 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/McDonalds-McGriddle-review-32937 Love it!!  It's just like having a full breakfast spread in just one sandwich.  It's especially easy to eat when you are on the go and did not have time to prepare breakfast yourself.  Granted it is not the healthiest choice, but sure is... Sun, 13 Jul 2008 03:10:33 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/McDonalds-McGriddle-review-32937 Chitwnhope 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Starbucks-Vanilla-Bean-Frappuccino-review-a7445 This is oh so yummy!!  I am such a huge coffee fan but when you are in the mood for a yummy non coffee drink.... this is perfect!!!!!!  Of course I am a huge vanilla fan anyways and this has that pure vanilla bean flavor that I so adore!  Now I'm thirsty for one..... may have to stop on my way home!... Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:10:52 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Starbucks-Vanilla-Bean-Frappuccino-review-a7445 shamishshannon 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Hamburger-Helper-Lasagna-review-a5422 I'm not too proud to cook up Hamburger Helper for dinner. It's quick, easy, and it's filling. The boys love it too - or most of the mixes. — I tend to cook from scratch, but I keep a few fast meal mixes in the cabinet. We don't have fast food in this small town. Calling in a pizza is not an option. So, Hamburger Helper is terrific on those days when things get wild and crazy. — The last time I was at the grocery store I got a box of Hamburger Helper Lasagna. Since I make really great lasagna from scratch, I'd not been selecting a quickie lasagna. But, I remembered that I loved this as a kid. My Mom never made lasagna from scratch. This was our introduction to lasagna. Good stuff - I thought back then. — This Hamburger Helper dinner mixes up like the others. Brown meat. Add water, seasoning packet and noodles. Could not really be any easier other than buying food already made. — The boys were starving. They always are though. They put a hurting on the... Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:30:07 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Hamburger-Helper-Lasagna-review-a5422 CyndiA 2 http://www.viewpoints.com/McDonalds-McGriddle-review-d3ad2 If you are looking for great taste in the McDonalds McGriddle........Id have to say your not going to get it. You'll definetly get a bargain though! I took my son to have a Mcgriddle for breakfast he's 5. We normally would not eat McDonalds,I thought I was giving him a treat. My first bite.......was my last due to the syrup that is imbedded in the outside pancake bun. Together, including the sausage the taste  I had in my mouth was overwhelmingly sweet......too much for me. two hours after we ate I took my son to the emergency room. He said his heart hurt. The doctor did an EKG and a chest exray and ask what we did different today with his diet I mentioned the McGriddle. He said that too many could put him at risk for heart disease, but at the time his heart hurting thankfully turned out to be heart burn. We were given a prescription and discharged........needless to say my sons heart wont experience anymore McGriddles or anything that could possibly lead to heart... Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:56:54 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/McDonalds-McGriddle-review-d3ad2 tooobeautiful 1 http://www.viewpoints.com/McDonalds-Southern-Style-Chicken-Sandwich-review-e43a4 I like the chance to try southern cooking in a quick sandwich.  It is crispy (but not to) has the right amount of flavor.  A change from burgers all the time.  Is pretty filling too.  I am usually with my grandchildren when eating at McDonalds, while they are enjoying their happy meals, and playing on the playgrounds, I can relax and have some southern fried chicken.  The chicken is not dry like most quick sandwiches are.  I was quite surprised by the flavor and have tried them several (too many lol)... Sun, 06 Jul 2008 16:14:30 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/McDonalds-Southern-Style-Chicken-Sandwich-review-e43a4 jdthekeg 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/VillaWare-Al-Dente-5-piece-Pasta-Set-review-70dd1 Short Version--I think the Al Dente 5-piece pasta set is probably a great buy and has the potential to make wonderful pasta. My problems with this product probably stem from an operator malfunction. If you are sleep deprived, trying to learn to make homemade pasta borders on insanity. Instead, read my next review on Tinkyada spaghetti noodles. If that's a bit much, throw caution to the wind and eat out. See details below: — I have never made pasta from scratch. I've made biscuits, pie crusts, cookies and cakes from scratch, but not pasta. After checking out a video on how to make ravioli on monkeysee.com, I felt ready to begin this new adventure. — First, I applaud Circuit City. I found this product on sale on their website for $36 (regular price $69.99). This was by far the best deal I could find online for a new pasta maker--some of the other pasta makers priced a separate ravioli attachment for about $30, not to mention the price of the machine itself. —... Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:38:13 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/VillaWare-Al-Dente-5-piece-Pasta-Set-review-70dd1 Katrena 3 http://www.viewpoints.com/TGI-Fridays-review-ae701 Whenever I visit a TGI FRIDAY'S restaurant I'm never satisfied.  First of all their menu is always changing, so you never know what you're going to order when you return.  Also, if you're someone who likes to have Soup N Salad added to their order, you'll be very disappointed, because at TGI FRIDAY'S these items are NOT included!  TGI FRIDAY'S can also be very pricey!  My poor Aunt went with us one Sunday, and she orderd a burger, a bowl of soup, and a beverage.  Her meal ended up costing her almost $25.00!  Needless to say she has now sworn that she'll never step foot in a TGI FRIDAY'S again.  ... Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:58:31 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/TGI-Fridays-review-ae701 wellow 3 http://www.viewpoints.com/McDonalds-McGriddle-review-b1b63 when i went to mcdonalds i decided to buy a mcgriddle and realized its cheaper to buy 2 anyways there small and i parable needed two so i got about halfway done with My first one and i was already stuffed i wonderd why and looking at it its small but think taste best with strawberry jam (ask for it when ordering) and is a good breakfast has two huge think pancakes with syrup inside and a good sized sausage one of my favorite foods id give it 5 stars TRY... Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:52:28 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/McDonalds-McGriddle-review-b1b63 zechariah11 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Dunkin-Donuts-jelly-munchkins-review-6ae81 I have always, always loved jelly donuts and this was ALWAYS my favorite till I was — introduced to Dunkin Donuts munchkins - the jelly to donut ration in their munchkins is excellent!!! — great for when you want something sweet but don't want to be to naughty. — ... Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:24:53 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Dunkin-Donuts-jelly-munchkins-review-6ae81 lc11385 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/McDonalds-McGriddle-review-0b485 I realize that in the breakfast sandwich world, the choices are limited.  Usually some sort of egg, some sort of meat, some sort of bread substance....and the McGriddle follows all those basic sandwich rules, but to be really honest, they lost me completely when they decided that the sandwich was to have both cheese and maple syrup-two things that just don't seem to really meld-especially not with the synthetic gooey stuff that passes for cheese at MacDonalds.  I could handle the sausage (or bacon, or ham), the egg, the pancake (especially buttermilk)-then the whole thing just went haywire with cheese....I have never associated cheese as a pancake side either.   It just doesn't work for me.  A sandwich that is trying to be everything to everyone has left me totally out.    — And unlike the muffins, these pancakes are really pretty nasty if they happen to get cold.  A cold muffin isn't unlike a regular piece of bread, but a cold... Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:57:59 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/McDonalds-McGriddle-review-0b485 AWESOMEMOM88 2 http://www.viewpoints.com/McDonalds-Southern-Style-Chicken-Sandwich-review-aaee1 I was surprised to open one of my bredit card bills and there I found two coupons.  One was for a free Southern Style Chicken sandwich and one for the new Southern chicken breakfast on a biscuit.  Well, since they were absolutely free (not even the purchase of a beverage was required) we decided to take McDonald's up on their offer.  Big mistake.  The Chicken Sandwich was bland, no sauce of any kind,  just terrible.  The next morning we tried the chicken and biscuit.  Even worse.  I can not believe that this will be on the menu much longer.  It was not worth the cost of the gas to get to the restaurant.  People, pass this one over.  Not worth the trouble. —... Tue, 24 Jun 2008 03:16:47 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/McDonalds-Southern-Style-Chicken-Sandwich-review-aaee1 grammymah 1 http://www.viewpoints.com/Coke-Icee-review-934f6 Oh how I love Coke Icees.  There is nothing more refreshing than this.  On extremely hot days, one sip refreshes.  My favorite is the cherry.  It is just right.  I like that it lasts for a really long time and that it is very flavorful.  If you get the chance, try any one of the flovors noffered, but I recommend the... Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:53:21 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Coke-Icee-review-934f6 AbleCain 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Taco-Bell-Cheesy-Beefy-Melt-review-e92d4 I am long time taco bell fan and always look forward to their new offerings. In this instance, the hype was just that---hype. The cheesy beefy melt is very bland and the cheesy is a misnomer because of the paucity of cheese. I even gave it a second chance in case the preparer forgot something or did not put on the required amount of cheese. However, the second was just like the first so I will not be ordering this product... Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:36:58 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Taco-Bell-Cheesy-Beefy-Melt-review-e92d4 samanator 2 http://www.viewpoints.com/Wendys-restaurant-review-18261 I used to Love Wendys, I would eat there everyday for dinner when i was single but I would travel outside of my hometown in Mass to a location I knew served good food. Now that I'm living in the South, I find the Wendys here disgusting. The fries usually have black stuff on them, they taste weird, if I had to compare it, I'd say horsemeat, not that I've eaten horsemeat, it just smells like a horse so therefore tastes like what I would imagine. I used to love the double patty burger but now it's drowning in grease, the lettuce is old and yellow, the tomatoes are almost white and it's usually loaded with too many condiments like mustard. What is worse is the burger is usually iced cold despite the fact there is a wendys within walking distance of us. They are serving up old, greasy, cold food. If that doesn't turn you off enough, the drinks taste like chlorine water. Overall what is even more upsetting is Arby's bought Wendys so I can imagine you will start to see Wendys closing... Sat, 14 Jun 2008 02:23:11 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Wendys-restaurant-review-18261 Mommy2ThreeBabies 1 http://www.viewpoints.com/McDonalds-McGriddle-review-6b3e2 I only get this at McDonalds. I dont care for much else. It is just the right amount of sweet and spicy, and just the right size to. I already put cheese on my pancakes so it was perfect for me. It si soo easy to just go through the drive thru and get this on the run. It holds well while riding in the car also. That is soo important for those stops before work or school. If you enjoy eating pancakes and sausage this is the breakfast sandwich for you.... Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:42:55 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/McDonalds-McGriddle-review-6b3e2 dlwilhite 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Wendys-restaurant-review-7d533 I went to wendys in west side of Brockton, Ma . when they get your order right it actually taste pretty good. I love there fries when its nice and fresh.  They also have some great frosty's. So like I said when they actually make the food right, it tastes awesome.... Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:14:52 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Wendys-restaurant-review-7d533 tammy1018 3