Cheerios Multi-grain peanut butter Cheerios: On my last normcore grocery trip, I was tempted to purchase a childhood favorite: peanut butter cereal. A quick glance at the nutrition facts of Peanut Butter Crunch, though, made me think twice. Instead, I opted for the less colorful packaging of multi-grain Cheerios, which I assume is targeted towards adults like me (who enjoy junky sweetened cereal once in a while but also want to seem responsible and somewhat healthful). The cereal was actually really satisfying: it had a classic if unr... (read more) 3.5/5.0
cheerios cereal generalmills peanutbutter 3.5 recommended multi-grain peanut butter
Cheeseboard Brioche: The Cheeseboard brioche is a knotted roll that's more rich than sweet, with what must be a very generous amount of butter and eggs. They're what give it a vivid yellow color and soft texture. Raisins add to the lightly sweetened bread. A more neutral offering than their savory breads. 3.5/5.0
recommended cheeseboard berkeley bread brioche 3.5
Cheeseboard Corn Cherry Scone: Wholly satisfying combination of textures, with a slightly crusty baked exterior, soft but grainy textured interior (from the cornmeal), and plump and tart cherry halves scattered throughout, Areas of sugar coating seem extraneous, as it is just sweet enough without. A nice sweet baked good that's substantial but not heavy. 3.5/5.0
recommended bakedgoods berkeley cheeseboard corn cherry scone 3.5
Cheeseboard Cheese Roll: This is a quintessential offering at Cheeseboard, combining the two things the famed bakery is know for: cheese and bread. The roll has a tangy, sharp flavor both from the melted crispy gruyere and from its sourdough base. Slightly crusty but soft and fluffy inside, it’s delicious in its simplicity. 3.5/5.0
recommended berkeley bread cheeseboard cheese roll 3.5
Cheetos Cheddar jalapeño Cheetos: Classic neon orange "cheddar" flavor with a spicy kick. Crunchy, textured. Surprisingly good and unsurprisingly bad for you. 3.5/5.0
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Chex Mix Bold Party Blend: I’ve been finding myself making most grocery trips past 8pm, when Berkeley Bowl closes, which means I’m resorting to Safeway more frequently than I would like. That also means more normcore snacks and returning to foods that I haven’t purchased since before college. This bag of bold flavored Chex Mix was bought on one of those trips, combining deeply savory Worcestershire seasoning with your classic cracker mix (everything you find in normal Chex Mix). It’s salty and crunchy with a dangerous... (read more) 3.5/5.0
recommended chexmix bold party blend 3.5