Welcome to nekoikou; a cosy slice of life channel... with a cat 😺
I hope this is a calm and relaxing place for you to wind down. It is a semi-ASMR vlog channel in that the background is either lofi-chill or some common ASMR style settings. You will see this more in my future videos which include some settings like cafés, study sounds and chopping wood for the fire 🔥
It is a screen protector by Paperfeel, currently less than £8 on Amazon, it is matte and anti-glare It is much nicer to write and draw on and I agree, makes a lovely sound ☺️
It is the iPad Pro 11 inch 2021 edition, I got it off Back Market (second hand) in excellent condition and have zero complaints with it I am doing this as I am trying to be more environmentally friendly and I found the newer editions surpassed what I actually needed the device for and meant spending nearly double I think? Or at least several more £100s which was unnecessary The iPad Pro looks like it's going to have good software support for a good few years (iPad Pro 10.5 inch released in 2017 can still use iPadOS 17) I hope that helps 🤗
Hi I have just done some googling to try and refresh my memory, the manga book store was Henk Comics in Amsterdam and I highly recommend it! The other was actually a boba tea shop with lots of cute items in it! I believe it was YoYo! Fresh Tea Bar Zeedijk I cannot say how good the tea is but the items in the shop were adorable! If you like bubble tea 🧋 Amsterdam is great as there are SO many amazing places to go! Just googling bubble tea places there is making me want to go back and explore them all!
Can't believe I got these nearly a year ago 😱 Yup they are still non-stick! I show the work pan in my latest vlog frying potato mochi with a dark glaze no staining ☺️ Think I will have to do a formal year update video though!
Hi thank you for asking! There has been peeling only on one of the handles which I stupidly left one time on one of the small pans instead of taking it on and off like you should (with it being a removable handle) In terms of discolouration only a slight bit of browning around the bottom ring on the outside but none higher up on the outside and none on the inside. The outside is cause I was inpatient and put it up to mid high heat one time, naughty me! I can’t use them below mid heat and have to hand wash them, for me it is still worth it as I love the aesthetic and am happier cooking with them 😊 I am posting a video tomorrow at 9am where I cook with the wok pan (my most used of the bunch) so feel free to check it out to see how it’s doing.its also recorded on a better quality camera (not my mobile) Best wishes 🤗
Thank you so much, people enjoying it really motivates me to keep creating more! Especially as I am only a very small channel, every nice comment really helps ☺️ also yes, she is adorable 🥰
Thank you so much, I enjoy making these videos as I like a video diary. They are very good to look back on on my rainier days so to speak. I really like the idea of making more, and more people being happy from them too. So here's hoping the channel does indeed grow, you are a part of this by commenting and wishing me luck. Thank you for being a part of this community ❤️
Hi! What a lovely video and charming cat! I'm wondering if you're still using the pan and how are the conditions right now. Do you usually use wooden utensils or silicone? If you use wooden one, do you notice any stracth on it? Thank you!
Hi I mainly use wooden but occasionally a silicone spatula with no scratches, the only scratches we got was some very tiny ones when we think a knife accidently ended up in it when we were taking it to be washed in the outbuilding when camping in the Netherlands (doh! 😅). With wooden and metal no scratches. I have some slight discolouration around the metal part on the bottom of one pan from putting the heat a bit too high once but the insides are all still fine 🤗 My advice is don't use it on high heat, only hand wash and no metal utensils and they stay in good nick. Am hopefully going to edit a video today which will come out later in the week where I use the pans again, so keep an eye out for it 😊
Nice! I'm thinking of getting one. Good to know that it's pretty durable. Thanks for the thorough explanation! Are you using it daily or occasionally like for outdoor activities, etc?
