Inside the box, I discovered the Mr. Kipling Rich and Gooey Salted Caramel Brownie Bites are much smaller than I thought they would be. They are called ‘bites’ I suppose, but I still hoped they would be bigger. I decided to have a couple, as one just wasn’t going to be enough. I bit in, and the milk chocolate shell cracked and gave way to a chocolatey, moist sponge and a rich, buttery dollop of caramel. These were a delight, a two-bite delight. The flavour was full of chocolate and sweet from the caramel and rich too, as the sponge had a heavy cocoa content. They were lovely; I ate two but could easily have had more. I haven’t given up on the search for Halloween goodies, but these were a yummy find in the meantime.
8 October 2024
Mr. Kipling Rich and Gooey Salted Caramel Brownie Bites (Tesco) By @Cinabar
7 October 2024
Reese’s White DJ Santa’s Disco Lights (Tesco) By @Cinabar
I opened up the bag and found foil-coated chocolates. I unwrapped the foil, and then under that I also had to unwrap the brown paper wrapper. That is some serious packaging. The chocolates themselves are yummy. There is loads of thick white chocolate and a good dollop of peanut butter. The flavour combination is sweet and nutty and an absolutely delight. The links with Christmas are a bit bizarre, but the Reese’s White DJ Santa’s Disco Lights chocolates are a brilliant flavour combination.
6 October 2024
Asda Festive Pie (not that kind, or the other kind, a new one) [@NLi10]
Ah - Festivus - the celebration of all things Festive. Today Asda have provided us with a Festive Pie.
No - not a mince pie.
And no, not a Turkey & cranberry pie (although I wouldn't say no to one of these - maybe they are in another part of the store)
5 October 2024
Enville Ale - Honey Ale (Cost Cutter) By @SpectreUK
I haven't had a pint of this Enville Ale for many years. I recently saw it in a local garage, and had to pick up a can. On opened the can there was a sweet honey and pale malt aroma. Pouring with a good head, this clear golden pale ale beckoned me from my waiting beer glass.
On taste Enville Ale had a light refreshing sweet pale malted barley flavour, with a crisp herbal hop bitterness into the aftertaste. This honey pale ale was gorgeous. It washed down my chicken and cold meats meal perfectly. Cheers.
4 October 2024
Golden Blond Chocolate Spread (M&S) By @Cinabar
Once home, I put the toaster on, ready to give this the taste test. I opened the jar, and the first thing I noticed was that there were bits in the spread. The texture was light and fluffy and easy to spread, but I couldn’t work out what the bits were. I checked the jar again, and it turns out they were waffle pieces. I have no idea why they are there. I have this on toast, so I don’t think it adds anything for me. The flavour though was sweet, rich caramel tastes, and was absolutely delicious. Maybe they do a smooth version without the bits too. I really enjoyed the taste; it was the perfect sweet treat for an afternoon snack or a naughty breakfast at the weekend.