Sunday, 29 December 2024

Degustabox advent calendar

 

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Hope you are having a stress-free and heart-warming festive season. I wonder, what advent calendars, if any, did you enjoy? We had a ball with two Degustabox Advent calendars (one I received for free for the purposes of reviewing; another one - an International edition - I bought back in September).

Degusta Box Advent Calendar 2024 contains 24 festive surprise food and drink items. Contents value of this calendar is £55. 

Let's recap what we found inside, day by day.


Day 1:

Filippo Berio Classic Balsamic Glaze (£2.99) is a true Italian classic. 

Rich, thick, sweet tangy syru is a perfect accompaniment for a big variety of meals, from sandwiches and bruschetta to grilled meats and vegetables, from pizza to salad. You can also use it in sweet recipes like a fruit salad or an ice cream sundae.

Available in ASDA, Morrisons, Ocado and at www.filippoberio.co.uk.

Nutritional values: 189kcal and 45g of sugar per 100ml, or 10kcal and 2.2g of sugar per 5ml spoon.

A great start to the culinary advent!


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Day 2:

Clara's Selections Wafer Rolls Hazelnut & Cocoa (£1.25) - are indulgent light crispy rolls with a cocoa and hazelnut filling.

Eat them as a snack with or without a hot beverage or ice cream. What a delectable treat (and not just for Christmas).

Nutritional values: 495kcal and 44.3g of sugar per 100g.

Available in Home Bargains and One Beyond.


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Day 3:

Cypressa Rose Harissa Paste (£3.25) is an aromatic blend of spices featuring paprika, red peppers and rose water.

Used widely in Middle Eastern and North African cuisine, this product will jazz up your mealtimes with its vibrant colours and bold flavours.

Use it as a marinade for chicken, fish, meat or vegetables; stir into soups and stews; brush it over a chicken before roasting; or spread over halloumi before frying.

Nutritional values: 355kcal and 0.5g of sugar per 100g.

Available at Ocado.com.


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Day 4:

Rock Stone Confection Taste of the Caribbean Rock Sweets (£2.99) could be found in both Degustabox advent calendar and Degustabox advent calendar International edition.

Celebrating different cultures and diversity, these candies come in eye catching colours and offer bold flavours  The Caribbean selection comes in sweet flavours of Pineapple/coconut, Caribbean crush and Pink lemonade. 

My sons were very happy with these candies.

Gluten free and vegan friendly. Made in England.

Nutritional information: 374kcal and 75g of sugar per 100g (lots of sugar, but it is a SUGAR confectionery).


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Day 5:

Rubis Wine Chocolate Wine (£4.10) is an award winning combination of Spanish Tempranillo wine and cacao, which is blended and bottled in the UK.

The taste is very special, velvety, with a subtle chocolate flavour. Serve it either at a room temperature or over ice. Very festive taste. A real treat!

Available at www.rubiswine.com (and Ocado). Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.


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Day 6:

Ryvita Rosemary and sea salt thins (£2.20) are a crunchy and crisp baked Ryvita snacks. Use them as scoops for dips, dunk them in soup, spread with toppings of your choice.

British baked, high in fibre, low in saturated fat, with no artificial preservaties.

Nutritional information: 27kcal and 0.2g of sugar per thin.

Available in all major supermarkets.


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Day 7:

Ballymaloe Foods Ballymaloe Relish (£2.20) is a delicious relish that brings an extra oomph to your sandwiches, cheese boards and burgers.

A Great Taste award winner in 2023, this relish was created by Myrtle Allen, Ireland's first female Michelin-starred chef. Her daughter Yasmin now produces this legendary relish for the markets worldwide.

Ingredients include: tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, onions, sultanas, tomato puree, sea salt, mustard seed, spices. Gluten free. Guaranteed Irish. Made with natural ingredients, fat free, suitable for vegans.

Available in Tesco.


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Day 8:

Explore Cuisine Organic Green Lentil Penne (£3.50) is pasta made with plant protein.

Loaded with 21g of protein and 6g of fibre per 100g serving, and made with clean, organic and gluten free ingredients. 

Easy to prepare in just 7-9 minutes, this colour-infused pasta will make a great midweek meal. Serve with pesto or fresh basil leaves and pine nuts.

