# Little-known brands you're fiercely loyal to **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [October 11, 2007, 12:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-known-brands-youre-fiercely-loyal-to/422341 "2007-10-11T12:43:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Great\_Dave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/46a35a/32.png) [@Great\_Dave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Great_Dave)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2007, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-known-brands-youre-fiercely-loyal-to/422341/61 "2007-10-12T20:11:02Z")
[QUOTE=OneCentStamp] Dude, Kashi _everything_ is good: the waffles the crackers (mmm…great with Gruyere or sharp cheddar) the breakfast cereal (especially GoLean Crunch) the granola bars …even their frozen dinners are excellent! [/QUOTE] except the instant oatmeal. But, the TLCs and the GoLean Crunch (esp. w/almonds and flax seed) totally rock. I’ve tried the Bon Ami, but it leaves a white residue, so no go. Fels Naphtha, Dr. Bronners, also good. My contribution would be Seventh Generation. > [@pepperlandgirl](#): > > [Quote=Originally Posted by installLSC] > > I’m a big fan of Green River soda, the green-colored soda that tastes like a less-carbonated lime soda. The problem is it’s almost only available in 12 ounce bottles and even those are hard to find. The minute I found a store selling 20 ounce bottle or --shock of shocks–six packs, they’d be gone the next week. Is there anywhere in the US they’re plentiful? This stuff is extremely popular here in Utah, for whatever reason. It’s everywhere. [/quote] Maybe because that’s where the Green River is? ---
**Author:** ![Mame](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/858c86/32.png) [@Mame](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mame)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2007, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-known-brands-youre-fiercely-loyal-to/422341/62 "2007-10-13T01:49:16Z")
[QUOTE=elbows] Yeo’s Sweet Chillie Sauce. I gotta have some everyday and I use it in everything I make almost. Boh Tea. I’ve never seen it here but I always bring back a couple of boxes when in Asia Mentholated Ju Jubes, don’t know the brand, but they come in a red tin, also from Asia. I’d love to find a source for this product. [/QUOTE] You wouldn’t mean [Hudson’s Eumenthol Jujubes](http://everythingcinnamon.co.uk/shop/product_info.php?cPath=2&products_id=481), would you? ---
**Author:** ![Duckster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/duckster/32/1244_2.png) [@Duckster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duckster)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2007, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-known-brands-youre-fiercely-loyal-to/422341/63 "2007-10-13T02:02:33Z")
[QUOTE=bump] I’ve always preferred Zatarain’s for my Cajun/Creole spices & ingredients, but it may be less obscure than Tony Chachere’s. [/QUOTE] Well, we pick up Zatarain’s all the time at Costco. > [@](#): > > Dude, Kashi _everything_ is good: You do realize the Kashi is a Kelloggs brand, don’t you? ---
**Author:** ![MacTech](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c0e974/32.png) [@MacTech](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacTech)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2007, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-known-brands-youre-fiercely-loyal-to/422341/64 "2007-10-13T02:06:23Z")
Two local micro-roaster coffees, Black Bear coffee and Breaking New Grounds, BNG is roasted minutes from our store Spyderco knives Lodge cast-iron cookware Volant skis ---
**Author:** ![hawksgirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/ed655f/32.png) [@hawksgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hawksgirl)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2007, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-known-brands-youre-fiercely-loyal-to/422341/65 "2007-10-13T02:13:46Z")
I am amazed at how many of these I see on a regular basis. Then again, I volunteer at the food co-op, so I handle a lot of tiny enviro-friendly or “healthy” foods & other products. ---
**Author:** ![fruitbat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/58f4c7/32.png) [@fruitbat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fruitbat)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2007, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-known-brands-youre-fiercely-loyal-to/422341/66 "2007-10-13T02:26:57Z")
Let me introduce you to the Apple Blossom. Made by Simply Enjoy, which is the Giant grocery stores higher end store brand. These things must contain crack. The greatest blog ever is HeatEatReview, which is a group of office workers who blog about their frozen meals. After reading this review: [http://heateatreview.com/category/brand/simply-enjoy/page/2/](http://heateatreview.com/category/brand/simply-enjoy/page/2/) I bought one box of Apple Blossoms. The next day I bought eight more. ---
