It seems that Christmas season has only just arrived and then - whoosh - it's gone in a flash. Only 354 days to go until the next one. Hope you have had a wonderful time.
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 December Box Degustabox: Winter Pleasures & Enjoyable Moments?
Tilda Spicy Mexican rice (£1.54) is a Product of the Month. This is a tasty recipe of black beans, sweetcorn and red peppers combined with chipotle and jalapeno chillies.
Ready in 2 minutes, either in the microwave or on the hob.
Perfect with a naked burrito bowl (with fried chicken, served with salsa made with tomatoes, red onion and coriander); for a vegetarian version add roasted vegetables or grilled cheese.
Nutritional information: 149kcal and 1.4g of sugar per 125g serving; gluten free; suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Available in the major supermarket chains.
Bonne Maman madeleines (£3.15), a French classic, come in a special Christmas pack during this festive season.
These pure butter madeleines are a perfect breakfast/elevenses/late afternoon treat to go with a cup of tea or coffee. Very buttery and moreish, they are perfect for sharing.
Bonne Maman cakes and biscuits come in many delicious flavours. We absolutely love lemon madeleines and mini vanilla muffins.
Nutritional values: 435kcal and 16g of sugar per 100g.
Available in the major supermarket chains.
Nestle Cheerios Very Berry (£3.50) - is a new cereal from the popular brand, which promises a delicious taste of berries in every bite.
I have a special place for Cheerios in my heart, as this cereal brings lovely memories of my sons when they were little and absolutely adored these cute tasty rings. They just snacked on them, without milk.
Nutritional values: 118kcal and 6g of sugar per 30g serving (one box = 14 servings); high in fibre, from oat, wheat and barley; contains 7 vitamins, calcium and iron.
Available in Tesco, Sainsbury's, Waitrose, Ocado and Morrisons.
Campbell's Cream of Mushroom soup (£1.60) is a classic super creamy soup, packed with flavour.
Cook it as a quick and easy meal, or use as an ingredient in a variety of casseroles.
Americans are very inventive when it comes to casseroles made with tinned soup. I have a book of recipes from the times when we lived in the States, and there is a big selection of meals, using this not so secret vintage ingredient, from a Pasta Bake to Baked Cabbage casserole with Ritz Crackers.
Check out recipe ideas at www.campbellsoup.co.uk, if you fancy cooking wild mushroom arancini, beef Stroganoff or roasted vegetable pasta.
Nutritional values: 133kcal and 1.42g of salt per serving.
Available in Tesco, Sainsbury's, ASDA, Morrisons, Waitrose, Ocado, Amazon an other grocery stores.
Garofalo La Pasta di Gragnano - Stortini (£2.60)- is a durum wheat semolina pasta.
This small shaped pasta is made with children in mind, but grown-ups can obviously enjoy it as well. Curved pasta shapes absorb the sauce, and are great in soups or light meat-based or vegetarian broth.
Garofalo are pasta experts, and I was glad to try a new type of pasta from their excellent range.
Nutrition values: 351kcal and 3g of sugar per 100g.
Available on Amazon.
Teapigs Mao Feng Green Tea (£5.49) promises to capture the delicate taste of summer air. It turns a clear pale green when infused.
Motto: Big leaf, big flavour. They only use big, quality, whole leaves, no dust. All natural, no artificial flavourings. Tea temples are plastic free, made from plant starch, and are nice and roomy.
Great Taste award in 2021.
The tea flavours are delicate, fruity and refreshing.
Available in the major supermarkets and e-commerce chains, and at teapigs.co.uk.
Double Dutch Double Lemon (£24.99 for a case of 24) 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.
Nutritional values: 19kcal and 4.4g of sugar per 100ml
Available at www.doubledutchdrinks.com
Get More Vits Kids multivitamin squash Sumer Fruits (£2.50) is a concentrated low calorie summer fruits soft drink with sweetener and added vitamins. Also available in Apple & Blackcurrant and Orange, Mango & Passionfruit flavours.
Use 5 parts water to 1 part squash, one bottle contains 30 servings.
Nutritional values: 4kcal and 0.5g of sugar per 150ml (diluted drink); made with 20% real fruit juices.
Available in Tesco and Morrisons.
Ritter Sport Orange or Honey Salt Almonds (£1.89/£2.20) is a high quality chocolate from a much loved brand.
We're big fans of Ritter Sport (their Marzipan chocolate is the best, and so is the Whole Hazelnuts Milk or Dark Chocolate, pure perfection).
You will receive one item of two. We got Orange flavour, which is rich and indulgent, with 50% dark chocolate and a smooth creamy orange centre.
Available in Waitrose, convenience stores and on Amazon.
Which product is your favourite from the latest box?
Ohh! I like the sound of that box. Winter Pleasures & Enjoyable Moments is exactly what we need at this time of year!
ReplyDeleteI love the sound of everything but especially those madeleines and the lemon drink!