BBC Birmingham at The Mailbox

Birmingham seems to be the centre of everything just like London so I am not surprised that the BBC has a station there.

As I was visiting Birmingham, we stumbled upon BBC Birmingham's Visitor Centre tucked away on Level 3 of The Mailbox.

There is lots to see and you can try your hand at presenting the news or a weather bulletin which is not easy as it looks keeping up with the autocue.

I tried this and it was a brilliant experience.
There is a piece of paper where you note down a reference number to download your video.

My first attempt was good but I cracked up on the second attempt.
I think I managed but I spoke earlier than the cue so the pictures became delayed.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/tours/birmingham

Hunger Breaks - The Bacon sizzler

Intrigued by the bacon patties I decided to give it a try.
As well as bacon they have other options such as steak or breakfast.
For full range, please visit:
http://hungerbreaks.co.uk/the-range/

Inside the can was baked beans and bacons patties.

I was quite disappointed with the bacon patties because the texture and taste was a bit weird.

The beans on the other hand were better than quite a lot of other brands because it was more savoury than sweet.

Batchelors Cup a soup - Broccoli & Cauliflower

A classic favourite of mine.

Castello Instant custard - No added sugar

Castello Instant custard comes out a nice colour and consistency but unfortunately it is sweet because it has natural sugars.
I was hoping for a mix that wasn't sweet because I want to add sugars to my desired level of sweetness.
As well as the sweetness, there was this strange strong taste of almond.

Sainsbury's Express Porridge Apple & Cinnamon 10x36g

I loved the Apple & Cinnamon porridge by Sainsburys.
They were instant by adding hot water and it wasn't too sweet.
You are supposed to add milk but I prefer adding water so that it doesn't taste too milky.

Kelloggs lucky charms

My brother got me these frosted toasted oat cereals with marshmallows.




Inside were colourful marshmallows charms.


















Sadly I forgot to take a picture of the four leaf clover.

Nissin Black garlic oil flavour crisps

These Nissin Black garlic oil crisps are under the Nissin Koikeya series.

When I opened the bag, there was a really strong sesame smell but when you eat it the garlic becomes stronger with every crisp you put in your mouth to the point that it tastes bitter.

As with all Asian crisps packets they like to fill it a third full.

I found the crisps tasting like a concentrated version of the black garlic oil noodles.