Tag: ★★☆☆☆
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Trying Pillsbury’s new Pistachio cake mix
Have you noticed that pistachio has stormed in and taken over everywhere? It used to be if you wanted pistachio flavor you had to get pudding mix or ice cream and that was if you were lucky. Suddenly it is everywhere, pistachio coffee, pistachio chocolate, pistachio cake mix. I’m really interested to see if this… Read more
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Trying out a limited edition Betty Crocker caramel apple cookie mix
I realize I have exhausted the pumpkin recipes this fall but in my defense it is the majority of what is on the market for fall baking mixes. However inside the fall display at my local Walmart I came across this “limited edition” mix from Betty Crocker for caramel apple cookies. This is not something… Read more
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Testing a brand new Taylor Swift themed Funfetti Sourdough bread mix
What does Taylor Swift have to do with sourdough bread? In a podcast where Taylor revealed the name of her upcoming album (well, newly released by the time you see this) she talked about her current obsession with making bread and her plans of making her then boyfriend, now fiance’s, nieces, funfetti sourdough. Pillsbury heard… Read more
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Trying the new Bettergoods sea salt chocolate chunk cookie mix
Even when I’m not looking for new box mixes, I end up on the baking aisle in every grocery store I am in. Just this last weekend I decided I had too many mixes at home waiting to be baked and I definitely didn’t need to buy anymore. Of course the universe, or Walmart, had… Read more
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Trying out Betty Crockers Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cinnadust cookie mix
Cinnamon toast crunch cereal is a household staple for me. If it’s not in the pantry, it’s because it’s time to go grocery shopping. Because I really enjoy the cereal, I’ve been eyeing the new Betty Crocker line of Cinnamon Toast Crunch themed baking mixes and products. I hadn’t grabbed one yet because I haven’t… Read more
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Trying out Pillsbury’s – Funffetti – Elf of the Shelf Hot Cocoa Cookie mix
Christmas cookie season is my favorite season, I always overdo it and end up baking 10 or more varieties of cookies and gifting them to friends, family, and even acquaintances because I make way too many. I always intend to make less but there are too many good cookies that only come out once a… Read more
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Testing out a chocolate “unchip” cookie hack from Instagram
Happy Halloween! I wanted to celebrate my favorite holiday with an extra post this week. It will be a quick one so I don’t keep you from any holiday festivities. While scrolling on Instagram I came across a video posted by its.halfbaked for “chocolate unchip cookies” and I immediately turned up my nose and thought… Read more
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Reviewing 365 Whole Foods Market’s fudge brownie baking mix
There is not a whole foods store near me so I do not shop there but I found this mix online on Amazon and was excited to try something brand new to me! It is the 365 Whole foods Market brand fudge brownie mix. Right off the bat the box claims it’s a fudge brownie,… Read more
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Trying out GoNanas Chocolate Chip Banana Bread mix
This mix was found at a Raley’s, which separates gluten free baking mixes from regular mixes. This product was sitting with the regular mixes but upon further inspection it is gluten free and has the option to be vegan so no eggs or dairy are required to mix up the batter. I haven’t seen or… Read more
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Trying Ghirardelli’s Dark Chocolate Chip premium cookie mix
I love chocolate chip cookies but I almost always make them homemade. I grew up making homemade chocolate chip cookies all the time so they are easy and quick for me to throw together. Often I use recipes like the tried and true Nestle toll house but that recipe isn’t amazing to me and I… Read more