August Degustabox

Fancy treating yourself or someone else to a Degustabox this Month? With my discount code BLDEG15 you will get £7 off your next order. Lets take a peak inside the August box shall we...

Treats
Treats in this Months box included something I have never seen before; Willy Chase's Fit Popcorn in Apple Cider Vinegar flavour. These taste really good - just like crisps, but popcorn! The Snackers Flame Baked Mini Crackers were another great savoury treat that are perfect for a mid-afternoon snack.

Useful Cupboard Items
I am a huge cereal fan (particulary like muesli and granola) so the Dorset Cereals Bircher Mix really didn't last long! I enjoyed this mix but haven't yet tracked it down in my local supermarket, but it is my new fave so I am sure I will find it somewhere. The Oloves were something I was not keen on in the box as I am not an olive fan, but I am sure someone else in the house will enjoy them. We received lots of treats from Geetas, including curry pastes and mango chutney. I only discovered Geetas through Degusta and its a brand we always buy now. Clippers Green Tea is an item we always have at home so it was a nice surprise to receive a different flavour in Lime and Ginger. The Nutripots are very satisfying and filling which I was surprised about, I will have to look into what other pots they sell. The Capsicana Mexican Cook Sauce is possibly my favourite item of all time that I have discovered from Degusta - I adore mexican food and this is an amazing item I will definitely be scouting out when I am in the supermarket. I also used the Tabasco Sweet and Sticky BBQ Marinade and Sauce in a chicken recipe recently as a marinade and it has a great flavour.

Drinks
In terms of drinks this Month, the alcohol option was the Mahou Beer which I am told went down well! I also received the Get More Multivitamins sparkling lemon and lime drink which was refreshing, and the Botanicals Sparkling Jasmine and Lime drink which I have yet to try.


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June Degustabox Review: BBQ Box

Every Month a delivery is sent to me by the lovely folk at Degustabox to feature on my blog. I always look forward to this subscription box the most as it includes one of my favourite things - food! You can use my discount code BLDEG15 to receive an incredible £7 off your next order with Degustabox.
This Months box has been such a great theme too, as we recently purchased a new barbeque so lots of these foodie items have really come in handy.

The Zeo Cloudy Lemon drink is something I have tried before and loved, so I was super pleased to see it again as it is very refreshing and perfect to sip when you are chilling out in the garden. The Branston Spicy Tomato Relish tastes AMAZING on a burger and is something I am definitely adding to the shopping list. Other fab items include the Haywards Silverskins which have been fab added to salads, the Schwartz Handmade Burger Mix which is so easy to make and really flavour-some too. Probably my favourte item of the box is the Bakedin miracle mug brownie which is absolutely delicious. Other tasty treats in this Months box included Heinz Amoy Coconut Milk, Sacla Pesto Pots (these are super handy!), Miracle Noodles, Smooze Fruit Ices, Destrooper-Oliver Belgian Butters (they are delicious with a cuppa!) and Butterkist Yoghurt Coated Popcorn; which I have to say, is probably the nicest popcorn I have ever tried! The alcoholic option of this Months box was a can of Marstons lager - I haven't tried this but I am sure the man of the house will soon. I am super impressed with this box. What do you think?

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Degustabox May 2016

One of my favourite things I discovered when I started blogging is subscription box services. A box arriving at your door once a Month with mystery contents? I am in! Especially if it involves food - my true love in life.

Degustabox is my favourite subscription box - you receive 9-14 surprise food and drink items once a Month for a very reasonable £12.99 per Month - you can receive £6 off your next order with the code - just simply enter this code at the checkout. 

The first item I noticed in the May box was the Jack Daniels Honey BBQ Glaze - we love this at home as it gives a great taste to chicken dishes. We eat pasta a lot so the Garofalo Fusilli will definitely come in handy! The Cranes Cider went down a treat - I love fruity ciders and have now found some new favourites! The Kallo  Milk Chocolate & Yoghurt and Kallo Milk Choco Corn cakes are delicous, guilt free treats which I have been taking in my packed lunch to work, particularly love the milk chocolate rice cakes. I have also been taking the Brioche Pasquier Croissants as a mid morning snack, I love brioche and particularly love to pop them in the oven for a few minutes as they are so tasty warm. The Beloved Dates Date Nectar is perfect to add to pancakes and cereal, and knowing it is made only from Date Nectar makes it a slightly healthier alternative to honey. The Pechkeks Misfortune Cookies were a fun addition to this Months box - the messages are very funny! Very different to any fortune cookies I have had before! The Get Fruity fruity bar was another healthy yet tasty treat. I have never seen these before so will be checking these out the next time I do a food shop. The last two items in the box were the Pomegreat Pomegranate Juice and The Wonderful Co Pistachios and Almonds. I haven't tried these yet but I'm told the juice is refreshing and the pistachios and almonds are almost gone so I assume they were tasty too!

