FreshToHome Fish Review

Most of the times I like to order Mutton and chicken from Fresh to Home but this time we tried ordering some fish.

September is here and we were craving for some fresh and safe fish. Usually, buying fish is somewhat tricky especially for people like me who do not have much knowledge of buying fish, How and what to check and all!!

I searched on the Fresh To Home app and saw some fillets of Tilapia, Cobia, Queen fish and Sail fish. Finally ordered some Tilapia fish fillets.

(There are many types of boneless/ single boned fishes available in the market but we prefer fishes with scales and hence I chose Tilapia)

Read the detailed review of the app FreshToHome here.

Take a look at some interesting non vegetarian recipes here and here.

Let’s start the review.

Their Claim:

Juicy Indian Tilapia Boneless Fillet – 250g+ Pack (Freshly Frozen)

Tilapia is a fish with such a rich history that the Egyptians considered it as a symbol of rebirth and all mummies used to be packed with the Tilapia symbol. In modern times, its taste is so rich that a couple of re-births are worth the Tilapia. The Fillet is wild caught, chemical free and freshly frozen.

Check out the Website here

My Experience:

My first question was: Is Tilapia safe to consume? I had read a lot about how it is farmed and it is not safe but when I read this line “The Fillet is wild-caught, chemical-free and freshly frozen” I was satisfied.

Price: ₹299.00 /pack for 250 gms
Packaging: 3 pieces of fresh fillets of Tilapia fish were packed in a clear plastic packaging.

VFM*: Yes

Shelf life: The package did not have any sticker with the information. On asking the customer care team, they said they were having some problem with their sticker machine. I intended to make the fish fillets that same day so I didn’t really mind about the storage information.

Packaging

I marinated the fish fillets with lemon juice, ginger garlic paste, turmeric, salt, chili powder and some packaged fish fry masala. After marinating for an hour, I coated the fish fillets in a mix of rawa and rice flour and fried it on the tawa with some oil.

Result: The fish fillets did not have any fishy smell, I was pleasantly surprised. Also, because these were fillets, it did not have any bones which is a huge plus point for us.

Overall SR Rating: 4.5/5
Taste: 5/5 
Smell: 5/5
Value: 5/5
Ease of Use: 5/5
Packaging: 4/5 (1 point less for not providing the relevant information)

Will I repurchase: Definitely
Availability: Available on app and website

Have you tried ordering seafood from FreshToHome? How was the experience and what fish did you order? Do let me know in the comments section 🙂

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Disclaimer : The opinions expressed about the products I review are from my personal experience only.  I also do not get any monetary compensation to review any product. There are some affiliate links in the post. Also, kindly check the time stamp of the post. My experiences may have changed with time.

REVIEW OF PIGEON VEGETABLE CHOPPER

Read about my experience of Pigeon mini vegetable chopper

In most of the kitchens, a vegetable chopper is a must have item.

Many times I want my onions chopped very fine, but I can’t chop it as fine as I want with a knife and a chopping board.

REVIEW OF CREAMBELL WHIPPING CREAM

My search for a good non-dairy whipping cream finally ended on Creambell Whipping cream

Now even I can make those “bakery style” cakes at home.

The dairy cream that is commonly available in India does not become stiff enough to pipe on cakes. It needs a stabilizer and is honestly a hassle to make.

After trying 3-4 times, I gave up making a whipped cream from Dairy.

Tasha & girl Strawberries and Lavender Jam review | Tasha & girl Fruit spread review

I got to know about this brand from a local Facebook group named Pune Eat Outs. Loved their story and immediately wanted to taste their products and ordered. (Read the very interesting story here)

We tasted the Jams or should I say “Fruit spreads” from Tasha & girl first in 2017 and it was love at first taste😜😜

The fact that it is a local brand from Pune is one more reason to like it more.

Strawberries and Lavender Jam

Their claim:

• No artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives.
• No synthetic gelling agents or acids.
• No stabilizers, thickeners, anti-oxidants, or emulsifiers.
• Unsulfated cane sugar only.
• Nothing our 4-year-old cannot eat in the raw form.

Review of activity book by Melissa and Doug| Water wow painting book review

When there’s a toddler at home who needs to be kept engaged all day, this painting book is a boon. It comes with 4 pages of different scenes and a thick pen like brush with a tube to fill in some water. It is a mess-free way to keep toddlers busy

What the description says: Use the “Magic” pen to color in the picture, and see vibrant colors, details, and patterns appear. Each page of the kids’ activity book features a lively princess-themed artwork to complete and a seek-and-find activity, too. Makes a great travel toy.

Features & details

• Toys and Games
• NO-MESS ACTIVITY BOOK: The Melissa & Doug On the Go Water Wow! Safari Reusable Water-Reveal Activity Pad features reusable pages that come to life when wet.
• 4 REUSABLE WHITE PAGES: Use the pen to fill in each activity and see hidden colors and pictures appear with every stroke! Then simply let the page dry to erase the pictures and fill it in again and again.
• REFILLABLE CHUNKY SIZED WATER PEN: This Melissa & Doug alphabet activity book comes with a chunky-sized water pen that allows easy filling and is designed for smaller hands to easily grasp. The compact, spiral-bound format is great for travel.
• GREAT GIFT FOR AGES 3 TO 7:This toy is a delightful and educational gift for kids . Add a Melissa & Doug toys to round out the hands-on and screen-free play experience.
• “THE GOLD STANDARD IN CHILDHOOD PLAY”: For more than 30 years, Melissa & Doug has created beautifully designed imagination- and creativity-sparking products that NBC News called “the gold standard in early childhood play.”
• 100% HAPPINESS GUARANTEE: We design every toy to the highest quality standards, and to nurture minds and hearts. If your child is not inspired, give us a call and we’ll make it right. Our phone number is on every product!

