<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>Hall of Fame (Looks) – Food In Real Life</title> <atom:link href="https://foodirl.com/category/hall-of-fame-looks/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://foodirl.com</link> <description>Preaching truth to packaging. Pictures of packaged food, cooked to specifications, compared to the photo on the box.</description> <lastBuildDate>Tue, 16 May 2017 04:45:58 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1</generator> <item> <title>Punch Pizza Mimi</title> <link>https://foodirl.com/post/punch-pizza-mimi</link> <comments>https://foodirl.com/post/punch-pizza-mimi#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[foodirl]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:00:13 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Basil]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cheese]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Fast Food]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hall of Fame (Looks)]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hall of Fame (Taste)]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Pizza]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Punch Pizza]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tomato]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://foodirl.com/?p=250</guid> <description><![CDATA[A few days ago, Punch Pizza was giving away free Mimis – sauceless Neopolitan-style pizzas with basil, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella. Did I get in on that action? Of course I did. Looks: The pizza I got could very well have been photographed for the ad – except for the size of the basil leaves […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;"><a href='//foodirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/4797680435_13ec1b109b.jpg'><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="266" height="258" src="//foodirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/4797680435_13ec1b109b.jpg" class="attachment-266x258" alt="Punch Mimi - Ad" /></a></p> <p><a href='//foodirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/4797680201_3c79cee3c8.jpg'><img decoding="async" width="500" height="412" src="//foodirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/4797680201_3c79cee3c8.jpg" class="attachment-500x412" alt="Punch Mimi" /></a> </div> <p>A few days ago, <a href="http://www.punchpizza.com/">Punch Pizza</a> was <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punch_pizza/4787429783/">giving away</a> free Mimis – sauceless Neopolitan-style pizzas with basil, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella. Did I get in on that action? Of course I did.</p> <p><b>Looks:</b> The pizza I got could very well have been photographed for the ad – except for the size of the basil leaves and normal variations in the char of the crust, it was exactly as advertised. <i>4.5 out of 5</i></p> <p> <b>Taste:</b> When I first started eating it, I was skeptical – no sauce? What is this, Soviet Russia? Due to the lack of sauce or melted cheese to glue the toppings to the pizza, I resigned myself to eating it like a breadbowl salad – toppings, crust, toppings, crust. However, as I continue to work on it, I started to get the hang of grabbing tomato, mozzarella, and basil in each bite, and the more I ate, the better it tasted – something in the juice of the cherry tomatoes combined with the slightly salty crust to produce a delicious combination that was completely unexpected and completely awesome. (I think I would have appreciated smaller pieces of basil, but that could be because I have trouble cutting leafy food with my incisors – long story.)</p> <p>While there are only six Punch Pizza locations (and they’re all in central Minnesota), their pizzas are the closest thing to authentic Neopolitan pizza I’ve had in the U.S. Definitely try them out if you have a chance. <i>4.5 out of 5</i></p> <p>P.S. Punch regularly announces deals and promotions via their <a href="http://twitter.com/punchpizza">@PunchPizza Twitter account</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://foodirl.com/post/punch-pizza-mimi/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>5</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>T.G.I. Friday’s Potato Skins</title> <link>https://foodirl.com/post/t-g-i-fridays-potato-skins</link> <comments>https://foodirl.com/post/t-g-i-fridays-potato-skins#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[foodirl]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 31 May 2010 11:00:05 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Bacon]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cheese]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Frozen]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hall of Fame (Looks)]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Oven]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Potato]]></category> <category><![CDATA[TGI Friday's]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://foodirl.com/?p=213</guid> <description><![CDATA[Looks: Apart from the cheese not spreading as judiciously as it does across the potato skins on the box, these frozen recreations could be straight out of a TGI Friday’s kitchen. 