The Disappointment that is Achim-Haetsal

After watching Mr Z drinking and enjoying some Achim-Haetsal (a Korean Morning Rice Drink) on the Korean Englishman YouTube channel, the Domestic Goblin wanted to find a bottle to taste test.

This was easy to find in any good reputable Asian supermarket. Disappointingly, it tasted like chocolate milk with a rice aroma. It reminded the Domestic Goblin of the cloudy water you pour away after rinsing the rice.

Verdict: Far too sweet and milky, and not enough rice flavour in the actual drink. Children might enjoy this.

Will not recommend and will not repurchase.

Clara Is Snoring

Colour my wings like yours

And I’ll fly to you,

Soft as silk and lighter than air,

Teach me to glide,

If I can float at your side

There will be no-one as happy as I

Butterfly!

Swallowtail, Tortoise Shell, Grayling too

Painted Lady, Skipper, large and small

Meadow Brown, Red Admiral and Holly Blue

Camberwell Beauty and all

Winter lights, shimmer bright

And shine upon the peaceful scene below.

Winter lights on this winter night

Illuminate and set the world a-glow.

Christmas come now and fill us with love

Bring your spirit of grace from above

Christmas come let your hope be restored

A la nanita nana, nanita ella, nanita ella

Mi Jesus tiene sueño, bendito sea, bendito sea

Shine, advent candle shine,

Advent candle, candle shine.

Choir practise autumn 2023

Beauty of Joseon

In January 2023, after hearing Dr Dray talking about the Korean skincare brand 'Beauty of Joseon' in one of her YouTube videos, the Domestic Goblin purchased some of their products and her thoughts are below.

~ Revive Eye Serum: Ginseng and Retinal

Works better as all over face moisturiser in the evening. Will not repurchase.

~ Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotic SPF50+ PA++++

Does the job. Useful handbag size for travelling. Will not repurchase unless offered in larger bottle sizes. 

~ Radiance Cleansing Balm

Does the job. Would be better if it came in a squeezable tube. Will repurchase in its current tub form, nonetheless.