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We quite often buy chocolate teacakes as a sweet treat to have with a cuppa or as an afternoon snack. Marks and Spencer have recently added some new flavours to their teacakes range, and this packet of M&S Ultimate Cappuccino Teacakes is the first I’m going to try. I love coffee and chocolate together and often think there aren’t enough coffee chocolate bars around, so seeing these cappuccino

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 It's hard eating two 'new' things each week to review that everyone can join in with - so unless you are in the Midlands today you probably aren't going to be able to join in - but you probably have local equivalents.First up is Damascena which is a local food chain which they describe as the taste of the Middle East but we just think of as part of the furniture.  I'd never

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I used to eat Yorkies all the time when I was a kid. However, I don’t eat chocolate so much these days, so I do lean towards my favourite brand of dairy milk chocolate. Cinabar saw this Yorkie Salted Caramel Pretzel Duo in the local petrol station shop, and picked it up for me. I have been writing on this blog for nearly twenty years. I am keen on trying new snack ideas, it would be weird if I

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We used to go to an American restaurant all the time, so much so that it took three bad experiences in a row to finally convince us to stop going. Normally we are quite fickle, and one bad experience is enough! The thing I miss most from there, though (because I can easily do hot dogs and burgers at home), is the grape soda I always ordered. I absolutely love the stuff. Grapes in America taste

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We were at a service station branch of WH Smiths picking up some drinks when, at the counter, I spotted a box of Cluck-o-Late. I asked the person serving what they actually were, and they replied, “Chocolate that looks like chicken. I have no idea why.” Honestly, that was the perfect sales pitch, so I picked up a box straight away. Spectre double checked they weren’t dog treats, which probably

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 For an Easter party a few weeks ago we had a buffet and lots of unusual crisps were brought along.  I figured they might still be available so it was worth a look.First up is one of Walker's Easter offerings - Sensations Chilli And Cocoa.I've seen these since then in B&M style discount stores.They look very luxuriousBag for sharing?  If you insist.This rabbit is not convinced.

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I have a long weekend. I had a comic con today, and I have a toy fair tomorrow. Neither are too far away, but loading the car, and unloading, setting up and standing all day is wearing, but usually fun. We get to meet some interesting people, see some interesting cosplay, and make a little money if we’re lucky. So, I fancy I light beer with my fish fingers and chips tonight. I wrote about the

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We are definitely starting to see some new summery flavours appearing in the shops, which is always a good thing. I do enjoy fruity flavours, so I knew I had to give these Mr Kipling Lemon & Raspberry Whirls a try. There are only four in the box, but the packaging itself is smaller too, so this wasn’t unexpected. The Whirls look really appealing, and you can see the yellow and red filling

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 I do like having a San Pellegrino while out at the Italian restaurant - it feels more authentic even though it's just Orangeade (or lemonade).  So when the opportunity for discount versions at home arose I was happy.Aldi sells both varieties in their Ridge Valley range - and while I can tell that they aren't the 'real deal' they are both nice enough that I shall continue to have them

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I was really excited when I saw these at the local petrol station. I was already pretty excited, as they are not far away and do the cheapest fuel at the moment. I haven’t seen these Space Raiders Saucy BBQ Flavour Cosmic Corn Snacks before. I have been eating Space Raiders since I was a small child (and that’s a long time). To see a flavour I haven’t tried before blew my mind. Even the fact

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I spotted a big box of these new Twix Hazelnut multipacks by the counter in Tesco and, naturally, popped one straight into my basket. The bright green packaging is a change from the usual gold, so it really stands out. I love chocolate and nuts, and flavoured Twix bars are pretty rare in the UK, so this felt like an easy buy. Once home, I took a closer look at the packaging. These are labelled

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These are Diddly crisps, as in Diddly Squat Farm, the farm owned by Jeremy Clarkson and seen in the TV show Clarkson’s Farm. My first confession is that I haven’t actually watched the show yet, though it has been recommended to me a lot and is apparently very funny. I do, however, love a new food product, and as Ocado has started to list a number of their items on the site, I couldn’t resist

