Pronto Cinnamon Instant Cornmeal Mix review

I have never tasted cornmeal before but have seen people eat it on American television shows. I saw this in the foreign food isle at my local Tesco I decided that it might make a nice change from my usual porridge. This is prepared in the same way as a typical porridge pot and requires just boiling water, a good stir and a few minutes of patience. It can also be made with cold water and a microwave. On reading the label I saw that this product originated from Jamaica and is described as Quick, convenient and nutritious. It also states that this pot is "enriched with vitamins for extra goodness". This surprised me considering it has 24g of sugar per 60g pot.

I added water stirred and waited and was surprised at the result. The texture of this cornmeal was incredibly odd and like nothing that I have had before. It was thick and gloopy with almost a wet sand like texture. I took a bite and it seemed quite gritty although the more I got used to it the more I preferred it. The flavour of the cinnamon was quite mild and it wasn't overall as sweet as I had expected.

This is a really unusual product and at £1.10 per pot I don't think that this would be something that I purchase regularly, however I am glad that I got to try it. It was surprisingly filling with a subtly sweet yet spicy flavour but for me personally the sand like texture was just a little too odd. This is a bit of a novelty product and although I did happily finish it off, I don't know how likely I am to buy it again. Having said that if you like trying new and unusual foods then this is probably worth seeking out.

Starbucks UK Limited Edition White Mocha Cold Brew review

This iced coffee beverage is a limited edition iced drink which was the EMEA Barista Champion 2016. I have not yet tried any of the summer range iced brews as I am not the type pf person that would order a black coffee and so the thought of iced espresso brew sounded too strong for me. Having said that, the promise of the cold brew alongside white mocha with cinnamon topped skimmed milk foam was too tempting to at least try.

The drink looed pretty appealing with each layer clearly visible. There was a thick layer of white mocha syrup on the bottom beneath the espresso brew and then a thick foamy layer and a generous amount of cinnamon. I took a sip and was surprised at how impressed I was. I recommend giving it a good stir otherwise the thick layer of syrup at the bottom is just too sweet (and that is not something that I often say). After I had stirred it the sweetness spread to the brew which although was quite rich was no where near as bitter as I had worried and the addition of the cinnamon flavour was a welcome treat. The foam was light and frothy and also worked really well against the intense coffee flavour. This is a really great drink for any serious coffee fans with a sweet tooth and personally I am disappointed that it is only a limited edition drink. This is only on the menu until the 12/07/17 and so I would seriously recommend trying to get hold of one while you can.

Muller Corner Limited Edition Goes Nuts review

Muller corner's are rarely my pudding of choice because I would generally rather have something more luxurious. Having said that however, Muller corners have a slightly thicker texture than Muller lights and so when I saw this limited edition pistachio flavoured yogurt I thought it was at least worth a try since it is a more unusual flavour that I haven't seen before. The corner of this dessert was caramelised crushed almonds and so the "goes nuts" name seems pretty appropriate.

The yogurt itself had a pale green colour but I have to admit that I was pleasantly surprised with the texture as it was thicker than I was expecting. I tasted the yogurt by itself and it tasted creamy with a subtle pistachio-y flavour. The almonds were sweet, crunchy and there were just the right balance between the amount of almonds in proportion to yogurt. The flavours worked together really well creating an overall sweet and nutty flavour with a creamy yet crunchy texture.

I think that this is probably the best Muller corner that I have ever tried and I am really surprised at how much I enjoyed it. This is definitely one for any nut lovers out there and I loved the slightly more unusual pistachio flavoured yogurt. The caramelised almonds were delicious and I would definitely recommend giving this dessert a try whilst it is around as I don't think that I have had one like it before.

Mr Kipling Summer Trifle Slices review

Mr Kipling is one of the only long standing men in my life and his products are a classic staple of the typical British family home. The Mr Kipling range often release seasonal products depending on the time of year and this summer is no different. Being a lover of the angel slices I decided to give these trifle slices a chance since they are currently on offer in practically every supermarket. Described as a strawberry sponge with raspberry mallow filling topped with custard flavoured icing these sounded pretty unique and I was eager to tuck in.

These come individually wrapped and so are perfect for lunchboxes, as an on the go treat or just to make sure that they maintain their freshness. They looked really cute with the pale pink and pastel yellow colours and the texture was soft, light and spongey. If I'm honest however, these left me feeling a little flat. The strawberry sponge was nice but very sweet so be warned but I cant really say that the raspberry mallow filling was particularly noticeable. The custard flavoured icing was slightly smooth and chewy but again it didn't really add a lot to the flavour.

