Hey you!

 Hey you!

Just checking up on you. I apologize for totally ignoring you for some time now.

But I'll do better.

Just stick with me a bit more?

Thanks!

No Na

At some point previously, you may have heard between the beef between South Korean netizens (known as K-netz) and the SEAblings (countries within the Southeast asian countries). It all started with the local people calling out Koreans that attended the said concert and has broke off the camera rules during a Kpop concert in Malaysia. It escalated real quick to nasty and racist comments due to K-netz hitting below the belt first.

If these K-netz have the spot of being a top tier level of bully (mind you, their own artists whether idol or actor are not spared and even pushed to their death because of these anonymous online commenters), the SEAblings are on another level mind you.

I would like to believe that millenials and generation Z are not new to trash-talking because most of us have hobbies which includes people: playing online games and rapping (they even hold competitions).

So, they retaliated back with the most witty and savage comeback. I was laughing really hard when I read those comments.

 

And because of that, a silver lining had opened. Those SEA countries fanbase had turned to artists coming from SEA. I am grateful that it did. Or else I might have missed this amazing girl group called No Na. No Na consists of four members, Baila, Shaz, Esther and Christy.

I think they are just a newly formed group (just a year) but they are popular in Indonesia. I liked the song Work and all of the members are charming and magnetic that I had trouble picking a bias.

I also like their Shoot

They also recently released a new Bop song called Rollerblade

Manhwa: My Dream Is to Get My Own House

Manhwa: My Dream Is to Get My Own House

Stopped at Chapter 56

The essentials of Oral Hygiene

 The essentials of Oral Hygiene

Let's talk about oral hygiene which is not really discussed much. 

Toothbrush, manual or electric?

Toothpaste, how much needed?

Should I rinse with water after toothbrushing?

Mouthwash when it should be?

Flossing, are you doing it every day?

Going to the dentist at least 1-2 a year for cleaning

Making my first beef tapa!

 Making my first beef tapa!

454 g beef rump steak, sliced thinly

10 pieces garlic pounded and minced with balat

6 tablespoon soy sauce

6 tablespoon brown sugar

6 tablespoon lemon

Pepper

Salt

Knorr seasoning

Chili pepper flakes

Oil

Mixed all ingredients except oil and marinate overnight at least 9 hours.

In a pan/pot with low-medium heat, add oil and then add the marinated beef. Let it boil until liquid evaporates. If oil is coming out, mix and serve with fried garlic and fried egg.

Enjoy!

Flight cancelled due to war

Flight cancelled due to war

Just when I am so excited for my anticipated annual leave going to the Philippines because I was thinking that finally I would be able to taste again my Filipino street food cravings, that's when war struck out in GCC and Middle East was bombed by Iran this 28 February 2026. They were retaliating and dropped the missiles in the US bases in the GCC because Trump and Israel bombed Iran. The end result: Airspace was closed in Qatar until government officials says that it is safe to fly. (I was due to take Qatar Airways to Manila from London and later).

Anyway, that's what's life is. You'll never know. Bummer, I know! And it would mean more expense for me. But I'm still thankful for I am alive.

To be honest, I don't like war. At the end of the day it's a lose-lose situation especially to the most vulnerable.

Let's see what will happen later. I hope to update you if time permits.

Till next time! Hoping you are all well and safe!

Savoury Aubergine Recipe by Sanegeal Farmhear

So I was wondering on how I would cook the remaining aubergine in the fridge as I don't have bagoong.

Then an idea struck me.

I pan fried the cut aubergine in a minimal cooking oil (it does absorb a lot of the oil) in a low heat. Cook on both sides.

Add Lee Kum Kee Hoisin sauce and the Lee Kum Kee Char chiu Chili oil.

It was as good as I've visualized.

This recipe would be better I think if I had stirfried it instead with garlic and onion. Or perhaps just serve it with green onions on top?

Anyway, enjoy!

Inventory of Joy

Just vibing and typing my discovered recipe when this song came as a random play.

Easy and simple Samgyupsal marinade by Sanegeal Farmhear

After all the trial and error, I finally found the taste of the samgyupsal that I like. It is also important to use fresh meat and with good stripes of the fat and pork.

