Carol M.
Member Since: June 4, 2009Reviews
L'Oreal Paris Collagen Filler Lip
There are 2 sides to this tube of product. One is an anti-feathering cream which works great. The other side is a plumping serum . I did not notice any effect at all. My friends that I gave other samples to found the same effect. ... +
There are 2 sides to this tube of product. One is an anti-feathering cream which works great. The other side is a plumping serum . I did not notice any effect at all.
My friends that I gave other samples to found the same effect.
CM
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The Cupcake Shoppe
They seem to be all the rage these days, cupcakes. I see them at parties, weddings, as cupcake cakes and business gifts. Slews of specialty cupcake shops have opened up (at least here in Toronto!) to cater to this new trend. Generally I am in... +
They seem to be all the rage these days, cupcakes. I see them at parties, weddings, as cupcake cakes and business gifts. Slews of specialty cupcake shops have opened up (at least here in Toronto!) to cater to this new trend.
Generally I am in favour of cupcakes. They’re the perfect combination of cake, candy and frosting for a person, and in a convenient size, too. They’re pretty and fairly easy to make, and even easier to eat!
Plus, they make great gifts!
I got some as a gift and here are my impressions:
Inside the box were two perfectly lovely cupcakes–with no smushing! Man, this bakery wasn’t messing around. They had the cakes sitting in a molded plastic holder made specifically for cupcakes which was then nestled on a non-slip liner. This was all tucked very snugly into the perfectly sized box. This combination protected my cuppi’s all the way home through the public transit system at rush hour, through the hectic grocery store and on the walk home!
So they looked great, but weren’t anything to write home about in the taste department. I find that with these fancy cupcakes, too much attention is spent on the decoration and not enough on the taste.
I found them to taste fairly stale and boring, really just void of flavour. They were dry and crumbly in the wrong way, and had a funny aftertaste. The icing was pretty gross, too. Extra points for not overloading the cupcakes with icing, but points deducted for lack of deliciousness. I understand that you have to increase the amount of preservatives or shelf-stable ingredients (such as shortening instead of real butter) in order to keep the cupcakes in good shape for longer-but I think there is still room for flavour.
I was kind of grossed-out after eating one of these, especially since I had had a really great cupcake from somewhere else earlier in the day to compare it to.
Overall I think that the concept of fancy cupcakes is a great one, but many of the cupcake shops just aren’t able to execute properly. If you’re supposed to specialize in something, then it should be fantastic. These were just disappointing, as were most other fancy cupcakes I have had.
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Nestlé ROLO No Sugar Added Frozen Dairy Dessert
If you are a diabetic or just watching your weight, this is the dessert for you !! This Rolo frozen dessert is great ,smooth creamy and no after taste ! I love it and will be buying it again.
If you are a diabetic or just watching your weight, this is the dessert for you !!
This Rolo frozen dessert is great ,smooth creamy and no after taste !
I love it and will be buying it again.
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Dove Spa - Oakville
Nice clean spa, staff very attentive. Very relaxing. I had a coupon off the internet for a free facial and skin consult. When there they offered for $20.00 more I could get a whole hour. It was great and well worth it.
Nice clean spa, staff very attentive. Very relaxing.
I had a coupon off the internet for a free facial and skin consult. When there they offered for $20.00 more I could get a whole hour. It was great and well worth it.
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Honda Dealership Oakville
This place is such a ripoff ! I went in for service checkup and $800.00 later I go home. I'm looking over the car and a piece is missing. Of course it's the long weekend. So on monday I phone them, and guess what , they know nothing... +
This place is such a ripoff ! I went in for service checkup and $800.00 later I go home. I'm looking over the car and a piece is missing. Of course it's the long weekend.
So on monday I phone them, and guess what , they know nothing about it. ( It's a huge piece around the wheel well, you can't miss it )
I went in and argued with them until I was blue, It wasn't until i threatened them with fraud that they replaced the missing part at no charge.
I would never recommend this place to anyone.
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Hoegaarden Belgain White Beer
I am not a big beer drinker, however I was at a pub and they suggested this beer. It was served with a slice of orange and was delightful! It is very light and citrus flavoured. I have since bought a 6 pack @ $13.95 cdn. (which is a bit pricey!)... +
I am not a big beer drinker, however I was at a pub and they suggested this beer. It was served with a slice of orange and was delightful! It is very light and citrus flavoured.
I have since bought a 6 pack @ $13.95 cdn. (which is a bit pricey!) I put lemons and oranges in it , what a great light drink for a hot summers day!! Nice to have a drink that is not sweet!
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