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| What's on the outside is what's on the inside! |
Let me begin this critique with a brief discussion of the
word ‘Romano’ which is used in the naming
of this dish. Romano is actually a reference to the Romans who made it a habit
to introduce the ‘backward Brits’ to the concept of fresh vegetables as part of
a healthy lifestyle. One way for the new ‘Romano-British’
elite to demonstrate their high status of that period was to invite their
aristocratic neighbors to dine lavishly on food imported from around the Roman Empire. On the other side of the coin, no one seems
to know where the hell the term ‘Fresca’ came from. (I think the HC people used
it because it sounds so cool when used right after the word Romano). (Hey! Maybe
I should change my name! “Hi, DanO Romano
Fresca here! Would anyone care for a game of squash?” Then again, maybe
not)!
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I originally purchased this entrée
alongside another similar dish called ‘Lemon
Herb Chicken’ both of which are made by the folks at Healthy Choice.
They are part of a group of entrees that are ‘steamed in situ’, which basically
means you leave the plastic cover in place while nuking the
contents on high for about four minutes. (Somehow this makes it a healthier experience
according to HC, although I’m not really sure why that would be so).
At only 230 calories and with low levels of
cholesterol and sodium, this meal passes muster when it comes to good
nutrition. (I’ll give credit where credit is due). HC does make an effort to
keep some ingredients that can be bad for you (like sodium) at lower levels
than what is found in other similar frozen offerings. In general they will cost
a bit more, but if you suffer from hypertension, I feel they are worth it! Now,
what about the scoring?
Category Score Comments
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Appearance: 8 Very appealing
Smell: 8 Wholesome and good
Texture: 8 Pasta done right and meat was
perfect!
Taste: 8 A satisfying blend of taste
sensations!
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Average: 8 We got
ourselves a winner here!
This offering by the folks
at HC hit a home run in my opinion. Low calorie impact and great taste combine to make
this a meal to try and then to stock up on!
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