This has been another brilliant box this Month, probably the best in a while! Have you tried Degustabox yet?

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December Degustabox

Degustabox are a Monthly subscription service where you receive a box full of 9-14 food and drink items for a fraction of the price if they were purchased seperately. I have been receiving Degustabox for a while now and I love hearing your feedback, I always feel impressed with the contents. I have a brilliant discount code for you to receive £6 off your next order, simply enter BLDEG15 at the checkout.

Included in this Months box was the DDC Foods Hip Pops Crisps, Betavivo Oats, Nothing But Fruit Snacks, Barilla Whole Wheat Fusilli and Barilla Vegetable Sauce, Eisberg  Non Alcohol Wine, Fabulous Bakers Mango & Pineapple Bars, Drink Me Snikky Chai Latte, KoKo Milk Alternative, Halewood International Crabbies Light, Halewood International Red Square Toffee, and Compete Lemon Bites.

I love the brand Barilla so was pleased to see two items I know I really like and have enjoyed before. The Hip Hop crisps were very tasty, and it is great to know they are gluten free and low in calories. I have tried a variety of Nothing But fruit snacks in the past as they have been included in Degustabox before, and The Mango and Pineapple bars were other nice and healthy snacks to try. I have tried the Compete Energy Bites in the past and I can see where the box is going with its theme - a Healthy New Year! The Crabbies Light Ginger Beer and the Red Square Toffee Vodka were a welcomed favourite by the man of the house, I'm sure they will be consumed on a Weekend very soon. Coconut milk is something we don't use that much, so we will have to have a good look at some recipes to incorporate it into our food and drinks. Lastly, the Betavivo cereal is the one item I haven't tried yet but will be doing so soon. The water and chai latte are some great extras included in this Months box too!

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November Degustabox 2015

This Months Degustabox is brilliant! It is full of treats and really useful products for the festive season.  Degustabox have a fantastic discount code for you - BLDEG15 - which takes £6 off your order.

Degustabox Discoveries 

This Month, there was a selection of Degustabox Discoveries. I received three of the DB Discoveries. The products I received were the Jim Jams - Choc Spread, the Tuckey's - Digestives, and the Rekorderlig - Cider. Now, I have only recently started eating chocolate spread, and this is a really tasty one! The Tuckey's biscuits are sweet and perfect for tea dunking, and the Rekorderlig cider was tasty and refreshing.

The other products in this Months box were Britvic - Gourmet Drops, Ryvita - Crispbread, Branstons - Chutney, Butterkist - Popcorn, Bourne & Wallis - Pickles, Nim's Fruit Crisps - Mango & Pineapple Fruit Crisps, Ryvita - Crackers, Hartley's - Jelly, Belvita - Soft Baked, Divine - Chocolate, and the final product which was included in the box was Diageo - Bailey's, there was an email from Degustabox stating there would be an added extra and this was it, what a treat! Thanks Degustabox.
The Britvic Gourmet Drops are the perfect addition to a hot chocolate, they are my new favourite thing. I am a big fan of Ryvita so these crackers and thins went down a treat and also make great party food. Butterkist popcorn is my favourite, we loved trying out the salted caramel flavour! Me and my Sister have been buying the Belvita biscuits for a while now, so it was nice to try something new from them - we will definitely be purchasing these in the future. We shared the block of Divine chocolate betweeen us, which was super delicious. I am a big fan of fruit snacks, so the Nim's Fruit Crisps didn't last long! The Branston Chutney and Bourne & Wallis Pickled Onions are being put away and saved for Christmas, can't wait for all the party food! The Hartley's jellys will also come in handy as I have plans to make some trifle - even better that it will be glittery! 

