Co-Op have their own range of a couple of posh things - including crisps! Here we have an unusual one - because it doesn't really have a flavour!
16 February 2025
Co-Op Irresistible - Hand Cooked All Dressed Seriously Saucy Crisps (mystery flavour?) [@NLi10]
15 February 2025
Vault City Brewing: Winter Berry Crumble (Morrisons) By @SpectreUK
At 6% in volume Winter Berry Crumble was created by Vault City Brewing, in Edinburgh. Blackberries, strawberries, pears, sloeberries, lactose and cinnamon were added in the brewing, for flavours of winter fruits and creamy spicy crumble.
On opening the can there was a dark fruitiness to the aroma, with a decent spiciness behind it. On pouring Winter Berry Crumble was a deep red murky maroon colour. On first tentative taste, this sour beer was definitely face twistingly sour. There was heavy sour bitterness from dark fruits to start with and throughout the flavour, followed by spiciness of cinnamon and a little creaminess into the aftertaste. I couldn't detect the malts. I really missed the malts.
If you like a fruity sour spicy beer for pudding this is it. Although It went pretty well with my Lamb Rogan Josh with chips too.
14 February 2025
Exceptional Tiramisu Hot Cross Buns (Asda) By @Cinabar
Upon opening the pack, I was immediately struck by the abundance of chocolate chips in the buns. While a traditional Tiramisu dessert often has a sprinkling of cocoa powder, it’s not usually the dominant flavour. I also noticed that the buns were generously sized and had a lovely, plump appearance.
I decided to toast them, though I’ll admit it turned into a bit of a messy affair. The melted chocolate from the buns got everywhere, and I found myself wiping down the counter and trying to clean up the chocolate-covered butter (yes, there was chocolate in the butter too!). It was a level of mess I hadn't anticipated, though I’ve certainly toasted chocolate-filled buns before, it just wasn’t quite this chaotic.
Taste-wise, though, these buns were a delight. The chocolate flavour was rich, complemented nicely by a strong coffee taste. While they might not have fully captured the essence of Tiramisu, the coffee was a lovely touch. As a fan of chocolate and coffee together, I’d definitely buy these again, despite the mess!
13 February 2025
Amicelli Hazelnut Wafer Tubes - Aldi [@NLi10]
I received a Christmas box of goodies - that I'm only just fully exploring. One of these is this giant box of Milky-Way Crispy Rolls!
With crispy layers and a hazelnut centre - like a lovely grown-up version of one of my favourite childhood treats. Will have to see how long these last!
12 February 2025
Swizzels Squashies Love Hearts (Asda) By @SpectreUK
What I do know is that these Swizzels Squashies Love Hearts could be good to share whilst watching a romantic comedy like Four Weddings and a Funeral. There were six squishy flavours all with different words or faces embossed on them, just like Love Hearts.
Blackcurrant tasted of a very fruity blackcurrant flavour. Pineapple was mild to begin with, but as I chewed more the pineapple flavour shone through. Lime had a slightly face twisting tangy bitterness, and was my favourite so far. Orange had a fruity pleasant tanginess to it. Cherry had a dark cherry flavour, sweet and not unpleasant. Lemon had a bitter citrus fruity sweet lemon flavour.
I was impressed at how fruity all these Swizzels Squashies Love Hearts were. They were a fun combination of squishy sweets, as well as seeing what was embossed on each sweet, their squashy texture, and fruity flavours. Happy Valentine's Day, I hope everyone finds their heart's desires.