by nickwan
Believe it. Starting out 2010 with a guest post from Gigi from Gigi’s Reviews. If you’re down with Twitter, following her would keep you posted on new foods that usually don’t break the bank. If you’re not down with Twitter, her site is… well, it’s exactly what you would be sent to even if you followed her on Twitter. TwitterTwitterTwitter. Anyway, here is her personal favorites list. The links for the foods are all links to her bigger reviews on each product. Enjoy!
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Favorite Soda of 2009:
I know that as a geek, I am supposed to proclaim my unending love for all things Mountain Dew. And while I do indeed love the Dew, it was Pepsi Throwback that I loved the most this year. (It kinda kills me to say that, because my feet are planted firmly in Camp Coke.) But honestly — who could resist cola sweetened with REAL pure cane sugar? BTW, this is making a return visit to stores later this month, with a new retro package design. Don’t miss it.
Favorite Christmas Item:
Southern Comfort Eggnog. Even if there’s really no SoCo in the ‘nog, it doesn’t matter. This is THE BEST. Everything else is just thick milk in comparison.
Favorite Ice Cream:
Haagen-Dazs 5: Brown Sugar
I may be the only person on the planet who really loves this stuff, sadly. I think it’s great. It tastes like a frozen version of Panda Licorice. Rich, deep molasses flavor, creamy texture, and with only five ingredients. Proof that simplicity can be not only elegant, but fantastic.
Biggest Surprise of 2009
Trader Joe’s Tikka Paneer frozen meal. I’d thought that frozen Indian food would be unspeakably bad, but Trader Joe’s nailed it. It’s rich and spicy, and you can almost imagine that it came from a real Indian joint. Not only that, but it’s less expensive (and way, WAY better) than many similar items you’ll find in popular supermarkets.
Faverite Pocky of 2009
Glico Kiwi Pocky. Sounded weird, tasted great! And who doesn’t love Pocky?
Favorite Munchie of 2009
Jack In The Box Taco Nachos. I think this is what Harold & Kumar eat when they can’t get to White Castle. Simply take two incredibly greasy Jack tacos, cover them in Jack’s slightly horrifying “cheese” sauce, and there you have it. From a foodie standpoint, it is so unimaginably bad that there’s no way it could possibly be good…and yet, it is truly awesome in its unlimited awfulness. Aw…dude…!
