My burger

This is going to be a little different from my other posts so far as it's something I made rather than found and ate... but oh my god it was so so so so good! I couldn't believe it! I had been craving a burger for so long and this just hit every spot! 

Here it is, from all angles and getting its best side! And yes, that is homemade sweet potato fries as I dont like regular chips all that much... except this night actually! My dad cooked some crinkle cut chips in the bacon juice.... holy shit... there are no words! 

So to make these beauties we first got a pack of lean minced beef, some herbs, spices, a little salt and pepper, a good glug of worchestershire sauce and about two handfuls of cheddar cheese grated... mix that up and make into patties. 

Then on baking trays lay streaky bacon fully stretched out and pop them in the oven with whatever prefered chips you like :) 

In a heated pan, pour a glug of oil and stick your patties down, they should sizzle and brown almost straight away. Flip and cook to desired amount. Whils doing we put the buns, sliced into the grill until golden, we used scotch morning rolls, and I'd highly reccomend them!

Then whilst still in the pan I put a couple of fat slices of jalapeno on each burger, follwed by an equally fat slice of cheese each and pop under the pre heated grill, let that melt and assemble you bun!

Also, check your bacon and chips, they should be good and the bacon beautifully crispy! 

Into mine, I put a good dollop of american mustard onto the bottom, follwed by shredded lettuce and a tomato slice, then from the oven I got a piece of crispy bacon, followed by a burger, cheese side up, then bacon, then burger, then bacon, then another tomato slice, and on my top bun, a lovely dollop of spicy chilli mayo! 

It was IN-CRED-IB-LE!!!!!!

Golden Oreos

I understand that these are far from new, but i couldn't believe my luck when looking in a tiny tesco I'd never taken notice of before I found that they had a fairly extensive american imports range! I've wanted to try golden oreos for quite some time now and a pack of 6 for £1 seemed a fine price to pay, especially being cold and hungry... So unfortunately I dont have a full packet to take a picture of as in the excitement I'd already ripped open and pulled out two cookies before I'd even left the shop!

Upon opening I thought they looked quite small although its been a long time since i actually ate an oreo so I guess they could be the same size.

Upon opening them I was met with a delicious and very strong vanilla scent, which carried through brilliantly with actually eating them! It was much like a custard cream in taste, which I guess I should've expected due to custard effectively being vanilla! And for anyone that knows me, custard creams are my favourite! I actually found these to be very similar in taste to a custard cream, although the cream is quite a bit sweeter and I think a bit milkier in texture and the cookie itself was amazing! Unlike the softer, slightly cakey texture of a custard cream, I found these to be crisp and mixed with the super creamy cream (dont comment) it was delicious. I think as well, that although its been quite some time, there is more filling to these than a regular oreo, which I loved as I find oreos can be quite dry... although maybe I should try the Double stuff variety. 

Overall I absolutely loved these and found them to be extremely moreish! And would recommend them to any biscuit lover, especially of the custard cream varitey!

Verdict- 8/10

 Calories- 260 per pack
Purchased- Tesco

 Price- £1

Mr Kipling jam and custard slices

Now as far I'm aware these might actually be new! Which is exciting for me! As I was wondering around asda I decided I should probably buy something which I could later review, and these caught my eye, being a lovely £1 in price and mentioning the word custard!

I must admit, I haven't actually eaten any Mr Kipling products as my mum always just avoided them but now I have a shot!

The packet came with 3 individual packets containing two cakes each, which I find a little odd as they're serving size is just one cake... Not that that stopped me devouring the second one almost immediately!

The description for these cakes is: Pastry base layered with plum and raspberry jam, custard flavour sponge and decorated custard flavour icing. Well, if that doesn't sound impressive, I don't know what does! I mean custard flavour cake and icing?! Why hasn't this been done before?!

Upon opening these, I was met with a fairly sweet vanilla smell and the cakes themselves looked great, with their even bright red lines, layered on top of a thick yellow icing, they looked just as promised on the box!

Now the taste... they were great! The icing was really smooth and creamy and I could pick up a definite custardy flavour and the sponge was lovely and soft, the only problem I had was I couldn't detect much of a pastry or jam flavour, there was definitely the texture, but none of the flavours which i did find a bit disappointing really. Overall though these cakes made for a nice little snack and I would recommend them to anyone who loves custard!

Verdict- 6/10
Calories- 154 calories per slice
Purchased- Asda
Price- £1

Nakd Rhubarb and Custard

Now, unfortunately I forgot to take a picture of the wrapper unopened, and sorry for the quality of the pictures, it was my snack in college the other day...

Anyway, I know they're not new per say, but I had never had one and I thought it'd be a perfect time to review, especially with it being the month where everyone seems to want to eat better and healthier and what-not...

I wasn't too sure what to expect upon opening this, I've had the chocolate flavour ones of these before and they are absolute heaven! But I was a little sceptical about this one, all that was to change though! Upon opening I was met with a delicate sweet smell, slightly vanilla-ish and very inviting! I wasn't let down either! This bar was amazing... it was sweet, with a slight rhubarb tang and whilst progressing through the bar there is a delightful creaminess to it, I assume this is the custard aspect.

Now although as an avid custardlover, nothing quite beats a big, fat, steaming bowl of delicious, creamy custard.... But for a mid morning snack bar this is a great product, especailly if you're looking for something sweet without the guilt!

Verdict- 8/10
Calories- 128 calories per bar
Purchased- Tesco
Price- They are currently on an offer but the usuaul going rate is 75p for an individual bar

Sorry

Now then, I do doubt that anyone actually reads this blog or that I am doing anything world changing or interesting. But for that possible person who may come across this blog... sorry I haven't really posted much, I have been really busy or something happens or my internet gets cut off pretty much everytime I go to make a new post so sorry for that. Thanks if you do read this :) all the best to you

First review!!

So, I know it has been a little while that my blog has actually been up, and so far it has one measly post... but here goes, my first proper post!
So in costco the other day, I have always looked longingly at the chocolate filled crepes, until now! glancing over, I spotted a different packet! Toffee flavour!

sorry about awful quality of the photo and bad background choice... I will refine this soon!
anyway, they come in a quite a big bag of 16 all in their own little packs.

once opened, I was expecting a big toffee smell, but there wasn't much of a smell at all really, which I found a bit disappointing. Upon splitting the crepe in half, I was met with a odd creamy, beige filling a lot of crepe.

It looked a little like the butterscotch angel delight and on first taste, that is exactly what I found, it was actually quite a rich toffee flavour with a nice creamy, mousse like texture. The packet suggest heating them for 10 seconds in the microwave, just straight out of the pack.... well that made it absolutely divine! And if I was to have another one I'd definately have it warm... BUT use a plate, the filling ent everywhere and set in seconds!

Overall, I think this product is delicious and with such a big bag I will be definately have to be eating more of them! The hot version is fantastic although I did have fun unrolling the cold version crepe and eating it from one end to the other!

Verdict- 6/10
Calories- 121 per crepe
Purchased- Costco
Price- I forget, it was around £3.50

Hello!

Hi! So this is my first post I guess! I'm rather excited... I'm always reading other blogs and thinking I could do it and now here I am ... with a fresh new blog!
I have a stash of things ready to go and two willing extras for tasting and reviews.
I hope you enjoy :)