Put knorr seasoning in the pork belly and massage in both sides

season lightly with salt and pepper in both sides

Leave in the room temperature for a day or two. Ensure room temperature is a bit cold

Garlic Buttered Shrimp

 Garlic Buttered Shrimp

Oh my gosh. I can't wait to tell you how I managed to cook my preferred taste of garlic buttered shrimp! The last time was I think a decade ago and it was a failure that I didn't dare to do it again.

But I'm elated that I got the taste which I like 

Shrimp, marinated in cola overnight with generous amounts of ground black pepper (180g unshelled and raw)

Butter 1/3 (Lurpak)

1 bulb garlic minced

After marinating the shrimp overnight, drain and set aside the marinade.

 In a pan, heat the butter in low to medium heat and add the chopped garlic, let it cook for a while

Add the shrimp

Add magic sarap granules

Add Mama Sitas oyster sauce

Add tomato ketchup

Add ground pepper

Add 1/2 teaspoon char chiu chili oil

Mix and cook for a while until reduced 

Add the marinade, let it boil and reduced.

In a small bowl, add a bit of corn flour and mix the liquid from the pot. Add it to the pot.

Simmer until malapot na kaunti.

Enjoy!

 Spirited Away OST - Itsumo Nando Demo

Merry Christmas to you!

Merry Christmas!! I hope you are all well, happy and healthy. This is my second year of spending Christmas in the UK. Sad? A little bit. But eternally grateful. This is suppose to be a celebration of the coming of the baby Jesus.

I was on a day duty and it ended well. And when I was walking down from the hospital to my house, a cat with a collar just walked past me, we had eye contact and I stopped on what will it do. To be honest I was a little scared. It went over to me and my left leg and rubbed it's body on my leg. Such a friendly cat gesture (I hope). Anyway, I talk to it wishing it to take care and went on my way again to the house where I was staying.

See... Miracles showing even when the day has just ended. Praise to be the Most High and all exalts and praises to our Lord Jesus!

He never disappoints. Alleluia!!

Chicken sopas by Sanegeal Farmhear

 Chicken sopas

Boil for 30-45 minutes in a large pan 2 chicken thighs, 4-5 spring onions, peppercorns whole and freshly ground, dash of salt, lemongrass pounded.

Extract the chicken and deconstruct into strips when cooled

Saute 1 head minced garlic in oil, then add butter. Fry until golden brown. Set aside.

Fry onion until caramelised. Add the bones.

Add diced celery and carrots. Stir.

Add chicken strips.

Add pasta shells. Stir.

Add the chicken stock (take off the lemongrass). Mix.

Add pepper and 2 Knorr bouillon chicken cubes.

Cook until pasta shells are done.

Add cabbage.

Cook until boiling

Adjust pepper and fish sauce to taste.

Add evaporated milk.

Add some of fried garlic.

Garlic Butter Mushroom Salpicao

Garlic Butter Mushroom Salpicao

Chestnut mushrooms - cleaned with wet paper towel then chopped 1/4 inch thick

Boil them in small amount of water. Until dry and brown. Set aside in part of the pan

1 head garlic chopped

Add little oil then put garlic. Add butter. Saute with the mushrooms until fragrant.

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp sugar

1/2 tbsp cornstarch

2 tbsp water

Optional

Chili sauce

Green onions

Sesame seeds

Sorel boots

I've finally purchased my first ever boots and it is from Sorel! I've never tried this brand before and I only got it for 82.5 GBP from its usual price of 149.99 GBP from Amazon.

It's because I'm tired of feeling a cold damp feet whenever I go outside.

I've tried to wear them outside and it keeps your feet warm. Though it is heavy and it is not squeaky (Yay!) 

Beef picadillo

1 head garlic minced

3 red onion diced

3 potatoes diced

1 bell pepper diced

25% fat 500g ground beef

3 Laurel leaves

Soy sauce

Oyster sauce

5 tablespoons Tomato puree

Pan fry potatoes with oil until 70 % cooked. Add the bell pepper, cook for a minute then set aside.

From the same pan, add oil, stir fry garlic onion and then the ground beef Add the bay leaves. Cook for a while.

Add soy sauce, oyster sauce then salt and black pepper.  Cook until reduce.

Add tomato puree. Dissolve and cook until reduce. Add water. Add beef bouillon. Cook for a while.

If liquid has reduced, add the cooked vegetables. Mix and cook for a while

Enjoy!

