Banquet’s Fettuccini Chicken Alfredo review!

Posted on March 10, 2021 by forsythkid Whenever I hear the words of any meal that has the word Alfredo in it (an Italian pasta dish of fresh fettuccine tossed with butter and Parmesan cheese). I always envision an aortic heart attack on a plate sort of entree.

The meal I chose to eat made by Banquet had both Alfredo sauce and pasta in it along with some chunks of chicken that made it very tasty even as too much could be very deadly. Yet this particular meal was a small enough amount (330 calories), to make it suitable to eat as a nonthreatening dinner repast. Like most of Banquet TV dinner deals, this was a slash, nuke, stir and nuke again affair that is an easy prep in under seven minutes. The resulting smells are great and the taste is even better! And, at $1.25 it was a good fit for my limited budget.

Tuna, the other meat!

I have decided to officially change my choice of tuna when making a tuna salad sandwich from now on. StarKist offer a white albacore tuna in water that really fills the bill when it comes to taste and nutrition!

The small tin contains 4 ounces of tuna, costs about $2 and makes two really decent sandwiches. My recipe for tuna salad is 2 tablespoons of mayo and sweet pickle relish. When mixed well with a fork, the taste is very nice. From a nutritional standpoint, you're getting 340 calories along with a good slug of Omega-3 fatty acids. The salt content also comes in at only about 500 mg so it's not too horrible compared to some of the other foods I eat for lunch.

A nutty surprise, pistachios!

Forsyth MO. – After finishing my shopping recently at a local Country Mart, I was standing in the checkout line when the checker asked me if I liked pistachio nuts. I told her sure and she then offered me a package that was not salable due to the fact that it contained only about half the correct amount of nuts. I accepted and so took them home.

The nuts were called 'Pistachios' and these particular nuts were labeled Sweet Chili! I found the taste to be awesome and so plan to purchase more of these in the future. A little research informed me that these nuts often grow in arid or desert climates. My particular package was grown at Paramount Farms in Lost Hills, California. This location lies northwest of LA about half way to Fresno. I've been to that area in the past and can testify to the lush growing climate where you also see very large orange groves.

My only problem with this product is the price - at $5 it's really not in my budget any longer.

Echo from Amazon a real gas!

Yesterday, a device called the Echo arrived from Amazon. I think I was one of the first to get one of these devices and I'll tell you all right some the bat, it's been a real pleasure!

Like most all experiences in dealing with Amazon over the past few years. The device has performed flawlessly and actually exceeded my expectations, I've that my ability to seamlessly incorporate it into my life amazing. As a song placing interface, this little tube puts out great sounds, is interactive and allows me to effortlessly place an order for a song to add to my Prime Account. This YouTube video will answer many of the questions you might have.

My advice, consider buying one, especially if you are an Amazon Prime account holder!

A Pre-Lucy Movie Review!

Normally, I shy away from movie reviews, especially any reviews that come out before the movie does! This effort by Luc Besson is scheduled for release on July 25, 2014. It stars Scarlett Johansson as the title character, along with Morgan Freeman. It's a sci fi flick about a world run by the mob, street gangs, drug addicts and corrupt cops! Lucy (Scarlett Johansson) is a woman living in Taipei, Taiwan who is forced to work as a drug mule for the mob. The drug implanted in her body inadvertently leaks into her system, which allows her to use more than the normal 10% of her brain's capacity, thus changing her into a kind of super-woman. As a result, she can absorb information instantaneously, is able to move objects with her mind, and can choose not to feel pain or other discomforts.

In truth, I like the premise of this plot and plan to make an effort to see it. The idea of mankind using more than 10% of their brain power for things other than breathing, eating and having sex is also a rather novel idea!  (It may also give the real drug mules that are currently streaming over our border, at least the illusion that things will work out well for them....)!

All the pasta you can eat at the Frosted Mug? A great special!

Whenever I see a menu special that states it's 'all you can eat' and when I see that it's also at a really good price, my BS antenna begins to hum. I ask myself, just why would that be so? Did someone over order too much highly volatile food that was in the process of spoiling? Or, did they just score a real good deal from a supplier and are now willing to pass on the good fortune to a smuck like myself? I never seem to know the answer to those questions and so I tend to take a pass. (Especially if any of the ingredients contained the words fish or Bearnaise)! Hey! Life is short enough as it is...and, as the cartoon on the left hints at, you have to be careful in your choice of specials!

However, on this occasion, a local Forsyth MO eatery called The Frosted Mug was advertising an 'all you can eat' spaghetti platter for only $6.50 ($1.50 extra for meatballs). Included in the meal was home style garlic bread. This looked good to me! So, I stopped there shortly before noon on a warm Sunday in June and placed an order while sitting at the bar.

After I had ordered, I had a chance to sip my glass of water (yeah, I know this is a beer joint but today was Sunday after all) and take a look around at the moderate crowd. I was hoping to see some other customer already engaged in the same dish I'd just ordered. I wanted to watch them closely for signs of weird expressions (or perhaps even spot a gag reflex) as they ate. Sadly, no one else seemed to have 'glommed' onto this great deal at that particular time. So, I was evidently on my own.... 

The bartender, who was a great looking woman by the name of Heather, brought me a rather full and great looking plate of food which smelled simply delicious! (She had to move pretty fast too, as my order prompted two or three more patrons to order the same dish)!

After just a few mouthfuls, I had to admit the taste matched up perfectly with both the aroma and visual presentation! The verdict was in! In my view, the food at the Frosted Mug has steadily improved as has the service, cleanliness and professionalism of the staff. My hat also goes off to the chef who prepared this awesome meal, Tim Evans!

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