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We love curry in our house so when we heard Ginsters, had created a Butter Chicken Bake we couldn’t wait to try it. With a recipe crafted by expert chefs, the Butter Chicken Bake is made with 100% British chicken cooked in a rich butter sauce with a blend of spices, coconut and lemon, encased in a light puff pastry.
It can be served hot or cold although we prefer it hot as the pastry crisps up nicely when warm. It’s not too spicy and is the perfect lunchtime treat.
With 1 in 5 people in the UK tucking into a tasty curry on a weekly basis I can see these bakes being very popular, curry isn’t an easy food to eat on the go and these bakes bridge the gap perfectly.
Pop one in your lunchbox for a tasty lunch or serve with salad and naan bread for a delicious evening meal.
RRP £1.50 available from Asda, Sainsburys and Morrisons
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There’s no tricks just treats at our house this Halloween and I’m looking forward to curling up in front of the fire with these delicious treats from Joe & Seph’s.
Known for their amazing selection of flavoured gourmet popcorn, Joe & Seph’s make their popcorn in small batches using only the finest, natural ingredients which means all their popcorn is packed full of flavour. I’m gradually working my way through the flavours and as it is almost Halloween the Toffee Apple and Cinnamon and the Pumpkin Spice popcorn seemed the obvious ones to try next!
The Toffee Apple & Cinnamon gourmet popcorn is coated in smooth buttery caramel and tastes absolutely delicious. After the initial caramel you get the apple coming through followed by the cinnamon. It’s all the flavour of a toffee apple without the mess! The combination of autumnal flavours works incredibly well and is a perfect treat for witches, ghouls and monsters young and old.
The pumpkin spice air popped popcorn is darker in colour than the toffee apple & cinnamon one and just as moreish – think pumpkin pie in popcorn form. This deliciously aromatic popcorn is satisfyingly crunchy and is one of Joe & Seph’s tastiest creations yet –winning a 1-Star Gold 2020 Great Taste Award before even launching!
The Chocolate Popcorn Pumpkins are perfect for any chocoholic – delicious Pumpkin Spice flavoured popcorn is encased in a creamy milk chocolate pumpkin – complete with pumpkin faces! The creaminess of the chocolate combined with the tasty popcorn makes it a real decadent treat and despite having 4 servings in the 63g bag this is one treat I won’t be sharing!!
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We get through a lot of cereal bars in our house, I often pop them in a rucksack or pocket as a snack to refuel when out hiking or cycling and my teenage sons, who seem to have hollow legs, snack on them at any time – day or night! We do usually stick to stick to the same old brand, so it was nice to have a change and try the new Chocolate Chip Cashew bars from KIND. The bars are packed full of cashews, almonds and peanuts and topped with chocolate chips and I knew my family would enjoy them.
Founded in 2004, KIND believe you shouldn’t have to choose between delicious & nutritious and have created a range of tasty bars that are the perfect choice for those looking for a balanced snack option on the go. The Chocolate Chip Cashew bars are made with over 80% nuts and contain a good balance of protein, healthy fats, and fibre that have helped keep us sustained on our recent hikes and bike rides. The bars easily fit in the pocket of my cycling jersey and really hit the spot when we stop for a quick refuel, the chunks of nuts and chocolate are really tasty and give my energy levels a much needed boost.
Whether you are climbing a mountain, undertaking a gruelling cycle ride or simply want a quick snack then a Chocolate Chip Cashew bar will definitely hit the spot. Made with natural ingredients the bars are high in fibre and are gluten free too.
RRP £1.39 available from Sainsburys, Boots, WHSmith and Tesco
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It’s National Picnic week this week so the perfect opportunity to grab your picnic blankets and baskets and make the most of the good weather whilst enjoying some delicious food in the great outdoors.
We love a picnic and isn’t it funny how food always tastes much nicer outdoors? Our current favourite picnic treat is the new Peperami pizza buns from Peperami. Made with a zesty tomato herb sauce, succulent salami with a rich slice of cheese surrounded by a tasty bun they come in two flavours – Original and Hot.
I actually wasn’t expecting these pizza buns to be as nice as they are but after trying one I was hooked – they are surprisingly tasty and being individually wrapped they are so convenient to pop in your bag or lunchbox. The bun wasn’t too doughy and the tomato was tangy and tasty, complementing the thick slice of peperami nicely.
The good thing about these pizza buns are they don’t need to be stored in the fridge and can either be eaten at room temperature or heated up in the microwave if you prefer. They are available in single packs (75g) and multi-packs (4x40G) and are great to keep in the cupboard as a handy snack – but be warned they are incredibly moreish!
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With Father’s Day less than a month away we will be sharing some great gift ideas to help you find the perfect Father’s Day gift for your loved ones. First up are some great treats from our favourite popcorn brand Joe & Seph’s
The Budweiser gourmet air popped popcorn is coated in smooth buttery caramel and infused with 17% real Budweiser beer. It is light in colour and incredibly moreish so be warned!! It is best eaten in handfuls to get the full effect of the flavour. If you are polite and only put one piece in your mouth at a time then the main flavour tends to be caramel but once you start eating a few together the Budweiser flavour really starts to come through. The combination of popcorn, smooth caramel and Budweiser is such a genius idea and this sweet gourmet treat is perfect for anyone who enjoys popcorn and beer.
