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

O'Keeffe's Working Hands Hand Cream review

a newer version of O'Keeffe's Working Hands Hand Cream

It has been over three years since I wrote a review on O'Keeffe's Hand Cream, and I didn't like it. I can't say whether it was a quality control issue or if I just stumbled upon a terrible faulty version of this product.

I bought this newer version by accident. I had an emergency hand cream issue (I needed to use a hand cream and forgot to bring some with me, so I rushed into a nearby drugstore)... I didn't realize I picked up this brand and same product again (I didn't recognize it because of the new packaging) however, to my surprise, it did a much better job than the previous tube had.

My hands are in better condition (I was in a pandemic during the last review) so please factor in this when you compare this review to my previous one.

thoughts and impressions:

• very creamy (like the previous version)
• unscented (like the previous version)
• hands absorbed this cream instantly
• you need more than a pea-size, maybe 1.5-2.0 pea-sized amounts
• protected my hands up to 2 washes
• didn't do a good job moisturizing

It is thick, but unlike the previous version (or previous container I had) it did not do a reverse and instead of pulling water and moisture from my skin, it protected my hands from drying and chapping but didn't moisturize as it claims it should.

score: 6.5/10

website: https://okeeffes.ca/products/working-hands?utm_id=go_cmp-193473816_adg-9002795256_ad-302025413458_kwd-84349096118_dev-c_ext-_prd-_sig-CjwKCAiAloavBhBOEiwAbtAJO8-M1kUBuqFx5J8_HE4FijFsZs0LZrmvTz3e4lvhbb78tTXPluf_iBoCBPsQAvD_BwE&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAloavBhBOEiwAbtAJO8-M1kUBuqFx5J8_HE4FijFsZs0LZrmvTz3e4lvhbb78tTXPluf_iBoCBPsQAvD_BwE

Rohto Cooling Eye Drops Max Strength review

 

Aside from dry skin, our dry weather makes my eyes extremely dry and red. I wanted to get Lumify eye drops but they were sold out everywhere!! 😢 I went on iHerb and found these Rohto Cooling Eye Drops Max Strength Maximum Redness relief. 

Rohto is a multinational company based in Japan (specifically Osaka) and throughout the years, their products have been good, so I was hopeful these eyedrops would be good.

I have used Rohto eyedrops for years (in Japan), and I am glad they are available in North America. They were good, but I always felt they needed to be stronger... so I wanted to see what this Max Strength would be like.

These eye drops do two things: Redness relief and lubricate the eyes.

I got these to see if they work as well as Lumify eye drops, and also since they are almost half the price, if they are as effective, I would have found a good product.

thoughts and impressions:

• slightly minty sensation (but wasn't irritating)
• easy to control the amount of drops
• I like the safety feature on the lid
• didn't have an immediate effect
• this formula easily crystallizes, please make sure there aren't any "salt" disposits on the applicator before dispensing the drops in your eyes (I did once and it hurt my eye!!)

Mint/Cooling effect:

First, the level of the mint cooling effect is not comparable to the Japanese version. This can be a good or bad thing depending on your preferences, if you have sensitive eyes, the cooling level might be tolerable for you. However, if you are looking for that burst of refreshing sensation, this might not satisfy your needs.

packaging and lid's safety feature:
I appreciated the ergonomic shape of the container as it allowed my fingers to properly grasp it. The firmness of the container also allows me to properly dispense the needed amount of eye drops. I also really liked the lid's safety feature (to remove the lid, you need to push down and twist open). It addresses the common issue of accidental spillage and contamination, especially when carrying the eyedrops in a purse.

effectiveness of the product:
While the product is effective, it does not deliver an immediate outcome as claimed. To reduce redness, one must apply the product and wait for at least 30 minutes for noticeable results. However, if the goal is to lubricate and moisten the eyes, the effects are nearly immediate and the effectiveness lasts for up to 8 hours.

Score: 8/10
Website: https://rohtoeyedrops.com/products/rohto-max-strength-redness-relief-eye-drops