Showing posts with label My Amazon reviews. Show all posts
Showing posts with label My Amazon reviews. Show all posts

6/11/2025

DJ&A Shiitake Mushroom Crisps Smoked Chilli and Garlic (30 gms)

I gave this DJ&A of shiitake Mushroom Crisps a try. Not as good as the other one, it has a big punch of chilli that might not be everyone's cup of tea. Personally, I found that the chilli was unevenly sprinkled, so some mushrooms were extremely hot and I didn't like them, while others medium hot or mid hot, and I liked them. They are still good but I prefer the unflavoured variety. This is a healthy snack but, mind, it has sugar in it, something to be aware if you're diabetic.  

6/08/2025

Linkidea Silicone Seal Replacement (10pc)

This is the cheapest gasket that I could find to replace the old one that my Thermos large food jar lid had. I'm always weary from something sold by the tens as I tend to think that they might be bad quality. However, this is not the case. 
 
The gasket looks way smaller than my large  jar seal so, on sight, I thought I would have to return the packet. However, the gasket fits my jar lid perfectly. Perhaps because I have small hands, I found it difficult to position it inside as it requires of some strength to stretch the gasket to then let it fall inside. The gasket stays tightly in without getting out despite the fact that I wash the jar and lid every day. This gasket is designed to match the Thermos Stainless King Food Jar, which is slightly different from my old food jar model, yet it fits it greatly. Great price, but I wish this sort of spare part was sold by the unit or the pair because, unless you have a large family, this packet has more gaskets than I need and it's a waste of product. 

DJ & A Nature's Protein Teriyaki Green Peas Snack (75 g)

Another beautiful healthy snack by DJ&A. The Teriyaki flavour really  masks the pea-ness of the product. It tastes great but isn't as crunchy as other veggie snack varieties. It's also denser and more filling than other snacks, so I don't tend to eat a bag in a go. Good to carry around for moments of total hunger while commuting or travelling. The product is mostly made of peas (76%) and has a high content of protein. It has sugar an it's rich in carbohydrates, so consume in moderation if you're a diabetic.Perfectly sealed and fresh and perfumed when the product comes out of it. 

5/31/2025

Tean's Gourmet Prawn Noodle Paste (200 g)

  This is a paste used as a base to prepare the typical Malaysian dish Mee Udang, which is a prawn and/or meat and veggies soup. The main flavouring ingredients are soy bean oil, dried shrimp paste, galangal, chilly and garlic among others.

This is a simple but flavour-packed fast dish. The soup is wonderful on its own without any add-on. However, if you prepare the full dish, you'll get a kind of instant noodles dish mostly made out of fresh ingredients. I think it is also great to use with leftover cooked meat.

It tastes authentic to me. It has a clean fishy flavour with the galangal adding the counterbalancing citrusy astringent flavour and the garlic and chilly the spicy punch. I didn't find this hot at all, not even medium hot.  On the other hand this paste is really oily,, and it is soya bean oil, so nothing for people with delicate stomachs. You can remove a bit of it with a spoon when resting though.

Preparation: Bring 1.5 litres of water to boil and add the whole paste packet in. Stir and let it boil for about ten minutes. On the side add to a bowl your precooked instant noodles, cooked prawn and/or meat, some veggies. Pour the soup into the bowl and voila.

Great value for money and the sachet does not need refrigeration

5/30/2025

DJ & A Natural Kale Chips (6 g)

I'm disappointed with this Kale Chips. I often prepare kale chips in my air-fryer; I just clean the leaves, remove the stalks and leaf nerves, add olive oil and voila. This variety is not only pricey for the quantity but it doesn't taste good to me. It has a raw-ish flavour that I don't like plus all the leaf nerves were never removed, something that I don't find this enjoyable to eat. This chips are very crunchy and light, but the taste and texture is a miss for me and I won't buy them again.

DJ&A Shiitake Mushroom Crisps (65gs)

This is one of my favourite DJ&A healthy snack varieties. I cannot tell loud enough how good this tastes. It is full roasted and wonderfully seasoned full mushrooms. Crunchy. Satisfying. Filling. One of those bags that you cannot put down till the last bit is in your belly. It is also a great satisfying snack to have in your bag on long commutes because it curves your hanger.

