Another month has somehow slipped past and brings with it a brand new
Degustabox review post for you! The August box was a bit of a mixed bag when it came to the contents and as is often the case the majority of the products were brand new to me which is always a plus as I can give my true first impressions…let’s get stuck in!
First up we have some cooking sauces from Geeta’s and Capsicana. I have a feeling the Geeta’s products have been featured in previous boxes but the Capsicana ones were brand new to me. I admit these haven’t fully been tested yet, I’m not a big curry fan so these are in the cupboard waiting for Dad to try. Mexican I can do though and the chilli and honey cook sauce gets a thumbs up!
I expect most people in the UK will have at least heard of Dorset Cereals- I’ve been a big fan of their products for many years! This month’s box included a pack of their bircher muesli (and adorable scoop!) to try out…I don’t really like to stray away from my tried and tested porridge breakfast but I did make up some of this to sample…the flavours are lovely and it did make a nice change but I’m not over keen on the texture (I feel like I needs to be hot!) so I’ve passed this on to my Granddad who is loving it.
These NutriPots are something I’ve not seen before and looked delicious, the Moroccan Couscous did not dissapoint on the flavour front and I like the fact that these pots are high in protein and have no added colours or preservatives. Perfect for lunch at work when I ever get back…at £2.49 they are a bit of an indulgence but as an occasional treat/change from a packed lunch I think that’s not too bad.
Another Geeta’s product was included in the August box in the form of Mango Chutney. As I mentioned earlier I’m not a big curry fan so rather than use this as a traditional accompaniment I’ve been adding it to sandwiches and salads because that’s how I roll. The sweet and sticky BBQ sauce and marinade from Tabasco sauce is still waiting to be used, I’m thinking of adding a dollop to a chicken burger next time I have one as BBQ and chicken are a match made in heaven, right? (Assuming you’re not vegetarian/vegan!)
The green tea from Clipper is something I purchase frequently in various flavours, it’s definitely my favourite brand. This blend with lime and ginger is a great boost at the start of the day. Not quite good enough to make me give up my morning coffee habit but enough to make me feel somewhat virtuous. I’m not sure why I photographed the olives from Oloves right next to the tea because they don’t go together at all, but damn I love olives- after years of being convinced I hated them. I love this handy little snack pouch and the chilli and oregano flavour gives an excellent kick.
At this point in photographing the products Mae decided to gatecrash, she seems to think that anything that comes in a box belongs to her…so wrong kitty, so wrong! As is usual for me the drinks selection from Degustabox got passed along to friends and family with exception of the Get More Vitamin drink which I have tried before and really like. I’d drink this all of the time if it didn’t cost £1.45 per bottle!
It took me a while to work out the difference between these two bags of cracker snacks from Rakusen’s Snackers but eventually sussed that one is an original version and the other is gluten free. Both are deliciously addictive and a great healthy snack. I happily munch them plain as I think they taste great on their own but they are damn tasty dipped in to a tub of houmus as well, especially caramalised red onion flavoured!
Last but by no means least comes this popcorn from Willy Chase, dubbed as fit corn. This is made with local ingredients and comes in four flavours of which I received the salted honey variant. Initially I was disappointed with getting this flavour as I don’t really like honey but the salt helps balance it out and this is actually really rather tasty! I love popcorn so will be seeking out the other flavours ASAP!
If you’re persuaded to give Degustabox a go (and really, you should) you can claim a brilliant £7.00 off of your first box by entering the code BLDEG15 at the checkout. It’s been a pleasure to work with the brand one and off over the last couple of years and it’s without a doubt something that I will continue to purchase long after our partnership ends. I love the monthly surprise and excitement as well as the chance to discover products I’d otherwise pass up on the supermarket shelves.
