McDonalds Ultimate Grand Angus

I hadn't previously tried any of the Angus burgers at McDonalds, although they have been out for a while. When I saw the recent ads advertising the new and improved burger patty I thought, in the interest of research, it was time to try one.

I ended up going for the Ultimate Grand Angus, I figured that the Serious Grand Angus would taste much like the lamb version and on the day I wasn't quite up to the challenge. Also, the Ultimate also came with cheese, and what burger couldn't be improved with cheese?!?!?!?

The Ultimate Grand Angus was as much as a challenge for me as the Serious Lamb Burger. It is BIG! The sauces were nice, the cheese was a plus, I think I'd prefer cooked onions but that's a personal choice. While there are no complaints to be had, it didn't wow me either. I think when I go to Maccas I prefer the real McDonalds taste you get with cheeseburgers, big macs, quarter pounders. I'm not really looking for a "real" burger at McDonalds. Having said that, it is certainly more suited to those with a bigger appetite or looking for a less processed-tasting product.

Rating: Good but will not be my go to burger (hmmmm, double cheeseburger), 7/10

KFC Nacho Cheese Roller

If you read my review on the BBQ Bacon Roller you'll know how much I was looking forward to trying the Nacho Cheese Roller. Oh, how disappointed I was today when I finally tried it. It could have been great but the tomato sauce used completely overpowered the nacho cheese, I may as well have had a bowl of tomato soup.

As an aside, what is with the service at KFC? As long as I can remember, KFC service has been incredibly slow and today was no exception. Even when McDonalds swapped to cooking to order, their service remained impeccable. Today at KFC there was only one person serving the front counter, including taking AND filling the orders, this at 1pm, the prime lunchtime period. Not that this stops me going to KFC or enjoying the food, just an observation (one supported by friends and family).

Rating: Reduce the amount of tomato sauce and it could have been a winner, 5/10

Chunky Funkeez Sour Ears

I just can't walk by a novelty candy product. I'm not sure if I've just never noticed these in stores before or if they are being brought out in time for Halloween (which isn't that big here in Australia).

Upon opening the bag, I took a whiff and couldn't quite place the fruity flavour. The sour powder is the good, fine crystal that I love (as opposed to the chunky sour sugar crystals you can sometimes get) and the flavour was strong, I'm just not sure what that flavour is. After some snooping on the internet I read that it is an orange flavour but that didn't seem quite right.

Rating: I'm not sure if I plain didn't like the flavour, or didn't like that I couldn't pick the flavour, 3/10

Rio Pink Grapefruit Sugarfree Mints

I love these guys, I must go through a pack a week.

The packaging is novel, with a sliding lid that moves to allow access to the mints. Although not so clear in the photo, the mints are soft pink in colour, and the taste is a delightful, sweet, pink grapefruit (one of my favourite candy flavours).

Ratings: It was as if they were designed specifically for my tastebuds, 10/10

KFC Crispy Rods

Sadly I had a camera meltdown on the day I tried the KFC Crispy Rods so I have had to rely on a stock photo instead. Amazingly, it is one of the few times that the stock photo and the product actually look like each other so I don't feel so bad!

There's not much to say about this product, it's chicken on a stick coated with the Colonel's famous herbs and spices. Was it nice? I guess so. Would I order it again? Nah, too many better options on the menu.

Rating: Nothing specifically wrong, just boring 6/10

Aldi's Flying Power Energy Drink

Hot on the heels of trying the blue, silver and red editions of Red Bull, I decided to have a look around at other energy drinks currently on the market. The first one I'm trying is Aldi's version, Flying Power.

I wish I'd also bought a Red Bull to compare this to because the taste is very similar. Not quite as good (Red Bull being my favourite drink and all), but it could stump a few people in a blind taste test.

Rating: Pays respect to the great Red Bull, not as good but good enough 7/10

Green Apple Tic Tacs

The latest offering from Tic Tacs is a limited edition Green Apple flavour.

The tic tacs deliver a strong, refreshing apple taste. I personally struggled to eat more than one, but I have never been a huge apple fan. If you do like your apple flavouring then this is the product for you.

Rating: Great but not my cup of tea, 7/10