There's a chill in the air, and the evenings are crawling in earlier and earlier, and no wonder, as we've said Goodbye to September.
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 September Box Degustabox?
Tilda Meals - Hearty Meals Madras Bean Curry and Easy Meals Vegetable Paella - are chosen Product of the Month.
These two latest addition to the versatile Tilda range offer tasty and nutritious meals for one, ready in just two minutes.
Tilda Vegetable Paella is a hearty mix of long grain rice and vegetables (24%), such as carrots, red peppers, green beans, white beans, etc. Made in Spain with imported and local ingredients.
Nutritional values: 333kcal and 2.25g of salt per 250g serving.
Tilda Madras Bean Curry with lentils is a tasty combination of lentils, pinto beans, tomato, fried onion, coconut milk, etc.
Nutritional values: 293kcal and 5.8g of sugar.
Both products contain 1 of your 5 a day; a source of fibre and protein, vegetarian and vegan; no artificial colours, flavours and preservatives.
Available in Sainsbury's and Tilda.com.
You should receive 1 item in your box.
Indie Bay Pretzel Thins Ligthly Salted (£1 each) are tasty savoury snacks which have a satisfying crunch. They are thin and crispy and absolutely delicious. Great for dunking, dipping and topping, enjoy them on the go or while watching a film.
They are vegan, a source of fibre and protein, and are made with natural ingredients. Nutritional information: 137kcal and 2.5g of salt per 35g bag.
Available on Amazon, indiebaysnacks.co and good independent shops.
You should receive two in your box.
Slooow Crispy Multigrain Rolls (£2.80) are prepared with the best 100% natural and organic ingredients.
Bake at home for 10 minutes to have fresh crispy rolls for your meal. Great with soups, stews or as a sandwich base.
Nutritional values: 244kcal and 0.59g of salt per serving; vegan, organic.
Available in Ocado, Dunnes Stores and Booths.
Rice Krispies Squares Honeycomb & Chocolate (£0.79) are cereal snack bars, made of Rice Krispies with a honeycomb flavour coating and a chocolate drizzle.
I buy Rice Krispies Squares cereal bars for my sons, and they enjoy the texture and flavour of this treat. Each bar contains appr. 134kcal.
Available in the major supermarket chains.
Mutti Peeled (£1.60) is a versatile Italian tomato product.
Mutti tomatoes are known to be processed within 24 hours of harvesting to capture the taste of freshly picked 100% Italian sun-ripened tomatoes.
Our family are big fans of Mutti products. I use Mutti in vegetarian stews, vegetable ragu with okra, sweet peppers and butter beans, curries and pasta dishes.
Available in the major supermarket chains.
Cheez-It Snap'd Cheese & Chilli baked snacks (£1 for 40g bag) are baked with 100% real cheese.
Thin and crispy, and very moreish, these snacks are a big hit with my guys. I buy them pretty regularly.
Crunchy and well-seasoned, Cheez-It makes a great snack, whether you are feeling peckish or having a movie night.
Nutritional information: 501kcal and per 100g, or 200kcal and 1.4g of salt per 40g pouch. No artificial colours or flavours. Suitable for vegetarians.
Available in the major supermarket chains.
BrewDog Elvis Juice Hot Sauce (£2.50) is an award-winning sauce, inspired by an iconic headline beer and the undisputed King of Citrus.
Infused with lime juice, it offers bold flavours. Just right for grilled halloumi sandwich, a chicken sub or tacos.
Spicy and citrusy at the same time, it is hot hot hot. A bit too hot for me personally, while my guys enjoyed it.
Nutritional values: 112kcal and 1.8g of salt per 100ml.
Available in Tesco, Sainsbury's and Ocado.
Sunfly Sunflower Seed Butter Crunchy and Sweet & Salty (£0.90 each) are nut-free, top 14 allergen-free squeeze pouches.
Made with sunflower seeds, and offering a 7g protein boost, you can add them to your smoothies or porridge, spread on toast or eat straight from the pouch.
Nutirional values: 208kcal and 6.8g of protein for Crunchy and 211kcal and 6.8g of protein for sweet & salty. Rich in Vitamin E, magnesium & iron.
Available on Amazon and Ocado.
You should receive two items in your box.
Munchies Sharing bag (£1.65) is another lovely treat, offering a rich caramel and a crunchy biscuit centre, all ensconsed in a smooth milk chocolate. It's a winning combination of crunchy, chewy and creamy.
The sharing bag includes approximately 6 servings of 7 sweets.
Nutritional values: 156kcal and 18.4g of sugar per serving.
Is it your on-the-go kind of snack, or will you share the bag, while watching a new episode of Slow Horses?
Available in the major supermarket chains.
Goodrays CBD Elderflower & Yuzu (£2.29) is a refreshing drink, infused with 30mg of premium sun-grown CBD, and high in Vitamin D.
The flavours are a combination of zesty citrus of the Japanese Yuzu and the sweet floral notes of the British Elderflower.
No added sugar. No artificial sweeteners. 100% vegan.
Available in the major supermarket chains.
If you're a Degusta Box Plus member, you will also receive an extra product - Spice Kitchen Tandoori Masala Spice Blend (£6.50).
What product is your favourite?
And don't forget to order an XXL Advent Calendar. We've had it for several years in a row, and it's always fabulous.