September Degustabox Review

If you read my blog you will know I was lucky enough to get the try the great Degustabox food delivery service. This review is for the September box and once again I was not disappointed by what was in it.
For a fee of £12.99 a month  including delivery ( you can cancel at any time) you can have a box all all kinds of new products to try.
So in my box this month was

Burts Lentil waves

Available from Waitrose in three tantalising flavours. Sour cream and chive, Lightly salted and my favourite Thai Sweet Chilli. Each batch of Lentil waves are flash cooked in the companies Devon kitchen and taste just as moreish as our traditional range of crunchy chips.
I loved them really nice flavour and crispy and best part the calorie count was good as well.
£0.69

Jordans Simply Granola

Prefer the simpler things in life? This shiny new Simply Granola could be the one for your! A deliciously simple blend of crunchy baked oats with a hint of honey. Mmmmm , lovely on its own or with yogurt. Really nice and crunchy and not too sweet.
£2.69

Pick up!

Bahlsen Pick Up ! Milk chocolate is a mouth-watering slab of thick milk chocolate sandwiched between two crisp biscuits. They are individually wrapped, locking in the freshness and perfect for on the go. Our new flavour, Black 'N white, consists of a thick bar of delicious white chocolate in between two cocoa biscuits. Totally yummy
£1.69

Crabbies Alcholic Fruits

Crabbies Alcholic Fruits is a delicious new range of really fruity, fruit flavours ( with no ginger). With three delicious flavours to pick from. Black Cherry, Zesty Lemon and Raspberry and rhubarb, these mouth-watering drinks are made with up to 10% natural fruit juice containing no artificial colours or flavourings .
4 Pack £5.99  (4% vol)

Carnation Cook with it!

Add a delicious creamy taste to savoury dishes with new Carnation cook with it!. Made using fresh milk and half the fat of single cream. Cook with it is a versatile cooking creme, a great ingredient for favourite creamy dishes from carbonaras to curries, quiches and soups. Find it in stores in the with the carnation range.
£1.65

Elizabeth Shaw

Elizabeth Shaw's brand new dark chocolate mint thins brings you delicate layers of quality dark chocolate with the crunchy mint sprinkles. The lightness of the chocolate with the crunchy mint makes them very moreish and although we say this is great to share with friends over coffee, you may find you want to keep them to yourself! Available in Tesco
£2.50

Righteous

Righteous are made using only 100% natural ingredients, these delicious dressings  are busting with flavour. They contain no additives, preservatives or thickeners, or anything that you wouldn't expect to find in your own kitchen. Available in tesco, Waitrose, Salisbury's, ocado and independent food shops. www.LoveRighteous.com

And the last item in my box I saved to last because it was so nice.

Little Miracles

Little Miracles are a beautiful bland of organic tea and fruit juice. With ginseng and acai, it is the perfect pick-me-up morning, noon and afternoon. All the blends are sweetened with agave, less than 90 calories, free from artificial colours, flavours and sweeteners.
Available from Asda, Boots, Holland and Barrett, Sainsbury, superdrug, Tesco, Waitrose and WH Smith.
www.drinklittlemiracles.com

Really crisp and refreshing I loved them, really nice chilled from the fridge.

So if you fancy your very own box pop over and sign up today 

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Please note I was not paid for this review only receiving a sample of the product

Magic moments.: beautiful baby

Gosh it's Monday again. Is is just me or do the weeks just fly the older you get!  So as it's Monday it's link up day with the lovely www.theoliversmadhouse.co.uk.
So in June I had my first grandchild . Nathan Charles was born in the 8th of June and we were so excited to meet him. Mind you he caused a stir as he was three weeks early !
His first few weeks had ups and downs but he seems to be doing so well now and growing fast.
Best part is in February next year he will be joined by a cousin as my daughter is expecting as well!

www.theoliversmadhouse.co.uk

Silent Sunday 28/09/14

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Docrafts Creativity Review

Today I got a little gift in the post. A copy of the new Docrafts Creativity magazine. I really enjoy Docraft products in general as they are really good and such a fair price. As crafters we are always looking to share money so we can do even more projects. The September issue is full of great projects in fact its full of them. Not just paper crafts but all sorts including a great necklace and cakes.
What I like is the wide range of projects for you to do and that in turn makes it value for money.
This issue came with some fee gifts which will be very useful with Christmas coming up. If you have not tried this magazine yet, then get it today.

I was not paid for this review just receiving a sample of the product

Fajita and Film Night with Santa Maria

Now I love a good movie and even better with some yummy food, so getting the chance to do both was a dream.
I got a lovely parcel in the post of all the goodies to make a lovely fajita meal everything was included and very easy and simple to follow. All from Santa Maria . They also have some lovely food ideas so well worth going over to the web site.

As an extra we also got a copy of our fave of all time "Goonies". If you don't know its about a group of kids who go on a fab adventure to try and save their home. I never get tired of it and can watch it over and over.
So hub (who happens to be an excellent cook) was set to make dinner and boy did it smell yummy. I think he did a fab job don't you?

It was all yummy although for me I would have used half the amount of fajita power as I found it a little bit hot. So why not go out and buy all this yummy food and get the movie and have a night in with some good clean family fun.