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Degustabox September 2015

I'm sure most of you are familiar with Degustabox; the surprise food and drink Monthly subscription service - they have proved to be incredibly popular in the UK and I can see why. This Month I have an amazing discount code for you all to receive an extremely generous £6 off your order - which means your next box will cost just £6.99! Simply enter the code BLDEG15 at the checkout!

As always, I will give a run down of each product in the box and what I thought of them.

Db's Discoveries

The Olive Shop Extra Virgin Olive Oil

This Extra Virgin Olive Oil looks super posh, doesn't it? We use extra virgin olive oil a lot at home for salads, so it is always handy to have an extra bottle of olive oil in the cupboard. 

Kent's Kitchen Spicy Szechuan Posh Noodle

I have tried these Posh Noodles from Kent's Kitchen before and they are really tasty and surprisingly full of flavour. I love that these are so quick and easy for a quick lunch but are still low in calories.

Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

I absolutely LOVE peanut butter and these are so, so good! Chocolate and peanut butter are perfect for each other, and noone does it better than Resse! They didn't last long...

Mallow & Marsh Mini Box of Raspberry Marshmallows

This was a lovely addition to the box, and very yummy! They tasted lovely and were a perfect accompanied with a hot chocolate. 

Maynards Wine Gums Red and Blacks

My Dad loves sweets and his eyes lit up when he saw these as they are his favourite. I didn't actually try these myself but I have been told they were lovely! 

Bassets Jelly Babies Berry Mix

These are another family favourite - they are definitely the best jelly babies flavours, so a bag dedicated to them are just brilliant. These tasted good and were shared amongst the family.

The Good Cider of San Sebastian in Apple and Pear

My Dad tried the apple cider and I tried the pear cider; we both enjoyed them and they are so refreshing. Cider isn't a tipple we have in our house very often, and we were both surprised at how smooth this was.

Up & Go Breakfast Drinks in Chocolate and Vanilla

Drinks like this are always a winner in our household. These were very tasty and I would recommend giving these a try with your breakfast on a Morning - really good.

Compete Energy Bites in Mocha Flavour 

This product really intrugued me - anything promising energy I am always interested in giving a go and seeing if it works. They are aimed to give energy and help alertness. These were surprisingly tasty.

Sweet Sally Spiced Tea

I love it when  tea is included in the Degustabox - I really like flavoured tea but don't tend to try many flavours so it is good to be able to try new ones to see if we like them. I really enjoyed this tea and will be looking for it in the supermarket on the next grocery shopping trip.

I really liked this Months box - it is nice to have some sweet treats ready for Autumn. I love the variety of products too, it is always great to be able to try something new.

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Degustabox July 2015

Another Month, another Degustabox review! If you are unfamiliar with Degustabox,  it is basically a Monthly subscription service where you receive around 9-14 surprise food and drink products which are often new to the market or products you might not normally buy in the Supermarket. The box costs £12.99 per Month, which is a fraction of the price of the products inside the box if you bought them individually. I also have a £3 off discount code GUBN9 which you can apply at the checkout to make the box just £9.99.

Lets have a peak inside this Months box shall we?

Db's Discoveries This Month Degustabox have introduced their new initiative; DB's Discoveries, to bring new tastes and flavours to the box. They will be sent out to a percentage of subscribers each Month.
Little Miracles 

This Months DB Discovery is from brand Little Miracles. Little Miracles Organic Drinks are made from a blend of organic tea, juice and ginseng. They are sweetened with agave, and each blend is less than 90 calories per bottle. They have no artificial colours, flavours or sweeteners. 
Both me and my Sister drink these and they really are so nice. We have had them from Degustabox before and I am so glad we did because otherwise we'd never have known about them! They are really tasty and I love trying the different flavours. I think we have tried almost all of the flavours now.

Lambrini *alcohol option*

Lambrini have unveiled their new look ready for Summer, particularly with their flavour So Strawberry. This looks really fruity and I imagine it will be really sweet, just what I like!
I haven't tried this yet as I am saving this for next Weekend, but I know I will love it if it is anything like the other Lambrini drinks!

Weetabix On The Go Breakfast Drinks

Weetabix On The Go Breakfast Drinks are made from milk and are great for on the go as a quick breakfast alternative. I received the flavours chocolate and vanilla in my box. 
I had never tried these before but I found them really tasty and I was quite impressed with how filling they were. Chocolate was definitely my favourite!

