I continue opening the doors of Degustabox Advent Calendar. To catch up with the contents of the first half of calendar, check out Degustabox Advent Calendar, Part I.
Day 13:
Heinz Chicken Broth (£1.70) is a comforting soup made with pearl barley, carrots, parsnips, swede, chicken, leeks and other ingredients. Heat it gently in a pan before serving. A handy standby in the kitchen pantry, for a quick and easy meal, when you have no time or desire to cook.
Contains no artificial colours or preservatives.
Typical values: 68kcal and 1.8g of sugar per 1/2 can.
Available at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, ASDA and Ocado.
Day 14:
Dinky Muscle Moose - Blueberry Cheesecake flavour (£1.50) is a low-sugar and high protein bar. A much healthier alternative to chocolate snacks for when you have a sweet tooth craving, or need a little protein boost.
Typical values: 11g of protein per bar, 125kcal and 1.5g of sugar.
Available at ASDA.
Day 15:
H!P Gingerbread Oat Milk Chocolate (£3) is a festive plant-based chocolate bar, made with less sugar and more cocoa. 41% single origin Colombian cacao is mixed with creamy oat milk and crunchy gingerbread pieces.
It is vegan-friendly, wrapped in a plastic-free film, with a lower carbon footprint, and looks very pretty.
Typical values: 534kcal and 39.2g of sugar per 100g.
Available at Selfridges, Fenwick, and on hipchocolate.com.
Day 16:
Day 17:
Baxters Silverskin Onions (£2.40), crunchy & sweet, are full of flavour. They are pickled in sweet vinegar, ginger and cinnamon.
Add them to casseroles, serve with fish and chips, cheese platters, and of course, as part of the Ploughman's lunch.
Typical values: 45kcal and 0.48g of salt per 100g.
Available at Tesco, ASDA, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and on Ocado.
It so happened that I won a couple of food prizes on Insta during the advents, and got another couple of jars of silverskin onions (a different brand), and thus this jar ended up with our friends.
Day 18:
Kettle Dill Pickle & Jalapeno potato chips (£2.39) are made with 100% British potatoes. The new flavour is inspired by the US roots, with a sprinkle of aromatic dill and a splash of tangy vinegar.
During the holiday season, many brands play around with new flavours.
I love crisps and I love dill pickle, and on the surface it's an inspired combination, but somehow it didn't quite work, and let's say it's not my favourite flavour from Kettle.
Typical values: 497kcal and 0.97g of salt per 100g.
Available in ASDA and Morrisons.
Day 19:
Bart Black Peppercorns (£1.50) is a useful store cupboard essential. Grind on a steak, while cooking, or over the roasted vegetables, shakshuka with eggs, scrambled eggs etc.
I usually salt a piece of salmon with spices, salt and sugar, as a starter, to go with blini, for Christmas, Easter and other festive meals. I don't grind pepper, but crush it before adding to the cure.
Bart peppercorns are aromatic and flavourful.
Available at Bart.co.uk, Ocado, Morrisons and Booths.
Day 20:
E.Wedel Snack Fizzy Cola and So Salty chocolate bars (£1.20 each) - milk chocolate with popping candy and salty crispy cereals.
E.Wedel is a famous Polish confectionery brand, known for its chocolate, cakes and snacks for over 170 years. Their boxes of chocolate covered marshmallows are delicious. We used to have a Polish deli in town, where I would often buy E.Wedel treats, but sadly the deli has closed. I can still find some of E.Wedel chocolate in Tesco and Sainsbury's, but the choice is not as good.
We were curious to try the chocolate bars, and they didn't disappoint. Both Rainforest Alliance certified.
Typical values: 546kcal and 520kcal per 100g.
Available on Amazon, & Market, FoodPlus, Delikatesy Mleczko.
Day 21:
Fruit-Tella In the Snow (£1.50) disappeared so fast that I haven't had a chance to try even a single little shape, but clearly my family enjoyed the selection of Fruit-tella jellies. They come in Penguin, Walrus and Polar Bear shapes, in Strawberry, Raspberry and Blackberry flavours.
Jelly in texture, made with more real fruit juice (compared to Fruit-tella juicy chews). Natural colourings and flavours.
Available in Sainsbury's.
Day 22:
Free From Fellows Mini Pink & White Vanilla Vegan Mallows (£1.89) are super fluffy treats.
Egg and dairy free, vegetarian and vegan, gluten and gelatine free, soy and GMO free, natural colours and flavours.
Lovely added to a mug of hot chocolate with whipped cream.
Typical values: 68kcal and 15g of sugar per 21g.
Available at H&B, Waitrose, Ocado and Grape Tree.
Day 23:
Guylian Seashells Original Praline (£2) is a welcome treat from Guylian. A mini box contains 3 chocolates with hazelnut praline filling. This is a premium Fairtrade Belgian chocolate with a praline paste made with hazelnuts roasted in copper kettles for that deep nutty taste.
Palm and soya free, only 100% natural ingredients.
This small box makes a lovely stocking filler, that is if you are willing to share it.
Available at all major supermarkets.
...and finally,
Day 24:
St Dalfour Fruit Spread (£2.85) - there is one item of three (Strawberry, Blueberry or Orange).
I often buy St Dalfour spread for our breakfast. My family likes it on toast, or PB&J sandwich, as well as with croissants.
100% from fruit, no added sugar, no artificial colours, sweeteners, flavours or preservatives. Gluten free.
These award-winning fruit spreads are crafted near Bordeaux in France. Handed down over three generations, the traditional recipe uses only 100% fruit with sun-ripened grape "must" as a natural sweetener.
Available at Sainsbury's, Waitrose, Ocado and selected independent health stores.
And that's it, folks, the last door of the lovely advent calendar is open. It's been a pleasure to discover lovely treats ever day. And though it's now a long way until the next Christmas, I imagine I will be tempted to buy another advent calendar.
Well done, Degustabox team, for another smashing selection!
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