Please note I was not paid for this review only receiving a sample of the product

Birdseye Afterschool chief Challenge

This past week I was very lucky to get the chance to try out some Birdseye  products and the
#Afterschoolchefs Challenge. I don't have children at school but I did have a routine which we like to follow when the kids went back to school.
I know its difficult to get back into a routine after the relaxed days of the summer. When we came back from school I always got them to change out of their uniform. I always found it helped to save their clothes and I was always looking for ways to save money in that area. If homework was waiting that would get done and then I would get started on tea. I would often try and plan meals with the children so that they felt they had a say in what we had. I think it could be fun if they are younger to make a meal chart and let them help to menu plan for the day or week. I also used to make some things in bulk so I have ready things in the freezer for those rushed days when I didn't have time to cook from scratch .
Birdseye have a huge range and I went for vegetable's as they are our favourite. I was amazed at how much I got and this little lot came the £20.00

This you will agree there is a lot of meals to enjoy with this little lot. I do think that a good routine is great for the whole family and getting the kids involved has got to be good.

“This post is an entry for #Afterschoolchefs Challenge, sponsored by Birds Eye. Learn more on the Birds Eye Facebook Page.”  http://bit.ly/afterschoolchefs

Please note I was not paid for this review just a voucher to sample the products.

Magic Moments: Wonderful Cakes and New Friends

Wow Monday again and time to link up with a lovely blog over at www.theoliversmadhouse.co.uk, and magic moments. Its such a lovely link up that makes you stop and think of those lovely things that have happened to you.  With all the negative things in the news these days its really nice to stop and smell the roses so to speak.
As you may or may not know I have a hobby which is cake decorating, to be honest this is one of a few craft items I enjoy.
Back in March I had the pleasure to visit cake international in London , with my friend Heather.  We had a fab day and also got to see so many fantastic cakes,  One which we both loved was made by a lovely lady called Claire from Clairella Cakes  We were amazed by the skill and the colour of her cake it was really beautiful.

We really enjoyed our day out and I always have fun with Heather which is great.
Then I heard that Claire was going to be running classes to make her now famous cake. I was really excited as my air brush skills are not good and I was delighted to get a chance to learn from her,
So Saturday was the big day and what a nice day it was. Claire has a lovely place to work and the company was good too! We all worked very hard and Claire laid on a fab (oh dear my diet) lunch for us. I was delighted with my cake and if you live anywhere near Essex you should check out
Clairella Cakes
So this is my cake .

Silent Sunday:21/09/14

Magic Moments: My Blogging World

Well its Monday again and I swear the week seems to fly past quicker and quicker. As normal on Monday I love to take part in Magic Moments over at Theoliversmadhouse as I love to take time to really think about any great things that has been happening.  I was thinking this week that I need to work on my blog more. It has been such a step learning curve over the years and I know I am still learning everyday. At first I wouldn't take part in things as I worried I would make a terrible mistake. I don't think I made any bad ones but I was nervous as it is a huge world that I knew nothing about. I am amazed that I have a blog at all , as to be honest I had never even heard of blogging at first. I have tried to learn as much as possible and get to know other bloggers. So far I have been lucky enough to cyber chat with some lovely people, and I think that is a real blessing. I have to thank my niece Emma over at thesyders as she was the one who got me started. At the time I thought she was mad but I am very happy I did now. I do think that my world got a little bit more interesting through blogging, and if not for Emma that may not have ever happened. So my magic moment this week is blogging and all my cyber friends. Thank you for providing me with a great window on the world.

Silent Sunday :14/09/14

magic Moments:8/09/14

I have had lots of magic moments in my life and I know a few not so magic moments. I love to join in with www.theoliversmadhouse.co.uk as it is a lovely chance to spend time thinking of the nice things.
We were very very lucky in June to get our first grandson. Nathan Charles Cook was born on 8th June and what a joy he is. He is part of a very loving family and has two beautiful parents,

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Then just a week after this little darling was born we heard even more good news. Our daughter was also expecting a baby! What a surprise two grandchild in one year lol. I had not expected my daughter to have a family yet but we were delighted for her anyway.

Then this week we found out she is having a little girl and we are over the moon that we will have a grandson and a granddaughter. I really hope they grow up to be good friends as they are so close in age. I think its nice Nathan is older as he can look after her like a big cousin should lol.
So we are very grateful to our dear children for the gift of these precious little gifts

Silent Sunday:07/09/14

August Degustabox Review

Lucky me as it was time to try out the next Degustabox. I loved my last one and was excited to see what this one contained. So here goes:-

 Dr. Oetker Edible Cupcake Cases
Edible Cupcake Cases

Dr. Oetker Edible Wafer Cases are pink and blue wafer baking cases which you can eat. There is no need to remove the case, you can now eat the whole cupcake with no waste or mess! Use instead of paper baking cases when baking cupcakes for an extra special addition to your baking.
Edible Wafer Cases are bake stable, and do not need to be baked in a muffin tray- they can be baked on a flat baking tray.
Each pack contains 3 pink and 3 blue Edible Wafer Cases
I thought these were a great idea as I do a lot of baking. It would cut down on mess of emtpy cake cases all over the place. Be great for a childens party.
£2.50