Fru Snax

FruSnax take fruit and yoghurt pieces and prepare them to eat by freezing them, evaporating the water and locking in the flavour. I received two packets of these in my box and I must say they are really tasty and full of flavour. I think they are perfect for that mid-day sweet treat fix - but without the calories, as they come in at only 50 calories per pack.

Newton Appl Fizzics

Newton Appl Fizzics is a blend of apple juice and sparkling water and is completely natural, containing around 40% less sugar than apple juice. 
I love the name of this - brilliant, so clever! I really liked this drink, I think it tasted refreshing and perfect after being in the fridge - and with ice added to it.

Taking The Pea

Taking the Pea are the UK's first range of flavoured peas. They provide more protein than crisps and less fat than nuts, making them ideal to pop in your lunchbox. 
My Dad actually tried these and said they tasted really interesting and so different to anything he had tried before.

Tasty Little Numbers

Tasty Little Numbers are perfect for a really quick meal and fit in well with a healthy eating plan. I received two of these meals in my box, which were Chilli Con Carne and Chicken Tikka Masala. I have only tried the chilli con carne meal so far and teamed it up with salad for an evening meal last week. I cooked it in the microwave and I thought it tasted pretty good for a fairly low calorie meal. Since trying these meals I have been browsing online looking at their other products - including cakes and biscuit bars!

Jele Beautie 
Jele is Thailand's best selling jelly snack. These are a interesting and a fun way for a quick jelly snack.

Say Yes To No 

Say Yes To No Toasted Bread Chips contain no artificial  flavouring and colourings.

I really liked these! The sour cream and onion flavour was really tasty and I would probably have these again. I think they would be great as a snack or you could even team them up with a meal like spaghetti bolognaise as an alternative to garlic bread.

I am impressed with the quanity and variety on this Months box!

Have you ever tried Degustabox before? What do you think?

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April Degustabox 2015

Are you a fan of subscription boxes? I am a big fan of Degustabox; the surprise subscription box which arrives once a Month full of 9-14 food and drink products. Most of the products are new or products you may not have picked up in the supermarket. Degustabox is a great way of trying new food and drink and discovering new favourites! The box costs just £12.99 per box - you can get £3 off your next order making the box just £9.99 with my discount code GUBN9. 

This Months box is the international box, which is full of food and drink from different places around the World. I think this is a great way of trying products you may not have tried before, I am really looking forward to using the products this Month - I think this box is the best yet!

Veetee Rice - Spicy Mexican Style and Peri Peri, £1.49 each
Microwavable rice is really convenient, and of the best brands I have tried is Veetee. I am eager to try these flavours which I haven't tried before.

Barry's Tea, £1.75
We are big tea drinkers in our house, so new tea bags are always something exciting to try! Barry's Tea is a family run Irish company which are well known for their varied range of tea. I am eager to try their gold blend tea, I have heard only great things!

Cirio Tomato Fillets, £1.69
Cirio is a famous Italian brand which sell a huge variety of tomato based products. Their tins of tomato fillets are perfect to add into a curry. 

Cirio Double Concentrated Tomato Puree, £1.20
Cirio Tomato Puree are a great addition to add to spaghetti bolognaise and other meals. I really like products like this, as they are so useful kept in the cupboard.

Kinder Chocolate with Cereals, £1.55
Chococlate is well appreciated in our home, and Kinder is one of favourite brands. The mini chocolates with cereals taste delicious and are a tasty afternoon treat.

Kinder Choco-Bons, £1.55
Another Kinder product which tastes amazing are the choco-bons, which are covered in milk chocolate and hazelnut pieces. Kinder chocolate was originated in Germany.

Nandos Potato Chips - Smokey BBQ, Spicy Chicken, Sizzling Hot, £0.69p each
Nandos are hugely famous in the UK for their tasty chicken - so who wouldn't love Nando's crisps?! These taste really flavour-some and tasty - perfect with your lunch.

Schwartz Authentic Indian Recipe Mixes - Korma and Balti, £1.08 each
I am a big fan of Schwartz products, I often use their spices and powders when making homemade meals as they are so easy to use and add so much flavour. I am eager to try their Indian recipe mixes. This a new product range so it is really exciting to be able to try these out!

Debeukelaer Cookies Bakery, £2
Made famous in the USA, Debeukelauer Cookies Bakery are irresistible cookies which I must say, taste amazing and moreish! 

