Picnic Degustabox

Grab your picnic rug, pack up a cooler bag and treat yourself to a summer feast in the great outdoors or just in your garden.
Picnic is the theme of the latest Degustabox.

This monthly food and drink subscription box is an excellent way to discover products which have only just appeared in the shops or those which might have been around for while, but you haven't had a chance to try them yet.

Thanks to Degustabox, I have found new favourites to add to our shopping list, including some products which I probably wouldn't have tried otherwise.

Each time the box arrives, it's a total surprise. You get a good selection of foods and drinks.

If you haven't tried Degustabox subscription box yet and would like to have a go, I have a whopping £7 off discount from your first box (and you can unsubscribe any time) - just use a code 8EVI8 when you place an order.

What did we receive in the July'19 Degustabox? Let's have a look.

Deli Kitchen Greek Style Flatbreads (£1.35) are a new addition to the Deli Kitchen range. These easy to fold flatbreads are inspired by Mediterranean flavours. They are a perfect receptacle for all kinds of fillings, from meatballs and kebabs to falafel with hummus.

As it happened, the food box arrived just before our holidays, and I have made a few quick sandwiches to take with us on the train.
My younger son loved them, and I'm hoping to buy them, when I visit Sainsbury's next time.
These flatbreads are a great addition to any picnic.

Mister Free'd Vegan Tortilla Chips with Beetroot (£1.99) are available from Wholefoods Market, As Nature Intended, Planet Organic, WH Smith and local independents.
Mister Free'd chips offer strong flavours and a good crunch. Beetroot combined with corn make pretty pink chips with plant-based goodness.
They are gluten-free, vegan, high in fibre and non-GMO.
Nutritional info: 114kcal per 25g.

Rowntrees Randoms Squish'ems & Sours Sharing Bags (£1.29) are favourites with both children and grown-ups. "Let your random side out" with every pack of unpredictably-shaped multi-coloured sweets.
Randoms Squish'ems are a combination of squishy foam and fruity jelly.
Randoms Sours will make you pucker up, they are so delightfully sour.

Kallo Belgian Milk Chocolate Rice Cake Minis (£1.99) are tasty rice cakes for chocolate lovers.
One mini pack of rice cakes comes at 104kcal, so you don't feel guilty about treating yourself, while on a diet.
They are gluten free, vegetarian friendly, contain no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.

Ape Snacks Coconut Bites Sesame Seed (£1.49) are a tasty combination of coconut and natural ingredients like cocoa and super seeds. These mini bites are baked to create a delicious and unique snack. With a satisfying crunch, they make a lovely snack to help fuel your day ahead.
They are gluten free, high in fibre, vegan friendly and have no added sugar.
You will receive 1 of the flavours.

It's a great snack for all coconut fans. Mini crunchy disks are absolutely delicious.

Ravish Pineapple & Yuzu Salsa (£1.50) is a delectable tropical fruit relish. Zingy and sweet, it's lovely with grilled cheese or topped on burgers.
I had it in a goat's cheese and rocket salad sandwich.
This is a vegan product, made by English Provender Company.
Its ingredients include cider vinegar, pineapple puree, pineapple, onion, ginger puree, yuzu juice, dried apple, red chillies, spices etc.

Simply Cook Piri Piri Chicken 3 step meal kit (£2.50) allows you to cook a restaurant-quality meal at home in just 20 minutes. Just add the chef blended authentic flavour mix to your chosen fresh ingredients.
Discover the full range at simplycook.com

Current offer: choose 4 recipes for just £1 (including free letter-box friendly delivery) with code DGYUM at Simplycook.com.

I haven't tried this meal kit yet, still thinking of which vegetarian dish to prepare with it.

New Ribena Frusion (£2) is a refreshing blackcurrant water, naturally infused with real fruit and crafted botanicals.
Frusion contains no sweeteners, is low in calories and rich in antioxidant Vitamin C.

My boys enjoyed this drink.

Frank's RedHot Original Cayenne (£1.50) is made with a premium blend of aged cayenne peppers that will add a kick of heat to any dish.
Its great taste made it the secret ingredient in the original Buffalo wings created in Buffalo, NY, in 1964.

MONIN Butterscotch coffee syrup (£3) allows you to recreate a coffee shop experience at home - just stir 2-3tsp of syrup into your cup of coffee.
Monin range of syrups has been used and trusted by many coffee shop chains around the world.
Butterscotch flavour is a limited edition which is available for a limited period of time in the hot beverage aisle of selected Sainsbury's stores.

If you prefer to have your coffee neat and unadorned, you can always use this syrup in desserts.
I made a batch of chocolate mousse with butterscotch syrup, and also baked a chocolate cake and added the syrup to chocolate frosting.