DJ & A Crispy Garlic Cloves (45 g)

This is the most innovative healthy snack that I've come across in a long time. Yes, it is mostly roasted garlic with seasoning and spices. This is a very crunchy snack that, despite being mostly garlic, does taste good. It is not raw garlic you know. To me this is not a snack bag that I munch on from opening till the last bit is eaten. It is for me to pick 3-4 cloves and that's it. It makes a great add-on in snack mixes. I will try to use them in  cooking to see how they perform.

5/28/2025

DJ & A Green Bean Crisps (30g)

After discovering this range of healthy snacks I decided to try this variety. Beforehand, was the least J&A snack in my list. I love green beans but I thought this might taste a bit odd if the taste was true to the green beans. Indeed, these crisps taste a bit odd, but in a good way. Unusual is the word. They are still crunchy and taste good overall. A bit pricey for the quantity.

5/25/2025

RoseFlower 6-colour Waterproof Mascara Gift Set

Fabulous set of colourful mascaras. I was fearing they would arrive dry (as some reviewers have complained of that) or be unnoticeable or bad quality. However, I'm happy to report that they are as beautiful as in the photos, they last all day, dry quickly, are waterproof, tear proof, and look fabulous on. Depending on your eye colour and/or glasses colour, some of these mascaras would be more flattering than the others. The brush is small and allows me to apply the product cleanly and cover even the smallest lash. I get a clean polished look with no lumps. The quantity of product on each mascara is small, but just one coat is enough for everyday purposes. I love the fact that the container is translucent and I can see how much there is left inside. Perfect economic gift set and the mascaras will get you some compliments, guaranteed. I even wear them for work.

5/24/2025

DJ & A Crispy Broccoli Florets (45 g)

I bought these for the same reason I buy anything new that comes out to the market, to try it. In all honesty, I was not expecting much broccoli in the bag. Instead I was surprised with a vegan natural product that has mostly broccoli in it. It tastes delicious and is super-crunchy. The additives are minimal and all natural. I will be buying them again.

5/14/2025

Seymour's Stainless Steel Pegs (20 Pack)

I've had these pegs for a couple of months now with other brands similar metallic pegs.  I got tired of plastic pegs that break too easily and was looking for something environmentally friendly and durable. Being stainless steel it's important because they are meant to be more durable and rust-free. I never leave my pegs outside (whether plastic or not) unless I'm hanging my laundry and then put them bag indoors. If it starts to rain I put my clothes horse indoors. That being the case, my pegs are looking as they were when first came out of the box. I find disappointing the many reviews about the pegs becoming rusty because, because if that happens, they are just steel not 'stainless' steel. So, I will be careful not to leave my laundry outdoors even if there is the slight amount of rain falling.

Nailgirls Hair Cutting Scissors Shears (6.7in)

This scissors are great value for money. They aren't professional scissors but I couldn't expect that for the price. They are still very good. I sometimes trim my hair ends on my own, and the household scissors I was using were not really good. Instead, this pair cuts my hair straight, cleanly and easily, with minimum effort, in a go. These scissors tips aren't too pointy, but the blades are sharp and do the job. I have small hands and found this pair comfortable to use; not too big, not too small. The complementary comb comes really handy.

Tean's Gourmet Rendang Dry Curry Paste (200 g)

I came across this curry paste when I was looking for something else on Amazon and it popped up under the "you might also be interested in" list. I love Malaysian cuisine and Rendang dishes. I bought this not expecting much and based purely on price and my liking of anything Rendang. It turned out to be great. It really tastes of the Rendang dishes that I get from popular Malaysian food restaurants in Oz. The sachet is a concentrated sauce that needs of water and coconut milk, plus dessicated toasted coconut at the end. The quantity of sauce in the sachet is meant to be used with 1.5 Ks of meat, but I used about 700 grams, so it turned out more liquid than it should be. However, the taste was phenomenal, no acidity or chemical taste, and it was a mild hot dish for me. I used it with chicken and added a chopped fresh onion, some Asian veggies and dessicated natural coconut (not toasted), and really enhanced the dish. I found the flavour medium hot. The main downside of the product is the added glutamate. Cooking instructions are on Malay and English on the packet back. This is a value for money packet, and great quality.  