 Brioche Pasquier Pan Au Lait
Pan Au Lait

The Pasquier family began baking brioche in 1936 in a small bakery in the West of France. Based on a traditional recipe, our Pain au lait are made using the finest ingredients to make a light, airy, moist brioche roll you can enjoy with your favorite filling. Really yummy and great to make pudding or just have for breakfast
£1.69
 Brioche Pasquier Croissants au Buerre 
Croissants au Buerre

A traditional French breakfast wouldn’t be the same without an all butter croissant. Ours are prepared using processes authentic to the original bakery, perfect when warmed in oven. All of the Brioche Pasquier traditional range is free from artificial colours, flavours and preservatives. Really yummy with apricot jam or warmed up with a little butter.
£1.79
 Brioche Pasquier Pan Au Chocolat
Pan Au Chocolat

Our pain au chocolat is made with a brioche dough that is worked into alight puff pastry. It is then filled with a delicious dark chocolate. Individually wrapped, they are ideal for breakfast on the go or a snack. Really loved these so tasty and yummy

 Cawston Press Kids' Blends
Kids' Blends

Cawston Press Kids’ Blends are specially blended for tiny taste buds. We take our gorgeous pressed juice and shake it up with 40% water for a lighter juice drink. Of course, our juice isn’t from concentrate, there’s no added sugar and we never add anything artificial.
£1.89 for a 3 pack
Really lovely not too sweet and would be great for pack lunch boxes.
 Schwartz Flavour Shots

Flavour Shots
Flavour Shots from Schwartz are delicious recipe bases containing a unique blend of herbs, spices and seasonings infused in sunflower oil to give you amazing tasting meals. Simply spoon into your pan, add the meat and/or veg with a few store cupboard ingredients, simmer and serve. There are 8 delicious recipes to choose and available from Asda, Morrison's and waitrose . Really lovely flavours  and not too hot but just the right amount of spice.
£1.39 for 2

BerryWhite

Organic drinks are a delicious and refreshing range of fruit drinks and healthy extracts Berrywhite drinks are made from premium organic ingredients with no added sugar or fruit sugars and np preservatives. Available throughout the UK including online at ocado and selected Waitrose.
Taste really smooth and nice, not to sweet and very clean and bright , lovely.
£1.59

Mexican Dave

Born from the desire to bring mouth-watering Mexican  flavours to the masses. Mexican Dave's legendary tortilla chips have landed . Mexican Dave's chips, without compromising on ingredients, flavour or quality provide an alternative tortilla at a great value price. There is nothing artifical, they are cooked in sunflower oil and there is no MSG!They will be in Tesco from the end of August. Tasted great and went so well with a nice big bowl of chilli.

£1.00


No Alcohol option
Fever Tree

Our award winning range of tonic waters and other and other mixers are made with the highest quality natural ingredients sourced from small specialist producers around the world as a result Fever Tree drinks taste clean, subtle and balanced making them the choice of mixer in 7 out of the top 10 restaurants in the world.
£1.69 each.

 Lindt Hello Just For You Hearts
Just For You Hearts

The Lindt HELLO Just For You Heart Chocolate Tin is the perfect chocolate gift for that someone special or even a great little treat for yourself! Each adorable heart shaped tin contains 10 delicious melt-in-your-mouth Lindt milk chocolate hearts. Nice to sweet you! I'm a tiny tin of chocolate hearts, just for you…and your tummy :) They were really smooth and yummy and the perfect size for a little treat.
£3.49

CARIBBEAN TWIST
Strawberry Daiquiri
Degustabox August 2014
Caribbean Twist Strawberry Daiquiri
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Feeling exotic? Want to bring some sunshine into your life? Caribbean Twist, the UK’s number one* pre-prepared cocktail drink is a mouth-watering range of sparkling, fruit flavoured alcoholic cocktails that bring you the taste of the Caribbean.
Caribbean Twist takes the hard work out of creating a cocktail. Just pour a chilled bottle of Caribbean Twist over ice and enjoy for an easy, perfect, and great tasting cocktail every time! And, because there are a wide variety of flavours, Caribbean Twist is ideal for enjoying with friends.
What’s your flavour?
Strawberry Daiquiri
The great combination of Strawberries and lime makes Strawberry Daiquiri one of the most popular cocktails. Made with 7.5% real fruit juice, garnish with a slice of lime and enjoy!
Mixed Mango
Mixed mango is a fruity cocktail that’s made with 10% real fruit juice for a truly refreshing taste.

Pina Colada

Made with real pineapple juice, Pina Colada is perfect to give you a real taste of the Caribbean!

Peach Paradise
Our newest addition to the range, Peach Paradise will have you feeling like you’re lazing on a beach in Barbados. And, it’s made with 10% real peach juice!

Blue Lagoon
Blue Lagoon has a truly tropical taste to satisfy those exotic taste buds.
Really yummy and perfect for those late summer BBQ

So that was my August selection and I was impressed once again wit the products and quality.
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Please not I was not paid for this review only receiving a sample of the product