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Reviews, recipes & our journey
Hi guys, we’re San and Sara! We share honest reviews of products and places, Filipino and Iranian recipes, and stories from our everyday life and travels.
We try it, test it, and share what works, what could be better, and whether it offers good value.
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Everyday carryGerber Paraframe IA skeletal steel design, practical handling and the tradeoffs that matter.Read the review →
Action figuresRevoltech JagiThe Fist of the North Star villain gets a surprisingly good figure.Read the review →
Action figuresS.H.Figuarts Yuta OkkotsuSmooth articulation, strong posing and the details that fall short.Read the review →In the spotlight: our hands-on reviews
Pictures and stories from products we have used. Select a review, or let the photos rotate.
Hands-on test · 4.5/5SmallRig Magic Arm & ClampOur top-view setup with the Panasonic G100 and Pentax Q10: what works, mounting limits, and value.Read the review →
Water-tested · 4.5/5Vetreska Poop Bag DispenserOur notes on the water test, bag thickness, scent, price, and cleaning up after dogs or cats.Read the review →
From our camera bagWhy I Still Use the Sony A77 IIA personal look at a camera we have kept using over the years.Read the review →
Tried at homeChongker Cat BackpackA realistic cat-shaped backpack—and our cat’s reaction to it.Read the review →Start with our hands-on reviews
Hands-on test · 4.5/5
SMALLRIG 11 Articulating Magic Arm and Clamp
Tested for top-view photos and videos with the Panasonic G100 and Pentax Q10. Includes practical strengths, mounting limits, and the verdict.
Hands-on water test · 4.5/5
VETRESKA Dog Poop Bag Dispenser
The bags passed my water test. Read my notes on thickness, scent, price, the dispenser, and use for dog waste or cat litter.
Camera ownership review
Sony A77 II: why I still use it
A personal look at the camera I have kept using over the years.
Personal product review
Chongker cat-shaped backpack
My experience with the realistic cat backpack and my cat’s reaction to it.
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Recipes from our kitchen
Filipino and Iranian recipes, with flavours and ideas from other cultures too.
Places and our journey
Our visits, food discoveries, and stories from everyday life and our travels.
LATEST REVIEWS, RECIPES, AND STORIES
Gerber Paraframe I Review: A Skeletal Everyday Carry Knife
The Gerber Paraframe I brings back memories of Skeletal Warriors. Here’s my hands on review of its open frame design, pocket carry, blade and everyday practicality.
Revoltech Jagi Review: A Terrible Villain, an Awesome Figure (4.3/5)
Our hands-on Revoltech Jagi review: removable helmet, scarred face, chopped shotgun, excellent posing, accessories and annoying paint marks. Rated 4.3/5.
S.H.Figuarts Yuta Okkotsu Review: Sleek, Smooth and Surprisingly Good
Our hands-on S.H.Figuarts Yuta Okkotsu review covers outstanding posing, balance, expressive faces and the weaker sword finish and face clips.
Zhang Xiaoquan 3-Stage Knife Sharpener Review: Cheap, But How Sharp?
I tested a $9.49 Zhang Xiaoquan three-stage manual knife sharpener on video. It sharpened a knife, but how good is the edge? My honest rating, residue complaint and value verdict.