Don't get me wrong these are a perfectly fine little novelty treat but I cant say that I have any intention of buying them again. They are incredibly sweet so be warned and I imagine that kids would love them so they're great for lunchboxes. I think I was just left disappointed because I didn't really feel that these resembled trifle in any way. These have a very sweet overall strawberry flavour and I did end up finishing them off but more out of convenience and I personally feel that there are much better options out there from the Mr Kipling range.

ASDA Super Sundae Banoffee review

I am in the process of working through the new range of desserts at ASDA and being a banoffee addict my eyes lit up when I saw this super sundae. This dessert comes with 2 long plastic spoons either side so I presume that the idea is that it is shared between 2 ( mine was most definitely not). This sundae included everything naughty and sweet you can imagine including white chocolate mousse, toffee cake, banana mousse, shortcake, toffee pieces, cream, toffee sauce.....I mean wow! It was also an impressively large size (for 1 anyway, if you share its probably just enough to satisfy your sweet tooth.

I honestly don't know where to start when explaining how amazing this dessert tasted! The toffee pieces were chewy and delicious. The toffee sauce was sweet and runny enough to work ell with the texture of the thick yet light mousse. The toffee sponge was moist and flavoursome and I loved the texture of the crumbly, buttery shortcake. The flavour was incredibly. A perfect combination of banana, toffee and creamy flavours but be warned you need an extremely sweet tooth to finish off this sundae.

This sundae had every texture that you could imagine and at only £2 is probably one of the most indulgent desserts that I have ever had. The combination of textures and sweet ingredients have made this my new favourite dessert. This banoffee sundae is an amazing addition to ASDA's dessert range but best avoided if your on a mission for a summer body. This gets a definite 10/0 for me and I am dribbling just thinking about eating it again!

Quaker Overnight Oats Blueberry & Cranberry Pot review

Porridge pots are a popular breakfast choice in the UK as they as filling and convenient. Unfortunately, the hot weather that we have had recently just isn't suited to a meal as hot and stodgy as porridge. Quaker however have come up with a solution to this by introducing their new overnight oat pots. I do often make my own overnight oats and cant say that it is particularly difficult or time consuming, however if I'm particularly tired I often forget to do it. These pots require 25ml milk and need to be left for 2-12 hours and so are pretty convenient if like me you often forget as these only need 2 hours and they are ready to eat.

I left my oats for about 6 hours and this was the result. They had quite a thick texture and when I stirred I could see that there were quite a few small berries throughout. The oats were large,  perfectly chewy and the flavour of the oats was a lot sweeter than I expected. I am not normally a fan of overly sweet porridge so I was surprised that I didn't mind this and I actually found them really tasty.

Although I can understand how a lot of people could be put off by the sweetness of these overnight oats, I was actually pretty impressed and did enjoy them. They still need to be prepared in advance and so aren't really a lot more convenient than making your own (which is actually probably a lot cheaper too), however it does save some time and they did have a lovely flavour. I would buy these again in future for an easy summer breakfast but if you don't have a sweet tooth then these probably aren't for you.

Marks & Spencer's Honey & Ricotta Cheesecakes review

I am continuing to work through the new M&S spirit of summer range and next on my list were these 2 honey and ricotta cheesecakes. These looked pretty luxurious and were a little more pricey than your typical supermarket cheesecake but since M&S products usually are of an exceptionally high quality, I was prepared to fork out. These ricotta cheesecakes have an oatmeal base, are topped with pecans, almonds, pistachios and a honey drizzle.

I took these out of the box and they were ridiculously sticky, I literally could barely get them out of the box. It seemed as though the honey had sort of leaked through the base and these were stuck on the cardboard but at the end of the day, these are about the taste. There was a large cluster of sticky nuts on the top but the oatmeal base was disappointingly thin, almost non existent in places. They were relatively small in size but big enough to fill that sweet craving I often get after meals.

I took a bite and these were really tasty. The honey was noticeable yet not overwhelming and worked really well with the creamy cheesecake filling which had flecks of vanilla right through. The nuts on top were delicious and sticky and I enjoyed the added crunch of the texture. The oatmeal base was also lovely with a sweet and cinnamon-y flavour but it was just a shame that it was so thin. These cheesecakes were really enjoyable but I don't know if I would buy them again purely because I think they were quite overpriced. The oatmeal base was so thin that I was really surprised because I expect a lot more from a brand as highly respected as M&S. A good product that might impress guests but personally I feel that there are better and cheaper options on the market.