4.5 out of 5 Taste: I’ll be honest with you – I didn’t eat these. My wife was making them for a snack and […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href='//foodirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/4552741052_121fc83d33.jpg'><img decoding="async" width="500" height="353" src="//foodirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/4552741052_121fc83d33.jpg" class="attachment-500x353" alt="T.G.I. Friday's Potato Skins - Ad" /></a></p> <p><a href='//foodirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/4552742278_209bd07afe.jpg'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="500" height="379" src="//foodirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/4552742278_209bd07afe.jpg" class="attachment-500x379" alt="T.G.I. Friday's Potato Skins" /></a></p> <p><b>Looks:</b> Apart from the cheese not spreading as judiciously as it does across the potato skins on the box, these frozen recreations could be straight out of a TGI Friday’s kitchen. <i>4.5 out of 5</i></p> <p><b>Taste:</b> I’ll be honest with you – I didn’t eat these. My wife was making them for a snack and I grabbed them to photograph after they came out of the oven but before she realized they were done. Sort of a potato-napping, if you will. Based on her level of displeasure at finding that her skins were missing, I’d peg their potential taste at about a 3.5. <i>3.5 out of 5</i></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://foodirl.com/post/t-g-i-fridays-potato-skins/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>8</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Healthy Choice Grilled Vegetables Mediterranean Cafe Steamer</title> <link>https://foodirl.com/post/healthy-choice-grilled-vegetables-mediterranean-cafe-steamer</link> <comments>https://foodirl.com/post/healthy-choice-grilled-vegetables-mediterranean-cafe-steamer#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[foodirl]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2010 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Barley]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Broccoli]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Celery]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Eggplant]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Frozen]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Garbanzo Beans]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Garlic]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hall of Fame (Looks)]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Healthy Choice]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Microwave]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Mushrooms]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Peppers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Rice]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tomato]]></category> <category><![CDATA[White Onions]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://foodirl.com/post/healthy-choice-grilled-vegetables-mediterranean-cafe-steamer/</guid> <description><![CDATA[Ah, lunchtime. Those thirty magical minutes when you can forget about the troubles of your job, the upcoming credit card bills, and your soul-crushing loneliness. All food brings comfort, but there’s nothing in the world that will lift your spirit like a bowl full of vegetables. Yes sirree, with their fresh taste unlocked by the […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href='//foodirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/4552109571_aceb38479d.jpg'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="500" height="500" src="//foodirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/4552109571_aceb38479d.jpg" class="attachment-500x500" alt="Healthy Choice Grilled Vegetables Mediterranean Cage Steamer - Ad" /></a></p> <p><a href='//foodirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/4552751702_c8877dc7f6.jpg'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="500" height="333" src="//foodirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/4552751702_c8877dc7f6.jpg" class="attachment-500x333" alt="Healthy Choice Grilled Vegetables Mediterranean Cage Steamer" /></a></p> <p>Ah, lunchtime. Those thirty magical minutes when you can forget about the troubles of your job, the upcoming credit card bills, and your soul-crushing loneliness. All food brings comfort, but there’s nothing in the world that will lift your spirit like a bowl full of vegetables. Yes sirree, with their fresh taste unlocked by the magic of steam, this meal of “Grilled (but actually steamed) Mediterranean (but also found in America) Vegetables” is just what you need to turn that frown upside-down. (<i>Note: Upside-down frown may not be experienced by all customers.</i>)</p> <p>The best part of this meal is the obvious lack of meat. You won’t have to waste time on tender marinated chicken or juicy slow-cooked beef just to get to the delicious vegetable side dishes, like in most meals. When you open this box, you’ll feel like you died and went to heaven… vegetable heaven, that is! The broccoli tastes like broccoli. The eggplant tastes like eggplant. And the snozzberries — don’t get me started on the snozzberries!</p> <p>Who cares if you’ve been taking cold showers for a week because you’re late on the gas bill? So what if your wife left you and took your dog with her? You’ve still managed to keep the lights on, and that’s worth a reward. So set your microwave for two and a half minutes, and let your cares drift away – you’ve got some eating to do.</p> <p><b>Looks:</b> <i>5 out of 5</i> <b>Taste:</b> <i>3 out of 5</i></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://foodirl.com/post/healthy-choice-grilled-vegetables-mediterranean-cafe-steamer/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>7</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Lunchables Ham and American Cheese Sub Sandwich</title> <link>https://foodirl.com/post/lunchables-ham-and-american-cheese-sub-sandwich</link> <comments>https://foodirl.com/post/lunchables-ham-and-american-cheese-sub-sandwich#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[foodirl]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Bread]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cheese]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hall of Fame (Looks)]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ham]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Mayonnaise]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Oscar Mayer]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Refrigerated]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://foodirl.com/post/lunchables-ham-and-american-cheese-sub-sandwich/</guid> <description><![CDATA[Looks: I bet you can’t even tell which picture is the box and which is the real thing. 