Adobo Chicken Wings

 Adobo Chicken Wings

Chicken wings

Soy sauce

Mama sitas oyster sauce

Bulb garlic crushed

Magic sarap

? Black pepper

?salt

Marinate for 2-3 days in fridge

Pan fry marinated chicken in Oil until with browning on both sides.

Add the marinated sauce, sugar, whole peppercorns and laurel leaves. Add small teaspoon charsiuchili oil  

Cook until boiling then simmer for 30-45 minutes.

Trying out Habi's Ashwaganda Gummies!

 Trying out Habi's Ashwaganda Gummies!

I've been eyeing in taking Ashwaganda for sometime now because I think (no evidence, just a gut feeling) I got high cortisol levels.

I bought this in Boots for 10.00+ GBP.

Asda Cafe Brunch!

 Asda Cafe Brunch!

I had my day off yesterday and was a bit lazy so I got on the bus in the afternoon. I went to few shops to look around and bought some stuff and didn't realized that it is already 14.30. I went to my usual Filipino restaurant and sadly they are cleaning so I went to Subway or Dominos, but when I went there I don't think that they're open still so I just went to a nearby Asda. Luckily, I saw their cafe as I was famish already, didn't have any food.

Their Brunch is around 7.00+ which is much more cheaper than that of another British restaurant. I liked the little balls there and they served it hot.

Ravioli

 

Harvest Basket Waffle Fries

 Harvest Basket Waffle Fries

Like those of Kowloon Teahouse's Chili Garlic!

 Like those of Kowloon Teahouse's Chili Garlic!

If you are not yet aware (or maybe I didn't tell it here... yet), I'm actually mad for Kowloon Teahouse's Chili Garlic. I absolutely loved them! I was always wondering how they make them. Though it's a bummer that they just provide a dollop/ half a teaspoon (or less!).

Whenever I went home, I would purchase a siomai from them and it is the reason why I always go to back.

Another bummer is that there are no more kiosks in the MRT Ayala where I always purchase them.

However, this is a breaking news today.

Yesterday, I bought a chili oil in TESCO because I want to do a better dipping sauce for the Har gow or Hakao. I meant to combine it with soy sauce and others, but when I taste tested it first, I'm  absolutely surprised that there is umami. When I read the label, it has already spices, soy sauce and other stuff in it.

What I purchased was no other than the Chiu Chow Chili Oil of the brand Lee Kum Kee.

When I tried it to see how spicy it is, the taste seems oddly familiar in my palate. Then I thought of Kowloon.

An idea struck. I added Hoisin sauce. And I'm in heaven because I struck gold! It might not be the same as of Kowloon s but this is my sauce. I just need to add lots of fried golden garlic next time!

Libby concerns - Locked chapters from a borrowed audiobook

I recently talked about using Libby and just now, I had a problem. I had borrowed a book and it's only the book sample that I could access. Did you also encountered this?

I did some few google search and they say it has something to do with Manage Loan. What I did was from the Manage Loan button, go to the Download and disable it. You'll know that you're on the right track when you can see the Download which is hyperlinked. Restart the application and go again to your borrowed audiobook. It should show all the chapters unlocked.

I believe that what happened was that I had accessed the sample (before borrowing it) and the app downloaded automatically.

Let me know if it helped. xx

Libby 

I'm still in the process of gaining the motivation in reading books again.

It's just that, what hafen Vela? (IYKYK, sense of humour in the Philippines)

Kidding aside, I've been meaning to go back to where I was in the last decade. I felt like I was more intrinsically motivated through self imposed routines before.

I think that this all started when the pandemic happened. Maybe due to the uncertainty, stress and all of that especially at that time I was working in a hospital. My love for reading books had waned and unfortunately, I wasn't even able to read a book in a year this past few years.

Way back, I could finished 100 or more books in a year. (But I guess at that time, it was more of a challenge and to-do list rather than that of a take-your-time-to-savor-up-the-moment).

Anyway, I was able to accidentally found about the Libby app through notifications in my work e-mail. I think that I might have encountered Libby before when I was still in the Philippines but access comes with subscription, I presume. (Addendum: I googled it and I was wrong, Libby is free of charge. You'll just need a digital library card for you to loan audiobooks, magazines, etc from a public library. This is a heaven-sent! :))

Libby is an mobile application where you are able to access audiobooks from your library (or employment?). I am now listening to Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay Gibson - I think I might benefit from this.