Scheckters Organic Energy Drink, £1.35
Scheckters Organic Energy is a natural energy drink. I know this will be drank pretty quickly from someone in the family as we do enjoy trying new energy drinks. 

IDrinkq Enhancement Drink, £1.49 each
IDrinkq is a new generation drink which claims to help you think smarter. I am interested to see how this tastes and to see if it improves my mind!

Kingfisher (Alcoholic choice), £2.00
Kingfisher is India's number one selling beer. It is a refreshing, cold beer with subtle citrus flavours, perfect to go down with a curry. I know my Dad and partner both really like this beer so it will go down a treat! This is the alcoholic option in this Months box - you are able to choose whether you would like an alcoholic choice or non alcoholic choice. 

Wonjo Drink (Non - Alcoholic choice) 
Wonjo is a natural hibiscus drink which aims to promote a healthy lifestyle and is made from natural ingredients. Wonjo is the non - alcoholic choice for the box (you would receive one or the other).

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March Degustabox

I am a big fan of Monthly Subscription services. I especially love the surprise factor with subscription boxes, but my personal favourite thing to receive is food of-course! Degustabox is a Monthly surprise subscription service where you receive 9-14 food or drink products a Month; a lot of the time these items are new to the market or things you might not have picked up in your normal grocery shop. The box costs just £12.99 a Month but I have a £3 off discount code B2581 which you can enter at the checkout, which makes the box just £9.99!

What goodies are in this Months Box? 

 Jordans Granola
Jordan's Granola Lighter with Strawberry and Blueberry is made with natural ingredients, and the lighter version of the granola is 30% less fat than regular granola. I absolutely love granola and eat it for breakfast all the time so I was eager to try this one, which is delicious and very filling. I am definitely going to buy this on my next grocery shop as I loved it.

Juiceburst Drinks
JuiceBurst is a fantastic juice drink and very reasonably priced too! I love the brand and choose it often when I am buying lunch, so I was pleased to see two bottles in this Months box. With 14 different flavours to choose from, there is a perfect juice for everyone. I received Cranberry and Mango & Lime in my box, which I have tried before and they taste great.

 BBQUE Original Bavarian Sauce
BBQUE is a brand I had never heard of before. I do enjoy BBQ sauce with a meal so I am looking forward to trying this. The Original Bavarian delicacy is made with cranberries, beer, honey and apples. I think this sauce would be great to use for dips or even for a Summer barbeque.

 Lindt Lindor Assorted Mini Eggs
Honestly, Lindt chocolate is by far my favourite chocaltier of all time so these will be perfect for Easter. We received two packets of these and they didn't last long, I must admit! Each packet contains an assortment of milk, dark and white chocolate mini eggs.

 Bassetts Jelly Babies Berry Mix
Lots of sweet treats is this Months box - yipee! These are the best Jelly Babies flavours in one bag which is fab if you are a big fan of the berry flavoured jelly babies - strawberry, raspberry and blackcurrant. These are ideal for sharing when watching a film.

 Sour Patch Kids
Sour Patch Kids are jelly sweets with 6 different sour flavours. I always see these in the supermarket but never pick them up. I am a big fan of sour sweets and these are extremely sour - my favourite! I'll definitely have to get these again.

Crabbies Alcoholic Fruits
I have tried a few of the Crabbies Fruits but never these flavours, I am really looking forward to trying them as they sound right up my street! I love fruity ciders with a Sunday lunch so I'll probably be saving these for Easter Weekend. Crabbies Alcoholic Fruits were voted product of the Year which shows they are a big hit!

Kent's Kitchen Posh Noodles
Kent's Kitchen Posh Noodles are made with all natural ingredients, and are a low calorie snack. These are perfect for a quick fix to have something to eat when in a rush or you could even make a meal out of it and add salad, meat or fish. I have become familiar with Kent's Kitchen products recently and really do recommend their products, especially their stock pots!

 Natvia Sweetener
Nativa is a 100% naturally sourced alternative to artificial sweetener. The sweeteners have zero calories, and are a great way of adding a little sweetness to your food and drink without using lots of sugar.. I am a big fan of using sweeteners in my coffee, so these will be a great addition to try out, espeically as they are healthier than the average sweetener. I'm looking forward to giving them a whirl.