Nutritional values: 347kcal and 1.3g of sugar per 100g.

Available online on Amazon and Health Food Store.


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Day 9:

Truly Nuts Milk chocolate or Dark Chocolate (£1.35) are made from hand-picked, wild-harvested Brazil nuts. You will get one pack of two.

Truly Nuts! Brazil nuts sweet talk milk chocolate are milk chocolate coated Brazil nuts, crunchy and sweet.

Gluten free, vegetarian friendly, sustainably sourced, these nuts make a delicious treat.

Nutritional values: 571kcal and 33g sugar per 100g (one pouch is 30g).

Available in WHSmith, Amazon and on the Truly Nuts! website.


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Day 10:

Teapigs Spiced Winter Red & Everyday Brew (£2) come in cute small boxes, and look like Christmas tree decorations. Tea is welcome any season, and Teapigs make a great cuppa.

Teapigs English Breakfast is their signature blend: robust, rich and flavourful, perfect as morning cup to wake you up properly.

Teapigs Spiced Winter Red tea is a soothing rooibos with orange, cloves and spices, so very Christmasy.

Available in Waitrose, Sainsbury's, Tesco, Morrisons, on Ocado and Amazon.

You will receive two items.


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Day 11:

Pringles Hot Kickin' Sour Cream (£2.25) is a hot twist on a classic Pringles flavour. 

These sharing crisps are great for a movie night. Eat them straight from the tub, or serve with cooling dips. 

Nutritional values: 523kcal and 0.61g of salt per 100g.

Available in the major supermarket chains.


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Day 12:

Lavazza Iced Ready to drink cappuccino (£2.50) is a new iced coffee from the iconic Italian brand.

Iced cappuccino is a combination of 100% Arabica with semi-skimmed milk and delicious cocoa.

The balance between chocolate and coffee is just right. This is a smooth, creamy velvety refreshment, best served cold.

Available on Lavazza.co.uk.

Nutritional information: 48kcal and 6.5g of sugar per 100ml (one can is 250ml).

You will receive 1 item (usually sold as a pack of four).


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Day 13:

Knorr Chicken Gravy Pot (£2.25) is a handy kitchen staple, which offers a quick and easy way to make a homemade-tasting gravy.

If you are having a roast chicken dinner, it won't be the same without a jug of hot gravy.

Now you can prepare your chicken gravy in a flash - just use one pot of Knorr chicken gravy, made with high quality ingredients. 

Free from artitifical colours or preservatives, these pots will make cooking a family meal easier. Lovely with chicken sausages too.

Available in Sainsbury's, Ocado, Tesco and ASDA.


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Day 14:

Joyfull Millets Crunchy Muesli fruit & nut (£1)  is a wholesome muesli, high in fibre and a source of calcium and iron. Available in three flavours: Fruit & Nut, Honey & Nut and Choco & Nut.

You will receive two items.

Millet is a nutritious ancient grain, known to humans for 4000 years. 

Nutritional values: 338kcal and 20.7g of sugar per 100g, or 152kcal and 9.3g of sugar per 45g pouch.

If you're more of a cup of tea and a toast for breakfast person, you could use this muesli as an ingredient in baking cookies.

Available in Morrisons.


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Day 15:

Leon Tomato Ketchup (£2.65) is inspired by the Mediterranean diet, known for its use of plants and bold flavours.

This sweet and tangy ketchup is gluten free and vegan, and is made with sun-dried tomatoes. Great for all those tasty sandwiches, made with festive leftovers.

Nuritional values: 100kcal and 16.6g of sugar per 100g (one bottle is 280g).

Available in Sainsbury's.


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Day 16:

Hilltop Blossom Honey (£2.50) is an award-winning honey, amber in colour. It is sweet and has a mild floral scent. 

Lovely to drizzle over hot crumpets or pancakes, added to porridge or tea. The honey has so many culinary uses, from marinades and salad dressing, to bakes of all kinds.

It has a lovely taste, though I prefer to buy honey of single origin, rather than a blend of non-EU honeys, as sadly it loses a lot of its health qualities when mixed with different honeys. It is still good for eating and cooking.

