[Review] Deluxe Lumpfish roe 100g

 Every now and then, there will be some gems at Lidl.

The last time I got a gem was the ruby chocolate bar last year.
This time I spotted the Deluxe Lumpfish roe 100g for £2.99 so didn't hesitate to get it which is cheaper than John West's lumpfish caviar which costs £2.80 for 50g.

Technically, this is fish roe because caviar only comes from wild sturgeon fish but anyway it is still a good bargain for that price and not many places sell it.

It definitely satisfied the fun of having something similar to caviar when you can't dine at restaurants due to c o v i d.

I've have always wanted to buy caviar from the shops in London where you get the mother of pearl spoon.

It is a big no no to use metal spoons on caviar because it tarnishes the silver and you don't want to taste the metal when having caviar.

Just for fun, I topped my crumpet with caviar and did some canapes with it.

Although it does not taste as strong as caviar it was still good and it is something you can impress guests or have some simple luxury at home when you can't dine out.

For those clueless on how to serve lumpfish roe, they also have blinis to go with it.

Some pictures of caviar that I had at various restaurants:

Alaskan Crab Meat with Imperial Caviar in Du Barry Cream Sauce at Le Dôme de Cristal:

Seabream tartare with caviar and flying fish roe at Dot Cod:

Tartar di Manzo at Sorriso Italian:

KFC! Let it snow, let the gravy flow at KFC!!

Let it snow, let the gravy flow at KFC!!

Gravy double burger and Gravy box meals!

2020 Limited Edition New Christmas Viennetta Krushems at KFC UK

Limited Edition New Christmas Viennetta Krushems at KFC UK.
Let's hope they will do a mint Viennetta because I love mint viennettas.
As a Viennetta fan and a Krushems fan, I just had to try the Viennetta Krushems drink even though it was winter.

When it came, it looked rather slushy than milky because the colour was not that solid.

Anyway, taking a sip it was quite slushy with lots of chocolate in every sip.

It was quite nice and tasted like icy slushy vanilla milkshake blended with cadburys 99 flake.

Overall, I wouldn't mind trying this again if they did Mint Viennetta.

Festive double Big Mac and Jerk chicken sandwich at McDonalds UK 2020

Festive double Big Mac and Jerk chicken sandwich at McDonalds as well as Celebrations Chocolate McFlurry!

Taiwanese Crispy chicken and black sugar bubble egg tart at KFC Hong Kong!!!

Taiwanese Crispy chicken and black sugar bubble egg tart at KFC Hong Kong!!!
黑糖珍珠葡撻 & 鹽酥雞

Okra soup at African Delicacy Restaurant

After trying the Swallow meal and delicious Moi Moi, I was back for the Okra soup which cost £7.
The reason I like okra soup is because it is like a African version of Louisana gumbo soup with okra, fish, beef and cows foot.
There are many different versions of okra soup because some put fresh crabs, fresh prawns, tripe and whatever they fancy.
Since there was some roast chicken and rice at home, I requested for plain Okra soup without the pounded yam.
The okro soup I had was a full portion and freshly made which lasted for so many meals.

It was blended finely hence the reason you can't see the okra seeds.

Due to its signature slimey nature, I think the Japanese would love plain okra soup which is similar to freshly ground yam, natto beans and sliced okra served with sushi rice in a donburi.

My first impressions for ADR's okra soup was the lovely lightness and you could smell the okra followed by a mild fiery kick.

It was perfect that it was not too salty.

So to accompany my okra soup, I had it with roast chicken and rice so the okra acted like gravy hence the reason I am going to buy some chips later so it will be like okra gravy and chips.

As well as a tasty dish, I'm beginning to think that okra soup would be a good side dish for the elderly who require food thickeners to help them swallow their food.

Will be revisiting ADR again for something new.

Further reading:

Moi Moi, Swallow meal and sweet dumpling at ADR:

https://supersupergirl-dining.blogspot.com/2020/09/restaurant-review-african-delicacy.html

snake and mongoose

Snake & Mongoose is a unique Grill Bar situated in the heart of Croydon. This fantastic venue takes its influences from Jamaican and British roots which are evident in the décor and the atmosphere when you visit. The décor is based around Early West Indian memorabilia which has historical links to The Windrush generation. 

The aim at Snake & Mongoose is to promote a healthy lifestyle using products that we source locally from within the community; therefore they are also supporting small local businesses at the same time. Authenticity is the ethos by how they work, they have a beautiful roof terrace where they grow fresh herbs which they use in their delicious foods and beverages. 

Their chicken is grilled/steamed on a jerk grill which is also situated on the roof terrace which the customers love.

Quoted from 

https://snakeandmongoose.com/about/