 Brioche Pasquier Baked Bread Bites
Brioche Pasquier has become a firm favourite brand of mine since receiving some of their products from Degustabox in the past, so thanks Degusta! These Baked Bread Bites are an alternative snack to potato crips, and are made with real french bread. Coming in at under 90 calories a bag, they will be perfect for a healthier alternative to crisps for a packed lunch.

I am so impressed with this Months box, there is nothing in the box that my family do not like so everything will be used. There were quite a few sweet treats in this box ready for Easter Weekend too, which is always good!

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January Degustabox 2015

Degustabox has quickly become one of my favourite subscription services. If you are new to Degustabox, it is basically a surprise subscription box which lands on your doorstep once a Month (you can stop your subscription at any time) with 9-14 food and drink products that are often new to the market or products you might not normally try. It costs just £12.99 a box and I have a £3 off order code which is W0AQI. The products work out to cost a lot less when buying a Degustabox compared to if you bought the items separately, which is good value for money.

I was eagerly awaiting this Month's box, so shall we delve in and find out what was inside?

This Month's box is a healthy themed selection of goodies which are great as I am changing my diet around at the moment.

Alfa One Rice Oil
The Alfa One Rice Bran Oil is one of the most healthiest cooking oils. I haven't tried this yet, but I think it is great to include something like this in the box as cooking oil isn't something I worry about when I am cooking, so knowing it is healthy is a great plus.

Koyo Dairy Free
Koko Dairy Free Original is an alternative to cows milk made by pressed coconut milk. It contains less calories than skimmed milk, and is 100% allergen free. I can't wait to start trying this with cereal as I have heard it tastes really good.

Kabuto Noodles
Kabuto Noodles are a tasty and quick snack which are made with authentic and quality ingredients. They taste really good and I would love to try other flavours.

Sukrin Cake Mix
The Sukrin Cake Mix is something I have never heard of before. It is a sugar free, free from cake mix which is made with natural sugar alternative. I am keen to try this as it has 80% less carbohydrates. so I can still indulge in some baking and cake eating.

Finn Crisp Crispbread
I absolutely love crispbread as I eat it as an alternative to bread. I have tried a variety of brands but never from Finn, so I am eager to give these ago and munch on them with some chive spread and salad.

Magners Light
I really enjoyed this drink, I love fruity ciders so it is great that is lower calories. I definitely will be looking more into Magners Light drink in their other flavours.

Little Miracles
I have tried other flavours of Little Miracles drinks, and always really liked them. My Sister is a big fan of the brand and has already drank the White Tea and said it tasted really sweet.

Mornflake Top Porridge Oats
I love Mornflake products, so was excited to see their porridge oats included in the box. I have already had one of these for breakfast a few days ago and it tasted delicious - it really set me up for the day. They are available to buy from Waitrose.

Haywards Piccalilli
This is the only item in the box I don't think I will use myself as I don't really eat Piccalilli, but I am sure someone else in the family will enjoy it on a burger.

Simplee Aloe
Simplee Aloe is an all natural drink which is really tasty and healthy. The carton is a great size to pop into a lunch bag so is great for on the go.

Clipper Green Tea
My Sister has already claimed these as her own, as I have said previously she is obsessed with green tea and Clipper are a brand we had never come across before. Green tea is full of antioxidants and nutrients which have great effects on the body.

Once again I was thoroughly impressed with Degustabox. I have been receiving the box for a couple of Months now and I haven't been disappointed once. I think this is probably because me and my family have quite different tastes in food, so there is always something for everyone in the box. I think Degustabox is ideal if you want to try new foods, or would be perfect to give as a home-warming gift. 

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Winter Degustabox

I cannot believe this Year is near the end! Winter is fast approaching and I am seriously excited for Christmas now. I have thoroughly enjoyed having a Degustabox the last few Months and the Winter box was probably the box I have been most excited about and anticipating... we all know how crazy I am over festivities (and of-course the food that goes with it!) so I was really eager to see what was included in the Winter box.

If you don't know what Degustabox* is, it is basically a Monthly surprise subscription service, where you pay £12.99 per box and receive 9-14 food and drink products which are usually new on the market or things you might not normally pick up on your food shop! I really like the concept of Degustabox, as it has certainly got me and my family creating new and different meals we would never normally cook, by using things we have received in the box. The price of a Monthly box works out much cheaper than if you bought the individual items seperately, too. 

