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Cook restaurant quality meals!

Each box comes with 4 recipe kits and 4 step-by-step recipe cards.

Following the recipes, you combine the kits with 4-6 items from your fridge or cupboard.

Then in just 20 minutes  you'll be enjoying a delicious meal for 2-4 people.

First from this box I cooked the Cod & Chorizo Roasties. In this kit you get Smoky Paprika & Lemon Mix, Herb Crust Blend and Saffron Aioli Mix.

I always enjoy this dish, it's only been recent that Skye has started having the cod too instead of having chicken instead. I remember the first time I had the Aioli, I wasn't a fan but I've definitely got a taste for it now. All the flavours work really well together.

Next from this box I cooked the Chorizo & Gnocchi Bake. In this kit you get Garlic & Herb Paste, Rich Tomato Paste and Herb Crumb.

If you don't have a grill, heat the oven to 240C/220C Fan/Gas Mark 9, otherwise wait until step 2 to heat the grill.

Fry the chorizo and gnocchi.

Create your sauces.

Grill the gnocchi.

Serve!

This has become a regular for us. It's full of flavour and really easy to prepare and cook. Skye wasn't a fan of gnocchi originally but this dish changed her mind and she now enjoys it. Especially when it comes to this dish. I also recommend trying this with cauliflower gnocchi if you can get your hands on some.

Next from this box I cooked the Chicken & Mushroom Risotto. In this kit you get Porcini Crumb, Risotto Stock and White Wine Reduction.

I love this dish, all the flavours work so well together. I would never think to pair chicken up with risotto, but it works so well together.

Lastly from this box I cooked the Korean Beef Bulgogi Stir-Fry. In this kit you get Bulgogi Marinade, Honey Ginger Sauce and Gochujang.

This is another dish we love and get often. I always love all the flavours, and it always goes down a treat whenever we have it.

Each box is £11.78 or £9.99 if you click ship now, with your first box being a trial price of £3.

If you are interested in making your own Simply Cook subscription, then head over to the Simply Cook website, to check out more details as well as their big catalogue of dishes to make.

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THE BOYZ - The First

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The Start is the 2nd mini album from THE BOYZ.

On the 23rd of March, 2018, the Mini Album 'The Start' Scene of Start #01 was released.

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THE BOYZ

On the 26th of March, 2018, The Start Highlight Medley was released.

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THE BOYZ

On the 27th of March, 2018, the Mini Album 'The Start' Scene of Start #02 was released.

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THE BOYZ

On the 28th of March, 2018, the Mini Album 'The Start' Scene of Start #03 was released.

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THE BOYZ

On the 29th of March, 2018, the Mini Album 'The Start' Scene of Start #Bonus was released.

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THE BOYZ

On the 30th of April, 2018, the Giddy Up M/V Teaser #1 was released.

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THE BOYZ

On the 2nd of April, 2018, the Giddy Up M/V Teaser #2 was released.

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THE BOYZ

On the 3rd of April, 2018, the Giddy Up M/V was released, along with the physical and digital release of The Start.

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THE BOYZ

On the 4th of April, 2018, the Giddy Up Dance Practice Video was released.

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THE BOYZ

Sunwoo co-wrote on the lyrics for title track Giddy Up.

THE BOYZ wrote the lyrics for track Just U.

The start peaked at No.2 on the Circle Albums Chart and No.56 on the Oricon Albums Chart.

Circle Sales = 100,748+

Oricon Sales = 2,586+

Total Sales = 103,334+

*YouTube views correct at time of writing post*

The M/V for Giddy Up has so far gained 1,746,708 million views, with the views continuing to increase.

The Start was released in 3 versions: Ready, Set & Go.

All 3 versions are set out in a box case and comes with the Cd, photobook postcard set, 2 sticker sheets, random special photocard and a random photocard.

All 3 versions have different photobooks.

Track List:

The Start

Giddy Up

Text Me Back

Just U

Back 2 U

Get It

I have the Go version and I love the photobook. I love the photobook's concept of being on the beach on horseback, it gives off a prince/white knight vibe.

The album itself is really good, with each track sounding differently, it shows that from early in their career they knew what they wanted to do with their music.

I love The Start as the intro song. It sounds bright and upbeat and leads perfectly into the next track.

Without knowing who THE BOYZ were Giddy Up was my introduction to them as when they were promoting it, I was actively watching The Show, M Countdown and Music Bank. So whenever I hear this song it takes me back to them promoting it. Thankfully I started to listening to them the following year, but this song makes me think it's been longer. I love how upbeat it is, it's a really fun song that shows off their fun side.

Giddy Up

Mnet K-POP

I love the melody for Text Me Back. It really fits with the albums bright vibe, there's also something about it sounds familiar to me, like I've been listening to this song for years when in fact, it's a pretty new song for me. I love how they harmonize against the melody, it's sad looking back that even as they became more well known, they were still an underrated group.

Text Me Back

ARIRANG K-POP

I love Just U. While a little slower than the previous tracks, it still packs a punch. Listening to this takes me back to 2018, it also makes me think of Astro as it sounds like something they would release. This is also a song that makes me think of the spring months.

Just U

Puno Autopop

I love Back 2 U. This song takes me back to September 2024 and seeing this song performed live. Listening to the setlist was the first time I heard this song and I fell in love from the first listen. It allows them all to shine vocally as well as with their raps. I love everything about this song from the vocals, to the raps, to the melody. It's such a stunning song.

Back 2 U

Puno Autopop

I think Get It is a perfect closer for the album. It shows a different side to them and shows how versatile they are as a group when it comes to their music and sound. I love how the melody changes and their vocals against it. By the end of this song, you want to hit the play button and listen to the album all over again.

Get It

nyujam

The last time I posted about THE BOYZ, Ju Haknyeon was no longer a member, but now the rest of the members are actively trying to terminate their contract with One Hundred, due to lack of payments and loss of trust, which makes me wonder if the extortionate amount they wanted from Haknyeon was for this reason. The last update I saw was that they were winning and getting closer to be officially and legally free. I've seen that New said he didn't know about the lawsuit, which is why he's remaining with One Hundred. As a Deobi, I want to believe that the members looked at it legally with how he's contracted to a musical, an didn't want any repercussions for him. They've also recently had a concert that both Ju Haknyeon and Hyunjun (Hwall) attended, which just fills my heart with joy knowing that Haknyeon still has love for the group and the members, but Hyunjun also seems to be reconnecting with the members after leaving the group back in 2019.

I feel like we're in for a long journey for getting new music from the group, but I'll definitely wait for them to return and welcome them with open arms if and when they do. Hopefully we will see Haknyeon return to the group and see more content with Hyunjun with the members.

What were your thoughts on The First?

Do you have a physical copy?

Which version(s) did you get?

What were your thoughts on Giddy Up as the title track?

Do you have a favourite track from the album?

Let me know in the comments below.

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さようなら

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再见

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Bye