**Author:** ![Shamozzle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@Shamozzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shamozzle)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2007, 3:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-known-brands-youre-fiercely-loyal-to/422341/67 "2007-10-13T03:37:16Z")
[Suunto](http://www.suunto.com/suunto/main/index.jsp) wrist computers/outdoor watches/dive computers. Some of them have amazing functionality, very solid construction with machine-milled stainless steel cases, and are very pleasing, aesthetically . ---
**Author:** ![wolf\_meister](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolf_meister/32/15202_2.png) [@wolf\_meister](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolf_meister)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2007, 8:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-known-brands-youre-fiercely-loyal-to/422341/68 "2007-10-13T08:00:33Z")
While the vast majority of folks buy WD-40, I’ll always buy **Liquid Wrench™**. ---
**Author:** ![Yorikke](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/yorikke/32/4335_2.png) [@Yorikke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yorikke)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2007, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-known-brands-youre-fiercely-loyal-to/422341/69 "2007-10-15T16:50:41Z")
[QUOTE=bump] I’ve always preferred Zatarain’s for my Cajun/Creole spices & ingredients, but it may be less obscure than Tony Chachere’s. [/QUOTE] Zatarain’s runs professional TV commercials in San Francisco and the Central Valley, CA. Joe ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Ujest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2007, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-known-brands-youre-fiercely-loyal-to/422341/70 "2007-10-15T17:11:08Z")
[QUOTE=ZipperJJ] Bon Ami cleanser. It seems to be vanishing from the stores ☹ [/QUOTE] Bite your tongue. I won’t use comet my mother uses comet. and this stuff is cheaper and works wonders. > [@](#): > > Kashi Pssssst…they also make frozen pizza. Delicious. What I have a pistol of a time finding are certs. What the hell happened to certs? They were **everywhere** when I was a lass. Every impulse section at the checkouts had them and now…ppoooooofffff. Gone. WHY WHY WHY WHY? I like Altoids just fine, but don’t necessarily want a mint explosion in my mouth every farking time, nor do I need another Altoid tin. ---
**Author:** ![ZipperJJ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zipperjj/32/211_2.png) [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2007, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-known-brands-youre-fiercely-loyal-to/422341/71 "2007-10-15T17:15:58Z")
[QUOTE=Shirley Ujest] Bite your tongue. I won’t use comet my mother uses comet. and this stuff is cheaper and works wonders. [/QUOTE] Well, even tho BonAmi has been around since the Dark Ages, they now have a Web site - [www.bonami.com](http://www.bonami.com). You can buy it online now, yay! I used their handy store finder to find that it’s available in the hoity-toity supermarket chain around here and at Ace Hardware - neither of which I go to regularly. But I just went out and got 4 cans. ---
**Author:** ![devilsknew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/4da419/32.png) [@devilsknew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/devilsknew)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2007, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-known-brands-youre-fiercely-loyal-to/422341/72 "2007-10-15T17:44:26Z")
I’ve mentioned it before in recipes but I always seek out [El Yucateco Habanero Sauce](http://www.elyucateco.com/). Specifically the red variety (but the green is good too). For the price, it is by far the best tasting hot sauce out there with the biggest kick. It’s pretty widely available, but not everywhere. Their new chipotle hot sauce is great as well, nice balance, and it has body- Great as a side sauce with grilled steak or chicken. …Very reasonable price and great flavor. ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Ujest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2007, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-known-brands-youre-fiercely-loyal-to/422341/73 "2007-10-15T19:43:36Z")
