I've just been out to eat with a friend in town and I felt decidedly warm-hearted seeing all the tinsel, flashing fairy lights and Christmas decorations set up around the restaurant. I said to my friend that it was all making me feel decidedly Christmassy and we both pointed out that the big day is only just over a month away. Perfect timing for this month's Feeling Festive-themed Degsutabox to arrive then. Here's what was hiding away in this month's box.
Waterdrop Microdrink Blackberry (RRP £7.99) is the trendy way to stay hydrated. Each small, sugar-free cube dissolves into your water and adds flavour and functionality. You need 400-600ml of still or sparkling water and you're good to go. It provides vitamins C, B9 and B12 and we loved the fruity blackberry flavour. Each pack contains enough for 12 servings. We thought it was quite pricey but it works out cheaper than buying twelve cans or bottles and cuts down on plastic usage. Available in major supermarket chains and online.
Silver Spoon Zesty Lemon Flavour Icing Sugar (RRP £1.80) can be mixed into butter, margarine or water to create quick and simple cupcake icing that your kids (or maybe yourself) will love to use. The icing sugar is made with natural ingredients and offers a strong, delicious lemon flavour. Also available in Creamy Vanilla or Chocolate Fudge flavours. Perfect for all the festive baking you may have on the cards. Also perfect for whiling away a cold and/or rainy winter afternoon. Available at Tesco and Asda.
One Living Brain Health Shot (RRP £2 - other Degstaboxers received Beauty Health Shot) is a cherry apple flavoured shot to help aid brain performance, keeping you focused and calm. It contains 20 super ingredients, including fruits, ferments, vitamins and minerals that work together and amplify each other. The full ingredients list contains Water Kefir, Apple Juice (30%), Cherry juice (15%), Chicory Root Fibre (3.4%), Raspberry purée (3%), Lemon juice, Trimagnesium Dicitrate, Ashwagandha root infusion, Lavender extract, Vitamins (B6, E, B12, B1, D3), Natural Flavourings, Chamomile Extract, Baobab Fruit Pulp, Inanimate Cultures (Kluyveromyces marxianus, Saccharomyces cerevisiae mineral yeast, Saccharomyces boulardii), Zinc Sulphate. Some of that sounds a bit confusing but it is all natural with nothing artificial. It is designed to support mental function, reduce fatigue, help relaxation, and provide polyphenols that act like antioxidants. They taste great and hopefully provide a little boost.
Wicked Poppets! Toffee (RRP 60p each) are a real step back in time as I remember eating these in my own childhood. The great news is, they taste just as good as I remember. Sweet, smooth chewy toffee encased in delicious chocolate. They have been brought bang up to date thanks to their new packaging featuring Elphaba & Glinda to celebrate Wicked 2: For Good.
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Noisy Snacks Chip Shop Curry Flavour Coated Chickpeas (RRP £1.50) have been set aside for Sophie as she loves them and usually makes her own in the Airfryer. These have the added bonus of requiring zero effort and providing the great chip shop curry sauce flavour (another of Sophie's favourites so it's a double win !). As well as tasting great, they are packed with protein, full of fibre and made from all natural ingredients. Healthier snacking has never tasted so good ! Available in Tesco Express.
Leon Brazilian Black Beans (RRP £2.50) is a ready meal inspired by the Leon restaurant menu. Cooked black beans are mixed with carrot, onion, tomato and celery, along with chipotle seasoning paste and smoked paprika. The company suggests eating it with coconut yoghurt, spring onions, red chilli and a sprinkle of parsley to provide a balanced meal that packs a flavour punch. I love the convenience and the idea of providing a great meal within minutes. Available in Sainsbury's.
Maggi Air Fryer Crispy Coatings (RRP 2 x 99p) are a convenient way of providing a delicious dinner with very little effort. The seasoned panko crumbs are designed to deliver delicious, crunchy chicken in under 15 minutes. Just coat the chicken, pop in the Air Fryer and in the time it takes you to prepare, rice, coleslaw or chips to serve with it, it will be good to go. Whether you opt for the classic KFC-style Southern Style or the slightly more exotic Korean BBQ Style, they will be a big hit with the whole family. Available in major supermarkets and discounter chains.
Brain Blasterz Sour Boltz (RRP £2) are another variety from the brand featured in last month's Degustabox. This pack has a sour scale rating of three so it is halfway up the scale, offering the zingy flavour that kids love while not completely removing the upper layer of your tongue ! The lightning bolt-shaped sweets come in four flavours : cherry, blue raspberry, pineapple and apple. They are vegan friendly and I think they are tasty, but I can only eat about two of them at a time !
For Goodness Shakes Glow Collagen Protein Shakes (RRP 2 x £2.50) are new shakes packed with protein, calcium and collagen, designed to help support healthy skin, hair and nails. Lactose-free, fat-free and with no added sugar, they each contain 150 calories and their indulgent flavours (white chocolate or iced latte) make them a fairly healthy option when you are after a satisfying sweet treat. Available at Sainsbury's and Tesco.
Hilltop Blossom Honey (RRP £1.85) is a sweet, tasty and fairly neutral honey, made from a mix of global blossoms, that is delicious poured over porridge or pancakes, eaten on toast, stirred into tea or sipped from a spoon if you're trying to soothe a sore throat. You might also want to use some in your Christmas baking, maybe making honey cake or honey and cranberry cookies, for an extra touch of festive appeal.
A subscription to Degustabox costs £12.99 per month including delivery, with each box having a value of much more than that, but the great news is, I have a discount coupon code for you which means you'll get the first box for just £9.99 - enter code PKUFE at the checkout.
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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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