@@Momo_Lam I use it whenever I cook which is 2 or 3 times a week (as I more often do batch cooks mixed with slow cooked) my fiancés doesn't use them as he's too scared of spoiling them 😂 He also prefer high heat cooking, so for searing and high heat use a different pan, I use my air fryer for high heat stuff 🔥
@@nekoikou I see. So these pans are not suitable for high heat usage. Is it because of the detachable handle? I saw that other brands also suffer from the same issue with their handle 😅
@@Momo_Lam any pan which is pale on the inside will not tolerate high heat as it will discolour the inside of the pan, it's not so much the handles as can detach them so they are not on long enough for the heat to bother them, it must be to do with the coating of the ceramic if it's a light colour it will discolour brown if the heat gets too high, it's why it'd be good for someone to do one like these but maybe a nice brown on the inside so can tolerate higher heat
So youtube randomly put this my way and ended up watching the whole thing. Don't worry too much about the silicone, I've had a pastel pink spatula for years that I'm not careful with at ALL and not a stain on it. Whole vid was super chill, vibes are correct, cat's 11/10, food looked amazing (add some acid like vinegar or lemon juice and it'll do magic for that recipe too) Peace
Thank you so much for your super lovely comment, it has really made my day 💕 I will try adding something acidic next time to take this recipe to the next level! Also the silicone thing gives me hope as I am so clumsy I have already accidently ruined a handle by leaving it on the smallest frying pan which was on too small an oven ring 🤣 but apart from that incident touch wood the rest of the pans and second handle have stayed in really good nick! Thank you so much again ❤️
This was actually for a holiday, I am from the UK, and I already miss it so much 😭 such a beautiful country, you must feel very proud to live there 💕 p.s. love your backpack video and very envious of your sony headphones! Going to watch your notion one too ☺
Vlog style haul? I'm so confused, isn't this format the usual haul unboxing recording format around? Isnt vlog style video walking around with a camera recording yourself and other people. Vlog style....?😅
I think my thought process is it is a bit long winded for just a usual haul, rambling a bit and showing my cat as well I think when I was initially making this I was going to include using the items round the house or some cooking or something, vlogging without showing your face and talking to the camera is getting more and more common and is my preferred style to watch and create I agree this has defs ended up more of a long winded unboxing video without as much of the vlog element as I had envisioned, but I still really like it as is and am slowly working on other videos now (like my Netherlands vlogs) Anyway, despite the confusing title, I hope you found the video ok 😊
Ohhh I see. It came up during my browsing for domestic vlogs so I was a bit confused. It's a lovely unboxing, I don't mind the comments, I don't think there's any rambling. @@nekoikou
@@Rime_Di_Michelangelo Thank you so much for this, I think I'm going to do a mix of vlogs and hauls/ unboxings, I'll make sure when it is not predominantly a vlog to not label it as such ☺️ I am about to upload what is definitely a travel vlog, once my Netherlands vlogs are all up I will be back on my domestic vlogs 🤗
Hey there, it came with the keyboard, here's a link to a similar one: www.amazon.co.uk/Wireless-Keyboard-Typewriter-Windows-Laptop/dp/B09DPCM65B/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?crid=2UTMR2HY6IC41&keywords=mint+keyboard&qid=1692706001&sprefix=mint+keyboard%2Caps%2C121&sr=8-8
It means it works for both! It states in the description: 'Suitable for gas, electric,ceramic, halogen and induction hob.' I hope that helps, and thank you for watching 🤗
Hi! Are the pans still non-stick after 5 months of using? is it worth buying? I hope you can do an updated vlog using the pans again, and explain your observations during the past months, and what to avoid to make the best out of the pans. thank you :)
Yes, they are all still perfectly non-stick and a breeze to hand wash ☺️ I really do need to do a video update for these pans as the interest in them is a lot more than I expected! I'm just getting through my vlogs in the Netherland first BUT my next vlog does feature them as I took the pans to the Netherlands to cook in! You can see them in my Gouda vlog which is already posted 📽️ Once I'm finally done with all my Netherlands vlogs, I'll do a Carote pan update video 🤗
Thank you so much! Motivates me to work on some editing tomorrow 💻 Just checked out your sanrio X miniso vid, such a lovely wind down for bed kind of video, has an ASMR type quality to it for sure! You definitely have a new RU-vid friend 😄
Sorry these pans are not dishwasher-safe, they have to be hand washed, label says in cold water but I have used warm numerous occasions (even hot accidentally a few times) and touch wood been okay so far 😊
Thank you so much! I am trying to get quicker in editing to put out more content, but currently takes me several hours per video, so that you for your continued lovely feedback 💖
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Oh my gosh yeah at the start is so bad! Can only assume was a smudge on the lens or I over exposed the brightness, one or the two! Isn't there later in the video so must have wiped the lens/ got the brightness right I am so sorry, my future videos I got the colour correction sorted (my pixel 6 in 4k makes it way too oversaturated) so you'll see there has been an improvement :')
Nice video! Was looking for a wedding gift and this seems perfect thank you ❤ One question though: Doesn't using the handblender hurt the nonstick layer? Or do you not touch the bottom with it?
The handstick blender I use (like most of them) is designed so the blade does not touch the bottom of the pan, so is safe to use even in non-stick pans like this as there is a plastic bit that touches tha base and the blade is higher up in it so it blitzes the food without touching the pan, I hope that makes sense 🤗
I've been suprised few minutes ago with "Amazon" at my doorsstep with a big pack (Birthday Gift in advance lol)... It was a Set of pans like yours.....however I am concerned about cooking with that as it says only to use low and minimum heat...and also don't know if a season my food with all types of herbs,/paprika/turmeric/onions/garlic...if they will cause stains on my pans. Mu cooker is Brand "Beko" ceramic...and I use to cook with my Stainless Steel old pans on nr. 6 (which means high heat). Can I use all tyoes of seasoning to prepre the meals? Could you please help with the information I need? I've alwas been cooking with "Stainless Steel" pans...so now I do not know if I need also grease always or only on first use. Thanks a lot. I am really concerned about using my pans...as I was not expecting this kind of Birthday's Gift. Thank so much ! ✿•♡•✿
Hi, apologies for the late reply, my notifications weren't working properly! In answer to your question I use quite vibrant seasonings in these pans, most recently my own kimchi (which stains most surfaces vivid purple as I use red cabbage) and herbs such as Korean red pepper flakes and gochuchang, I use garlic and ginger all the time no issue Surprisingly I have not tried turmeric in them yet, I should absolutely try that I ran out a bit back and haven't replaced it but I love it in curries! Being honest I'll happily give it a shot and update when done as confident considering it survives me stir frying my super staining kimchi with no issues along with tomato soup I think turmeric will be ok, but I'll update this comment officially when I have tried out the old turmeric 😋 Also add in would not recommend high heat, will defs scorch the pans, medium at most in the bigger pans (e.g. the wok) and low for all the others, I always use medium to low heat as they heat up pretty quickly, I just chop veg or something in the meantime ☺️
When I do an evening unboxing she is more lively, when I did some in my engagement vlog I showed a shiny rock and she started paw pawwing it from her little bed 🥹 she's just so darn cute! 😭 What did we do to deserve cats eh?