5 out of 5 Taste: The succulence of the ham was matched only by the deep, earthy je ne sais quoi of the Kraft American cheddar. The mayonnaise lent a savory (yet somehow fat-free) lightness to the […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href='//foodirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/4552098085_e337b3f85a.jpg'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="390" height="500" src="//foodirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/4552098085_e337b3f85a.jpg" class="attachment-390x500" alt="Lunchables Ham and American Cheese Sub Sandwich - Ad" /></a></p> <p><a href='//foodirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/4552099659_479a2effdb.jpg'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="500" height="354" src="//foodirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/4552099659_479a2effdb.jpg" class="attachment-500x354" alt="Lunchables Ham and American Cheese Sub Sandwich" /></a></p> <p><b>Looks:</b> I bet you can’t even tell which picture is the box and which is the real thing. <i>5 out of 5</i></p> <p><b>Taste:</b> The succulence of the ham was matched only by the deep, earthy <i>je ne sais quoi</i> of the Kraft American cheddar. The mayonnaise lent a savory (yet somehow fat-free) lightness to the sandwich that, together with the humble heartland flavor of the whole-grain bun, made this truly a sandwich not to be missed.</p> <p>Just kidding – it was ok. Four inches of average bread combined with four inches of average ham combined with four inches of average cheese topped with four inches of average mayo wins this sandwich an average score. <i>2.5 out of 5</i></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://foodirl.com/post/lunchables-ham-and-american-cheese-sub-sandwich/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>7</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Wanchai Ferry Orange Chicken</title> <link>https://foodirl.com/post/wanchai-ferry-orange-chicken</link> <comments>https://foodirl.com/post/wanchai-ferry-orange-chicken#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[foodirl]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Broccoli]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Carrots]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Chicken]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Corn]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Frozen]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hall of Fame (Looks)]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Microwave]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Reader Submission]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Rice]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Stovetop]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Wanchai Ferry]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://foodirl.com/post/wanchai-ferry-orange-chicken/</guid> <description><![CDATA[These photos and descriptions come courtesy of reader Amy Hill. Looks: “There’s some room for variation here, since you have packets of sauce/rice/chicken/vegetables and have to put them together yourself, so if the chicken doesn’t get as brown as on the package that might just be your fault for not following directions. Still, it looks […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href='//foodirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/4317151241_53759e8d78.jpg'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="375" height="500" src="//foodirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/4317151241_53759e8d78.jpg" class="attachment-375x500" alt="Wanchai Ferry Orange Chicken - Ad" /></a></p> <p><a href='//foodirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/4317151303_558926dc78.jpg'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="500" height="375" src="//foodirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/4317151303_558926dc78.jpg" class="attachment-500x375" alt="Wanchai Ferry Orange Chicken" /></a></p> <p>These photos and descriptions come courtesy of reader Amy Hill.</p> <p><b>Looks:</b> “There’s some room for variation here, since you have packets of sauce/rice/chicken/vegetables and have to put them together yourself, so if the chicken doesn’t get as brown as on the package that might just be your fault for not following directions. Still, it looks almost exactly like the package (note that the IRL photo shows only one serving, while the package shows two).” <i>5 out of 5</i></p> <p><b>Taste:</b> “Sweet and spicy sauce; good amount of vegetables; not greasy at all. Better than a lot of Chinese takeout, even. My one complaint is that the servings are a bit small for the price.” <i>4.5 out of 5</i></p> <p>If you, like Amy, want to read about your own food on the Internet, send your photos to <a href="mailto:food@foodirl.com">food@foodirl.com</a>. On the other hand, if you like Amy, that is something I cannot help you with. </p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://foodirl.com/post/wanchai-ferry-orange-chicken/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>6</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Special K Honey Nut Bar</title> <link>https://foodirl.com/post/special-k-honey-nut-bar</link> <comments>https://foodirl.com/post/special-k-honey-nut-bar#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[foodirl]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Almonds]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Bar]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hall of Fame (Looks)]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Honey]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Peanuts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Special K]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://foodirl.com/post/special-k-honey-nut-bar/</guid> <description><![CDATA[Looks: Real-bar looks exactly like box-bar. Stay tuned for the taste rating… 5 out of 5 Taste: Welcome back! This bar is kind of dry, kind of sticky, and kind of tasty – just what you’d expect from an amalgamation of nuts