You can use my code 0U7A0 to receive a generous £3 off your bill when you purchase a Degustabox! That makes the box only £9.99!

Lets take a peak in the Winter Degustabox!

Salsa & Mesquite Kettle Chips

I love Kettle Chips, they are so addictive. I have never tried this flavour before but they sound delicious. I think we will probably be saving these for a buffet around Christmas time as they are always a hit! Kettle Chips are available from most supermarkets, costing around £2.19 per pack.

Cool Dawn Recovery Drinks

I think that these Cool Dawn Discovery Drinks sound really cool! They are a herbal detox drink which aim to prevent bad hangovers. With Winter and Christmas parties just around the corner, I am sure that these would be useful! I haven't tried these yet but I am looking forward to seeing how they work. Watch this space!

Lindt Lindor My Melting Moment

Lindt Lindor are in my opinion the very best kind of chocolate, so I was thrilled to see a handful of the 'My Melting Moment' chocolates in my box. These taste amazing and I can not wait to start munching on these at Christmas! They cost just 65 pence per chocolate.

Kent's Kitchen Flavour Shots in Garlic and Coriander

Flavour Shots are a great way to add flavour to meals. I really love the sound of this flavour, and may possibly use this with chicken in a wrap or with pasta. Costing just £1.85, I think these are a great way to spruce some spice into regular every day meals.

Branston Caramalised Chutney

This is definitely my least favourite product in the box, I just simply don't like the taste of chutney! I know this will be appreciated by someone else in the family, just not by me. 

Pip Organic Drinks in Cloudy Apple

These taste really delcious! Pip Organic Drinks are well - known for their award winning range of pure and organic smoothies and juices. Cloudy Apple tastes sweet but also very fresh! I am intrigued to try more of the range. 

Montano Italian Cider

Cider is a great drink for the colder Months, it really puts me in a festive mood! (of-course drinking responsibly). Montano Cider is an elegantly crafted Italian cider so I am really eager to trying this and seeing how it tastes. Montano recommend drinking this with an Italian meal, which I may have to do the next time I have spaghetti bolognaise.

Holy Cow Curry Sauces in Madras Chettinad and Mughlai Korma

I have never heard of this brand before but I am so looking forward to cooking a curry with these very soon. The flavours are very up my street and I can't wait to try them! We love korma and madras in our house, so these are perfect for us! I may share some photographs on my blog if you'd like to see? 

Holy Cow are authentic Indian curries which are made from natural ingredients and contain no srtificial colours or persvatives. They are also gluten free and suitable for vegeterians and coeliacs.

Sample Present: Drink Me Chai Spiced Chai Latte

I have actually tried this before and I really, really love it! I like chai tea and have tried a few different products from the brand so I can't wait to drink this. It tastes just that little bit more spicy which adds great taste to the chai latte. I would definitely recommend this to pretty much anyone!

Once again I really am impressed with the variety and the selection of products. All apart from the chutney I either absolutely love or I am really excited to try! A few of the products will probably by kept aside for Christmas and celebrations over Winter (the Cider, Chocs and Kettle Chips!) but I know everything else will be consumed pretty quickly. I feel the majoirty of the products are real Winter Warmer foods and drinks - as well as some of the products being really good for you, too.

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September Degustabox

Hi everyone! After the great feedback from my previous blog post about the August Degustabox (you can read that post here) I couldn't wait to share with you another post on everyone's favourite surprise food subscription box and show you the contents of Septembers box.

If you are new to Degustabox, the concept is that for just £12.99 a Month, you receive a box full of 9-14 surprise food and drinks products, usually new to the market or something out of the ordinary!

This Month's box* was really full. I am really impressed with the variety of the products inside of this Months box; ranging from drinks, confectionery, to cereal and marmalade. I love that the box incorporates food and drink for different meals in the day- from Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (or Dinner and Tea!). Everything in this Months box is usable and there is something everyone in the family will enjoy.

I have a £3 of voucher code for you all again, too. Simply enter the code 4784579 at the checkout stage and you will receive a £3 discount on your order!

Product of The Month!

Little Miracles Organic Energy Tea and Fruit Juices

This Month, Degustabox showcase their product of the Month; the Little Miracles Organic Tea and Fruit Juices. These taste amazing and are a great wake - up on a Morning, or a pick - me - up throughout the day. Little Miracles are free from artificial colours, flavours and sweeteners, and have less than 90 calories a bottle. 

