Picnic, this quintessential summer pastime, is the theme of the latest Degustabox.
Degustabox is a monthly food and drink subscription box. It's an excellent way of discovering new products which have only just appeared in the shops, or those which have been around for a 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 otherwise wouldn't have tried.
Each time a monthly box arrives, its contents are 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 £3off discount from your first box (and you can unsubscribe any time), just use code DKRLN when placing an order.
What did we get in a Picnic Degustabox box?
Urban Fruit Gently Baked Pineapple (£1) is a delicious fruity snack. It is 100% natural. No sulphites, no added sugar, it's gently baked at low temperatures to maintain nutrients and juiciness.
A 30g pack is one of your 5 a day. High in fibre, vegan friendly, gluten free, 105kcal per pack.
You should receive two items in your box.
Available in Tesco, Sainsbury's, Waitrose, and online at Ocado and Amazon.
Hippeas Sriracha Chilli Chickpea Puffs (£0.99) are delicious crunchy puffs, with a little kick from punchy spices like paprika, chilli, pepper and cumin.
These low cal, gluten free snacks are high in fibre. Vegan, no MSG, palm oil free, with plant protein, 88kcal or less per serving, no artificial preservatives.
We enjoy Hippeas snacks, and this new flavour doesn't disappoint.
Available in most supermarkets.
Whitworths Protein by Nature Moroccan Grains (£2) is inspired by the flavours of North Africa. This is a tasty combination of cooked bulgur wheat and mung dal with soya protein, vegetables, dried fruit, herbs and spices.
A handy product to keep in the pantry for a quick lunch or dinner, just add some roasted vegetables, grilled halloumi or lamb shank. Great as a main for one, or as a side for two.
This vegan product contains 20g protein.
Nutritional values: 398kcal and 11g of sugar per 250g pack.
Available in Tesco, Morrisons, Co-Op and Sainsbury's.
Plantastic Chocolate & Cherry Flapjacks (£2.25) are made to a vegan recipe. These chocolate and glace cherry flapjacks are plant-based, have no artifical colours or flavours, and are good source of fibre.
Ingredients include oat flakes, cherry filling, vegetable oils (rapeseed and palm), dark chocolate chips, diced glacee cherries and more.
Nutritional values: 137kcal and 11.3g of sugar per flapjack.
A handy snack to carry in your bag, to have on the go, whenever you're feeling peckish.
Available in Tesco.
KIND Snacks Fruit and Nut/Maple Pecan Almond (£1.49) are delicious nutty bars.
Fruit & Nut is a classic flavour combination that combines whole almonds and cherries. Made with over 82% fruit and nuts.
All KIND bars contain whole nuts, they are the first ingredient and are rich in healthy fats.
You will receive one of two items in your box. We got KIND Maple Pecan Almond bar, and oh boy, it's a treat for anyone who loves nutty bars.
High fibre, no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives, gluten free.
Nutritional values: 240kcal, 6g of protein and 4.2g of sugar per 40g bar.
Available in all major retailers.
Knorr Fish Stock Pot (£1.65) is a gluten free concentrated fish stock. It is slowly simmered with onion and garlic. No added MSG, artificial colours or preservatives.
I regularly buy Knorr stock pots, mostly vegetable or mushroom stock for risotto and soup.
I tend to just pan fry fish, which has been lightly coated in flour with spices, or cook in the oven in a foil pocket with lemon and sea weed flakes, and so far haven't had a chance to try the fish stock. I think I might cook a fish curry with the stock. What would you cook with it? Paella? Seafood risotto?
Available in major supermarkets.
Napolina Drained Quinoa and Drained Cannellini Beans (£0.75) - discover the Napolina Drained and ready to serve range. Great as an ingredient for varied summer salads, or in a packed lunch.
Cannellini beans could make a lovely base for a quick and easy hummus, with olive oil, lemon juice and garlic. As it's a smaller size tin, you won't get huge amounts, just enough for a few flatbreads with hummus.
Quinoa would taste great with avocados, sweet peppers, spring onions or parsley, and feta or grilled halloumi.
You should receive two items in your box.
Available in ASDA and on Ocado.
Guinness Cooking Paste (£3) is a new secret ingredient. Stir a spoonful into your chilli, casserole or stew, or add a tablespoon, when making pulled pork sandwiches for a deep and rich, sweet and smoky flavour.
One tablespoon is enough to jazz up your favourite dishes. So far I have used it while making a gravy for meatballs, when my son had a friend over for dinner. Spaghetti Bolognese would be another dish to add an oomph to.
Available in Tesco.
One serving = 7 sweets: 100kcal and 10g of sugar.
KitKat cocoa is Rainforest Alliance approved. No artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.
Pick up a Netflix movie and share a bag of KitKat bites with your family or friends.
Available in all major supermarkets.
Chewits Cherry Stick Pack and Xtreme Lemon Stick Pack (£0.50) are the latest addition to the Chewits range of flavours. Sweet Cherry and Sour Lemon come in individually wrapped packs.
Suitable for vegetarians, with no artificial colours or flavours.
You should receive two items in your box.
Available in Wilko and convenience stores.
On a hot summer day what could be more enticing than a glass of iced tea or coffee?!
Boost Iced Coffee is a premium quality iced coffee which comes in four flavours. You should receive two items in your box: Coffee Mocha and Caffè Latte. Boost blends contain 60% robusta and 40% arabica coffee, origin from Brazil and Vietnam.
Boost Caffè Latte is a latte coffee drink made from semi-skimmed and skimmed milk. Best served chilled.
Nutritional values: 145kcal and 24g of sugar per 250ml can
It is way too sweet, even my husband who has a sweet tooth, mentioned it. It needed lots of ice to dilute the sweetness.
Available at local convenience stores.
J20 Spritz Apple & Watermelon (£2.65 for a single unit, £4 for a multipack) is a refreshing light drink, sparkling and bubbly.
Watermelon and fresh apple are lovely summery flavours. Serve chilled, with ice, and pair with salty and rich dishes. It's only 55kcal per bottle.
Great for picnics, BBQs and summer parties in the garden.
The single unit is available in selected bars and restaurants. The multipack is available in all major supermarkets.
What a great box. I really fancy trying those Urban Fruit snacks. We are big fans of the Hippeas puffs and the Kit Kat bites. Yum, yum x
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