Hi sorry for the late reply! I use an editing app called VLLO, available on Android on iOS, it has some paid features but most of it you can do for free! I hope that helps 🤗
I love the cosy vibes of this video! I’m studying for my uni exams so this was very much needed 😁 longer study-with-me type videos would be great too! 💕
Thank you so much! I will be making more study videos very shortly in the build up to my own exams, I just wanted to finish all my Netherlands vlogs but they are all done now ☺️ I'm so glad that you enjoyed this 💕
Thank you so much 💞 and she is so gosh darn cute that I just want her near me or to squeeze her all the time! Luckily she is quite needy too, so we go well together 😅
Thank you so so much, I really appreciate such lovely feedback <3 <3 They are still available on Aliexpress, and very reasonably priced too! I was initially very dubious of Aliexpress, but have found all my experiences have either been positive :D It also opens up a whole new realm of kawaii possibilities... prey for my bank account x3
@@nekoikou will look for them right now, they are too cute to not have!! I have never ordered from Aliexpress so it’s good to have an honest opinion. Thank youuu 🫶🏻💕
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Thank you for taking the time to comment ☺️ It is advised in the care instructions to only hand wash, so I have not braved mine in the dishwasher It advises to only wash in cold soapy water but I have defs done it in warm water with no issues Hope that helps 🤗
I've been thinking about getting these. Can you provide a current update on how they're going for you? Do you still like them just as much? Have they stained from food?
Current update all my pans bar the smallest pan are still in perfect shape 😄 the food will only stain the white silicone on the pan lids, so my advice is just be careful if any gets on the outside of the lid wipe it straight away, so far I have not had this issue I messed up the smallest frying pan (my bad had on too high a heat setting on too large a ring on the hob like a fool 😅) so has some light scotch marks but the food never stained, it was when I was making vegan omelettes Also do NOT leave the handle attached unattended on flame, especially on the smallest pan like I did on too big a hob for the pan as the silicone on the handle will melt! The handle I have done this to is still perfectly functional just not as aesthetically pleasing 😞 so those are the mistakes to avoid if you get this pan set, but you'll see from my other vids that all my pans bar the smallest pan are all just as when I got them and have the spare handle which I am now being more careful with 😅 I still have no regrets getting this pan set as it makes me enjoy cooking so much more but for some the extra hassle of hand washing and being a bit more careful may not be worth that, only you will know if you prefer to put in a bit more work to have more aesthetic pans I hope this helped in your decision 🤗
Sorry for the delay, had to view this on my computer and use google translate before I could answer your question The answer is, yes! As long as used on medium low heat and hand washed the pans still perform very well :) I did mess up with the smallest frying pan pan by putting it on way too big a hob ring on high heat, and left the handle attached, like a fool :'D The pan is still usable but has a slight scorch mark on it. So in short do not use on high heat, do not leave the handles on any longer than needed, and ensure you are using the correct hob size for the pan (e.g. big is fine for the wok, not for the small frying pan). My next upload will show me using the pans again to either make some ratatouille or some teriyaki pork so you can check that they are still in good condition :) Many thanks for your comment!
I have filled the wok to full and had no issues with the handle ever coming off, it feels very sturdy What I would say is DO NOT leave the handle on when not supervised/ long periods of time I stupidly used the smallest pan on too big an oven ring and left the handle on the whole time, this melted the silicone on the grippy part of the handle! It still works absolutely fine but has slightly marked that small pan and the handle doesn't look as pretty anymore 😞 despite my mistreatment it still works! And luckily the larger set comes with 2 handles so clumsy people like me have a spare one to now use in her videos 😅 It's not as big an issue with the large pans (had done it with them and got away with it as the handle is higher up away from the flame) but still don't risk it to keep your pans looking lovely 🤗
Link to UK Amazon is in the description, am working on getting affiliate links for other countries such as US, Germany, France, Japan but still figuring this all out at the moment Thank you for watching 🤗