Nutritional values: 307kcal and 76g of sugar per 100g.

Available in Tesco.





Day 17:

Garner's Sweet Pickled Baby Onions (£3.90) will make a lovely addition to a classic Ploughman's lunch. Eat the pickled baby onions with a chunky cheese sandwich, add to a charcuterie board or a cheeseboard with a selection of robust cheeses and sliced fresh apple.

Baby onions are pickled in a malty vinegar for a well-balanced sweet and sour taste.

Awarded a Great Taste award in 2022.

Nutritional information: 107kcal and 22.1g of sugar per 100g (drained); suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

Available in Tesco, Sainsbury's and Ocado.


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Day 18:

SimplyCook Indian Masala Lamb Chops (£2.95) is a handy recipe kit, which contains 3 flavour pots to create an authentic dish.

Cook 140+ chef-created recipes in 30 minutes or less with SimplyCook unique recipe kits. We had Simply Cook recipe kits in the previous Degustabox deliveries, and it's lovely to try another recipe from their vast range.

Simply Cook Indian Masala Lamb Chops serves 2-4 people. You will need lamb chops to prepare the dish. The ingredients include Masala paste, Spice Blend and Mint Chutney.

Nutritional values: 160kcal and 17.9g of sugar per kit.

Available at www.simplycook.com.

Please note that this kit has a short expiry date. If you don't eat red meat, try with another meat or paneer (I cooked a paneer and cashew curry with this kit). Turkey curry, anyone? 


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Day 19:

Sweet Freedom Choc Pot Caramel Chocolate Spread (£3.15) is a Great Taste Award winner.

This vegan spread is made in the UK, has no palm oil or GMOs. It is a source of fibre, and has 61% less fat and 44% fewer calories than the leading chocolate spread.

Spread it on toast or pancakes, add to the brownie batter or cake.

Nutritional values: 302kcal and 38.7g of sugar per 100g, or 15.1kcal and 1.9g of sugar per 5g tsp.

Available at www.sweetfreedom.co.uk and ASDA stores.


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Day 20:

Cheez-It Cheese & Chilli 150g (£2) is a thin and crispy snack baked with 100% real cheese, with no artificial colours or flavours. 

Crunchy and well-seasoned, Cheez-It makes a great snack, whether you are feeling peckish or having a movie night. There is a warming kick from chillies.

Nutritional information: 501kcal and 1.5g of salt per 100g, or 150kcal and 0.45g of salt per 30g serving. No artificial colours or flavours. 

Available in the major supermarket chains.


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Day 21;

Billington's Dark Brown Soft Sugar (£4.50)  is a must product for the festive baking. Just imagine all your Christmas bakes from gingerbread to cookies, from brownies to cakes. And don't forget all the marinades too.

Crafted with care and ethically sourced, this premium sugar adds a rich, treacle-like depth to your recipes. 

This unrefined natural sugar has been very carefully produced to lock in the natural molasses of the sugar cane, thus adding a distinct unique rich flavour and beautiful colour.

I used some of this sugar to make non-alcoholic mulled wine, with lots of warm spices and oranges.

Available in all major supermarket chains.


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Day 22:

Vidas Drinks (£2) are all-natural beverages that fuel your day, without the extras found in conventional drinks. 

Made with 100% natural ingredients, without added sugar or sweeteners. Low calorie, with less than 50kcal per can

If you're looking for a healthier alternative to soft drinks, Vidas is your friend. Drink healthy, anytime, anywhere.

You should recieve 1 item in your box. we got a Pomegranate & Black seed flavour.

Available at www.vidasdrinks.co.uk.


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Day 23:

St Dalfour Apricot Fruit Spread (£3.25) is a delicious apricot preserve made near Bordeaux in France.

One of our family favourites, St Dalfour apricot fruit spread is 100% from fruit. No added sugar, it's gently cooked with vine-yard ripened grape juice and fruit juices.

It's sweet, tangy and very tasty. Great with croissants, and other sweet bakes. 

My guys love baked camembert. I usually score the top and add a couple of tablespoons of jam/preserve. We tried it with apple, pear, pineapple and other preserves, but keep coming back to the apricot one, as in our opinion, it works perfectly with gooey melting cheese.

