Christmas: M&S Winter Berries and Prosecco Crisps

Christmas: M&S Winter Berries and Prosecco Crisps

M&S are always ones to push the boundaries and make us question whether sweet can be made into salty and if drinks can be made into food. Well in this case we have both. Enter M&S Winter Berries and Prosecco crisps. Okay despite my better judgement I was swayed by sheer curiosity and edible gold stars. There has been quite the trend with not so average crisps so why not make fruity ones? Visually these were oh so exciting. With the pink berry hue and the shimmery gold stars, these were delightfully festive and would sit comfortably on the party table.  Per…

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Alternative Christmas Crackers 2016

Alternative Christmas Crackers 2016

With 10 days’ to go who is getting excited? The novelty Christmas cracker with the paper hat, the joke that it so silly it tickles you for hours, and not forgetting the who can get the most bizarre present inside, is a Christmas must have. However that is not to say that we cannot be a little indulgent and have an alternative Christmas crackers.  Over the last couple of years the array of alternative crackers out there has grown to a level where there is something for everyone, even your furry pets. I for one usually opt for a foodie…

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Christmas: M&S Christmas Turkey and Maple Syrup Crisps

Christmas: M&S Christmas Turkey and Maple Syrup Crisps

Crisps are a staple at Christmas, and at any good shindig for that matter. I do love a crisp, usually I am very particular with my salt and vinegar however Christmas brings out the adventurous side of me and I cannot pass up the opportunity for the turkey crisps. Airing on a little crazy M&S Christmas Turkey And Maple Syrup crisps have hit the shelves. Made using specially selected British potatoes that are thinly sliced skin on and hand cooked in small patches, promises to give a delicious and crispy snack. There really is nothing worse than a limp crisp!…

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Christmas: M&S Viennese Gingerbread Creams

Christmas: M&S Viennese Gingerbread Creams

My love for gingerbread continues today in the form of biscuits. Now these aren’t just any gingerbread creams, these are M&S Gingerbread Viennese Creams. After the triumphant Mr Kipling Gingerbread Whirls I do wonder how M&S can top them. Each pack contains 8 viennese creams in sets of two in a plastic tray. In comparison to the exceedingly good Mr Kiplings’, M&S have gone for a far lighter buttered shortbread and spolodges of buttercream filling to avoid the potential for slippage, as well as giving them a far more uniformed appearance. The biscuit itself wasn’t as short as I had expected so…

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Christmas: Joe & Seph’s Brandy Butter Popcorn

Christmas: Joe & Seph’s Brandy Butter Popcorn

Yesterday saw Butterkist’s Gingerbread Popcorn and today it’s time for Joe & Seph’s gourmet popcorn. I am not complaining as I love popcorn and catering for all, Joe & Seph’s Brandy Butter Popcorn is one of a number of Christmassy additions that are decking the halls this Christmas. I love Joe & Seph’s for their imaginative popcorn and I am eager to see how brandy works with the perfect snack that is popcorn.  This 80g resealable Handmade in Santa’s Grotto pack was £2.99 from Ocado. It is gluten free, has no artificial flavours, colours or preservatives, and is suitable for vegetarians.  The finest…

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