Flamin Hot Cheetos review

I finally found them!!!! I FINALLY FOUND THEM!!! YEAH!!! I've been craving something I have not tried before... and today I finally got to try them!!! YEAH!!!!

For the past 5 years, people have told me about these flamin' hot Cheetos and I have fantasized about them whenever I craved Cheetos or hot and spicy foods.

first impressions:

• less cheesy... is there even a cheesiness to them?
• the hot and spicy aspect builds up
• They are so much hotter (and a different kind of hot than I thought)

The Cheesiness:
When I fantasized about these Cheetos, I thought they would be super cheesy with a hot twist (like a warm, hot chilli pepper), but to my surprise, they are nothing like I thought they would be. 

cheesy claim

They claim these have a cheesy taste... but I couldn't taste a single bit of cheese :(

The Spice:
seasoned with chilli peppers and other flavouring to give them a distinctive heat. There is more heat than depth, more hot than spice.

list of ingredients

To my surprise, I couldn't find "chilli" as part of their ingredients. Cheddar cheese is part of their seasoning but I couldn't tell it was there :(... 

Texture:
Similar to the signature Cheetos crunchy texture. They are made from cornmeal.

close up of the Flamin Hot Cheetos

They are on the red side compared to regular Cheetos (which are very orange-looking).

Verdict:

While these are good and can satisfy your hot and spicy craving, I wanted more spice and cheesiness. In fact, I hoped there would be at least SOME cheesiness, but there isn't. :(

They are quite hot, so if you enjoy the heat that spicy foods give, this is for you. But these are not for you if you are looking for a hot version of the signature Cheetos with a cheesy twist.

Score: 6.5/10
Website: https://www.cheetos.com/products/cheetos-crunchy-flamin-hot-cheese-flavored-snacks

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Over the past few months, I've been documenting my morning walks, capturing beautiful moments with nature and wildlife. If you're a fan of nature, and animals, or simply want to accompany me on my adventures, I'd love for you to join me! ❤️ 

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Links:
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O'Sole Mio Ravioli with Boursin short review

Ravioli

I love Boursin cheese and ravioli, so when I saw this at Costco I immediately grabbed a pack <3 

After doing some research, I discovered that O'Sole Mio specializes in ravioli. No wonder these were so deliciously made.

These did not disappoint at all!! <3 <3 <3 

it is so good <3 <3 <3 

it is exactly how you imagine they would taste, ravioli with Boursin cheese filling <3 <3 <3 

My only complaint is that you don't have to leave them simmering for 4 minutes! I tried my first batch and some of them burst open... 2.5-3 minutes is more than enough :)

(and please read the instructions! They clearly state that these should not be boiled!)

I almost made the mistake of boiling them, keeping the water hot but not boiling.

score: 9/10

website: (no website, keywords led to Costco's product page)

Honolulu Cookie Company Chocolate chip macademia mini bites short review

Amid the Olympics, I have grown a sweet tooth. I found these at my Costco and wanted to get them for 2 reasons: they will satisfy my sweet tooth, AND I really like Macadamia nuts.

If you read the small print, these are actually shortbread cookies.

impressions:

they are pineapple-shaped
no chocolate or macadamia nut taste

strong caramel taste

a dry shortcake cookie

tiny pineapple-shaped shortbread bites

When I checked the back of the packaging, I couldn't find any red flags... and I was surprised that these cookies only contain 1.4g of sugar per piece!

I'm disappointed there was hardly any Macadamia nut or chocolate taste (as the name suggests it should!), but these shortbread cookies are good at the end of the day. I like the strong presence of caramel in each piece.

score: 7.8/10
website: https://www.honolulucookie.com/cookies-gifts-chocolate/mini-bites-snack-pack-7oz.asp

Imperial Popcorn Movie Cinema Popcorn short review

I have been on the hunt for movie theatre-style popcorn for a very long time! No matter how closely I followed people's recipes, they just didn't taste quite like the ones at movie theatres. But that all changed the moment I picked up this bag of popcorn at Walmart. To my delight, it turned out to be the closest thing to movie theater popcorn I've ever had!

the actual popcorn

The popcorn has the same yellow hue as the ones you get at the theatre, and the salty, savoury flavor is quite similar too. Just give the bag a good shake to get the perfect ratio of savoury and plain bites.

I'm so happy I gave it a chance! If you're in Canada* and love movie theater popcorn, definitely give this a try. You won't be disappointed!

brand info

#WalmartMovieTheatrePopcorn . I'm calling it Walmart Movie Theatre because I bought it at Walmart, the brand is Imperial.

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score: 9.5/10
website: https://www.imperialpopcorn.com/en/

Kraft Extra Cheddar Cheese short review

 This was a bit pricier than regular Kraft Single Cheese slices but it is worth it! It is a delightful blend of regular cheddar slices and Kraft processed cheese.   It boasts the deliciousness of Kraft processed cheese while maintaining the sturdy texture and rich flavour of regular cheddar slices :) 

You can definitely taste the higher quality of them.

The only complaint is that these extra cheddar-sliced cheeses are not individually packaged into sleeves like the typical Kraft single cheese slices but just piled on top of each other like regular cheddar cheese slices with no paper barrier in between them. 

Kneaded Eraser short review

I'm not artsy, but I have always wanted a kneaded eraser! How cool is it to have an eraser you can knead and mould!

thoughts and impressions:

• It is very firm and quite hard (not soft and mouldable as I thought it would be)
• no scent
• erases, but not super well (which is understandable given its use)
• doesn't leave any eraser shavings
• sticky but does not stick to paper
• not made to erase a large area
• picks up on granite
• can be washed

picks up on lead/granite 

While this eraser is fun to play with (especially when you like to fiddle while writing) I don't think it is practical for writing, it does a good job as an art tool especially when you are drawing and need to erase small mistakes or fade out outlines or fine lines.

Score: 8/10

Website: no website