I got all the time in the world but is it just me that why do I find it hard?

I guess I need some structure in my life.

Ginataang hipon

 Ginataang hipon

Garlic 5 pcs

Onion 2

Ginger, half inch sliced

Shrimp

Squash/pumpkin

Sitaw fine beans

Lemongrass, pound the stem

Bagoong

Shrimp

Saute ginger, garlic, onion and then lemon grass

Add squash until softened

Add bagoong paste 1 tablespoon

On a side of pan, saute shrimp until half cooked. Take off the pot

Add Coco Mama 

Add Knorr shrimp cube.

and let simmer until pumpkin is cooked.

Add fine beans, cook for 2 minutes

Add ground pepper. Adjust accordingly

Add birds eye chili. Simmer.

Enjoy

Tired and Exhausted

 Tired and Exhausted

To be honest, I am sick and tired of being the bigger person. EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.

But I guess, it's my fault for letting on and letting it brew.

It is definitely true with the adage that takers will always choose to take.

And this time, I'm choosing myself.

Even if it's family.

I'm choosing myself FIRST.

Maya's time deposit and personal goals

It has been some time now since I've opened an account with Maya/PayMaya.

I believe that it is one of the digital banks which yields high interest conservatively out of the options in the market.

As an experiment, I've put a time deposit for 6 months for at least a year now and it yielded approximately 4.7%. (Though it will say it is 6% per annum every 6 months). But still it is not bad.

According to Maya's website, you can add up to 5 active time deposits with a maximum of 1 million each. This is for the Time Deposit Plus. Any amount that exceeds 1 million will not earn any interest. So the maximum amount here would be 5 million if you have 5 accounts.

For the Personal Goals, you can add up to 5 accounts. Though I don't know how to get the 8% per annum in this account.

Gyoza wrapper

 Gyoza wrapper

I like this gyoza wrapper which was recommended by a friend.

500 g Mince pork ang beef

1 bunch spring onions/chives minced

6-7 pcs garlic minced

1 inch ginger minced

4-6 pcs cabbage, first immersed in hot water with salt, then salt. Then rinse. Pat dry. Minced

Sesame oil

Magic sarap

Gyoza wrapper

Mix spring onions, garlic,, ginger and cabbage. Add meat. Add magic sarap. Add sesame oil. Mix well.

Cook thru hob. With oil

5 mins in L2

2 mins in L4

Flip to 1 side

2 mins in L4/ until golden brown

Flip to another side

2 mins in L4/ until golden brown

Invinsible - Hunter Hayes

 Invinsible - Hunter Hayes

Easy Banchan - Leek Salad by Sanegeal Farmhear

One cons of living in the countryside is there are not enough shops for your Asian grocery needs. So I was craving for a samgyupsal meal and a banchan/s is/are a must! (Do not forget the most important item which is the kimchi!). I was planning to use the leeks for the miso soup but I thought of trying of using leeks instead of spring onions (which is not available in the supermarket here) was good actually.

I had some gochugaru flakes and was feeling lazy going upstairs so I used the gochujang paste instead!

Anyway, here is what I did:

Banchan - Leek Salad by Sanegeal Farmhear

Cut the leafy part of the leeks ( this will be used)

Cut them into strips (I found that leeks initiates more powerful tears), clean them thoroughly sometimes debris can be found inside them

Soak them in a cold water (to lessen the tears)

Soak them in hot water along with splash of vinegar and salt. Leave it be for some time.

Wash it again in cold water. Drain.

Dry up the strips with paper towels.

Add a teaspoon of gochujang paste

Add sesame oil

Add a dash of fine salt.

Adjust according to taste.

Enjoy!

Ye Olde Oak Hotdog

I am still trying out different kinds of hotdog, or sausage in the market here in the UK out of curiosity and I stumbled upon this Ye Olde Oak Hotdog. I think this costs around less than a pound?

Below are the ingredients:

This is already pre-cooked and can be eaten hot or cold straight from the can.

To be honest, this hotdog is like a bland and less peppery version of a Vienna sausage for me. Wikinger still tops the list in my opinion.

