November 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 November Degustabox box?

Terry's Chocolate Mint (£1.50) is the Product of the Month. This is the minty version of the much loved classic, so festive and moreish. I might buy another one for festive brownies.

This delicious mint-flavoured chocolate is made with milk chocolate and natural mint. 

You know what to do, tap it, whack it and enjoy!

Nutritional values: 164kcal and 18g of sugar per 4 segments.

Available in the major supermarket chains.

I was pleased to see a little bag of Love Corn BBQ Crunchy Corn Snack, as it's one of my favourite snacks. You might receive a Sea Salt or BBQ flavoured corn as a free gift in the latest Degustabox.

Whole corn kernels are roasted off the hob to make a delicious crunchy snack. The BBQ corn is covered in smokin' spices and has just the right amount of saltiness for a satisfying savoury treat.

A small bag contains 178 kcal and 0.2g of salt. Gluten free.

Other sizes are available in major retailers, like Sainsbury's, Tesco, Waitrose, ASDA, Boots and WHSmith. 

Forest Feast Salted Dark Chocolate Almonds (£1.50) is another scrumptious snack. Tasty almonds are coated in mouth-watering dark chocolate, with a sprinkling of salt and a dusting of cocoa.

Available in both on-the-go 40g packs and 120g share pack (though I can easily eat a sharing pack all by myself).

Gluten free and vegan.

Typical values: 566kcal, 28.1g of sugar and 0.72g of salt per 100g.

Available at Waitrose, Sainsbury's, Ocado, Amazon and Fine Food independents.

PhD Nutrition Smart Bar (£1.50/half size, see above) is just right for the on-the-go snack. With 10g of quality protein and 1.1g of sugar, this mighty little snack, contains a soft protein centre, encased in a gooey caramel with protein crispies.

I didn't even notice when this snack has disappeared from the box, but someone must have enjoyed it in the family. 

Available at phd.com.

SlooOW Stone Oven Baguette White (£1.60) is an organic wheat baguette, partially baked and made with the best and 100% natural ingredients. The bread dough is given more than 24 hours to rise, to later becme a very tasty crusty bread.

Bake it in the oven for 12 minutes for a crispy crust. We've tried this bread earlier this year for the first time, from one of the summer boxes, and it is truly tasty. Great for bruschetta, with tomatoes, basil and olive oil, or make hot mini sandwiches with it, with lots of grated cheese.

Nutritional values: 263kcal and 0.95g of salt per 100g. 

Available at Tesco and Co-Op.

Nissin Demae Ramen Chicken or Tonkotsu Pork (£0.65) is a Japanese-style ramen, which allows you to prepare a variety of restaurant-quality ramen dishes.

You should receive 1 item in your box. We got the Chicken flavour ramen. Add some green beans, pickled ginger, a dash of soy sauce, and whatever else you fancy, perhaps bamboo shoots, sprinkle sesame seeds, or seaweed flakes.

Typical nutritional values: 91kcal and 1.1g of salt per 100g prepared product.

Available in the major supermarket chains.

Knorr Vegetable Stock Pot (£1.90) is one of my kitchen pantry essentials. Whenever I cook soup, or a casserole, I reach for one of these stock pots. They add a lovely flavour, and you can choose whether to dissolve it in hot water first, or add to the saucepan directly.

Slowly simmered with garden vegetables, these pots are gluten free, have no added MSG, artificial colours or preservatives.

Nutritional values: 8kcal and 1g of salt per 125ml.

Available in all major supermarket chains.

Kühne Gourmet Gherkins with Herbs (£3.55) are traditional German pickles. These delightful little gherkins have a lovely dill flavour. Excellent with cold meats and a cheese platter, or just as a sneaky treat straight from the jar in the fridge.

Crunchy and flavourful, these pickles deserve the Winner of a Great Taste Award.

Also available with honey or chilli.

You can find them in Waitrose and Ocado.

Heinz Spicy Parsnip Soup (£1.70) is a low sugar, low fat vegetarian soup. Sweet parsnips are gently cooked with carrots, onions, as well as warming spices, like chilli and red pepper.

Soups are made for cold weather, and this parsnip soup will be a comforting meal after a long walk in the cold.

Nutritional values: 74kcal and 4.9g of sugar per 1/2 can.

Available at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Iceland, ASDA and Ocado.

Plantastic Creamy Pasta Sauce Tomato & Chargrilled Pepper (£2.80) is a plant-based pasta sauce. The ingredients include tomato, smoky chargrilled peppers, herbs and spices, plus coconut milk.

Nutritional information: 147kcal and 0.96g of salt per 175g portion. Source of protein and fibre, no artificial colours or flavours, 1 of your 5 a day.

Simply cook your pasta of choice, stir in the heated sauce, and add the grated cheese (whether dairy/vegetarian or vegan).

Also available in Spicy Cajun Tomato and Caramelised Onion & Sweet Potato.

Available at Morrisons and Tesco.

Kellogg's Rice Krispies Multigrain Honey 350g (£3) is a popular cereal. This breakfast meal contains no artificial colours or flavours.

And if you are not a morning cereal person, how about making some lovely treats, like rice krispie cakes with golden syrup, and chocolate?

Available in the major supermarket chains.

Double Dutch Lemon (£1.20) is a carbonated lemon flavoured soft drink. Its combination of lemon, lime and quassia makes a great base for a cocktail with vodka or a citrus-flavoured gin. 

It is like a sip of summer in winter.

Available in the major supermarket chains.

There will be one last box of the year delivered soon, and in the meantime we're enjoying opening the doors of the huge Degustabox advent calendar. 

What is your favourite product from the November box?