Favoritos do Mês / Monthly Favourites - July 2015

Como é possível já estarmos em Agosto?! Já? O tempo passou tão rápido!
Bem, este passado mês de julho ainda serviu para me habituar ao registo do blogue, a tentar fazer posts diários e a manter sempre atividade gira (como aquela série em que lia o livro e via o filme) por aqui, por isso descuidei-me um pouco na leitura.
Mas, mesmo assim, tenho os meus preferidos!

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How is it possible that we are already in August? Time has flown!

Well, July was a very busy month for me... Adjusting to the blog, trying to do daily posts, keeping nice subjects here (like the series where I would read the book and then watch the movie) so I didn't read that much...

However, I've got some favourites!

 

Definitivamente os meus dois livros preferidos foram As Vantagens de Ser Invisível e A Culpa É das Estrelas! 

As críticas podem ser vistas aqui (As Vantagens de Ser Invisível) e aqui (A Culpa É das Estrelas). 

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Definitely my two favourite books this month were The Perks of Being a Wallflower e The Fault In Our Stars!

The reviews can be read here (The Perks of Being a Wallflower) and here (The Fault In Our Stars).

Japan and its wonders! - Trying Japanese Candies and Snacks #6

E porque estas bolachas me souberam tão bem, vou experimentar mais umas: Chocobi Chocolate Flavor!
Se conhecem Crayon Shin Chan vão adorar estas delícias!

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And because these biscuits were so good, I'm going to try another ones. This time is Chocobi Chocolate Flavor!

"Do you guys know the popular anime Crayon Shin Chan? If you do you are in for a real treat, as "Chocobi" is the famous hero character from the series! Enjoy the crispy and delicious chocolate flavored biscuits and hang onto the box if you're a collector!"

 

No final, é nos dada uma surpresa! Um autocolante com as personagens!

In the end, we are offered a surprise which is a sticker of the anime! 

A primeira impressão que tenho em termos de sabor é uma combinação entre café e leite ou cereais e chocolate, porém são deliciosas.

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 Tastewise, the first impression you get is a mix between coffee and milk or cereals and chocolate but they are fairly good. I really adored the idea of having that surprise in the end.

Going to the Bookshop #2 - July Haul

Este mês, fiz umas comprinhas na livraria!
Apesar de serem poucas, estou muito curiosa para as ler e pintar... Já vão ver!

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This month I did some shopping in the bookshop!

Altought there are not many books, I'm very excited about them...

 

Os livros: / The books:

 Let The Games Begin de/by Niccolò Ammaniti

Objetos Cortantes (Sharp Objects) de/by Gillian Flynn

A Arte do Mindfulness

Japan and its wonders! - Trying Japanese Candies and Snacks #5

Para tirar o sabor do picante, é-nos dado bolachas, cujo nome é Tabekko Aquarium Biscuits.
Estes biscoitos são de chocolate e é possível adquirirem 47 formas de animais marinhos.

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After that crazy spicy curry Ramune we all need Tabekko chocolate Aquarium Biscuits!

As written in the paper that explains what is what: "Enjoy a bold chocolate flavor in these sea animal biscuits! From 47 different types of cute sea animals, you will be sure to enjoy a variety of surprises in each handful! With a hard-chocolate finish, it allows for a melt-free experience, even in the heat of summer!"

Assim que se abre o pacote é se invadido por um cheiro achocolatado que nos abre o apetite. O mesmo se passa à medida que vamos saboreando as bolachas: o sabor adocicado do chocolate, porém, no interior está um recheio que parece desfazer-se na boca.

Enquanto bolachas são muito boas!

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As soon as you open the package you get an intense taste of chocolate that can drive you super hungry. The same happens when you take a first bite. They are very good and really do feel like they melt.

Great cookies!

Japan and its wonders! - Trying Japanese Candies and Snacks #4

Chegamos agora ao item especial, oferecido pela Tokyo Treat a quem adquiriu a embalagem Premium.
Esta surpresa consiste numa bebida (Ramune) de caril picante! Sim, isso mesmo: caril picante!
Ao que parece, é bastante comum comer-se caril sobre arroz japonês, no Japão e, ao quererem recriar este prato para o estado líquido, saiu este refrigerante.

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We've come to the special item!

It is a spicy curry ramune! It may seen impossible but it's real: spicy curry ramune! 

As they say in the information's paper: "Curry over white Japanese rice is an extremely popular dish in Japan. Much like that delicious Indo-Japanese rendition of the meal, you too can enjoy the same tangy spices in this soda drink! Drink with caution and have water on hand, as this drink really has a kick!"

A primeira impressão que tive, quer olfativa quer gustativa, remeteu-me um pouco para a Pepsi, porém mais doce.
Portanto, eu considerei esta bebida boa, senão fosse o picante, que, na minha opinião é demasiado e bastante forte. É mesmo necessário água a seguir.

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The first impression you get is the smell and the taste which has made me think a lot about Pepsi. It does taste like it altought it is a lot sweeter.

I liked the drink but the spicy taste is awful and very strong. You definitely need water after taking a sip.

Japan and its wonders! - Trying Japanese Candies and Snacks #3

Peço desculpa por não ter apresentado um produto ontem mas foi-me impossível vir ao blogue.
I'm sorry that I didn't post anything yesterday but it was impossible to come here.

O produto de hoje é uma edição limitada da marca Pocky: Coconut Resort!
Como muitas pessoas já conhecem, Pocky é uma bolacha coberta de chocolate à qual, neste caso, foi adicionada coco!
Só a embalagem já nos reporta para o verão e uso de coco confere um sabor bem leve e fesco.

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Today's product is Pocky's limited edition Coconut Resort!

As many people already know, Pocky is a biscuit covered in chocolate but this time it is also covered in coconut!

Everything from the package to the flavour gives Pocky a taste of Summer.

 

 

 Pocky surpreendeu-me verdadeiramente. É super bom.
A junção do chocolate com as raspas de coco dá um sabor delicioso e super fresco, mesmo para o verão.
Este doce é ótimo para os amantes do coco.
É uma pena ser edição limitada!

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Pocky really surprised me. It's super good.

By joining chocolate and coconut, they have created one of the best candies I've tried!

It is super light and delicious, especially for Summer.

Coconut lovers should try this!

Too bad it's a limited edition.

Japan and its wonders! - Trying Japanese Candies and Snacks #2

O segundo produto da caixa de subscrição da Tokyo Treat é um pacote de batatas fritas de sal e vinagre.

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The second product in this subscription box is Sawabee Vinegar Flavored Chips.

The informations' paper says: "These delectable ridged potato chips have the essence of salt and vinegar, much like you have seen in western snacking, but have more of a Japanese flair to them! Light, crispy, and not oppressively tangy, you can enjoy these without feeling worn out after snacking!"

 

 
A minha primeira impressão foi, obviamente, o cheiro. Este não é muito "azedo" nem forte, apesar de ter um toque de vinagre.
Em termos de sabor, fui completamente surpreendida! Adorei estas batatas fritas!
São as minhas preferidas.
Não são nada fortes nem intragáveis, são mesmo boas. Revelou-se um ótimo snack.
Definitivamente compraria de novo e recomendo.

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My first impression was, obviously, the smell which is not as strong nor sour as I thought would be.

Flavour wise, I think I must have found my favourite chips of all time!

They don't have this strong taste of vinegar, whatsoever. They are super great!
I would buy again and I highly recommend them.