Burt’s Bees Lip Balm. Worth the price. I found a [vendor](http://cgi.ebay.com/Certs-Classic-Mints-Assorted-Fruit-24-Rolls_W0QQitemZ260094931415QQihZ016QQcategoryZ115717QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem) on Ebay for certs. $11.23 + 7 shipping ($2 for each extra thingie.) ooooh, must restock paypal. ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Ujest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2007, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-known-brands-youre-fiercely-loyal-to/422341/74 "2007-10-16T03:02:16Z")
[QUOTE=MrsMonkey] I second this – love me some Clif Bars!! Are really good for sustaining energy for workouts. They even helped me through my pregnancy when I’d be starving every few hours - more than any other bar would’ve in a pinch. [/QUOTE] I bought a couple of Clif bars tonight after work just to give them a go. Only flavor left was peanut butter. Everything else was snatched up. ( .99cent sale.) ---
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2007, 4:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-known-brands-youre-fiercely-loyal-to/422341/75 "2007-10-16T04:08:41Z")
Pace “Hot” salsa. Most of the grocery stores here sell only Mild or Medium. For fucks sake the hot isn’t even THAT hot, but it’s probably the hottest commercial brand I’ve tried. Can anyone give me a hotter commercial alternative…Please!!! ---
**Author:** ![Napier](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ce73a5/32.png) [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2007, 10:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-known-brands-youre-fiercely-loyal-to/422341/76 "2007-10-16T10:50:07Z")
Pipe and tube fittings and valves made by the Crawford Fitting Company and sold under the trade names “Swagelok”, “Cajon”, “Sno-trik”, “Whitey” and so forth. These things are beautifully made. The threads are lightly plated with silver - silver! - to make them resist siezing. Various dimensions repeat themselves throughout the series. The valves have a fine and repeatable action, and there are separate valve designs for metering versus shutoff service. Their Kel-F seats and the stainless bellows on their union bonnet designs are especially nice. And the distribution network of stocking distributors is fast and effective. I once waited 18 months for a 6 position valve from their competitor, Hoke, because they hadn’t introduced a 6 position model (now they have). ---
**Author:** ![don\_t\_ask](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e68b1a/32.png) [@don\_t\_ask](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/don_t_ask)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2007, 11:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-known-brands-youre-fiercely-loyal-to/422341/77 "2007-10-16T11:22:53Z")
I presume they are popular fare in England and although there are always a couple on the shelf at the supermarket, I have only ever known one other person who eats [Fray Bentos Steak and Kidney Pie.](http://www.britishcornershop.co.uk/britishfood.asp?id=TJ0504) ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Ujest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2007, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-known-brands-youre-fiercely-loyal-to/422341/78 "2007-10-16T14:47:04Z")
[Garden Fresh Salsa](http://www.gardenfreshsalsa.com/about.asp) is simply the best salsa this gal has ever tasted. NO other salsa is allowed into the house. Says me. It is made, of all places, right here in Michigan. ---
**Author:** ![si\_blakely](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d9b06d/32.png) [@si\_blakely](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/si_blakely)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2007, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-known-brands-youre-fiercely-loyal-to/422341/79 "2007-10-16T14:55:20Z")
[L&P](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L%26P) - World famous in NZ and it mixes with Southern Comfort like … uhhh … perfection. I need a drink 😉 Si ---
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2007, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-known-brands-youre-fiercely-loyal-to/422341/80 "2007-10-16T16:37:22Z")
[QUOTE=Shirley Ujest] [Garden Fresh Salsa](http://www.gardenfreshsalsa.com/about.asp) is simply the best salsa this gal has ever tasted. NO other salsa is allowed into the house. Says me. It is made, of all places, right here in Michigan. [/QUOTE] OK - I’m emailing the Canadian distributor to find out how to get some of this stuff. > [@](#): > > Jalapeño Hot Extra jalapeños > Jamaican Scotch Bonnet Jalapeño & Jamaican Scotch Bonnet Peppers > Screamin Hot Jalapeño & habañero peppers I had better be able to get these! (Or I’m coming to Michigan…) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-known-brands-youre-fiercely-loyal-to/422341.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-known-brands-youre-fiercely-loyal-to/422341.md?page=5)