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REVIEW – Simple Truth: Natural Sweet Potato Chips from Fry’s/Kroger

August 31, 2014 | 4 Comments









 

I felt like buying some chips so I decided to try the Simple Truth Sweet Potato Chips from Fry's (Kroger). The chips were like regular ridged potato chips, but sweeter. The sweet taste was good and not overbearing. The chips weren't too salty or oily, either (even though 2 of the 3 ingredients are oil and salt). They seem to be relatively healthy compared to a lot of other chips. The texture of the chips was also a little thicker and tougher than other potato chips.

They were delicious, and I would buy them again. The only negative thing was that they didn't come in a larger quantity.

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Food: Simple Truth Natural Sweet Potato Chips

Source: Fry's Food & Drug Store (Kroger), Tucson, AZ

Price: $3.39 for 6 oz. bag

Rating: Delicious

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REVIEW – Reser’s Fine Foods: Original Potato Salad

Category: Grocery Store

June 11, 2014 | Post a Comment










 

I ate some of this potato salad when I was sick with a cold/sore throat/cough.

It tasted like a normal potato salad, and it was soothing for my sore throat. It was OK since there weren't any overbearing flavors, and the potatoes weren't too mushy. It tasted about the same as other grocery store potato salads. 

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Food: Reser's Fine Foods Original Potato Salad

Source: Albertson's, Scottsdale, AZ

Rating: OK

REVIEW – Reser’s Main St. Bistro: Mashed Potatoes from Costco

Category: Costco

December 2, 2013 | 16 Comments





 



 


 

We tried some of the Main St. Bistro Mashed Potatoes from Costco one time and have been buying them ever since. These potatoes are neither lumpy nor mushy, but they are nice and creamy. They are especially delicious with Parmesan cheese added in. We sometimes freeze a package so it lasts longer (even though it says keep refrigerated), and it still tastes just as good.

 

This is how we usually cook the refrigerated mashed potatoes (both 26 oz boxes):


Warm up one of the mashed potatoes boxes in the microwave for 3 minutes
Put the mashed potatoes from first box into a bowl
Fold in shredded Parmesan cheese to taste while it's still warm (we usually use enough Parmesan cheese so that it covers the top of the potatoes)
Warm up the second box of mashed potatoes in microwave for 2 minutes
Add the mashed potatoes from the second box into the bowl
Fold in more shredded Parmesan cheese to taste  
Let the bowl of mashed potatoes sit in the refrigerator overnight
The next day (or same day) -- put the bowl of mashed potatoes in the oven (325 degrees F) for 45 minutes to 1 hour... and enjoy!


As a side note the easiest way to make these mashed potatoes is just following the microwave instructions on the box. It takes less than 10  minutes, and they still taste good.

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Food: Reser's Main St. Bistro Mashed Potatoes

Source: Costco, Tucson, AZ

Price: $5.99 for twin pack (two 26oz boxes)

Rating: Good