Marmite is one of those flavours that you either love or hate – I’m well and truly in the hate camp but as I love popcorn I decided it was worth a try. The Marmite air popped popcorn is darker in colour than the Budweiser one and is coated in smooth caramel and marmite. Despite being covered in caramel it really doesn’t taste sweet, the Marmite gives it a meaty taste which was actually quite a nice change. Like Marmite you’re either going to love or hate this popcorn but if you have a Marmite lover in your family it makes a great quirky gift.
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I have a very sweet tooth so was really pleased when Fox’s Biscuits asked if we would like to try their new Party Rings Choc Minis.
It’s funny how food can stir up memories – whenever I see Party Rings it takes me right back to my childhood, visiting my Grandma, where the biscuit tin in the pantry was always full of Party Rings – well, at least it was when we arrived…….
The thing I like most about Party Rings is the satisfying crunch when you bite into them and these mini Party Rings are just as crunchy as the original biscuits. The choc minis are lovely and chocolatey and great for snacking on.
I love the individual bags of party rings, they contain just the right amount of biscuits for a cheeky afternoon snack and at only 92 calories per mini bag will stave off the hunger without piling on the pounds.
I like to keep a few packets in my bag for emergency snacks, on the pretext they are for the children but in reality I might just keep them all for myself!!!
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With winter here, I am finding myself wanting comfort food as the cold, dark nights draw in but dont want to face a hefty weight gain through my love of comfort food.
Comfort Food is often stigmatised as unhealthy, but Dairy Diary are trying to change that with their wonderful Healthier Comfort Food cookbook.
This colourful cookbook is packed full of delicious comfort food recipes but with fewer calories.
The chapters include indulgent desserts, homemade takeaway, hearty lunches, and loads of amazing quick and easy ideas for healthier comfort food.
Whether it’s a casserole you are craving or a tastebud tantalising pudding, this amazing cookbook has it all!
With 75 scrumptious recipes, there is a recipe to suit every taste. Each recipe is accompanied by a full-page colour photograph of the dish, and it’s been a real pleasure to use in the kitchen.
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Do you ever find that food can be a little boring at times?
I often find that the foods that are good for us lack flavour and don’t hold my interest at all.
Well, not anymore thanks to Just Spices!
Just Spices offer a wide range of toppings and seasonings to liven up practically any meal!
💛Cocoa Banana Porridge Spice £5.99 – I have always found porridge quite plain but thanks to this gorgeous blend my porridge has immense flavour and has made breakfast interesting again. The chocolate and banana flavours pair extremely well and a bog standard bowl of porridge is turned into a bowl of chocolate deliciousness that actually feels quite naughty.
💙Scrambled Egg Seasoning £3.99 – this wonderfully diverse Seasoning isn’t just for Scrambled eggs, it can be used on omelettes, poached, fried and even boiled eggs. It gives eggs a well-needed explosion of flavour and can turn a boring cheese omelette into a taste sensation with just a few shakes!
I also received the starter kit from Just Spices which contained the following…
🥔Roast Potato Seasoning
🥘Curry Madras
🍗Chicken Seasoning
🥑Avocado Topping
🍳Egg Topping
🇮🇹 Italian All Rounder
🥕Vegetable All Rounder
🧂Fine Rock Salt
📖 Spice Guide Booklet
I am thoroughly enjoying working my way through the starter kit. The Italian All Rounder really transformed my lasagne into something incredibly special.
I will definitely be purchasing more of these amazing kits in the future!
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These days the market for meatless products is thriving. Whilst my family isn’t vegetarian, we have been trying to eat less meat and generally have one or two meat free meals a week. As we are still experimenting with vegetarian food I’m always on the look out for new veggie items to try so was really pleased when Biona Organic asked if we would like to try some of their plant based burgers.
Like many food brands, Biona began life on the kitchen table, founders Noel and Donata began experimenting with simple home-made granola, which they packed and sold in their pioneering organic shop, Windmill Wholefoods. It became so popular, they quickly outgrew the kitchen table and Biona was born. Today, the company bring more than 350 organic products to lovers of good food in 30 countries across the world.
We tried three different burgers and as today is National Burger Day it is the perfect opportunity to tell you about their delicious organic vegetarian burgers.
Organic Black Bean Cashew Burgers
These delicious vegetarian burgers are made with black beans, fresh vegetables and crunchy cashews and are expertly seasoned with a delicately smoky and mild nutty flavour. The burgers are made with all natural, organic ingredients and are free from artificial colours or flavours.
Organic Edamame Bean Burgers
The delicious Edamame Bean Burgers contain a nutritious blend of wholegrain rice, edamame beans and a subtle hint of seaweed.