pressure-fitted into the shape of a brick. It’s definitely not on the level […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href='//foodirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/4107985042_75b84c1f65.jpg'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="484" height="500" src="//foodirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/4107985042_75b84c1f65.jpg" class="attachment-484x500" alt="Special K Honey Nut Bar - Ad" /></a></p> <p><a href='//foodirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/4107984648_f88eac30e0.jpg'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="500" height="363" src="//foodirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/4107984648_f88eac30e0.jpg" class="attachment-500x363" alt="Special K Honey Nut Bar" /></a></p> <p><b>Looks:</b> Real-bar looks exactly like box-bar. Stay tuned for the taste rating… <i>5 out of 5</i></p> <p><b>Taste:</b> Welcome back! This bar is kind of dry, kind of sticky, and kind of tasty – just what you’d expect from an amalgamation of nuts pressure-fitted into the shape of a brick. It’s definitely not on the level of a <a href="//foodirl.com/post/fiberplus-dark-chocolate-almond-bar/">FiberPlus Dark Chocolate Almond Bar</a>, but if you like nuts, you’d be nuts to pass up this bar. (See what I did there?) <i>3 out of 5</i></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://foodirl.com/post/special-k-honey-nut-bar/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>4</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Oscar Mayer Fully Cooked Bacon</title> <link>https://foodirl.com/post/oscar-mayer-fully-cooked-bacon</link> <comments>https://foodirl.com/post/oscar-mayer-fully-cooked-bacon#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[foodirl]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Bacon]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Dry]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hall of Fame (Looks)]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Microwave]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Oscar Meyer]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://foodirl.com/post/oscar-mayer-fully-cooked-bacon/</guid> <description><![CDATA[Looks: It’s boring to write about foods that look just like their packaging. I bet it’s boring to read about too, isn’t it? 5 out of 5 Taste: Eaten alone, it’s obvious that this bacon was not freshly cooked on a sizzling griddle: it’s kind of rubbery and pretty salty. But if you overcook it […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href='//foodirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/4141737693_9d9f116d25.jpg'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="500" height="299" src="//foodirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/4141737693_9d9f116d25.jpg" class="attachment-500x299" alt="Oscar Meyer Fully Cooked Bacon - Ad" /></a></p> <p><a href='//foodirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/4141737227_d5db2a564b.jpg'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="500" height="333" src="//foodirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/4141737227_d5db2a564b.jpg" class="attachment-500x333" alt="Oscar Meyer Fully Cooked Bacon" /></a></p> <p><b>Looks:</b> It’s boring to write about foods that look just like their packaging. I bet it’s boring to read about too, isn’t it? <i>5 out of 5</i></p> <p><b>Taste:</b> Eaten alone, it’s obvious that this bacon was not freshly cooked on a sizzling griddle: it’s kind of rubbery and pretty salty. But if you overcook it a little in order to crumble it over baked potatoes, a thick chowder, or a late-evening <a href="//foodirl.com/post/kelloggs-frosted-blueberry-pop-tarts/">Pop-Tart</a>, you won’t be able to tell the difference between this and “real” bacon. <i>3.5 out of 5</i></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://foodirl.com/post/oscar-mayer-fully-cooked-bacon/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>13</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Hormel Homestyle Meat Loaf & Tomato Sauce</title> <link>https://foodirl.com/post/hormel-homestyle-meat-loaf-and-tomato-sauce</link> <comments>https://foodirl.com/post/hormel-homestyle-meat-loaf-and-tomato-sauce#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[foodirl]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Hall of Fame (Looks)]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hamburger]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hormel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Microwave]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Refrigerated]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tomato Sauce]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://foodirl.com/post/hormel-homestyle-meat-loaf-and-tomato-sauce/</guid> <description><![CDATA[Bonus picture of the entire meatloaf, post-cooking: Looks: I did not expect this to score any higher than a 3, but what can I say? Once it’s sliced, the meatloaf in the box matches the meatloaf on the box. 5 out of 5 Taste: While it’s not the best meatloaf I’ve ever had (that honor […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href='//foodirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/4017064199_6e6ec2edb2.jpg'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="355" height="500" src="//foodirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/4017064199_6e6ec2edb2.jpg" class="attachment-355x500" alt="Hormel Meat Loaf - Ad" /></a></p> <p><a href='//foodirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/4017827070_d3bf027d16.jpg'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="500" height="376" src="//foodirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/4017827070_d3bf027d16.jpg" class="attachment-500x376" alt="Hormel Meat Loaf" /></a></p> <p>Bonus picture of the entire meatloaf, post-cooking:</p> <p><a href='//foodirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/4017827740_1d50a59b0a.jpg'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="500" height="318" src="//foodirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/4017827740_1d50a59b0a.jpg" class="attachment-500x318" alt="Hormel