The article reviews over 100 frozen dinners tested in 2025, highlighting the top five favorites that combine quality, flavor, and convenience, including chicken bites, noodles, chicken tikka masala, bean and cheese burritos, and a five-cheese pizza, which are recommended for regular freezer stock.
The author compared club sandwiches from Subway, Jimmy John's, and Jersey Mike's, finding Jersey Mike's impressive for its generous meat portions despite less fresh bread, and Jimmy John's notable for its excellent bread and fresh ingredients, though with excessive mayo. Subway's offering was disappointing due to small portions, making it the least favored option.
A family reviewed and ranked eight frozen meals from Costco, finding all to be tasty despite some minor disappointments. The Kirkland Signature breaded panko shrimp was the most expensive but had too much breading. Red's turkey-sausage breakfast burritos were a favorite, while the Sandwich Bros. chicken-melt pocket sandwiches had issues with the pita bread's texture. Overall, the review highlights the convenience and variety of Costco's frozen meal offerings.
Taco Bell's new Cheez-It menu items include a Big Cheez-It Tostada and a Big Cheez-It Crunchwrap Supreme. The Tostada, priced at $3.99, is praised for its simplicity and flavor, making it a potential hit of the year. However, the Crunchwrap Supreme, costing $6.99, disappoints due to its soggy texture and overwhelming saltiness. Overall, the Tostada stands out as the better option.
A food enthusiast compared meals at Maggiano's and Olive Garden, finding Maggiano's to offer larger portions and a more upscale dining experience, while Olive Garden excelled in the appetizer category. Despite both restaurants providing delicious food and great service, the overall value and ambiance at Maggiano's won over the reviewer, making it their preferred choice for Italian-American cuisine.
TikTok food reviewer Keith Lee visited Hutchins BBQ in Dallas based on social media recommendations and was impressed by the Texas Twinkie, pork ribs, brisket, and peach cobbler, giving them high ratings. The restaurant's co-owner, Trey Hutchins, was honored by the feature and appreciative of Lee's down-to-earth approach to food reviews. Following Lee's review, both Hutchins BBQ locations prepared for an expected increase in customers.
A food enthusiast tried the viral 3-ingredient strawberry chocolate bark and found it simple to make and delicious, rating it 8.5/10. They suggested freezing it overnight for better results, omitting flaky salt if using salted peanut butter, and using a less dark chocolate for a more preferred taste.
Celebrity TikTok food reviewer Keith Lee cut short his highly anticipated trip to the Bay Area, citing unsafe conditions, disappointing food, and an allergic reaction. He expressed concern for the city's challenges, opted not to review six food spots due to lack of constructive feedback, and ended up hospitalized after suffering an allergic reaction to shellfish. Despite positive interactions with locals, he concluded that the Bay Area wasn't the target audience for his content.
FinanceBuzz is seeking a Buc-ee's fan to become a taste tester for 25 popular foods from the iconic rest stop. The selected tester will receive $1,000, along with $250 to cover the cost of snacks and merchandise. Applicants must live near or be willing to travel to a Buc-ee's location, and document their experience through written reviews and photographs. The deadline for applications is September 11th, and the chosen tester will be notified on September 18th.
FinanceBuzz is hiring a "Buc-ee's Bud-ee" to sample and review 25 popular foods from the Texas-based convenience store chain. The chosen candidate will be paid $1,000, plus $250 for food expenses, to taste test items like beaver nuggets and kolaches, and provide reviews and photographs. Applications are open until Sept. 11, and the winner will have two weeks to complete the task.
FinanceBuzz is offering $1,000 to one lucky applicant to become its Buc-ee's Bud-ee, a job that involves taste-testing and writing about snacks offered at the popular convenience store chain. The selected candidate will also receive $250 to cover the cost of snacks and travel expenses. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, live near or be willing to travel to a Buc-ee's location, and complete the taste test within two weeks. Interested individuals can apply by the deadline of September 11.
Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker from Muppets Lab have created experimental wings at Brew-Wing for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. The menu includes a variety of wings such as Orange-Cardamom, Buffalo, Impossible™ Buffalo Chicken Tenders, Scotch Bonnet Pepper-Curry, Peanut Butter and Jelly Sticky, and Garlic-Parmesan. There are also Crispy Brussels Sprouts and unique beverages like Frozen Fusion and Pickle Milkshake. Reviews of the food range from mixed opinions on the wings to positive feedback on the Peanut Butter and Jelly Sticky Wings. The Pickle Milkshake is a standout item, loved by pickle enthusiasts but not recommended for those who dislike pickles.