Red Lentil Sunflower Seed Burger
A tasty vegetarian burger made with red lentils, pumpkin and sunflower seeds and a hint of spice. Made using all natural, organic ingredients and free from artificial colours or flavours.
The burgers were a nice size and easy to cook, you simply heat lightly in a pan until golden brown. As they cooked, they developed lovely crispness to the outside, similar to the crispness you get when you cook a beefburger. Once cooked, I chose a nice soft bun, sat the burger on a bed of lettuce, added a dash of mild chilli sauce and topped it with a homegrown tomato. Taking a bite, I was pleasantly surprised with how flavoursome all three burgers were, the flavours all worked well together and made a tasty meal.
If I had to pick a favourite it would have to be the Black Bean Cashew Burgers, the combination of beans, red pepper and cashew nuts melded together nicely and the smokiness added an extra dimension to the flavour.
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Menkindare a gift and gadget retailer that’s all about fun, original gifts. I always struggle coming up with interesting ideas for presents but Menkind take the hassle out of buying with their fantastic selection of gifts. I guarantee you will go from having absolutely no idea what to buy to struggling to choose from the amazing selection of gifts available on their website! Cool gadgets, licenced merchandise, food and drink gifts, personalised gifts, novelty gifts, you name it, and you’ll find it on their site.
When I am unsure what to buy someone, I generally plump for a food gift as they are always well received. I am a huge fan of cheese and crackers and was thrilled to be given the opportunity to review The Three Cheeses Cheese and Crackers Crate. This cheese hamper retails at £25.00 and is packed full of tasty treats.
The box was well packaged and once I had opened it, I was delighted to see all the cheese goodies inside. If you are a cheese lover, you will understand just how exciting it is opening a box of cheese, crackers and chutney!
My crate contained three types of flavoured cheddar – Premium Vintage Cheddar, Crunchy Red Onion and Sage and Worcester Sauce & Shallots and to compliment the cheese it also includes a Red onion Marmalade, Cheddar & Red onion biscuits, Three fruit crackers and a pack of dry roasted peanuts.
The cheeses were all really tasty and with a variety of flavours gave plenty of options to try. Of course in the interest of giving a fair review we did have to open all the cheeses and crackers at once! The chutney complemented all three cheeses and the Three Fruit Crackers were so tasty, I will definitely be buying those again!
Thanks to Menkind gift buying is no longer a chore – next time I need a one I will be heading straight to their website.
Delivery is free over £50 and standard delivery is £3.99 (3-5 days) and don’t worry if you are on the last minute as there is also the option of express tracked delivery.
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Parents seeking healthy, wholesome and convenient lunchbox snacks that pack a hefty punch in the taste department need look no further than the newly launched Organix Kids range, which is aimed at preschool and school kids up to six years old.
Celebrating real ingredients with fresh, zesty flavours, the Organix Kids snacking range consists of a delicious and flavour filled selection of Oaty Bars, Mini Flapjack Bites and Wholegrain Llama Puffs, that fit snugly into lunchboxes and are perfect for keeping energy levels up and satisfying little tummies between meals.
With brightly coloured packaging, cool Organix ‘Sunny Guys’ characters and grown-up flavour combinations, little ones will be buzzing with excitement for snack time, not to mention the envy of any child in the playground!
All snacks come with Organix No Junk Promise, meaning nothing artificial is added, no added salt, colour or flavourings. What’s more, all snacks are under 100kcals and made with delicious organic ingredients, keeping little ones on track for a healthy eating journey as they grow.
With their new Kids snack range, Organix is supporting families for longer, by providing healthier snacks for school children, and away from the more adult-oriented snacks.
Organix KIDS Oaty Bars – MRSP £2.50
Inspired by their best-selling toddler snack, Organix’s Kids Oaty Bars are available in two punchy flavours: Marvellous Mandarin & Apple and Marvellous Mandarin & Apple
Packed with juicy raisins and wholegrain oats, the tasty bars are ideal for curious taste buds as they introduce kids to more adventurous flavours – a perfect pick-up for lunchtime or as an after school snack.
Available at Asda.
Organix Kids Mini Flapjack Bites – MRSP £2.50
These oatilicious bites are an evolution of Organix’s Mini Flapjack Bites for toddlers, but in more advanced, kid-friendly flavours.
Available in cool Choco Mint and crazy Choco Orange, the Kids Mini Flapjack Bites bring all the excitement of cocoa and are packed full of flavour and fun.
These are sure to be a long running lunchbox winner with kids looking for tasty snacks during their day.
Available at Asda
Organix Kids Wholegrain Llama Puffs – MRSP £2.50
These Wholegrain Llama Puffs have three cool flavours to choose from: Cheese & Onion, Pizza and a BBQflavour launching later in the year.
Even with these funky flavours, the crunchy puffs are a healthier option for snack time, baked not fried, and nothing artificial, there will be no dramas with these Llamas.
A lunchbox treat, or a perfect snack for pickup, the Llama Puffs will keep little ones going until their next mealtime.
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