Pierogi? Nah, Pierogies.

Note: this is a BzzReport. I am a member of the website, Bzzagent.com, which gives me free samples and coupons to create, well, Buzz about products. Today we are talking about Mrs. T’s Pierogies for BzzAgent.

Pierogies. Hard to spell. Delicious to eat. Where have they been my whole life? Or, more aptly, why didn’t I try them until this campaign? Basically, a pierogi is a dumpling filled with potato and another filling, usually cheese, but they can have other things. Mrs. T’s goes with the Potato & Cheese for the most part but have a TON of varieties. See them here.

Instead of a history lesson, let’s just get down to brass tacks. They are delicious. They are easy to make. They are not that calorie laden. They make a meal. They make a side dish. 

Preparation: There are numerous ways to prepare the pierogies. I have cooked them in the oven and sauteed them in a pan. I recommend using a cast iron skillet and throwing some olive oil in there. Cook over medium to medium high heat for about 7-10 minutes stirring and flipping constantly until a light, golden browning has formed. Then eat!

Taste: Wonderful. The outer shell has a great texture to it and a good chew. The filling is not second rate. It is real potato and cheese in there. And it’s high quality. It is one of those tastes that you start to crave. It’s a great blend and mix and ratio of the potato to the cheese so every bite has such a unique “mouth feel” to it.

Nutrition: Surprisingly good. If you are doing Weight Watchers, you can have about half of the package for 11 points. That ain’t too shabby. Pair it with a 3 oz breast of chicken and a salad? Boom. You got a great dinner.

Price: Under $4. Dinner for 2 for under $4.

Should you buy this? Yes. Yes you should.

Should I buy this? Going to Kroger tonight to get more. It’s now become a weekly thing in our house. 

A welcome addition to any salad

Note: this is a BzzReport. I am a member of the website, Bzzagent.com, which gives me free samples and coupons to create, well, Buzz about products. Today we are talking about Lean Cuisine Salad Additions for BzzAgent.

The problem is common. You want to eat healthy, but you are sick and tired of boring salads. 

The solution is simple. Lean Cuisine Salad Additions. Four varieties to spice up your lunch (or dinner). Feeling like Asian food? They got you covered. Cranberries? Done. Southwest? No problem. Just down home chicken goodness? Taken care of.

Is it affordable? Yes. It was about $3 or so at my local Kroger for the box and add in another $1-2 for lettuce and you are all set. 

Is is easy to prepare? Most definitely. You stick a bag in the microwave for about 3 minutes. While doing that, you put the dressing in a glass of warm water to thaw out. Add lettuce to bowl (Here is a hint - do not use a whole head of lettuce). Open bag and deposit contents onto lettuce. Add dressing and toppings. Eat.  

Does it taste good? Yes, it does. The chicken was moist and tender as were the vegetables I had in my bistro chicken salad. The dressing had a good balance and was not off-putting. The onion topping added a little crunch besides the lettuce and it was appreciated. 

Would I have it again? Yah. I would. As I try to lose weight, I know I need to eat more salads and healthier food. But sometimes you forget to make a chicken breast the night before to bring to work. With Lean Cuisine Salad Additions, I just have to bring a pre-packaged salad (even shredded lettuce) and in about 5 minutes, I have lunch. That is not too bad at all.

Questions? Comment below.

Source: leancuisine.com

Wake up and smell the antioxidants!(?!)

Note: this is a BzzReport. I am a member of the website, Bzzagent.com, which gives me free samples and coupons to create, well, Buzz about products. Today we are talking about the Green Mountain Coffee® Wellness Collection for BzzAgent.


Do you own a Keurig brewer? I do. It’s wonderful as it allows me to have many different types of coffee without having to make a whole pot and without having to worry about having several bags of coffee open (and quickly deteriorating in taste). One of the big producers of K-Cups is Green Mountain Coffee. Their coffee is spot on in taste. It’s neither too bitter, too bold, too weak, too light, it’s just right. So when I heard they were coming out with two new blends for their new ”Wellness Collection,” I was certainly intrigued.

The new blends (as seen above) are the Focus Blend and the Antioxidant Blend. At first I was a bit worried about how the coffees would taste with the addition of the vitamins and amino acids found in the blends. Don’t worry - they taste just the same. In fact, I couldn’t tell there was anything added to the coffee. But, as you will find out, the benefits are certainly there.

First was the Focus Blend. It contains 50 mg of L-Theanine, which I have discovered is an amino acid that helps relieve tension and improves your focus. I had one at the beginning of the work day and I did seem to have a bit more determination and focus for the rest of the day. And, as previously stated, the coffee tasted great, so it was not a problem getting it into my system. 

The second blend is the Antioxidant Blend. It contains the antioxidant vitamins C & E. Now, I am not saying that it helped prevent me from getting that nasty cold that everyone in the office had, but I was unaffected by that incident at least! That may have been coincidental but I did feel like it was a bit healthier drinking that blend.

You can pick them up at GreenMountainCoffee.com. I think it’s well worth it.

Have you tried it? Let me know in the comments. 


Source: greenmountaincoffee.com

James Bond’s most famous villain’s cousin

Note: this is a BzzReport. I am a member of the website, Bzzagent.com, which gives me free samples and coupons to create, well, Buzz about products. Today we are talking about the G Collection from Gold Toe for BzzAgent.

No, not Goldfinger. He makes gloves. We’re talking Gold Toe! You may recognize them from their very comfortable and affordable line of crew socks. But - guess what - they have a NEW line of products- the G Collection for more dressy affairs (like going to work in an office, out on a date, lounging around and looking snazzy).

I was skeptical at first. I mean, really, socks are socks, right? Not really. I have several brands of dress socks in my drawer and the G Collection may be pushing some out. They are extremely comfortable - even as they are thinner than the normal Gold Toe crew socks (as most dress socks are). But it seems to have a bit higher quality material than the other socks I have bought at my local Kohl’s. And they are pretty fashionable as well. I would never have thought of myself as expressing any sense of style through my socks - but - here I am, wearing them as we speak.

Sometimes people will notice your tie, or belt buckle, but when they notice your socks and see how well they coordinate with your outfit AND add a little pizzazz! 

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See? Snazzy.

All in all. Good socks. Great value. Find em at Kohl’s. I also have coupons. 

Time to get (UN)REAL

Note: this is a BzzReport. I am a member of the website, Bzzagent.com, which gives me free samples and coupons to create, well, Buzz about products.

UNREAL is candy. No, scratch that. It’s great tasting candy that has none of the “junk” that you would expect in junk food. No corn syrup. No artificial flavors and colors. And no matter which one you choose it tastes amazing and much like it’s counterpart in the “junked” world. 

We had some at home and the wife said the chocolate peanut butter (UN 77) tasted better than the Reese’s PB Cups. The chocolate candy shell (UN 41) tastes like M&MS - you can’t tell the difference - if anything it tastes better! The chocolate caramel peanuts nougat  was really “satisfying.” I was amazed at how good each one tasted. 

Now I understand that UNREAL is not health food. But I do have a sweet tooth. And might as well feed that sweet tooth with more natural foods that cut down on the sugar and still taste great, right?

And the best part? They cost pretty much the same as their “junked” equivalents. So you can’t complain about that!

Try UNREAL today. You won’t be disappointed.