Metamucil Daily Fibre Supplement (Smooth Orange, 30 Sachets)

I cannot stress enough how good this variety tastes. It's like Fanta minus the sugar (great for diabetics). Flavour is important to me because that's what keeps me going with any drinkable supplement or not. I know this isn't the most economic Metamucil version, but it's the best for my needs. Having this individual sachets means that the product does not get rancid or loses any of its properties. Also, I can carry a sachet in my purse if I decide to take this during the day not in the morning. The most important thing is it adds fibre to my diet in periods where I tend to eat less greens and salads, or when my diet changes because, for example, I'm travelling and eating naughty stuff.    

5/12/2025

Benss AM/FM/SW Portable Pocket Battery-Operated Radio

This is a pocket-size traditional stereo radio, powered by two AA batteries, something that comes handy to carry around without the pressure of carrying cables and chargers. It's also good to have it at hand during power outages and emergency situations. 
 
This radio looks great, is lightweight and has a handy wrist band. It can be easily fit inside a handbag or a large pocket. The radio has AM, FM and SW capabilities. I found the scan button fantastic as it scans the waves on its own and stores the stronger stations automatically. I was looking forward to having SW  to rich international stations at night but, so far, no luck; perhaps due to the fact that I live in a big city and in a very urban area.
 
The sound quality is very good and the antenna is really helpful because reception changes at times and so does the sound quality, so moving the antenna fixes  the issue.   
 
This radio has extra features that I haven't used yet like the alarm and the sleep timer. 
 
The instructions leaflet is really good. 

L'Oréal Wrinkle Expert Re-Densifying Anti-Wrinkle Day Cream 55+ (50ml)

L'Oreal cosmetics are a bit pricey, but I bought this one heavily discounted. Why opted for this variety? Honestly, because of the discount. This is a great day moisturiser. Unlike other L'Oreal creams, it doesn't have colouring in it, something that I appreciate. It absorbs well and leaves my skin supple and fresh, and I don't get any irritation or itchiness after application. Personally, I don't belief the claims of any brand or cream that have not been tested clinically, so I cannot comment on whether the calcium added to this cream is making my face less wrinkled because, at face value (pun intended), looks as wrinkled as before. Perhaps this is more noticeable by looking through a microscope or over a long period of time? I would say, based on my own experience, that this cream is goo for everyone who is over 35. I don't particularly like the scent, but it isn't bad either.  Yet, I like the cream and I would buy it again.

Simpeak Hand-Crank Solar LED Flashlight

This is an excellent emergency and travelling torch; easy to carry and store. This is a small plastic flash light. It's easily powered by dynamo (hand crank) or by the small solar panel embedded in it. Just using the dynamo for a couple of minutes gives me enough light to see around. I don't know how long would the battery last once it is fully charged. The carabineer is great to hang the torch from any place or to attach it to a backpack securely. 
 
 Having said that, the torch is very small and the strength and light projection range are limited and weak. That's a pity. I wish they made this in a larger sturdier and more light capacity version.

Kaslaider Silicone Bear Stand-up Pencil Case (Large)

This is a really cute vertical pencil case made of super-soft silicone. The design is really whimsical and the case feels expensive. It's well made and well finished (from the printing details, to the zip, to the inner erasers holder, to the opener chain detail). I wanted this covered case to put some pointy tools inside, like small palette knives, metallic clay tools, dot makers and so on. It can hold quite a big of stuff and protects my fingers from getting hurt as it would happen if I left some of the tools I put inside in the open. Good value for money and this model is way cheaper than other silicone animal pencil holders. The only let-down is the smell of the silicone; although not strong, it's a bit odd. No fancy packaging but I wasn't expecting that for the price.

5/08/2025

Ibumie Penang LadMee Hot Pepper Noodle,5x75g

I was hesitant to buy this Ibumie Penang variety due to the bad reviews. I bought it nevertheless and I don't agree with those. This is a great variety of instant noodles. Of course, I cannot compare it to the Penang white curry variety because this is not a curry and it's more like a clean soup. The pepper flavour is delicate but noticeable and I didn't found it overwhelming.  I added some Chinese fried shallots and a bit of chicken slices and it was a very clean but savoury soup. Not acidity or strong chemical flavour.