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• Tesco Christmas Apple & Cinnamon Pies

  

  My husband and two boys all absolutely HATE raisins which of course means that they refuse to eat mince pies. I was therefore quite pleased to find these Apple ... Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• New Leerdammer Toastie Challenge!

  

  Recently I was asked if I would like to take part in a toastie challenge and create my own favourite toastie combo using the new Leerdammer Toastie cheese... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Belgian Biscuit Butter

  

  As a fan of the Lotus Speculoos biscuit spread (review HERE) I couldn't resist trying out this Belgian Biscuit Butter which is available from... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Fun & Foodie Christmas Gift Guide 2013

  

  There are lots of fab Gift Guide ideas around at the moment and I thought it would be interesting to put together a list of my own. Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• REVIEW: Calbee Pizza Potato Chips (Japan)

  

  I always enjoy trying out products from around the world for this blog, but especially when they are as unique and innovative as these Calbee Pizza Potato Chips. Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Hershey Cherry Blossom (Canada)

  

  This adorably retro looking Cherry Blossom was recently sent to me by the UK based online Canadian grocery store The Canada Shop. Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Christmas Collection at Costa Coffee

  

  We tried out some of the new (and not so new) seasonal selections at Costa Coffee this weekend. It was hard to choose from the exciting range on offer but in th... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Review: Mars Milkshakes & Galaxy Hot Chcoolates

  

  Everyone in the Grocery Gems household wanted to try out the new look range of Thick Shakes that we were recently sent. There were three varieties in our parcel... Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Review: Teapigs Spiced Winter Red Tea

  

  What a lovely way to get ready for the festive days ahead then trying out the Christmas-in-a-cup that is the teapigs spiced winter red tea - a rooibos... Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Around The World: Macedonia: The Pelagonia Range - Aivar

  

  Another great find at the BBC Good Food Show a couple of weeks ago was the award winning Pelagonia Range - The Macedonian Kitchen. This range encompasses jars o... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Christmas Recipes from the Happy Egg Co - Including a Simple Cinnamon Christmas...

  

  A few inspiring Christmas themed recipes courtesy of the Happy Egg Co. and Masterchef winner Mat Follas. This Simple Cinnamon Christmas Cake is one I'll be... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Review: New Galaxy Iced Coffees! Single & Double Shot Mocha Latte

  

  It's always lovely receiving new products in the post to review, and I was especially excited about a gorgeous parcel of goodies sent from the PR Agency for... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• New Duke of Delhi Chocolate Bars

  

  I recently attended the BBC Good Food Show, and one of my highlights was trying out the new Duke of Delhi chocolate Delhi Mix bars. Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• New Jelly Belly Milkshakes (UK)

  

  Jelly Belly have recently launched three flavours of milkshake in the UK, and I picked up two varieties from my local Tesco this weekend. Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• The Canada Shop: Maple Syrup Products & Chocolates!

  

  The Canada Shop recently sent me a lovely selection of Canadian goodies to review. They have a great online shop with a full range of Canadian groceries,... Read more

  Posted on 24 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Review: Peanut Hottie - a Peanut Butter Hot Drink!

  

  Peanut butter as a flavour has become something of a phenomenon in the UK in recent times, there's not many food products that it hasn't been added to from... Read more

  Posted on 22 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Review: Turner's Chocolate Assortment

  

  I was recently contacted by a reader who asked whether I could review this Turner's Chocolate Assortment, which is available in discount stores such as... Read more

  Posted on 22 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Review: Mr Bounce Vanilla Yogurts with Chocolate Footballs

  

  There's nothing quite like the Mr Men books for reading together with children, and it's a series that we've long enjoyed as a family. Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Review: The Co-Operative Chocolate & Coconut Cheesecakes

  

  I'm not quite sure how the existence of a coconut flavoured chocolate cheesecake managed to pass me by... surely there should be some sort of "Coconut Hotline"... Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Review: Fox's Biscuits Tastes of America

  

  Fox's have been bringing out some fantastic new biscuits recently, including this appealing Vinnie's Tastes of America range. There are four varieties in this... Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK