Star Wars - Millennium Falcon Pizza / Hot Dog Stuffed Crust - Iceland [@NLi10]

 In a Frozen Foods Shop Far Far Away...

We wanted some back-up pizzas for the freezer, and Iceland is my go-to shop these days for cheaper but quality choices (plus their range changes so often you don't get bored).  I risked my partner's wrath and chose her a glorified garlic bread, and I had the hotdog crust meat feast.

Shockingly similar on calories too - although the meat edges ahead.

Possibly because this really does look sparse!

(she enjoyed it but all the cheese in the crust is the main event here)

And here's my choice - but why is it Star Wars?

Millennium Falcon Pizza! Obviously this is the bit where the sausage isn't hiding in the crust, but it's a fun bonus.  The meat on the topping is interesting, but really could have more flavours in there.

The hotdog that encircles 95% of the circumference is the main event here too - and it works well.  You can hold on to it safely (the tomato sauce crust is insanely hot for the first few slices and cold an unappetising for the last one)

And surprisingly it's a decent quality.  Yes - I'm sure that they could make one with quality Italian Deli meats - but not at £4 or whatever this is.  As it stands, this is a decent meal for two (I mean - I soloed it but I do like a pizza) with a few olives or a dip.

Orchard Pig Reveller Cider (Morrison’s) By @SpectreUK

I don't drink cider very often. It's not that I don't like cider, I just prefer a good ale or stout with my dinner. I have pork chops tonight, which is perfect for a good sweet cider to wash it down with.

This Orchard Pig Reveller is a 4.5% in volume medium cider. It's named after the free roaming pigs in the cider apple orchards of the West Country in Somerset.

On opening the bottle there was a light fizz and a medium dry cider apple aroma. On taste there was sweetness from the cider apples to begin with, and then a little dry citrus bitterness to finish. I was hoping for a cider that was little sweeter, but I have to say this Orchard Pig Reveller went perfectly well with my pork chops and roasties. Yum.

Carrot Cake Hot Chocolate (Whittard) By @Cinabar

This is a new limited edition from Whittard, presumably released for the Easter season. Easter means bunnies, bunnies eat carrots, carrots become carrot cake… I might be overthinking that one. Either way, it is a new hot chocolate and I am always up for trying one.

The drink has a white chocolate base, and the powder itself is pale in colour. When I tried the blueberry version from Whittard, it looked white but turned lilac once hot milk was added. Sadly, no such magic here. The colour stayed the same when mixed, but the aroma more than made up for it, with plenty of warm, inviting spices.

It mixed easily into hot milk, and the first sip was a winner. The flavour genuinely captures carrot cake, with a smooth, comforting sweetness. The cinnamon really stands out, which I personally love, blending nicely with the white chocolate base.

I will admit to a strong cinnamon bias, as mentioned before, but this really was lovely. Rich, cosy, and exactly what you want in a mug at this time of year.

Absolutely delicious. Happy Easter.

Seabrook Roast Chicken Crisps (Home Bargains) By @Cinabar

I spotted these in Home Bargains on a display stand, marked as a limited edition, and they went straight into my basket. Chicken crisps are easily my favourite flavour, and I have always had a soft spot for Seabrook, so this felt like a safe bet.

These are crinkle cut, which is always a win. The ridges really hold onto the seasoning, so you get a proper hit of flavour in every bite. The crisps look quite thick, but the texture is still satisfyingly light. That matters more than you would think. There is a trend of thicker, harder crisps being treated as premium, but for me, a lighter crunch is far more enjoyable.

Flavour wise, these absolutely deliver. It is a proper, full-on roast chicken taste. Rich, savoury and packed with that meaty depth you want. There is also a herby note running through them that leans into a stuffing-like flavour, which really sells the whole roast dinner idea.

I will admit I am biased when it comes to chicken crisps, but these are genuinely excellent. The only downside is right there on the packaging. Limited edition. Why? These deserve a permanent spot on the shelf.

Oreo Cadbury Crème Egg biscuits (Ocado) By @SpectreUK

I have to admit that I hadn't tried Oreo biscuits until a year or so ago. I've always preferred Jam and Creams myself. I have, however, liked most of the Oreo biscuit flavours I have tried.

These new limited edition Oreo Cadbury Crème Egg biscuits smelt amazing on opening the packet. They smelt of sweet gooey Cadbury Creme Egg fondant and chocolate Oreo biscuit.

As you can see from the photographs, these Oreo Cadbury Crème Egg biscuits twisted off with the yolk on one side, and the white on the other. Both have slightly different flavours of sweetness, with the yolk being sweeter. Both are backed up by the traditional chocolate Oreo biscuit base. These were fantastic, it seems a shame they are limited edition.