Guest Reviewers

The guest reviewers at HeatEatReview.com are usually one-time review volunteers.

Latest Reviews by Guest Reviewers:

Kraft Easy Mac Cups

June 21, 2006 | Reviewer: Guest Reviewers

Kraft Easty Mac Cup

Price: 50 cents
Serving: 1 cup, 2.05 oz.
Calories: 220
Fat: 7%, 4.5g
Sodium: 27%, 660mg
Protein: 14%, 7g
Carbs: 15%, 39g
Fiber: 1g

Kraft says: Kraft Easy Mac Macaroni and Cheese Cups make it easy to enjoy delicious macaroni and cheese anytime. The microwaveable cups cook quickly and are full of creamy, cheesy flavor.

Bill says: I have enjoyed Kraft Mac and Cheese since I was an embryo so I am quite biased. I also have very little frame of reference because it has been awhile since I frequented microwavable meals. This means my rating of 4 stars has very low validity and reliability.

Kraft Easty Mac Cup Top View

When Kraft recently came out with the mini-microwave version, I was quite excited. Tastes just like the real thing and is low maintenance to prepare. I would probably need to eat three of them to actually keep me from gnawing on my fingers within 10 minutes though. Preparing 3 would be high maintenance.

I believe that each one costs about 50 cents. For Kraft, this was brilliant because the full box only costs $1.09. For a little more packaging cost, they probably have a lot more profit margin from these little guys. This is somewhat worrisome for me since Bob Kraft owns the New England Patriots, so I am indirectly helping my rival.

This entry is proof why blogging is dangerous for me and I can never be allowed to have my own as I will spend all day and night working on it.

Filed Under Four Stars, Kraft Reviews, Mac and Cheese, No Freezer Needed, Vegetarian | 12 Comments

Imagine Organic Creamy Sweet Corn Soup

May 16, 2006 | Reviewer: Guest Reviewers

Imagine Organic Creamy Sweet Corn Soup Price: $2.69
Serving: 1 cup, 8 fl. oz.
Calories: 120 per serving
Fat: 5%, 3g
Cholesterol: 0%, 0mg
Sodium: 19%, 450mg
Protein: 4g
Carbohydrates: 7%, 20g
Fiber: 12%, 3g
Sugar: 9g
Weight Watchers Points: 2

Imagine says: If you like the sweet, fresh flavor of just picked corn, you’ll love Imagine Creamy Sweet Corn Soup.

Veda says: The Imagine Organic Corn soup is a creamy blend of corn and mild spices. Much like the other Imagine soups, the flavor is pleasing and the consistency just right. However, I will say that this soup is best suited to be a side dish. Although it is somewhat filling, the mild taste leaves you wanting for something more substantial. I generally pair this soup with the Green Guru Samosas for a tastier and more filling meal. Whether eaten alone or paired with something else, Imagine’s Corn soup is tasty and fresh, but I prefer their Creamy Tomato Basil, any day.

Filed Under Four Stars, Imagine Soup Reviews, No Freezer Needed, Vegetarian | 5 Comments

Stouffer’s Macaroni and Cheese

May 12, 2006 | Reviewer: Guest Reviewers

Stouffer's Macaroni and Cheese

Price: $2.50 (sale)
Serving: 1/2 tray, 6 oz.
Calories: 350
Fat: 17%, 26g
Sodium: 38%, 920mg
Protein: 15g
Calcium: 30%

Stouffer’s says: Al dente macaroni in a creamy, sharp cheddar cheese sauce.

Colleen says: As far as macaroni and cheese goes, this is perhaps as good as it gets for frozen or packaged versions. Unlike Kraft macaroni and cheese, which is relatively flavorless and made from powdered cheese, Stouffers’ version is pretty darn close to home made. Of course with better taste comes more fat and calories, but I would be willing to make that sacrifice again.

The noodles could stand to be a bit firmer, but they stay intact even after re-heating and do not mush in your mouth. The most important part of the dish â€“the cheese part of courseâ€“ is a nice creamy sauce and thereâ€™s certainly plenty of it! Although the cheese sauce could stand a dash of salt to spice it up, it is a quite tasty cheddar-flavored, just-creamy-enough sauce.

Word to the wise: make sure to keep the macaroni and cheese hot while you eat it because for some reason or another, the taste changes as it cools down. I canâ€™t begin to explain the mystery of why microwave macaroni and cheese requires a specific temperature in order to maintain its homestyle flavor, so just trust me and re-heat if necessary.

Filed Under Four Stars, Mac and Cheese, Pasta, Stouffer's Frozen Meal Reviews, Vegetarian | 7 Comments

Gardenburger BBQ Riblets

May 11, 2006 | Reviewer: Guest Reviewers

This Thursday we present Anna, the first guest reviewer on www.HeatEatReview.com. She’s the winner of the Pillsbury Bake-Off and documents her obsession at Cookie Madness. Anna’s in the middle of a kitchen remodel, which means that she’s eating frozen food and contributing (at least once) to Heat Eat Review.

Gardenburger BBQ Riblets

Price: 1 box for $3.69
Serving: 1 riblet, 5 oz.
Calories: 160
Fat: 7%, 4.5g
Sodium: 41%, 990mg
Protein: 32%, 17g
WW Points: 4 Winning Points

Gardenburger says: Juicy and tender veggie riblets with a slow-cooked, hickory-smoked flavor. And don’t forget the smoky BBQ sauce. Cowboys never ate this good.

Gardenburger BBQ Riblets

Anna says: You may have noticed Garden Burger Riblets in passing. Perhaps you stopped to read the box. Or maybe, like me, you moved on past the riblets withthe image of some funky vegetarian version of the meat component of the old McDonald’s McRib sandwich. Remember that? If you don’t, you are lucky. What brought me to finally buying riblets was an enthusiastic recommendation by Hungry Girl, who gave riblets a big thumbs up.

My thumbs are slightly tilted. The best I can describe riblets is as a soy burger that has been molded into little ribs and smothered in sweet barbecue sauce. Riblets are good if your expectations are in check. They’re about as similar to pork ribs as a cheese sandwich, but with 16 grams of protein and 230 calories, they’re a good way to get some protein under your belt before moving on to cookies or dessert.

You can cook riblets in the microwave or wrap them in foil and bake them in the oven the same way you might bake actual ribs, which is what I did. Here is a picture of an actual riblet -the one I ate. Will I buy these again? Maybe. I’ll decide after I eat the second one. They come two in a box.

Filed Under Gardenburger Reviews, Vegan | 22 Comments