An Easy Carbonara Recipe by Sanegeal Farmhear

I was craving for pasta and looked up a carbonara recipe in the internet and tweaked it according to my taste and vision. The first sauce that I made was edible but a bit on the salty side as I only used 1 cream and there's no spinach. I also used the large flat mushrooms instead of the chestnut mushrooms

Ingredients:

• 1/2-1 bulb of garlic, diced
• 1-2 pieces of Onion diced
• 5-7 pcs of smoked bacon, cut into 1//2 strips
• spinach, washed
• 2 double cream 300 g each
• 1 beef cube
• cheese de grano
• chestnut mushrooms, sliced
• pepper
• dried parsley
• Oil
• Butter

1. Saute garlic, onion and bacon in oil.
2. Add butter. 
3. Add the mushrooms and cook until halfway cooked. 
4. Add the beef cube. 
5. Add the double cream and the spinach. Simmer and cook until boiled. 
6. Add the cheese and simmer for a bit until thickened. 
7. Add freshly ground black pepper and add sprinkle of parsley.

Serve the sauce in a cooked linguini pasta (I watched a video that Italians did invent different types of pasta for different purposes - linguini pasta would tend to hold a lot more of the cream sauce) and toasted bread. Add salt, pepper or parsley according to taste.

Enjoy!

Fire And Rain - James Taylor

I'm looking up the song that I like which I also came across in YouTube and stumbled into this oldie but goodie song.

How to Properly Store Food in the Fridge - Food safety and hygiene

I came across a video in a social media where she talks about how to properly store food in the fridge.

Upper most section - ready to eat meals, leftover foods

2nd - dairy products (butter, cream, milk eggs ) milk and the eggs not in the door - as temperature in the door is not consistent and eggs need cold consistent temperature for it to remain fresh in the fridge

Meat - always on the tray or in a sealed container right the bottom as it is the part where it is the lowest, the coolest  and the meat requires that

All the sauces, condiments, spices that survive in the temperature slightly or higher can go in the side of the fridge. Always write the expiration date if you can.

Fruits and vegetables they need to be below separately because the boxes below in the fridge maintain the humidity level keeping your fruits and vegetables fresher for longer

Air vents in the side should not be blocked

If you want an odorless fridge, use an expired baking soda (can be also used for cleaning

Noah

Noah

I recent learned this website where you can check if an area in the Metro is prone to flooding. This is extremely helpful to those who are looking for properties or for rent. The flood in Metro Manila is getting worst year after year so it is wise to strategize where you reside.

https://noah.up.edu.ph/know-your-hazards

Mogu mogu

Imagine my elation when I found a Mogu Mogu drink in Home Bargains which costs around less than a pound ( I think). It doesn't carry the white one which I like and instead I bought the Peach flavoured one.

Here are the ingredients.

Interesting to know that this came from Thailand

Catheterization

I attended today a catheter training and the take-aways that I learned were as follows:

• When there are clots when inserting a catheter, remove and insert a new one.
• For the encrustations, encourage patient consume food and drink which contains vitamin C. Encrustations are calcium deposits which are small sharps. Encourage to avoid milk, calcium containing, medications.
• It is better to insert a new catheter to a patient when it is blocked. You might dislodged a big calcium deposit in the bladder and this might cause trauma.

Why We Shouldn't Hold Our Pee

 Why We Shouldn't Hold Our Pee

I recently attended a continence training and one idea that I learned is that holding your pee and making it a habit will bite you later in the back. 

How?

When you hold your pee, the muscle in your bladder weakens. Which will cause incontinence.

Aside from that, it could predispose you to urinary tract infections. Because there is stasis in the bladder and this is a good breeding place for bacteria to multiply.

Upgrade your Chia Seeds Experience with Granola!

Recently, I opened my bag of chia seeds. I haven't had any before and chia seeds from what I researched in the internet is a good source of fiber that can hydrate your gut. But, I noticed that I am bloating and farting a lot so I decided to decrease my consumption of almost daily chia from 2 tablespoons to 1 tablespoon and it worked out so well! I still fart sometimes though (oopss!!)

I actually intended to consume chia seeds because aside from the fact that they're tagged as superfood, I'd like to have a stress-free and smooth defecation in the toilet. Talking about poo, you might want to check out the Bristol chart.

