Welcome to this week’s Try Me Tuesday. As a reminder...each week I will grab a new set of products and test them out. I’ll put the Publix brand up against a national brand product and report back.
I know many times I struggle with what brand to choose. Often a sale or a coupon/sale combination make that an easier decision…but what about those times when you need an item and there is not a sale? Do you grab the house brand or pay more and get the national brand? More importantly, is there really a difference in taste?
This week we tried Publix Frozen Broccoli & Cauliflower.
Publix Alpine Blend Broccoli & Cauliflower 14 oz, $1.97
Calories - 25
Total Fat - 0g
Sodium - 20mg
Total Carb - 4g
Dietary Fiber - 1g
Sugars - 2g
Ingredients: Broccoli, Cauliflower.
Birds Eye Broccoli & Cauliflower 12 oz, $2.51
Calories - 30
Total Fat - 0g
Sodium - 25mg
Total Carb - 4g
Dietary Fiber - 1g
Sugars - 2g
Ingredients: Broccoli, Cauliflower.
RESULTS
- Publix - 0
- Birds Eye - 4
Ok this week the Birds Eye was the absolute clear winner!! I honestly expected that no one would be able to tell the difference. I peeked at the labels before I popped them in the microwave and they were basically identical so I just figured...ok--veggies!
Well, something went very wrong with the Publix cauliflower. It was crazy mushy and that's just something that does not float my boat. The broccoli was perfectly cooked but the cauliflower was NOT! I cooked them both according to the directions and had the broccoli turned out mushy I might have thought that the veggies were overcooked but it was just the cauliflower!! Everyone in my house agreed so this week the Birds Eye is the winner.
Now price wise the Publix was cheaper but we all know that Birds Eye goes 50% off quite often at Publix. I'd highly suggest that you stock up then 
Have you guys tried both? What did you think?