Mmmm - beef pizza. It feels like a very American thing - especially the brisket ones - but the co-op have had a different twist Chianti!
3 April 2025
Co-Op Limited Edition Chianti Beef Pizza - [@NLi10]
2 April 2025
Lucky Saint Lager (The Bell at Belbroughton) By @SpectreUK
At 0.5% in volume, Lucky Saint is good for drivers. I had done a lot of driving on motorways, and also around car parks several times trying to park. So being able to drink a lager with my dinner seemed ideal, and without the unwanted ABV.
This not too bubbly lager had a Pilsner malt and citrus Noble hop aroma. There was a citrus bitter flavour to begin with from the hops, followed by Pilsner malt into the aftertaste. Lucky Saint complemented my fish and chips rather well. At 53 calories, it helped me have a pudding too. Cheers.
1 April 2025
Yorkie Biscuit and Brownie Limited Edition (Tesco) By @Cinabar
This is the Yorkie Biscuit and Brownie limited edition. The bar is smartly packaged in a blue wrapper, though in a more aqua shade than the usual blue. Inside were the classic Yorkie pieces, each embossed with the brand name. I broke off a piece and gave it a try. The chocolate was nice, but I think you get used to the brand you normally buy, and that becomes your norm. I liked the chocolate, it was chunky and sweet, though not quite creamy enough for me. The texture was good, with the biscuit adding a soft crunch to the pieces, which I enjoyed as I like a mix of textures.
I have to admit I enjoyed the bar. It was a nice chocolate, and the addition of brownie and biscuit worked well. I’ll have to make more of an effort to keep an eye on new products from the brand and give them a try. This was a very enjoyable afternoon chocolate with my coffee.
31 March 2025
Loacker Chocolaterie Milk Chocolate Wafer Bars (Ocado) By @Cinabar
Once they arrived, I checked the ingredients and saw that they contained hazelnuts, which is very common for Loacker, but they also contained peanut butter, which is a bit more unusual for the brand. As always with allergies, make sure you check the ingredients on the box before eating, as they do change things from time to time.
I opened the box, and inside were four wrapped oblong bars. The bars were small and thin, but at only 91 calories, they are a light snack.
I gave one a try and really loved the flavour. There was the lovely thick milk chocolate and a rich hazelnut taste. This worked well and was a good combination. The wafer was there too, giving it that crispy but light texture. All of this was good. The only issue is that they were not as substantial as the big wafers you get in coffee shops. All the flavours and the texture were there, but it was gone in a few bites, and I would have liked the bars to be a little bigger.
30 March 2025
Dylan's Handmade Welsh Crumpets - Luxury Baking! [@NLi10]
Fresh bread is great, and easy to get - so why not fresh crumpets!