Anyway, here is my recipe on how I prepare my overnight chia seeds with granola

1 tablespoon of chia seeds

125 ml/ 1/2 cup of almond milk

    mix these two first in an empty glass like a biscoff jar so it would me easy mixing with no mess (just close the lid tightly!)

 then add

1/2 cup granola (nutty)

another 125 ml/ 1/2 cup of almond milk

2 tablespoons of honey

splash of vanilla extract

    mix thoroughly

    put it in the fridge at least overnight

Put in some berries or fruits of your choice. But I liked it as it is.

Enjoy!

 

 Hoka's W Transport Gtx Shoes

I've been on the look out for the best duty shoes that doesn't squeak and would make my feet comfortable since I mostly walk at work. I paid 155 gbp for this (not on sale!) and I've been wearing it for 9 months already. One thing that I can say about this shoes is that it is very much light to wear which surprised me. Though I still have squeaky shoes. I wonder if is it me?

Tesco's Finest Vanilla Chai

 Tesco's Finest Vanilla Chai

If you're looking for something interesting and to expand your taste on tea, I would recommend this Vanilla Chai.

Somehow it also tastes like Masala Chai

Marino

 Marino

Devil in Disguise

Crush

I discovered yet another interesting singer in YouTube music named Marino. I noticed he's always depicted with a drawn smiley in a brown paper bag 

Pork Adobo!

 Pork Adobo

350 g pork belly

1/2-1 bulb of garlic - half with skin on and pounded, others minced

1-2 lemon

1- teaspoon Knorr seasoning

Marinade overnight.

1 chopped onion

2 Bayleaves

Whole peppercorns

Crushed peppercorns 

Saute onions until translucent.

Pan fry and sear marinated meat without the marinade until oil comes from the pork fat.

Add the marinade, cook in low heat and let it boil.

Add a bit of water. Add sugar and adjust according to taste. Cook until meat becomes tender

Vita Coco Coconut Water

 Vita Coco Coconut Water

I was curious how this coconut water tasted like and I purchased one from Tesco as it is on sale. This came from the Philippines so I was surprised (we don't have anything like this in the Philippines though).

I opened it today and the taste seemed already with a hint of like the coconut oil when you fry the coconut meat. Though nothing tastes like the ones you drink from the fresh coconut.

Chia seeds!

Finally, I was able to try out chia seeds. I purchased a bag when we were in Costco. 

I started on the 11th and am still consuming it early in the morning.

I started with a 1/2 cup for 2 tablespoons and later I found what I prefer

1 cup sweetened almond milk (bought in Lidl)

2 tablespoons chia seeds

1.5-2 tbsp honey

Dash of vanilla extract

Mix well and leave it overnight. I personally like the small used jars (though they can be heavy and can take a bit of space in the fridge) cause it makes mixing easier and spill free.

Amble - Swan Song

 Amble - Swan Song

Cheers!

Manga Manhwa currently reading

Manga Manhwa currently reading

I don't want to remarry a tyrant - ep 27

Now That My Engagement With The Prince Was Cancelled, I Will Stop Pretending To Be a Fool ep 5

The Over-caring Heiress Wants to Be THE wall [Official] ep 24

The Monster Male already under my bed ep 67

I Still Don’t Know About My Favourite Character’s Unwavering Obsession - ep 25

My Contract Husband Resembled The Male Lead ep 30

How to Turn a Gentle Male Lead Into an Obsessive Male Lead [EZManga] ep 19

Talented Baby Squirrel - ep 103

I Tamed the Monstrous Prince - ep 18

Authors: Cheong su pil

Artists: Dahin

My Students' Guardians Are Obsessed With Me - ep 40

I became the male leads target - ep 27

Treat Your Friends With Respect [Official] - ep 84

Reborn As the Character That Never Existed - fin

Joe's Ice Cream in Cardiff

 Joe's Ice Cream in Cardiff

We went for a short trip in Cardiff and bought this lovely ice cream from Joe's. It's very creamy and sweet, perfect for this sunny and hot weather! A small cup is more than enough for me.

Seo Kang Joon

 Seo Kang Joon

One of my Korean actor crushes is Seo Kang Joon. I really like his eyes.

NewGate Lentil Soup

 NewGate Lentil Soup

I haven't tried lentil soup up until my friend let me have a try when we went to an Indian restaurant in London. It was good, really. So, I remembered to try out Lidl's canned Lentil soup which costs around.

I'm not a fan, it could do some more work with it's spices. There's a hint of tomato puree in there.