Available in the major supermarkets and on Ocado.


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Day 24

Horlicks Chocolate (£3.75) is a traditional malty hot chocolate. 

High in Calcium, Zinc and Vitamins C, D and B12. Just add hot water to make a creamy, malty hot chocolate. Traditionally crafted using malted wheat and barley, this is a warming comforting drink, perfect for the cold winter evenings.

Nutritional values: 119kcal and 15.4g of sugar per 32g serve.

Available in all major supermarket chains.


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What a fabulous selection of foods and drinks!

Degustabox Advent Calendar has been stocked full of wonderful surprises. A must advent calendar for a foodie! 

Friday, 27 December 2024

Degustabox Advent Calendar International Edition

 



Degustabox Advent Calendar International Edition 2024 contains 24 festive surprise food and drink items. We enjoyed opening the doors of the bright-coloured sturdy box every morning. 

As it is an International edition, we haven't come across many of the food items before. It was a pleasure to discover new brands and products.

We liked the design of the box, which makes it look like a festive suitcase, with Christmas-themed stickers. 

I placed an order back in early September, as soon as I saw them advertised online. I paid £43.99 (with a discount code). They were sold out pretty fast.





Day 1:

Sun Rice Original (£2.49) - is a milk chocolate with puffed rice from Germany. Have a bite, and discover crunchy puffed rice in creamy milk chocolate.

Rainforest Alliance Certified, this is a lovely treat.

Nutritional values: 534kcal and 48g of sugar per 100g.

I haven't had a chance to try it, but my guys loved it, and pronounced it very good.


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Day 2:

Mole Cola Classic (£1.50) is an Italian cola born in Turin, named after the city's landmark 550 feet high Mole Antonelliana Building. Every ingredient is selected to give MoleCola its own unique character.

Nutritional information: 138kcal per can and 35g of sugar.

Despite visiting Italy many times in the past, I've never bought it before. It has a great taste. In a way, it's similar to the classic coca cola, however, it has a more pronounced herbal flavour. Pretty good, though contains too much sugar.


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Day 3:

Garner's Sweet Pickled Baby Onions (£3.90) will make a lovely addition to a classic Ploughman's lunch. Eat the pickled baby onions with a chunky cheese sandwich, add to a charcuterie board or a cheeseboard with a selection of robust cheeses and a sliced fresh apple.

Baby onions are pickled in a malty vinegar for a well-balanced sweet and sour taste.

Awarded a Great Taste award in 2022.

Nutritional information: 107kcal and 22.1g of sugar per 100g (drained); suitable for vegetarians and vegans.


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Day 4:

Finca La Barca Sazonar de Carne (£4.30) is a Spanish meat seasoning with smoked paprika and smoked pepper flakes, and herbs & spices (oregano, nutmeg, etc)

It's a 100% natural product with no artificial colours or preservatives. Gluten free, low in salt and 100% vegetable.

There are four single-dose sachets in the box. The contents of each sachet could be addedd to 500g of meat, such as chicken and pork.

Nutritional values: 348kcal and 5.8g of sugar per 100g (each sachet is 10g).

I used one of the sachets to cook a cauliflower cheese, so you can definitely use this seasoning in meat-free recipes. 


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Day 5:

Waterdrop Microdrink Berry (£7.99) will encourage you to drink more water, adding a full-bodied flavour of blackberry and bluebbery, with a touch of sweetness from apple. This product is made in Germany.

Refreshingly fruity drink, it could be added straight to bottles, allowing cubes to dissolve. My younger son has been enjoying this drink, taking the bottles with him to school.

This is tasty hydration, made easy. Contains zero sugar. Vegan.

Nutritional values: 5kcal and 0g sugar per 500ml.


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Day 6:

Extrafino Filipinos Turrón Relleno Cremoso & Galleta (£3) is a Spanish nougat chocolate bar with a creamy and crunchy Filipinos biscuit filling, coated with a white nougat chocolate.

Made with 100% sustainably grown cocoa selected through Nestle Cocoa Plan, and Rainforest Alliance certified.

Nutritional values: 111kcal and 8.9g of sugar per 20g portion (one 232g bar is 11 portions).

Beautiful chocolate bar, it was a real treat. I wish we could buy it in the UK too.


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Day 7:

La Mère Poulard Sablés Natures - Demi-étui 46,8gr (Gamme collector & Gamme 1888) (£1.50) are delightful melt-in-the-mouth buttery biscuits with a crunchy texture. 

These traditional French biscuits are round and fluted shaped. Find this biscuit in its Collector or 1888 half case as a lovely little treat for someone else or yourself. There are six biscuits in a small box.

Top marks!





Day 8:

Easy Montali Paté di Pomodori Secchi is a sundried tomato puree from Italy. 

This is a tasty puree in a practical tube, which enables you to use the exact amount you need to cook a meal. 

Gluten free, preservatives free. Use for garnish appetisers, sandwiches and hamburger, as well as in pasta dishes and legumes.

Ingredients: rehydrated sundried tomatoes (^0%), sunflower oil, sea salt, wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, herbs and spices.

Nuritional values: 220kcal per 3tbsp serving.


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Day 9:
Billington's Dark Brown Soft Sugar (£4.50) is a festive baking must. Perhaps not the most exciting product in the calendar at the first glance, but definitely with lots of potential. Just imagine all your Christmas bakes from gingerbread to cookies, from brownies to cakes. And don't forget all the marinades too.

Crafted with care and ethically sourced, this premium sugar adds a rich, treacle-like depth to your recipes. 

This unrefined natural sugar has been very carefully produced to lock in the natural molasses of the sugar cane, thus adding a distinct unique rich flavour and beautiful colour.

I used some of this sugar to make non-alcoholic mulled wine, with lots of warm spices and oranges.


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Day 10:
Daisuku instant noodles (£1.05) - these noodles are inspired by the Japanese street food, and the authentic recipes like Teriyaki Chicken, Guydon Beef, Prir Kara Curry.

Easy to prepare and ready in 3 minutes.
Daisuku means I love it in Japanese.

My youner son loves instant noodles, and enjoyed the Teriyaki Chicken flavour.

Nutritional values: 365kcal and 2.8g of salt per 214g (1 portion).



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Day 11:

Andrea Milano Aceto Balsamico di Modena Invecchiato (£5.99) - this is a 3-year aged balsamic vinegar of Modena PGI, considered a true gem of Italian craftsmanship.

Obtained from cooked grape must and wine vinegar, it has a rich and complex flavour.

This sweet and sour condiment is a perfect accompaniment to many meals, from bruschetta to salad, from marinade to stew. Great for seasoning meat and vegetables, but also fruit and berries (strawberries with balsamic vinegar dressing are a real treat). 


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Day 12:

SGIM Castage snack (£2) is another Italian delicacy. Nutritious, authentic-tasting Prima Colta Snack chestnuts are ready to eat. The only ingredient you will find here is steamed organic Italian chestnuts.

We all enjoyed this snack, just wish it were a bigger pouch. You could also use them as an ingredient in either sweet or savoury dishes.

A good source of potassium, these chestnuts are also high in fibre and low in saturated fat.

VEGANOK and Carbon neutral certified.


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Day 13:

SMINT Strawberry XXL tin (£1.50) are sugar free pastilles, made with sweeteners. Three times bigger than regular Smint, Smint XXL Strawberry is a combination of mint and strawberry flavours (and very nice it is).

Coming in a convenient little tin, they are easy to carry around in a bag or pocket for when you need to freshen up your breath.

Available in the major supermarket chains. 


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Day 14:

Yogi Tea Bio Split X5 - Chai Curcuma, Chai Maca, Réconfort de la Gorge, Défenses Naturelles, Confort de l'Âme (£3.39) - be ready for winter with this special selection of the Ayurvedic infusions.

You will get one of the choices. We received Chai Curcuma. It's an ayurvedic infusion of curcumin, cinnamon and ginger. It's rich, refreshing and zingy, perfect with a spoonful of honey and a dash of milk.


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Day 15:

Tomarichio Mandarino Verde Zero Zucchero - Linea deliziosa & autentica (£2.50) is a delightful, refreshing Sicilian mandarin juice.

It has a strong, zesty taste and a lovely scent. Juicy and aromatic, rich in vitamins A, B, V and several minerals, this drink is a perfect refreshment. Top marks!

