If
you’ve
not heard of Degustabox, then where have you been? It’s a food & drink
monthly subscription box –
bringing you 10-15 surprise products, many which are new to the market. When
you sign up, you get to fill in your very own profile, meaning a couple of the
products may differ. It’s
actually the highlight of my week when this little beauty arrives on my
doorstep –
so what was in June’s box?
·
A
jar of Haywards silverskin onions
·
A
bottle of Branston spicy tomato relish
·
A
can of Amoy coconut milk
·
A
sachet of Schwartz American smokehouse burger
mix
·
A
bottle of Zeo cloudy lemonade
·
A
four-pack pot of Sacla classic pesto
·
Two
bags of Butterkist yogurt coated popcorn
·
A
pot of Bakedin mug brownie mix
·
A
can of Marstons King Star lager
·
A
box of Smooze mango & coconut fruit ices
·
A
packet of Destrooper-Olivier waffle crisps
I’m
not entirely sure why this was named the barbecue box – other than the burger
mix and relish, I wouldn’t say that this contained items eaten or taken to a
barbecue. Back to the post and let’s begin with the savoury items this time
round...
The
Branston spicy tomato relish
certainly was spicy – it contained chilli and jalapeno. This was a great burger
condiment, but also made a great alternative to salsa with Mexican cuisine.
This was loved by everyone in my household so I’m sure we’d buy it again – and even
I liked it; I’m not usually a fan of spicy foods. The Schwartz Grill Mates American smokehouse burger mix was incredibly
tasty – you can’t beat homemade burgers. We added this to some lean beef mince
for a weekday treat. The seasoning was barbecue-y and smoky and just lovely.
The Sacla pesto pots were another
great success and so versatile. We mixed one with some penne pasta and sausage,
while we also stuffed a chicken breast with mozzarella and pesto (and served
with butternut squash noodles). I’m thinking chicken skewers and salad for
lunch next? Similarly, the Amoy coconut
milk was used to make a hearty meal. Amoy is a familiar brand in our house
and my mum made a chicken and cashew nut curry with this particular can. I do
normally opt for the ‘light’ version, though. The Haywards silverskin onions are currently unopened, but only because
we have a couple of jars on the go – I love them, so it won’t last long!
I
don’t drink beer or lager, so can’t comment on the can of Wychwood King Star – I wish Degustabox would remember our
preferences because there’s no point me receiving such items. However the Zeo cloudy lemonade was beaut: the
perfect size for taking on a picnic. I’d tried other products by the brand
before and enjoyed them – and who doesn’t like cloudy lemonade?
There
were also plenty of sweet treats in this month’s box. We were lucky to have a
snack size and share size bag of Butterkist
yogurt coated toffee popcorn – needless to say, I didn’t share. It was far
better than the original, the coating was so creamy and moreish. The Smooze fruit ice were lovely too...
although I was disappointed not to receive the coconut & pink guava flavour
(not to worry, I’ve bought it since from Holland & Barrett). The mango
& coconut was refreshing though. The Destrooper-Olivier
waffle crisps were badly damaged and in pieces, but that didn’t stop me
demolishing them. They had a subtle lemony flavour, which I loved. And finally,
I’ve not tried the Bakedin chocolate
brownie mug mix yet, but I have had similar products and the concept is
genius. When I’m having a bad day, I’ll make this – it’s bound to be rich and indulgent.
Try
your first box, with a £7 discount. Either follow this link. Or go to the website and enter
my special reference code: LUCYW-2B19.
Enjoy!
What
were your thoughts on the June box?
Love,
Lucy xx
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