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• Review: Corny Nussvoll - White Chocolate & Almond.

  

  Last year I received an awesome package of German goodies from a reader called Steffi. See my post HERE which featured most of those products. Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Review: Cadbury Dream Bar

  

  Cadbury Dream bars always seem quite hard to find. Apparently they are still exist across Europe but only have a limited distribution in the UK due to lack of... Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Review: Beech's Dark Chocolate Ginger

  

  The lovely people at Beech's sent me these intriguing looking Dark Chocolate Ginger to try. These are dark chocolates with a stem ginger centre, made using the... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Review: Oloves - New Flavours!

  

  A few months ago I reviewed the range of healthy snacks from Oloves (see my review here). Oloves are 100% natural, deli-style olives, in convenient servings wit... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Review: The Reach Bar & Kitchen

  

  Something a bit different from me today. I had the exciting opportunity to try out the newly opened bar and restaurant The Reach, which is situated in a Grade I... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Around The World: Philippines - Chef Tony's Gourmet Green Tea Popcorn

  

  I couldn't resist this tub of green tea flavoured popcorn from the Philippines for my Around the world Challenge. I bought this during a visit to one of the man... Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Review: Candy Land Bursting Cola Bottles - Liquid Centre

  

  I was quite excited when I spotted these Bursting Cola Bottles in a local newsagent. Ever since I tried the Haribo liquid centre Cola Bottles (review here), I'v... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Japanese Snacks Review! Umaibo, Morinaga Choco Balls & Mitsuya Cider Candy

  

  As a fan of Japanese confections I often get serious snack envy when I hear about the products available there. I'd especially love to visit the world's first... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Blood Orange & Mango Chocolate! Wedel Exotic Duet (Polish)

  

  A massive thank you to the wonderful @Banjo_Chocolate who sent me some truly fabulous chocolates a few weeks back. I've so enjoyed trying everything she sent me... Read more

  Posted on 18 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Quick Review: Cornetto Mint Multipacks

  

  Not exactly a new product but it's good to see the Cornetto Mint back on the supermarket shelves again. Mint is a very popular flavour for ice cream cones and... Read more

  Posted on 18 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Review: Starbucks Vanilla Spice Latte

  

  The red cups and spiced Gingerbread Lattes may have sadly disappeared from the Starbucks menu for another year, but at least January sees the return of the... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Review: Tesco Golden Syrup Hot Cross Buns

  

  Another day, another hot cross bun review. This time Tesco's new Golden Syrup Hot Cross Buns. These are more in keeping with a traditional hot cross bun compare... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Review: Tesco Double Chocolate Hot Cross Buns

  

  Tesco has quite a few interesting varieties of hot cross buns this year, beyond the traditional spiced fruit. I was immediately drawn to these Double Chocolate... Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Review: Tesco Limited Edition Mozzarella & Garlic Pesto Crumb Pizza

  

  Currently on half price offer at Tesco, this Italian Stonebaked Mozzarella with a Garlic Pesto Crumb Pizza, is part of a new Limited Edition range of pizzas at... Read more

  Posted on 11 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Review: Müller Light Mysterious Mint Chocolate Smooth Dessert

  

  I first reviewed the Müller light dessert range in May last year. There were three flavour in the initial release; White Chocolate, Milk Chocolate and Toffee. Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Review: Milka & Daim

  

  A few months ago I reviewed the then new Cadbury Dairy Milk with Daim bar (review HERE) and I mentioned that I was keen to try the older Milka Daim to compare. Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Around The World: Argentina - Havanna Alfajores

  

  I've previously reviewed a version of the popular South American alfajores snack (see review here), that had been sent to me by a reader, David, who often visit... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Review: Port Salut Cheese

  

  Port Salut cheese has long been a favourite in the Grocery Gems household. It's one of our must haves for the Christmas period, mainly because the kids enjoy... Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Quick Review: Sunpat Crunchy Hazelnut Spread

  

  I picked up this Sun-Pat Crunchy Hazelnut Spread yesterday in Sainsbury's. As soon as I saw it I was hooked by the idea of a hazelnut spread - it conjured up th... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Review: Oreo Peanut Butter Wafers (China)

  

  Many thanks to the wonderful @Banjo_Chocolate, who recently sent me a brilliant selection of hard to find chocolates and snacks. She's simply the best at awesom... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK