Itsu sesame chicken udon noodles

Itsu sesame chicken udon noodles
I find that itsu noodles are really bland so I never fill the water line to the recommended amount.
Instead, I use the broth sachet as a sauce and mix it into the noodles but it still tasted bland although I can taste some black pepper in it.
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M&S caramel waffles

I am not really fond of these stroop waffles but only tried because these were from Marks and Spencers.

It has the usual buttery waffle taste with that waxy texture.

Mr Kiplings Hot Cross Pies

These hot cross pies are not new but I felt that they taste like hot cross buns because of the fruit peel so if you like that then these are for you.

Lidl Vegmondo Pesto Lasagne Tofu

Lidl Pesto lasagne with minced tofu.

I love lasagne and tofu so this was a match made in heaven.

It delivered so I was happy because the pesto sauce was really nice and strong but the lasagne sheets were not quite soft enough.

The consistency of the sauce is really thick like curd and does not go runny when you heat it up and the tofu pieces are finely minced which blends in nicely.

Very tasty but photos can't do it justice.

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Lidl Vitasia Mushroom Steamed buns

This is a review of the Lidl Vitasia Mushroom Steamed buns.
It's a pity I did not get any photos of the box because I didn't expect them to be that nice.

Although labelled as mushroom, they were buns filled with glass noodles and black fungas.

Similar to Shanghai veg buns but nicer with a cute size like a xiao long bao.

Small but well filled and I liked the way the bun wasn't too thick with a lovely texture compared to the ones you can't swallow in Asia.

This was very similar to the vegetable buns I got from Sainsburys called the bao holly for Christmas but much much better and affordable.

I felt that the Sainsburys ones were probably pricey as it was a Christmas product.

Plant/Vegan Smoked Salmon alternative winner

I love Veganuary 2023 because this year there was smoked salmon alternatives available at the supermarket.

The first one I managed to get hold of was the Aldi Plant Menu no salmon which was really impressive I decided to try ASDA and Squeaky Bean for comparison.

The Aldi Plant Menu won me from the start.

Although, they could be from the same manufacturer with the same ingredients, they are very different in taste because they are made to each supermarket/brands requirement.

I liked the way you can buy them as slices rather than in sandwiches because you get to appreciate the taste and can eat it however you want.

I felt that it is just as pricy as salmon so I am not sure if this is to level up with salmon or the costs to make this product just like lab diamonds and real diamonds.

At first, I thought this salmon alternative was going to be the same as the vegan konjac salmon sashimi but it was a million times better.

With the Aldi one, as soon as I opened the pack, the smell was promising as you get that smoked salmon smell.

Touching it with my fingers, it was impressive as it truly felt like salmon your fingers will get slightly greasy just like touching salmon without any fishiness.

Trying it on its own, the taste was bang on and it didn't really need any other seasonings or flavours.

If you add dill and lemon juice, it is just like having the cured salmon at IKEA.

It was just as delicious on baguette so if I closed my eyes I would have thought it was salmon although there is a slight aftertaste if you eat too much.

The texture is just like salmon which melts in your mouth and a slight resistance like jelly.

Visually the only giveaway is the uniformity and the square slice because you can't get salmon like that.

Second best was Squeaky Bean which was close but on the sweet side.

Last was ASDA because it was too smokey, salty and sweet but ok when eaten with a bagel for example.

I'm not vegan but it is interesting trying these like molecular gastronomy.

M&S Perfectly poached eggs (Marks and Spencer)

M&S have recently started selling these ready to eat Perfectly poached eggs which are causing a stir because it's something you can make at home yet there are many people like me who simply do not/can not cook even though it is really simple!

I think it makes sense to sell them because lots of cafe/restaurants use these ready poached eggs so why shouldn't they be available to shoppers.

Although, I don't cook I appreciate the available of lots of ingredients and ready cooked things that you can assemble with your creativity.

These perfectly poached eggs definitely delivered just like these do at the restaurants and cafes.

Perfect for people like me :)

Most importantly, the shells have been removed!

Priced at £2 but reduced to £1.43 today.

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