Iceland Stonebaked Ultra Thin BBQ Pulled Pork & Pineapple Pizza review

It is very rare that I buy a bake at home pizza and this is purely because as a general rule they are no where near as good as a proper take-away pizza. Having said that this ultra thin pizza from Iceland caught my eye due to the combination of pulled pork, BBQ sauce and pineapple which is a pretty interesting combination. Seeing as I love all elements of this pizza I thought that I would give it a go and I also enjoy a very thin pizza so this was an added bonus. At only £1.59 and taking only 12-16 minutes to cook, this is also a pretty cheap and easy dinner choice.

I cooked the pizza for the recommended time and this was the result. The pizza wasn't the largest in size but I would say that it is perfect for just one. The pizza was indeed ultra thin and it was very crispy in parts and even though I turned it throughout cooking, some parts seemed almost burnt in places whereas other parts were only just cooked. There was a tang from the BBQ sauce but all in all the BBQ flavour was very mild. There was plenty of pineapple and I was impressed with the amount of tender chunks of pulled pork however I personally would have liked a little more cheese on top.

This was a decent enough meal, especially considering the price and I was more than happy to finish it off. Having said that however, this is far from the best pizza that I have ever and I wont be rushing out to get it again, in fact I think I will stick with a takeaway and splurge out a little more next time that pizza craving hits!

Shaken Udder Salted Caramel Milkshake review

Salted caramel is probably the new go-to flavour for most companies and I for one have no objection to this! I love the sharp edge that salt adds to the sweet and sugary flavour of caramel and so this milkshake from the shaken udder company was something I have had my eye on for a while. Made from Maldon sea salt and containing no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives, with less than 5% fat, I picked this up when I had a craving for something sweet. This can also be enjoyed by vegetarians and those with a gluten intolerance.

I was worried that this would be a little too sickly since caramel flavoured milk can often have a slightly artificial taste but I took a sip never the less. I soon learnt that there was no need to be concerned and this was absolutely delicious! The main thing that I noticed is that this was genuinely a "salted" caramel and I could taste the tang from the Maldon sea salt. The overall flavour was still very sweet but I didn't find it too sickly by any means. This was a creamy and refreshing drink that I would definitely recommend trying if you enjoy salted caramel as much as me.

Revolution de Cuba Baked Fish review.

Having recently moved house, there have been a serious lack of posts recently but now that things are settling down, I decided to start back up with this new dish from Revolution de Cuba. I cant say that this Latin American bar is somewhere that I would typically go for food, however after a few cocktails I was pretty easily persuaded. I opted for this baked hake served with spinach, paella rice and asparagus topped with pico de gallo and lemon wrapped up in a banana leaf.

I will start by saying that I am not into this recent trend of serving food in banana leafs as it just gets in the way and I end up making a mess when trying to get at my food! Putting this aside, I tucked into the dish and was very pleasantly surprised. The hake was cooked perfectly meaning that is was soft, flaky and fell apart in my mouth. It also had a lovely flavour which was really enhanced by the lemon. The paella rice was also cooked well and was very flavoursome without being too heavily spiced and therefore overwhelming the fish. The tangy and sharp flavour of the pico de gallo also added to the spice level and so I was glad that the hake and paella rice had not been too heavily seasoned.The portion size was also just right and so filling without being so large that you cant manage a few cheeky drinks afterwards. The spinach and asparagus were a nice addition to the dish and I am happy to say that I really enjoyed this meal and would definitely consider eating here again in the future.

Ambrosia Deluxe Rice With Spiced Apple review.

Ambrosia rice's are one of those desserts that are handy to have in the back of the cupboard for when you fancy a little treat. I have tasted the standard apple Ambrosia rice plenty of times and it is a fairly decent dessert but nothing spectacular. However, the deluxe custards from Ambrosia are absolutely delicious and so I was keen to see if the deluxe spiced apple rice would be on the same level.

