On 9/17/2014 1:25 PM, Sqwertz wrote:
> On Wed, 17 Sep 2014 13:04:26 -0500, Becca EmaNymton wrote:
>
>> On 9/17/2014 10:57 AM, Sqwertz wrote:
>>> On Wed, 17 Sep 2014 00:14:04 -0500, Pringles CheezUms wrote:
>>>
>>>> I did find some that they're making for the N Texas market and, I've
>>>> heard, some other places...but it's not the same. They say it's
>>>> 'non-corn sweetener' or something like that. Not 'real cane sugar' like
>>>> the Dublin people used. So I've found the treasure at the end of the
>>>> rainbow, but it's not the prize I was looking for. I'm adjusting to
>>>> having the Really Good Stuff be in the past.
>>>
>>> HEB's line of sodas are made with cane sugar, including it's Dr Pepper
>>> clone, "Dr. B" (also available in bottles). But as with the Dublin Dr
>>> Pepper, they're only available in Texas. Regular price is
>>> $2.97/12-pack, often $1.99 on sale.
>>
>> Currently, if you buy a 12-pack of HEB soda, you get a free bag of
>> cheesy poofs, or cheesy balls. I love HEB, I shopped there this morning,
>> no supermarket in town has better produce.
>
> Their new seasonal/limited-time apple soda is excellent. It's the
> most realistic apple-tasting soda I have ever tasted - it took me back
> to my childhood when I used to eat apples! Haven't tried the "Just
> Peachy" one yet which came out at the same time.
>
> I don't usually drink sodas but I've found myself trying all the new
> seasonal flavors (Watermelon and Sangria flavors a coupe months ago).
> Being made with real sugar is a definite plus.
>
> Their newish cheesy poofs are really good. Buffalo Blue or Deep Dish
> Pizza for me. I just wish they'd come in crunchy rather than poofy
> versions (only the Hijole flavor comes in crunchy, and I don't like
> that flavor).
>
> -sw

Have not tried their apple soda, yet. I tried the Intense Cheese,
cheesy poofs and they were good, I have not tried the Deep Dish Pizza,
though.

Becca