#255 Soft drink reviews return !! (Innocent Strawberries & Bananas) review – “Natural, fruity, too tart for me” – (7.0/10).

Soft drink reviews return !! (Innocent Strawberries & Bananas) review – “Natural, fruity, too tart for me”  – (7.0/10). The Good  “Natural, sweet smell”. “Environmental impact considered”.  “Clear brand message”.  “Full mouthfeel”.  “Smooth taste”. “Well-balanced taste”. “Natural tang evident”. The Bad “Unbalanced aftertaste”. “Harsh tart aftertaste”.  “Most expensive smoothie, especially in small size”! “Lacking sweetness in […]

#188 Zone Diet – is it healthy ? (Article and video see here)

Zone Diet- Is it healthy?  (Article and video see here) With many of us in lockdown, we need to ensure good health by eating well and exercising regularly. Below, I review one of the more plausible “fad” diets, explaining whether you should try it, and why … I also have filmed a video discussing The Zone diet […]

#119 Innocent “Wonder Green” smoothie review (6/10) – “Too sickly sweet, so I didn’t drink much. You’d be better off drinking apple juice”.

Innocent “Wonder Green” smoothie review (6/10) – “Too sickly sweet, so I didn’t drink much. You’d be better off drinking apple juice”. The Good “High juice percentage”.“Appealing brand message”.“Practical for carrying”.“Non-sickly smell”.“Smooth texture”.“Even taste throughout”.“Has company website”. The Bad “Thin mouthfeel”.“Off-putting, cut grass smell”.“Expensive”.“Artificially added vitamins”.“Sickly sweet”.“No tartness”.“One-dimensional experience”.“Lack of balance”. Packaging The bottle appeared […]

#117 Cowbelle Lush Chocolate Fudge flavour milk review – “Thoroughly indulgent and sweet, fudge- flavoured milkshake”. – (7.5/10).

Cowbelle Lush Chocolate Fudge flavour milk review “Thoroughly indulgent and sweet, fudge-flavoured milkshake”. – (7.5/10) The Good “Cheap as chips”.“Practical carton to carry”.“Natural fudge flavour”.“Not sickly sweet”.“Very smooth”.“Well balanced”.“Lasting natural aftertaste”.“Delightful fudge, smell”.” Indulgent”.“Clever mouthfeel”. The Bad “Lack of complexity or taste variation”.“No chocolate in taste”.“Dull packaging”.“No detectable website”.“Calorie dense”. Packaging With no sickliness, and […]

#116 Shloer tropi-cool! Review – A rather watery, natural and sparkling mango-flavoured drink. Non detectable grape and mango juice apparently too – (6/10).

Shloer tropi-cool! Review – A rather watery, natural and sparkling mango-flavoured drink. Non detectable grape and mango juice apparently too – (6/10). The Good “Cheap”.“Natural mango taste elements”.“Considerable brand history”.“Moderate tang and carbonation as promised”. The Bad “Sweetness all artificial”.“Flavour not from juice”.“Grape overpowered”.“No passionfruit detectable”.“Too watery”.“Sickly artificial mango aftertaste”.“Only one type of fruit juice […]

#113 The Juice Company Wow green smoothie review – (6.5/10). “A naturally tangy, practical yet fruity, smoothie. Unfortunately, expensive and sickly, with an unpleasant smell. Mix well before drinking !!!

The Juice Company Wow green smoothie review – (6.5/10). “A naturally tangy, practical yet fruity, smoothie. Unfortunately, expensive and sickly, with an unpleasant smell. Mix well before drinking !!! The Good “Smooth and natural flavour”.“Some texture “.“Plenty of healthy ingredients”.“Practical, lightweight bottle”.“Pleasant tangy tartness”.“Some tartness and sweetness balance”. The Bad “Sickly taste and aftertaste”.“Unpleasant smell”.“Expensive”.“Poor […]

#112 What is moderate drinking ? and my (Dry January)

What is moderate drinking ? and my (Dry January) 1) Dry January With a full year of glorious cider reviews written (see below), and some great tales of amazing products, I’m sure to return to my favourite ciders, and continue to sample new cider discoveries and delights later on in 2019. Dry January for me […]

#104 Shaken Udder (Salted caramel) Milkshake review. “Lovely and natural, salted caramel flavoured milkshake”- (8.5/10).

Shaken Udder (Salted caramel) Milkshake review. “Lovely and natural, salted caramel flavoured milkshake”- (8.5/10). The Good ” Medium mouthfeel”.” Pleasant medium creaminess”.” Not sickly sweet”.” Natural tasting”.” Modest calories for indulgent snack”.” Cheap”.” Lovely salted caramel taste”.” Persistent aftertaste”. The Bad ” Flavour could’ve been deeper”.” Tasting was one-dimensional, due to a single flavour”. Packaging […]