Just in time for the school holidays, the postie dropped off this month's Degustabox. Its Snacking and New Recipes theme fit in perfectly with the kids being off school, so much so that the contents started to get eaten before I'd even taken the photos for the blogpost ! I managed to retrieve the Cheez It chips packaging from the bin but the pork scratchings disappeared too soon so they're missing from the main photo - apologies for that ! It shows how popular this box was though ! Here's what was in this month's box.
Mr Porky Crispy Strips (RRP £1.50) are a lighter version of traditional pork scratchings. They have the same salty porky taste, very similar to bacon, but they come in light crispy strips. I was surprised to see that they left no grease at all on my fingers and they are low in carbs and high in protein, containing 59g of protein per 100g. That makes them a good option as a snack before or after going to the gym for a workout, but they are great as a nibble on the settee in front of the telly too ! Available in all major supermarkets.
Brioche Pasquier Choc Chip Pancakes (RRP £2.50) are this month's Product of the Month. The Madhouse kids were all suitably wowed and gaily tucked into them for breakfast. As proudly proclaimed on the front of the pack, they are light and fluffy and they are very quick to prepare, as all they need is a quick zap in the microwave. They are perfect as they are but can also be topped with butter and/or maple syrup or whatever else you may fancy on them. A couple of strawberries and some chunks or apple and orange on the side made them into an extra special holiday breakfast. They are packed in sealed packs of two, making them great as a breakfast-on-the-go or snack option too. Available in Ocado and Morrisons.
Bonne Maman Crunchy Hazelnut Chocolate Spread (RRP £3.10) is a deliciously decadent sandwich filler or toast topper. I was surprised to read that over a quarter of this rich spread is made up of hazelnuts but once tasted, it became more obvious as I could detect crispy chunks of hazelnut pieces in my mouth. The spread is made with top quality, simple ingredients and not a drop of palm oil. It tastes as good as it sounds. Available in all major supermarkets.
Rubicon Spring Vits (RRP £1.29 each) are a new range of deliciously flavoured vitamin drinks. We loved the fruity flavours of both Mango Passion and Black Cherry Pomegranate and are now keen to look out for the third flavour, Strawberry Watermelon. Juliette loved the fact that it comes as a non-fizzy drink and I love the fact that is low in calories (just 15 calories per bottle). On top of that though, one bottle contains 100% of your recommended daily intake of Niacin, Vitamin B6 and B12 which is a huge added bonus. At £1.29 each, they are no more expensive than other similar drink brands so these will be a great summer thirst quencher. Available in front-of-store chillers.
Knorr Aromat (RRP £1.90) is an all-purpose savoury seasoning that we discovered in a
previous Degustabox last year. It can be added to anything and everything from pasta and mashed potato to meat or fish, just like sprinkling on salt and pepper before you eat. The producers suggest trying it mixed with finely chopped rosemary, thyme leaves, sea salt and a splash of olive oil, which sounds like a great marinade for rubbing over a roast chicken. Available in major supermarkets.
Kit Kat Sharing Bars (RRP 3 x £1.50) are a new way of sharing an old favourite. These 99g bars come in three flavours : Hazelnut, Double Chocolate and Salted Caramel. We tried all of them and thought they were all delicious but our favourite was Salted Caramel. We love the rich, decadent fillings and the swirly marbled toppings. Available in major supermarkets.
Teapigs Decaf English Breakfast (RRP £11.90) offers a decaffeinated version of regular black tea so you can even drink right before bed without any problems going to sleep. Teapigs use the CO2 method to decaffeinate their tea leaves without removing any of the flavour. I passed these on to a tea-loving friend who said they made a great brew. Available in major supermarkets and online at teapigs.co.uk.
Cheez It Sour Cheese Cream & Onion Snap'd (RRP £2) are a new version of the thin and crispy baked snacks that we (re)discovered in the
February Degustabox. They have a lovely, crunchy, melt-in-the-mouth texture and the tangy, punchy flavour is pretty much addictive ! We loved the original Double Cheese version but these ones were a big hit too. Available in all major supermarkets.
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Disclosure : We received the box in order to write an honest review. As a Degustabox blogger, I receive all of the products that go into the monthly boxes, but subscribers may not get exactly the same selection.
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