Tuesday 30 April 2024

Simply Cook

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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 Penne Alla Rustica. In this kit you get the Garlic & Rosemary Mix, Rustica Paste and Red Pepper Sprinkle.
I enjoy getting this recipe, it's full of flavour, and the chorizo works perfectly with everything.


Next from this box I cooked the Lamb Keema Matar. In this kit you get the Garlic Paste, Keema Curry Paste and Garam Masala.

Start the keema.



Add the curry paste.





Toast the breads.

Serve!

I'm not the biggest fan of peas, so I did find them a little off putting, but other than that the flavours were nice. If I cook this again, I'd leave out the peas.


Next from this box I cooked the Bean & Sweetcorn Quesadilla. In this kit you get Quesadilla Paste, Pico De Gallo and Spicy BBQ Sauce.

Cook the filling.

Make your condiments.

Cook the quesadillas.

Serve!


The flavours are really nice for these, but they're not my favourite thing to make. I always either end up burning them or myself. I'll happily make them if Skye asked me, but they're not a dish I enjoy cooking.

Last from this box I cooked Sausage & Fennel Pasta. In this kit you get Chilli & Fennel Mix, Smoked Salt & Chive and Garlic Vegetable Stock.


We've had this a few times since and enjoy it enjoy time, I now make enough pasta to pop it into the freezer for when I have a full day at work. I also don't add ricotta cheese onto the top either as I wasn't a fan the first time round. I've recently made this again and don't remember it having ricotta cheese anymore, so I think they may have changed up the recipe.

Now let me get to the business side of the Simply Cook boxes, each box comes with 4 recipe kits which include 3 pots of sauces, herb, stock etc, as well as 4 step-by-step recipe cards, that contain the full list of ingredients you'll need, and alternatives etc.
You can choose which dishes you would like in your box, or you can leave it to the Simply Cook gang and let them randomly pick your dishes to enjoy. You can set your preferences whether you're wanting something mild to spicy, something family friendly, there's recipes from all around the world.
You can choose how often you would like your boxes, whether that would be weekly, fortnightly, or even every 4 weeks. You can also change, pause or even cancel your subscription at any time.
Each box is £10.99, with your first box being a trial price of £3 and each box has free delivery.
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.

Here is a code to help you on your way and to get you your first box free:

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안녕
(Annyeong)
さようなら
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再见
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Bye

Monday 29 April 2024

BOYNEXTDOOR - Why..

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BOYNEXTDOOR are a 6-member South Korean boy band formed by KOZ Entertainment, they made their debut in May 2023.
The members are:
Sungho
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Riwoo
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Jaehyun
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Taesan
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LeeHan
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Woonhak

Why.. is their 1st mini album.
On the 13th of August 2023, the Why.. Trailer Film was released.
Owned by KOZ Entertainment
On the 15th of August 2023, the Why.. WHY are you so..? Video was released.
Owned by KOZ Entertainment
On the 21st of August 2023, the Why.. Concept Film: Feeling MOODY video was released.
Owned by KOZ Entertainment
On the 23rd of August 2023, the Why.. Concept Film: DAZED and confused Video was released.
Owned KOZ Entertainment
On the 27th of August 2023, the Why.. Track Spoiler: MISSING POSTER was released.
Owned by KOZ Entertainment
On the 31st of August 2023, the 뭣 갈아 (But Sometimes) M/V Teaser was released.
Owned by KOZ Entertainment
On the 4th of September 2023, the 뭣 갈아 (But Sometimes) M/V was released, along with the physical and digital release of their 1st mini album Why..
Owned by KOZ Entertainment

뭣 갈아 (But Sometimes) won BOYNEXTDOOR 2 music show trophies, winning 1 on The Show and 1 on Show Champion.

Jaehyun, Taesan and Woonhak co-wrote on the lyrics for 돌아버리겠다 (But I Like You), Serenade, Crying, 뭣 갈아 (But Sometimes) and ABCDLOVE, with them also co-composing on 돌아버리겠다 (But I Like You), Crying, 뭣 갈아 (But Sometimes) and ABCDLOVE.
Taesan also co-composed on Serenade.

Why.. peaked at No.3 on the Circle Albums Chart, No.3 on the Oricon Albums Chart, No.65 on the UK Physical Albums Chart and No.3 on the Billboard World Albums Chart.
Circles Sales = 514,342+
Oricon Sales = 45,708+
Total Sales = 560,050+
*YouTube views correct at time of writing post*
The M/V for 뭣 갈아 (But Sometimes) has so far gained 34,752,960 million views, with the views continuing to increase.

Why.. was released in 8 versions: Dazed, Moody and 6 Letter versions.
Dazed and Moody are both set out in a box case and comes with the Cd, photobook, random postcard, folded poster, letter sticker sheet, film photo, random unit card and a random photo card.
The Letter versions are member based and are set out in an envelope case and comes with the Cd, stickers, folded lyrics poster, member based photo set and a random photo card.
All photobooks are different.

Track List
돌아버리겠다 (But I Like You)
One and Only
Serenade
Crying
뭣 갈아 (But Sometimes)
ABCDLOVE



















I have Jaehyun's Letter version and I absolutely love the layout of the album, it's so cute. I've been hooked on BOYNEXTDOOR since their debut, I really liked their debut single, while I'm still not familiar with the members themselves, I really like and enjoy their music.
The album itself is really good, it's always good when a rookie group releases an album that's really catchy and makes you want to listen to it over and over again.

I really love the melody for 돌아버리겠다 (But I Like You). For me this song does not sound like it comes from a rookie group. Their vocal tones really fit perfectly with the melody as well as the tempo. I also love their vocals with the raps, it gives off a youthful feel and vibe.
돌아버리겠다 (But I Like You)

I was in love with One and Only from the very first listen, it's really fun and catchy. The chorus really got me hooked to both the song and the group. This is definitely the perfect track for them to debut with, it shows off their youthful and playful side, as well as showing that they have good vocal and rap skills.
One and Only

I love the guitar opening for Serenade, and I love how the tempo slows for this track, but it doesn't stop this track from being catchy.
Serenade

Crying is different from the previous tracks and has a different vibe, for me it gives off a more mature and serious vibe compared to the previous songs. Allowing them to show off their vocals and raps more. Also showing that they're a versatile group and won't stick to one genre or concept.
Crying

There something about the melody for 뭣 갈아 (But Sometimes) that sounds very reminiscent for me. This track was perfect for the title track as well as for their 1st comeback. It's slower than their debut but showcases how talented they are as a group.
뭣 갈아 (But Sometimes)

ABCDLOVE is really cute, I love the melody, it seems really simple, but for me it's their vocals and raps that really add to it.
ABCDLOVE

BOYNEXTDOOR were one of my favourite rookie groups to debut in 2023 and they've held my interest with each comeback. I can see this group going really far and being really successful. For me there is something about them that gives them a uniqueness, they have stable vocals for a group that's just debuted and they don't seem to be afraid of doing cute concepts, as well as showing us different sides and vibes to them. They don't seem like a group that's less than a year old, for me I feel like I've been a fan of them and their music for years.
I can't wait to see what twist and turns their career takes and how they'll keep blowing me away as well as keeping me a fan.

Were you a fan of Why..?
Do you have a physical copy?
Which version(s) did you get?
What were your thoughts on 뭣 갈아 (But Sometimes) being the title track?
Do you have a favourite track on the album?
Let me know in the comments below.

See you soon!


안녕
(Annyeong)
さようなら
(Sayonara)
再见
(ZaiJian)
Bye