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 We accidentally chose to visit Glastonbury Town during one of the years larger festivals - Beltane.  This May 1st festival is all about fertility and Maypoles.For our trek up the Tor we decided to take some Kombucha from the local ethical supermarket.We reviewed Counter Culture before but here we picked up some other flavours - previously I had Rhubarb and Hibiscus , but today I

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I have fish, chips and a battered sausage from the local chippy tonight. I fancy a good IPA to wash it down with whilst I watch The Neverending Story. One of my favourite takeaways with one of my favourite films from when I was a kid. You could say old school takeaway with an old school movie. So, what should I drink with it? This NU Skool is an East Coast India Pale Ale packed full of malted

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There are some really fun Baileys products appearing at the moment, from biscuits to chocolate buttons and even squirty cream. It feels like everything is getting a Baileys twist, and I am absolutely here for it. This time it is popcorn, with Joe & Seph’s Baileys Popcorn. This comes in a proper resealable bag, which is always a win when you are trying not to eat the whole thing in one sitting

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 I've been a big fan of pastries ever since I was young - to the extent that when I got bored of the same old bread sandwiches at school every day I swapped to taking in a croissants and jam every day.Britain has become less 'white loaf' obsessed as time has gone on and now instead of bread for every meal of the day (including bread pudding) there are exciting options.  St Pierre has

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I do like watermelon. It can be pretty sour on its own, but in a fizzy drink it might make my face twist a little. This new sugar free Tango Sours Watermelon could be a refreshing way to wake yourself up after a big lunch. On opening the can there was a good fizz and sharp watermelon aroma. A mad almost pink fluorescent colour, this Tango Sours Watermelon made my face twist and my toes curl with

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We are lucky to attend a lot of events and comic cons thanks to my other half’s business, and there are certain traders we always look out for. Fudge Town is one we regularly see at northern events, and I always enjoy browsing their range of fun and inventive flavours, from Irn Bru to Oreo. They are long days at these events, so I like to pick up a bar of fudge as a little treat for afterwards.

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This one definitely grabs your attention on the shelf. The can is a bright, punchy design with an explosion graphic that makes it pretty clear what you are in for. Inside, the drink pours a golden colour with plenty of lively fizz. It is worth noting straight away that this is a sugar free drink, so it is low in calories. As always, that will split opinion a bit depending on how you feel about

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 We love curries so when I spot an unusual sauce or combo I like to try it out.  Unfortunately I don't know where we picked this one up!Spinach & Coriander sounded fantastic so we gave it a tryUnfortunately I didn't spot that is a pretty mild recipe and really needed that chilli chutney that they mention hereIt looks and smells fantastic, it really worked well with yesterdays

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It’s a hot day here today and I fancy something refreshing. I fancy an India Pale Ale with my beef sandwich for dinner. I have a comic con tomorrow, a long drive ahead, and a big day of hopefully selling toys to the masses. This Arbor Transpacific IPA is a 6% in volume mix of American hops and Antipodean hops, from Australia and New Zealand. On opening the can there was a floral aroma of hops

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I first spotted this drink in an Instagram advert and didn’t think much of it at the time. It was one of those taste test campaigns trying to get people to swap their usual soft drink. The can calls it a soda, which still feels very American to me. I’d always call this fizzy pop, but as the brand started out in a Dallas kitchen, that probably explains it. Poppi positions this as a lower calorie

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 At work we go to lunch as a group and take it in turns to choose where.  I've not minded the McDonalds trips recently as there were some interesting drinks on offer (now sadly gone) but there are collectable cards - which is a fun idea. Except you have to buy very specific thingsWhich means I got a large Big Mac Meal as the least disappointing optionYou get a pack of 4 cards, and

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I do like a chocolate bar when I’m out and about to eat after my lunch and Soreen Bar. I am always in favour of finding new chocolatey lunchbox treats. I like something not too big, something crunchy, and not too high in calories. These new Fox’s Rocky Stack’d Chocolate Cream Flavour certainly look like they fit the bill.It says on the back of the packet that these Fox’s Rocky Stack’d Chocolate

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With the Harry Potter series back in the spotlight after recent casting news, it feels like the brand is everywhere again. One of the most iconic treats from the books and films is Butterbeer, so it was only a matter of time before it turned up in biscuit form. These McVitie’s cookies caught my eye online as they sounded a bit different. Butterbeer flavour is not something you see every day, so

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