Meat Loaf In Tray" /></a></p> <p><b>Looks:</b> I did not expect this to score any higher than a 3, but what can I say? Once it’s sliced, the meatloaf in the box matches the meatloaf on the box. <i>5 out of 5</i></p> <p><b>Taste:</b> While it’s not the best meatloaf I’ve ever had (that honor is tied between my mom’s meatloaf with cheese on top and the lamb meatloaf at <a href="http://www.santorinimn.com/">Santorini</a>), it’s surprisingly good for only taking four minutes to microwave. It was a little oily, and the meat grind was overly smooth, but I would probably buy this again if I’m ever in the market for pre-made meatloaf. <i>3.5 out of 5</i></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://foodirl.com/post/hormel-homestyle-meat-loaf-and-tomato-sauce/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>8</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Marie Callender’s Chicken Pot Pie</title> <link>https://foodirl.com/post/marie-callenders-chicken-pot-pie</link> <comments>https://foodirl.com/post/marie-callenders-chicken-pot-pie#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[foodirl]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 09:55:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Carrots]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Chicken]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Gravy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hall of Fame (Looks)]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hall of Fame (Taste)]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Marie Callender's]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Peas]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Pot Pie]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Reader Submission]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://foodirl.com/post/marie-callenders-chicken-pot-pie/</guid> <description><![CDATA[Clerkerist sends in this week’s reader submission and does a pretty good job of emulating the photo on the box: This one is pretty much on target. The pie is browned and flaky. The only deviance from the package cooking directions was a little cooking spray in the pan before microwaving. Otherwise you pretty much […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Clerkerist sends in this week’s reader submission and does a pretty good job of emulating the photo on the box:</p> <p><a><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="//8.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kpmwyt0A0Q1qa1psmo1_500.jpg" height="197" width="500"/></a></p> <blockquote><p>This one is pretty much on target. The pie is browned and flaky. The only deviance from the package cooking directions was a little cooking spray in the pan before microwaving. Otherwise you pretty much have to serve the pie upside-down. Very tasty with crisp peas and carrots, all-white-meat chicken, and rib-sticking gravy. <i>5 out of 5</i> </p></blockquote> <p>Wait a minute… “crisp peas and carrots, all-white-meat chicken, and rib-sticking gravy”? Clerkerist, are you an undercover Marie Callender’s rep sent here to counter the effects of my <a href="//foodirl.com/post/194900318/marie-callenders-cheesy-chicken-and-rice">post on your disgusting cheesy chicken and rice</a>? For shame, Marie Callender, for shame.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://foodirl.com/post/marie-callenders-chicken-pot-pie/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>10</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>McDonald’s French Fries</title> <link>https://foodirl.com/post/mcdonalds-french-fries</link> <comments>https://foodirl.com/post/mcdonalds-french-fries#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[foodirl]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Fast Food]]></category> <category><![CDATA[French Fries]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hall of Fame (Looks)]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hall of Shame (Taste)]]></category> <category><![CDATA[McDonald's]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Vegetarian]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://foodirl.com/post/mcdonalds-french-fries/</guid> <description><![CDATA[Looks: Exactly like the ad. (As you can tell, this does not make for interesting reading.) 5 out of 5 Taste: Like mealy sticks of depression. If you don’t eat McDonald’s fries within 30 seconds of them exiting the fryer, you will quickly begin asking yourself “Why are they so hard? Why don’t they have […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href='//foodirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/3939041243_b7272da648.jpg'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="500" height="382" src="//foodirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/3939041243_b7272da648.jpg" class="attachment-500x382" alt="McDonald's Fries - Ad" /></a></p> <p><a href='//foodirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/3939818074_731904bc7b.jpg'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="500" height="333" src="//foodirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/3939818074_731904bc7b.jpg" class="attachment-500x333" alt="McDonald's Fries" /></a></p> <p><b>Looks:</b> Exactly like the ad. (As you can tell, this does not make for interesting reading.) <i>5 out of 5</i></p> <p><b>Taste:</b> Like mealy sticks of depression. If you don’t eat McDonald’s fries within 30 seconds of them exiting the fryer, you will quickly begin asking yourself “Why are they so hard? Why don’t they have a taste? Why did I even buy them? Why can’t I stop eating them?” They did earn 1 point for the salt I was able to lick from the bottom of the carton. <i>1 out of 5</i></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://foodirl.com/post/mcdonalds-french-fries/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>17</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>