Nutritional values: 5kcal and 1.4g of sugar per 100ml.


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Day 16:

Neoh Coconut Bar/ or Peanut Bar/ or Crucnh/ or Caramel Nuts (£1.49) are tasty snacking bars, without added sugar.

You will receive one item of four. Ours was the Coconut bar (with cocoa coating and no added sugar), and it was lovely. 

Nutritional information: 129kcal and 1.2g of sugar per 30g bar. Vegetarian.


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Day 17:

Flying Goose Sriracha Sauce Original (£2.99) is a well-balanced blend of sun-ripened chillies, garlic and tangy vinegar. It has a smooth, spicy taste with a hint of sweetness.

This sauce will make a great choice for a variety of recipes, both Asian-inspired and Western.

Nutritional values:139kcal and 22g of sugar per 100ml.


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Day 18:

Granoro Casareccia N.88 Granoro Dedicato (£1.30) is an Italian pasta from Puglia. 

"Pasta di semola di Grano Duro 100% Puglia, soft-dried and rough-drawn. The aim is to support and strengthen Apulian agriculture, the link between farmers, indusry and sonsumers, based on values such as respect for the environment and the recovery of tradition."

Nutritional information; 355kcal and 3g of sugar per 100g. 

I cooked it with a cheese (leftovers from Christmas cheeseboard) and roast tomato sauce, and it was truly delicious.


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Day 19:

Rock Stone Confection Hard Sweets (£2.99) - could be found in both Degustabox advent calendar and Degustabox advent calendar International edition.

Celebrating different cultures and diversity, these candies come in eye catching colours and offer bold flavours  The Caribbean selection comes in sweet flavours of Pineapple/coconut, Caribbean crush and Pink lemonade. 

My sons were very happy with these candies.

Gluten free and vegan friendly. Made in England.

Nutritional information: 374kcal and 75g of sugar per 100g (lots of sugar, but it is a SUGAR confectionery).


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Day 20:

Ybarra Vinagre de Manzana Ecologico (£1.85) is a Spanish vinegar made from organic apples. Unfiltered and unpasterised, it has a cloudy appearance (totally natural due to the fermentation process with the "Mother").

Lovely for salads and marinades. Also when I have a sore throat, I enjoy a hot drink with honey and apple vinegar. Always works a treat.


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Day 21:

Jelly Belly Toasted Marshmallow (£2.49) taste just like melted marshmallows, grilled over an open fire, with a perfectly golden crust. 

Nutritional information: 360kcal and 67g of sugar per 100g.

My sons are big fans of Jelly Belly beans, and enjoyed this flavour.


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Day 22:

Ofistrade Bovril (£3) is a concentrated meat broth. Instant dissolving, it enriches and enhances the flavour of meat-based dishes with just one spoonful.

It can be used in a variety of meals: soups, stews, meat stews, roasts, baked goods, marinades and sauces. Or simply make a nutritious broth.

My younger son thinks it's nice spread thinly on a buttered toast, like Marmite.

Produced in the UK from EU beef stock. 


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Day 23:

Loacker Classic Napolitaner (£0.89) are a classic treat. Crispy light wafers with two layers of Napolitaner cream with 100% Italian hazelnuts. Product from Austria.

The hazelnuts for Loacker Classic Napolitaner are grown as part of the Italian hazelnut plantations project, which supports the local farmers and local economy.

I often buy these wafers, as we all love them. They are so light and delicious.

Nutritional information: 517kcal and 25g of sugar per 100g (one small pack is 45g); 100% natural, no GMO.


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Day 24;

Mr Brownie Winter Edition (£2.50) are festive brownies made with real Belgian chocolate.

According to my guys, these Spanish brownies are delicious. Fudgy, rich and chocolatey, they are made with the best ingredients of the highest quality, with no artificial colours or flavours, no palm oil or trans fats. 

They looked pretty, with seasonal-style sprinkles on top.

Nutritional values: 118kcal and 12g of sugar per 1 brownie. 


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And that's it folks, the calendar is over. 

Note to self: to snap up the International edition advent calender as soon as it apprears online next year. It was really good. Highly recommend!