BBQ and Garden Party 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 the BBQ and Garden Party Degustabox box?

Rubicon Sparkling Rose Lemonade/Sparkling Passion Fruit (£1) are made with real fruit juice. Zingy refreshing drinks with summer flavours are great for a picnic, BBQ or garden party.

Rose lemonade is an inspired blend of zesty lemon and a sweet floral rose extract, while Passion Fruit is a well-balanced combination of sweet and tart.

Nutritional values: 20kcal and 4.5g of sugar per 100ml, suitable for vegans.

You should receive 2 items in your box.

Available: Rubicon Passion at ASDA, Tesco, Morrisons and Co-Op and Rose Lemonade at independent retailers.

Highball Cocktails Italian Spritz (£1.99) is a hand crafted 0% Highball Spritz with Italian bitters and orange. 

If you enjoy the classic Aperol Spritz, get a taste of summer with this sophisticated alcohol free drink. It's deliciously light, and will make you think of leisurely evenings in Venice. A perfect balance of sweet and bitter, this drink will add a touch of glamour to any party.

Nutritional values: 31kcal and 7g of sugar per 100ml.

Available on www.highballcocktails.com, Amazon, Not on the High Street, Yumbles and independent shops.

No garden party should go without a selection of snacks.

HIPPEAS Chickpea Snacks Chickpea Puffs Salt & Vinegar Vibes (£1) are a tasty light snack with lots of flavour. 

Vegan, gluten free,high in fibre, they contain plant protein and no MSG, artificial preservatives or palm oil. 

Nutritional values: 92kcal and 0.25g of salt per 22g serving.

Available at Tesco, Holland & Barrett, Waitrose, Sainsbury's, on Amazon, Ocado and uk.hippeas.com.

Olly's Salted Original Pretzel Thins (£1.20) are another family favorite. These signature oven-baked snacks are light, crispy and healthier than standard crisps. 

Lovely on their own with a glass of cold beer, or used as a perfect scoop for salsa or guacamole.

Nutritional values: 117kcal and 0.5g of salt per 35g pack. Packaging is 100% recyclable..

Available at Waitrose, ASDA, on Ocado, Amazon and Olly's Shop.

CLIF Bar CLIF Bar Minis (£1.19 each) are a lovely wholesome snack on the go, with 4g plant-based protein. Offering you an energy boost when you need it.

Crunchy Peanut Butter is an oat and peanut bar- 111 kcal in a 28g portion.

White Chocolate Macadamia Nut is 109 kcal, and Chocolate Chip is 108kcal per mini bar.

Available at Tesco, sports retail outlets and on Amazon.

You should receive three items in your box.

MENTOS Fanta 4pk multipack (£1.50) is a playful match of two classic brands - Mentos and Fanta. Mentos chewy dragees are our snack of choice for the longer car trips, but of course, you can munch on them any time of the day.

While we prefer the original Mentos, Fanta-flavoured dragees are also bursting with flavour.

Nutriitonal values: 10kcal per one 2.7g candy.

Available in all major supermarket chains.

Jordan's Crunchy Oat Granola Raisin & Almond/ Tropical Fruits/ Simply Granola (£3.60) makes a delicious and nutritious breakfast. Baked with care, this crunchy granola is combined with juicy fruits and nuts. 

If you don't fancy granola for breakfast, use your pack for adding extra crunch to an apple crumble.

You will receive one unit in your box. We've got Crunchy Oat Granola Raisin & Almond, made with wholegrain oats that have been honey-baked. 

A good source of fibre and minerals.

Nutritional information: 188kcal and 9.6g of sugar per 45g portion.

Available in all major supermarekt chains.

Flava It! Smokey BBQ and Piri Piri (£1.10 each) are marinade seasonings to add lots of flavour to family/party meals. This seasoning marinade brand has been loved and trusted for over 25 years.

A handy kitchen cupboard staple - simply sprinkle over your choice of meat, fish or/and vegetables for a meal full of flavour.

Smoky BBQ marinade seasoning  is a mix of spices such as smoked paprika, black pepper, dried red pepper dried garlic, dried onion etc.

Classic Piri Piri is a mix of paprika, cracked red chilli, cayenne, dried tomato, dried garlic, dried onion and more.

Available at Tesco, Morrisons, Home Bargains.

MAGGI Authentic Malaysian Chilli Sauce (£2.15 for 340g bottle) brings an authentic taste of Asian cuisine. Made in Malaysia, this is a pleasantly and slightly sweet hot sauce. 

It's a blend of chillies, tomatoes, vinegar and spices. Use as a dip or in cooking.

Nutritional information: 32kcal and 6.2g of sugar per serving.

Available in the major supermarket chains.

Hellmann's BBQ Sauce (£2) is a rich and smoky condiment that will enhance any variety of meat- or plant-based sausages or burgers. Also very nice with fried haloumi cheese.

Ingredients include tomato paste, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, malt vinegar, anchovies, spices and herbs and more.

Nutritional information: 21kcal and 3.9g of sugar per portion.

And finally, the product of the month - SlooOW Stone Oven Baguette White (£1.60). This is a partially baked bread product, made with the best and 100% natural igredients. 

The bread is given more than 24 hours to rise and then baked in a stone oven for the delicious crispy crust. 

Apologies for not showing the baked bread. I have served it with cheese, pickles and chutney, and it was gone before I remembered that I haven't taken the photo. It was so tasty.

Available at Tesco and Co-Op.

As you can see, this was another fab selection of tasty foods and drinks from Degustabox.