Serrats- 242

 

SERRATS: IN OLIVE OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION: 

Calories- 102

Fat- 5.5gg

Sat Fat- 1.1g

Cholesterol- .15mg

Sodium- 435mg

Protein- 10g

PRODUCT OF:

Spain

INGREDIENTS:

Small Sardines, Olive Oil, Salt

OVERALL:

A faint Sardine aroma upon opening. Eleven fish to the tin ( I tried four, both my daughters enjoyed the rest!) A firm-textured fish, a mild-flavored fish with no strong flavors, a crisp, clean-tasting fish. These little sardines were in pristine condition; they appeared as if they were tucked in and told a bedtime story! 5 Sardines

Varina- 241

 

VARINA: IN OREGANO OLIVE OIL AND GINGER WITH BLACK PEPPER GRAIN, AND CORIANDER

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION: 

Calories- 200

Fat- 14g

Sat Fat- 2g

Cholesterol- 30mg

Sodium- 340mg

Protein- 19g

PRODUCT OF:

PORTUGAL

INGREDIENTS:

Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Oregano, Ginger, Black Pepper, Coriander

OVERALL:

A faint oil aroma upon opening. Five fish to the tin. A firm textured fish A meaty fish, flavors balance out nicely. No single flavor shines above the other. A clean-tasting fish with no strong flavors or after. I ended up eating the whole tin with no bread or crackers. 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- 240

 

VARINA: IN PARSLEY OLIVE OIL AND GREEN MINT WITH CARDAMON AND PINK PEPPER

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION: 

Calories- 200

Fat- 14g

Sat Fat- 2g

Cholesterol- 30mg

Sodium- 340mg

Protein- 19g

PRODUCT OF:

PORTUGAL

INGREDIENTS:

Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Parsley, Green Mint,  Cardamon, and Pink Pepper

OVERALL:

A faint green oil aroma upon opening. Three plump, scaled, tightly packed fish to the tin. Mint flavor is subtle on the first bite but noticeable. Not overpowering, followed by a hint of pepper with the cardamon letting itself known, then all disappear as if never there, a clean aftertaste. A clean, meaty fish. Scales are not noticeable, not a spiny fish. Oil pairs well. 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

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