As soon as the baby finishes coloring all the 4 pages, the first page becomes dry and is ready to color again, Zo loves this activity book.

I got 2 different books, one is animal themed and one has fairies.

Sometimes she will just take a wet wipe and rub it on the page and the colours come alive. The pages have find-the-objects kind of games too.

Very nice to gift also.

Price: starts from 350

Available on amazon and flipkart.

Pros:

Very good for engaging kids during traveling

Mess free activity

So many options of scenes and themes to choose

Very good book to gift

Cons:

Younger toddlers like zo don’t have a proper grip or technique so they put a lot of pressure which makes the brush tip flat after sometime making it difficult to colour.

Can’t put the brush with water filled in it in the storage space provided as on getting wet the adhesive of the storage compartment comes out.

The brush tip has become bad after sometime.

Links for Amazon and Flipkart

Amazon: https://www.amazon.in/Melissa-Doug-Water-Coloring-Animals/dp/B009B7F6DO

Flipkart:

http://dl.flipkart.com/dl/melissa-doug-water-wow-alphabet/p/itmf4gzs6e3tdhzx?pid=ACKF4GKHTGR2BWAQ&cmpid=product.share.pp

Disclaimer : The opinions expressed about the products I review are from my personal experience only.  I also do not get any monetary compensation to review any product. Also, kindly check the time stamp of the post. My experiences may have changed with time.

Timios Melts for babies Review |Easy and Healthy Snack for babies|Convenient baby snacks

This review will cover Baby Snacks

1) Timios Apple & Cinnamon Melts Review

2) Carrot & Cumin Melts Review

What it claims:

Early Foods Ragi Choco Jaggery cookies Review

This post is a part of my quest for healthy snack search for Zo.

This is a travel friendly snack

In the life of Moms of Toddlers like me, it already is a big challenge as to what to feed the kids that is not harmful, full of chemicals, preservatives and stuff that we can’t even pronounce (Try Potassium Nitrate, Iso-Ascorbic Acid, Sodium metabisulfite)

Early Foods Organic Ragi Choco Jaggery Cookies and other snacks from Early foods contains organic ingredients and are devoid of chemicals. I also liked the fact that it contains a mix of dry fruit powders.

So coming to the Ingredients and price:-

What it claims:

Recommended for little ones who are ready for all grains & nuts. Best if they have 1-2 teeth to chew. If not, you can always dip in milk to help them bite.

These cookies are made from organically certified whole Ragi, Organic Jaggery, Indian grown cacao powder, superior quality dry fruits & seeds that add natural vitamin and mineral supplements to your child’s diet. 

Contains ~14 pieces.

Why Moms love Early Foods:

• Made from ancient Indian Super Foods
• We make really small batches of food each day. So you can always feed super fresh meals.
• Grandma inspired recipes, simple, healthy with minimal processing
• No Sugar or salt. 
• No Preservatives, colours or artificial flavours. All Natural

Timios Zookers Animal Shaped Biscuits with Cherry Bits (12+ months) Review

Good Snack Idea

Healthy quick Snacks

For Me, there is always a dearth of good easy snack ideas for kids

Also, it takes a lot of time to think about yummy and healthy snacks to make

The ones we get in the market are full of additives, preservatives,  leavening Agents, Emulsifiers and made in palmolein oil.

My 15 months old daughter loves to nibble on biscuits, crackers and junk food mainly due to teething i guess?. Hence, my search for quick and healthy snack ideas started and i chanced upon Timios snacks on bigbasket.

In the life of Moms of Toddlers like me, it already is a big challenge as to what to feed the kids that is not harmful, full of additives and preservatives.

Timios, is that ray of hope in my MomOfZo life, and i really wish It really is what it claims.

This is the first post on Snacks / food items that my lo and myself will try and review.

How much?

150gms for 160/- INR

Shelf Life : 9 months

Product Description:

Timios Zookers Animal Shaped Biscuit with Cherry Bits come in a big box containing 4 packets . The box says:

Play & Learn Finger Food

HOW ARE ZOOKERS MADE

Zookers are made with simple wholesome ingredients keeping the appetite of your little ones in mind. No additives, no colouring – our Zookers are enriched with natural fruits and vegetables.

WHEN TO EAT OUR ZOOKERS

Our Zookers make for a delicious snack between meals that your bundle of joy, can thoroughly enjoy

Maggi Magic Cubes Review

I love Spices !! Different kinds, of different origins.

Spices play the most major role in the art of cooking. Be it Soups, or curries or non vegetarian gravy, Spices can make it or break it.

What if you have something as versatile as a maggi magic cube!! Well then you are sorted. (I strictly use it sparingly nowadays)

This is an Updated Review of Maggi Magic Cubes, the Last one I wrote was 5 yrs back and this is what my current experience is.

My Experience is a mixed one of both Positive and Negative sides.

What it claims:

With MAGGI Magic Cubes, you can cook the smart way while adding that mouth-watering flavor to your meals. That’s not all; as you crumble a MAGGI Magic cube into your dish, your curries, biryani and even non-vegetarian dishes turn rich and delicious in no time.

Available in two exciting flavors – Vegetarian Masala and Chicken. It is time for you to don the Chef’s hat at home