MIA

 

"Have you quit blogging again?"

"Where are you?"

"Are you okay?"

"Do you have COVID?"

"Hello"

Etc.

Thanks for all the inquiries, Sardine Eaters; I've been unable to pop many tins. I hurt my wrist to my favorite hand, my tin popping hand! 

I'm pretty sure Tuna Eaters had something to do with it!

After weeks of healing and images of future tin popping happily in my head, bad luck struck again. Tuna Eaters sent their beast after me! 

 

 

Perhaps the hit on me from Tuna eaters may be a fish tale... But the injuries are all true, just brought upon myself.  

I hyperextended a tendon in my wrist, battling a coil spring. 

When I'm not popping tins or doing my day job, I run a rescue and rehab for Eastern Box Turtles. Even though my main focus is Box Turtles and other reptiles, I occasionally help other rehabbers with the furry critters. 

One such furry angel is this jewel. All is well, and she is healthy and good to go!

 

New reviews will be up soon! Keep popping those tins, Sardine Eaters!

Varina- 239

 

VARINA: IN MINT OLIVE OIL WITH GREEN CARDAMON AND PIRI-PIRI

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION: 

Calories- 200

Fat- 14g

Sat Fat- 2g

Cholesterol- 30mg

Sodium- 340mg

Protein- 19g

PRODUCT OF:

PORTUGAL

INGREDIENTS:

Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Mint, Green Cardamon, and Salt

OVERALL:

A faint oil aroma upon popping. Four tightly packed, plump fish to the tin. Cardamon hits you on the first bite, flavor of the mint slowly creeps up on you. A medium-textured fish. Scales are not noticeable, not spiny. Pepper flavor lingers around a tad bit. An interesting combo of flavors. A clean-tasting fish with no strong flavors or aftertaste. Four Sardines

(SARDINA PILCHARDS WALSAUM UM)

1. VARINA- PARSLEY OLIVE OIL & GREEN MINT WITH GREEN CARDAMON AND PINK PEPPER
2. VARINA- OREGANO OLIVE OIL AND GINGER WITH BLACK PEPPER GRAIN AND CORIANDER
3. VARINA- MINT OLIVE OIL WITH GREEN CARDAMON AND PIRI-PIRI
4. VARINA- BASIL OLIVE OIL WITH SWEET CHILI PEPPER & SPICY SMOKED PAPRIKA
5. VARINA- BASIL OLIVE OIL WITH JAMAICA PEPPER & CINNAMON
6. VARINA- LEMON THYME OLIVE OIL
7. VARINA- IN OREGANO OLIVE OIL AND CHILI PEPPER

Vital Choice- 238

 VITAL CHOICE: IN EXTRA-VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

Serving size 3

Calories- 300

Fat Cal- 23g

Protein- 22g

Cholesterol- 75mg

Sodium- 300mg

Sugars- 0g

PRODUCT OF:

Portugal

INGREDIENTS:

Wild Portuguese Sardines, Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Natural Sea Salt

OVERALL:

A faint oil aroma upon opening. Three plump, meaty fish to the tin. Oil balances out nicely; the oil does not overpower the fish, a mild-flavored fish. A clean-tasting fish. No strong flavors or aftertaste. Not a spiny fish, No scales present. A good tin of fish. 5 Sardines

Vital Choice- 2013

Varina- 237

 VARINA: IN BASIL OLIVE OIL WITH SWEET CHILI PEPPER AND SPICY SMOKED PAPRIKA

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION: 

Calories- 200

Fat- 14g

Sat Fat- 2g

Cholesterol- 30mg

Sodium- 340mg

Protein- 19g

PRODUCT OF:

PORTUGAL

INGREDIENTS:

Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Basil, Sweet Chili Pepper, Smoked Paprika, Salt

OVERALL:

No noticeable aroma upon opening. Five medium fish to the tin. A beautiful red hue to the oil. A medium-textured fish. A meaty fish holds its shape well while removed from tin. No strong flavors or after. The flavor blends well with oil and fish. Chilli adds a nice flavor, smoked paprika is subtle. a delicious tin. 5 Sardines. 