This rice pot can be eaten hot or cold, is suitable for vegetarians, contains no artificial colours or preservatives. It is described as being Ambrosia's most luxurious thick and creamy rice pudding made from west country cream and being a lover of cinnamon I was excited to see the addition of spiced apple. I lifted the lid and expected to see a layer of spiced apple compote at the bottom of the pot but after stirring, I realised the flavour must be throughout the ice since there was no layer of apple. I took my first bite and if I'm completely honest, this wasn't any better than the standard apple rice. In fact, I think I actually prefer the stand version since I could barely taste any apple in this. The focus of this rice has clearly been put on the thickness and creaminess which is great but does mean that the spicy apple flavour was barely even noticeable.

This was slightly thicker and creamier than the standard ambrosia rice and I think it might have been better if I had heated it up but even so, it was still no where near as creamy as say a Muller rice and so Ambrosia really missed a trick here not emphasizing the spiced apple. I would definitely recommend buying the deluxe custards over this rice if I'm being completely honest, because even though this wasn't an unpleasant dessert, there are much better varieties of rice pudding available. I did finish off the rice and if one appeared in the cupboard again I would probably tuck in to it when I had a craving for something a bit sweet, this just isn't a product that I would go out of my way for to buy again.

Marks & Spencer's Chestnut Roast Wrap review

I often buy wraps from M&S when I fancy a slightly fancier lunch than a standard cheese sandwich and I have to admit that I am always impressed with how tasty they are. I saw that M&S had released their festive sandwich range and I saw this slightly more unusual chestnut wrap. 5% of the money of this wrap is also donated to homeless shelters and so you can also give to charity just by eating! Made up of mixed grains, grape and cranberry chutney on a red pepper tortilla wrap, I don't think that I have tried a sandwich like this before and so wasn't sure what to expect.

I opened up the wrap and it was... well.... disappointing. It wasn't unpleasant by any means but it just tasted pretty. There was a nutty flavour and the wrap was well filled but I cant help but feel it would have benefitted from a more flavoursome chutney because I couldn't really taste any grape or cranberry. The tortilla was soft and I liked the ever so subtle red pepper flavour but if I am honest there are much better options from the M&S wrap range. This is one of your 5 a day and a vegan product, so its great that M&S are increasing their vegan range, however I personally wouldn't buy this again.

Costa UK Salted Caramel Cappuccino review

It's that time of year again and the Christmas coffee's are officially out! With so many to get through while they are available its hard to know where to start but the salted caramel cappuccino from Costa seemed as good as place as any! Made with salted caramel syrup and a salted caramel fudge crumb, this sounded like the perfect little pick me up now that the weather has started to get a bit chilly.

This cappuccino was perfectly frothy and I really did enjoy it. It definitely had a bit of a tang to it but I liked that it was noticeably "salted" caramel rather than just the regular syrup. The fudge crumb on top was my favourite part, adding a sweet, salty and chewy element to this coffee. This isn't the most exciting coffee that I have ever had but it was tasty and made for a nice change. This is ideal for anyone who is a fan of salted caramel, or those who don't quite feel up to trying some of the more unusual flavoured coffees available at the moment.

Off The Eaten Path Caramelised Onion & Balsamic Vinegar Pea & Pinto Bean Sticks review

Okay so that's a pretty long title for what seems to be just a bag of crisps and so I will get into the make up of these snacks a little more. These are a bag of Pinto Bean, Green Pea and White Bean Sticks with a caramelised onion and balsamic vinegar flavour. Being a lover of caramelised onion I decided to give these slightly more unusual snacks a try. These are made from real vegetables, are high in fibre and don't contain any preservatives and so sounded like a relatively good choice.

The sticks themselves basically look like crunchy tubes that differ slightly in colour to each other between white, orange and green colours. They were pretty chunky but also really light in texture. They had a great crunch and the flavour was tasty. I cant say I particularly noticed any caramelised onion but they had a slightly milder salt and vinegar taste. There were plenty of sticks in the bag and in all honesty I had already munched through a few by the time I thought to take this picture.

These sticks from Off The Eaten Path certainly made for a nice change and I would happily finish off another bag in the future. I would recommend these to anyone who is a fan of salt ad vinegar snacks, or even someone more like myself who just likes to try something a little more unusual now and again.