Attack of the New

After reading various posts of folks getting sick right after getting a flu shot, I got sick after I got a flu shot. Not sure if I should say JINX or how that works but I can confirm that its not fun. Knock on wood/anti-jinx its fairly just the basic illness/cold/death  so I'll live. Luckily I got my shopping in prior to it kicking in and had a fun adventure at Meijer this past weekend.  I imagine I shop at a grocery store similar to how Tina shops at Sephora or maybe Karen at Bath & Body Works. A lot of perusing and out loud comments of "oooooo" or "well hello there..." I mean they probably don't say that out loud but I do. But you know they think it. Anyway had a bunch of items I found with the required "NEW" or "LIMITED EDITION" wording on it.

The first item actually was a good buy having gotten sick and in need of some soup. I was perusing the Hispanic/Asian/Cultural aisle that is mandated in major chain stores. I believe Meijer has Jewel beat because it's cultural aisle contains Greek, Middle Eastern, Hispanic, Creole, and Asian type items in it. While there checking out the wares, I ran into this:

Maruchan Chicken Tortilla Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup

First off you'll notice the word "NEW". Second who doesn't love Ramen Noodle soup? And Third you're combining Asian and Hispanic food into one item. I mean it basically jumped into my shopping cart on its own. Originally it was to be used for colder weather time but considering I got sick it was one of the first things I ate. Typically I get sick you'll see me load up on orange juice and soup. Not sure if there's other things but my standards and practices resorts to those items immediately.

The final version of Chicken Tortilla Ramen Noodle Soup

The Chicken Tortilla soup flavored Ramen Noodle Soup was actually pretty good. I mean its Ramen Noodle Soup so lets not get crazy with our expectations here. It was very flavorful and much like the college days satisfying. Had I thought about it and not been as lazy I probably would have added more to it as it was just the noodles and flavor packet. Maybe some corn, carrots, black beans, and cheese to make it more tortilla soup like. With that being said I always want to try stuff in its original presentation so most likely it was all planning for next time. Still I really actually liked it and would definitely buy it again. If you're salt conscious you may want to avoid it as it was pretty salty.

The other item I ran across while perusing the cracker/cookie/chip aisle also trapped me with the "LIMITED EDITION" on the label: 

Chips Ahoy Cinnamon Donut Chews

I am pretty sure the other folks in that aisle stared at me cause I might have uttered something like "What the f*ck do we have here?" For clarification that was meant in the positive way much like "well hello there" but with more surprised/lack of full understanding at what I was staring at. I was in full curiosity mode so they had to be bought.  

I'm fairly certain everyone has eaten Chips Ahoy cookies and I have yet to run across anyone who's hated them. I mean they not Puleo Pastries cookies but are enjoyable. I"m fairly certain my mother-in-law is addicted to them. Growing up we use to buy the regular Chips Ahoy Chews. That being said it has been quite a while since I've had Chips Ahoy on my own. These cookies were really good as they tasted more like apple cinnamon donuts. Not sure if that is much of a difference but actually enjoyed them. Karen liked them too so that has to count for something. I did introduce her to an old routine we use to do back in the day. You take the soft baked type chips ahoy and microwave them for 30 seconds. It melts up the chocolate and makes them more gooey . #TheMoreYouKnow.  Definitely would buy these again... if I couldn't get a hold of Puleo Pastries that is.

Have some other things I ran into but I'll save those for another blog a.k.a "cliff hanger" or is it "cliff hangar"? The world may never know and I may never care... just kidding I know some grammar aficionados who will correct me.

Til Next Time,

Reef