We love puddings, so when the supermarket is near closing and clearly isn't going to sell all of the reduced but exciting puddings on offer it feels rude not to try a new one.
15 May 2025
Sainsbury's Pistachio Tiramisu [@NLi10]
14 May 2025
Maryland Choc and Caramel Cookies (Sainsburys) By @SpectreUK
I like spiced rum, not too alcoholic in taste. If it has vanilla in it, even better, but it's not written in stone. I usually put around four shots in a 330ml glass and top it up with cool 7UP. I've tried other lemonades, but to me, 7UP is the best for rum.
When I was a kid I used to drink shots, but I drink with meals these days and prefer to savour it. I've tried all sorts of rums over the years, some very expensive, some not expensive at all. The first rum I tried was Captain Morgan's when I was a kid and hated it. I say 'kid', I was around 18, but when you reach 50, everyone below 40 is a kid. I've never tried the Captain Morgan's Spiced Rum, because I always figured I'd hate that too. Short on cash the other day, I picked the cheapest bottle of rum in the store, which happened to be Captain Morgan's Spiced Rum.
So, feeling slightly foolish with my new favourite spiced rum next to me, I opened up these new Maryland Choc and Caramel cookies. I'm not sure Cookie Monster would approve, but I don't care.
Although they were relatively small cookies, there were quite a few and I'd saved up on calories. They had a lovely crunch and there were lots of chocolate chips. These cookies had a nice chocolatey taste to begin with, and a sweet caramel flavour into the aftertaste. They also went perfectly with my new favourite rum.
"Me love cookies (and spiced rum)".
13 May 2025
Milka Bubbly White (Tesco) By @Cinabar
As soon as I unwrapped it, I thought the bar looked lovely with its bubbly design. It’s not the easiest to share, though, the pieces don’t break off very cleanly, and it did crumble a bit.
Taste-wise, I was really pleased. That distinctive Milka flavour still comes through thanks to the fairly thick coating. The white chocolate adds a lovely sweet creaminess, reminding me a little of Kinder chocolate. It’s sweet, creamy, and a proper little treat, perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth.
Texture-wise, it hits the mark too. The bubbles give it a lightness while still feeling firm. I really enjoyed it and would happily pick up another bar. Let's hope we see more Milka variants in the UK.
12 May 2025
Lyons Salted Caramel Iced Latte (Iceland) By @Cinabar
Anyway, back to the drink. This Lyons Salted Caramel Iced Latte comes in a generous box with 12 sachets. The pack suggests mixing it with cold water, milk, or a half-and-half combo, I went with half and half. It blended easily, with no lumps, and I really enjoyed the flavour. It was creamy, with mellow coffee notes and a sweet caramel tang that made it refreshing on a warm day.
I couldn’t really detect much of the “salted” part of the salted caramel, but the drink was rich and smooth, with just the right hint of sweetness. I’ll definitely be reaching for these again when the sun’s out, and next time, I might even add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for full-on indulgence.
11 May 2025
Giggling Squid Lunch Menu [@NLi10]
We went for a family lunch to the Giggling Squid in Harbourne, Birmingham. The menu has been tweaked since we last went and is based around Thai tapas - small plates called Samrub and grouped into combos of 4 for your ease.
This is the veggie combo.