PRODUCTS RECENTLY TESTED: JUNE 2021 (No. 4)

PRODUCTS TESTED JUNE 2021 (4)

• 67 finally tested M&S's tinned custard (60p) and was pleasantly surprised. Store the tin in the fridge for nearly 2 days to get it really cold and stir in 1/2 tsp vanilla before dolloping on your preferred dessert.  It was gorgeous on Raspberry Coconut Cake.  I can see it come winter, heated up and poured over fruit crumbles.  The tin's the perfect size for small households and there's even a bit left over for eating by the spoonful.  One problem - the custard has a faintly metallic taste; maybe small waxed packets (like the ones passata comes in) is a better option?

• 67 tested Cold water prawns because they are not farmed.  The best ones come from the North Atlantic waters around Nordic countries, especially Norway.   They are a great source of quality protein: low in calories and containing very healthy cholesterol.  They come fresh or frozen and - while not cheap - are not eye-wateringly expensive. They are popular but be warned: some producers mix North Atlantic prawns with lower-quality prawns.  Also, some packets come with a warning that they 'may contain cereals incl gluten, eggs, milk, molluscs and soya'!  300gm/10 oz fresh cold water prawns come in at about £3.50'ish; smaller packs are around £2. 

• M&S Seeded (Part) Wholemeal Wraps.  67goingon50 has often been tempted by supermarket wraps (so versatile!) but wanted something less white and higher in fibre.  Specialist delis offered something other than wheat  - spelt, corn - but often at exorbitant prices. You can make your own, of course, and 67's chickpea flower wraps are easy and delicious.  But in a summer like the one we have been having, no one wants to cook. Which is why M&S's Wholewheat Seeded wraps at only £1 a go (for 8 large!) was so appealing. It was tested as a room temp open wrap with a hoisin chicken filling, as a grilled cheese quesadilla and as a shallow-fried golden 'flat-pack' tucked-in sides wrap with a protein-veg filling.  Each one was great but the favourite was baked Cheat's Tortilla Chips  (for the calorie or cholesterol conscious).  Fried cheats' tortilla chips were sensational. 

• TRESemmé 2-IN-1 SHAMPOO CONDITIONER. During the various lockdowns, washing and conditioning hair has been a pain in the backside, especially in b bathrooms without shower attachments. TRESemmé's shampoo-conditioner is a godsend -- whether or not gym shower rooms are  open.  Apply to the roots and rinse thoroughly; hair is left clean and silky.   67 has been using TRESemmé products (found in many hair salons) for some time, mainly because it is excellent value.  Boots & Superdrug stock 800ml(!) bottles, often on offer at £5.  They last quite a while.  

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