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.

Hot Cross Bun Cookies (Morrisons) By @Cinabar

It is officially hot cross bun season, and this year seems to be full of creative spin-offs on the classic. One that caught my eye is the Hot Cross Bun Cookies from The Best range at Morrisons. You get eight cookies in a box, which feels like a decent amount for a seasonal treat. Naturally, I had to dive straight in and give one a try.

The first thing that stands out is how buttery they are. They have a rich, indulgent flavour that leans more towards a proper bakery-style cookie than anything overly sweet or artificial. There is plenty of cinnamon running through them, giving that familiar spiced warmth you expect from a hot cross bun.

Texture-wise, they strike a nice balance. The cookies are firm, but not hard or crunchy. They give slightly when you bite into them, which makes them feel fresh and well made rather than dry or overbaked. There are also plenty of juicy currants dotted throughout, adding little bursts of sweetness and a bit of chew. A subtle hint of orange comes through as well, which lifts the flavour and keeps things from feeling too heavy.

They really do capture the essence of a hot cross bun, just in cookie form. At the same time, they feel like a slightly indulgent excuse to keep enjoying those cosy cinnamon flavours well past Christmas. A solid seasonal treat, and definitely one worth picking up if you enjoy a twist on a classic.

Blueberry Cheesecake Hot Chocolate (Whittard) By @Cinabar

I really do have to say how much I love Whittard when it comes to their more unusual hot chocolate flavours. They’re always trying something different and there’s such a wide variety to choose from. Their latest release is this Blueberry Cheesecake Hot Chocolate, and I couldn’t wait to give it a try. It sounded like such an exciting flavour.

As it happens, we were having fruit and cream for dessert, so this paired quite nicely, although that’s not something I usually plan! Opening the tub, the powder had a sweet berry aroma and was mostly white in colour. Once mixed with hot milk, it turned a lovely lilac shade, which looked fantastic. I’m really glad I poured it into a glass mug as it showed off the colour perfectly.

Taste-wise, this is a sweet and soothing drink with a solid white chocolate base and plenty of fruity flavour. It’s surprisingly complex. It starts with a zingy blueberry hit, almost with a hint of lemon, before smoothing out into a creamy cheesecake flavour. Right at the end, you get a buttery biscuit note that really completes the experience.

It was an absolute delight. Whittard hot chocolates aren’t cheap, but they really do deliver on flavour. I’ll definitely be having this one again.

Counter Culture - Rhubarb + Hibiscus Kombucha [@NLi10]

 We visited a lovely Japanese shop in Shrewsbury recently and I picked up a drink - but it’s actually more local than that!

It’s in one of those fantastic modern textured cans that gets funny looks in public as it looks like you are drinking beer.

But it’s actually made in Bristol so hopefully I can get more of these.  It’s a lot more tame than my usual Kombuchas and very refreshing - you could have a much bigger can of this and not go cross-eyed.

It’s a nice crisp refreshing taste and you can get hints of both the rhubarb and hibiscus, and I’ll certainly hunt for more of these.