The blends I received were Green Tea, Ginseng, Pomegranate, Acai & Agave, and Lemongrass Tea, Orange Juice, Ginger, Ginseng, and Agave. The Lemongrass Tea, Orange Juice, Ginger, Ginseng, and Agave drink was very refreshing and really light. Our favourite was the Green Tea, Ginseng, Pomegranate, Acai & Agave drink as it reminded us of tip-tops! Green tea is always a winner with us so I'll definitely be looking more into the Little Miracles drinks in the future. You can check out their website here to see their other tea and fruit juices. I love the sound of the Black Tea and Peach flavour!

Righteous Dressings

The first items I was drawn to in my Degustabox were three 50ml tubs of Righteous Dressings. They are made with only 100% natural ingredients and are perfect to add to a salad for an extra kick. The flavours I received were Raspberry & Sweet Basil, Mild English Blue Cheese & Cider Dressing and Lemon & Mustard Seed Dressing. I am looking forward to giving these a go as they aren't something I would normally purchase! Righteous products are available in Tesco, Waitrose and Sainsburys.

Elizabeth Shaw Dark Chocolate Mint Thins

I absolutely love dark mint chocolate so this is a definite winner in my books! These are so tasty to snack on with a coffee. I would actually consider these to be quite a 'posh' and more luxurious chocolate than we would normally buy at home, so a real treat. We cant wait to dig into these.

Bahlsen Pick Up! 

Bahlsen Pick Up! Milk Chocolate Biscuits are absolutely delicous. They are basically a thick layer of chocolate cased between two crisp biscuits. They are very moreish and a really nice treat to snack on. I received a pack of 5 Black 'n White and a pack of 5 Milk Chocolate. They both taste delicious, but the winners are the new Black 'n White flavour. Seriously - addictive.

Burts Lentil Waves

Burts Lentil Waves are seriously addictive crisp like snacks. A little different to a potato snack, I had never heard of Lentil snacks before until now. I absolutely loved the Sour Cream and Chive flavour - so tasty. The other two flavours are Thai Sweet Chilli and Lightly Salted. Definitely worth a try if you like flavourful crunchy snacks. Burts Lentil Waves are available from Waitrose.

La Vieja Fabrica Marmalade

La Vieja Fabrica Marmalade is made using only the best Seville Oranges. I have never heard of this brand before, and haven't eaten marmalade for many years, but I have really enjoyed revisiting this 

childhood favourite with a generous spread on my toast each Morning. 

Jordans Simply Granola Crunchy Baked Oats with a Hint of Honey

A huge 750g bag of granola. What is not to love? It tastes great, I particularly like the hint of honey. I have tried it both with milk as a cereal, and I have also sprinkled it over plain yoghurt. I'll be sharing a super easy how-to with this granola in a future blog post, too! 

I am so impressed with the size of the product. I am eager to try more Jordans products in the future, and will be checking out the Jordans section on my next grocery shop. 

Nestle Carnation Cook With It!

This Months box included two 525g cartons of Cook With It! I have never seen these in the supermarket before so I am really intrigued to try it. I think these would be perfect to add to thicken a soup or a homemade curry. Canation Cook With It! Cooking Creme is available to buy online at Tesco, 

currently at £1.65.

Crabbies (Non Alcohol Option)

John Crabbie and Co Traditional Cloudy Lemonade with a Twist of Ginger

Cloudy lemonade is my all time favourite drink - ever. I absolutely love it. I loved it during my childhood, and I am still hooked. Surprisingly. though I had never tried Crabbies Cloudy Lemonade. It tastes amazing and so refreshing. I dont really know how to explain how this tastes, but if you like cloudy lemonade I urge you to try this - it tastes absolutely gorgeous. This is stocked in Supermarkets at £2.50 for a 700ml bottle, which I think is great value for money.

Crabbies (Alcohol Option)

Zesty Lemon

The Alcoholic option in this Months Degustabox was Crabbies Alcoholics Fruits in Zesty Lemon. Being a huge fan of lemon drinks, I am sure this will taste great. Being one of the only items I haven't tried yet, I am looking forward to having a glass of this on the Weekend. Crabbies Alcoholic Fruits are available in 4 packs at most Supermarkets for £5.99 per pack.

*Always drink responsibly!*

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