1. VARINA- MINT OLIVE OIL WITH GREEN CARDAMON AND PIRI-PIRI
2. VARINA- BASIL OLIVE OIL WITH SWEET CHILI PEPPER & SPICY SMOKED PAPRIKA
3. VARINA- BASIL OLIVE OIL WITH JAMAICA PEPPER & CINNAMON
4. VARINA- LEMON THYME OLIVE OIL
5. VARINA- IN OREGANO OLIVE OIL AND CHILI PEPPER

Varina- 236

 

VARINA: IN BASIL OLIVE OIL WITH JAMAICA PEPPER AND CINNAMON

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION: 

Calories- 200

Fat- 14g

Sat Fat- 2g

Cholesterol- 30mg

Sodium- 340mg

Protein- 19g

PRODUCT OF:

PORTUGAL

INGREDIENTS:

Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Basil, Cinnamon, Jamaica Pepper, Salt

OVERALL:

A faint sweet basil aroma upon opening. Three plump, attractive fish to the tin. A faint basil flavor hits you, followed by sweetness from the cinnamon. A medium-textured fish are full of flavor. No strong flavor or after. The flavors are so well balanced in this tin. A delicious tin of fish! 5 Sardines.

1. VARINA- PARSLEY OLIVE OIL & GREEN MINT WITH GREEN CARDAMON AND PINK PEPPER
2. VARINA- OREGANO OLIVE OIL AND GINGER WITH BLACK PEPPER GRAIN AND CORIANDER
3. VARINA- MINT OLIVE OIL WITH GREEN CARDAMON AND PIRI-PIRI
4. VARINA- BASIL OLIVE OIL WITH SWEET CHILI PEPPER & SPICY SMOKED PAPRIKA
5. VARINA- BASIL OLIVE OIL WITH JAMAICA PEPPER & CINNAMON
6. VARINA- LEMON THYME OLIVE OIL
7. VARINA- IN OREGANO OLIVE OIL AND CHILI PEPPER

Varina- 235

 VARINA: IN LEMON THYME OLIVE OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION: 

Calories- 200

Fat- 14g

Sat Fat- 2g

Cholesterol- 30mg

Sodium- 340mg

Protein- 19g

PRODUCT OF:

PORTUGAL

INGREDIENTS:

Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Lemon Thyme, Salt

OVERALL:

A faint lemon aroma upon opening. Three plump, tightly packed fish to the tin. A hint of lemon and thyme on the first bite, complementing the fish. Flavors do not overpower the fish in the least; a good balance of flavors, it's as if you've added it yourself. A clean-tasting fish, the oil with thyme and lemon is excellent. The only aftertaste I have is wanting more. I will be eating again. 5 Sardines

1. VARINA- PARSLEY OLIVE OIL & GREEN MINT WITH GREEN CARDAMON AND PINK PEPPER
2. VARINA- OREGANO OLIVE OIL AND GINGER WITH BLACK PEPPER GRAIN AND CORIANDER
3. VARINA- MINT OLIVE OIL WITH GREEN CARDAMON AND PIRI-PIRI
4. VARINA- BASIL OLIVE OIL WITH SWEET CHILI PEPPER & SPICY SMOKED PAPRIKA
5. VARINA- BASIL OLIVE OIL WITH JAMAICA PEPPER & CINNAMON
6. VARINA- LEMON THYME OLIVE OIL
7. VARINA- IN OREGANO OLIVE OIL AND CHILI PEPPER

Varina- 234

 VARINA: IN OREGANO OLIVE OIL AND CHILI PEPPER

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION: 

Calories- 200

Fat- 14g

Sat Fat- 2g

Cholesterol- 30mg

Sodium- 340mg

Protein- 19g

PRODUCT OF:

PORTUGAL

INGREDIENTS:

Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Oregano, Chili Pepper, Salt

OVERALL:

No aroma upon opening. Four plump, meaty fish to the tin, a medium-textured fish, A flavorful, clean-tasting fish. The oil with the chili, and oregano, is great. I'd like a bottle of just the oil. Not a spiny fish, no strong flavors or after. Just goodness. 

1. VARINA- PARSLEY OLIVE OIL & GREEN MINT WITH GREEN CARDAMON AND PINK PEPPER
2. VARINA- OREGANO OLIVE OIL AND GINGER WITH BLACK PEPPER GRAIN AND CORIANDER
3. VARINA- MINT OLIVE OIL WITH GREEN CARDAMON AND PIRI-PIRI
4. VARINA- BASIL OLIVE OIL WITH SWEET CHILI PEPPER & SPICY SMOKED PAPRIKA
5. VARINA- BASIL OLIVE OIL WITH JAMAICA PEPPER & CINNAMON
6. VARINA- LEMON THYME OLIVE OIL
7. VARINA- IN OREGANO OLIVE OIL AND CHILI PEPPER