Metcalfe's Skinny - Review

I've been dieting, watching what I eat and exercising more for the past couple of months in an effort to loose weight and to become fitter. So far I have lost 18 lb's and I feel so motivated to keep on track.

Although I am eating better I do like the odd treat every now and again and two of my favourite kind of treats has got to be popcorn and crisps. Recently Metcalfe's Skinny were kind enough to send me a box of their products to try out and I couldn't wait to dive in. 

What I love about Metcalfe's Skinny is that they offer a healthier alternative to our indulgent treats. I was already a huge fan of their Skinny Topcorn but was excited to try out the different products they had included. 

Metcalfe's Skinny Ricecakes-
We all are all fan of ricecakes in this house. These are such a lovely treat to have after a meal as they are filling and give you that sweet kick without being too overloaded with calories, sugar and fat. 

Metcalfe's Skinny Topcorn- 

This is my favourite popcorn, ever! Especially the sweet and salt because I love that you can have both savory and sweet in the same bag. I didn't try the wasabi glaze but Nick really enjoyed them and he isn't a popcorn person! Says it all really.

Metcalfe's Skinny Corn'ers-
Crisps are my absolute downfall when it comes to healthy eating so when I saw these I was so excited to try them. It was great to have that crisp fix without any guilt. They were great with a side of hummus and I will certainly be buying them again. 

Metcalfe's Skinny Corncakes-
Last but not least we have the corncakes and these were nice, albeit a little different. They are a little tougher than usual ricecakes but equally as yummy! 

- I was sent these products to try out and feature on the blog however all opinions are my own.

January Degustabox - Review

We have been reviewing Degustabox for a while now and are such big fans as we have been impressed with every box that we have received. When I know our monthly box is on it's way I am always so excited!

Subscription to Desgustabox is just £12.99 a month and at that price it's a bargain because the contents always exceed the value you pay. Desgustabox a great way to be introduced to new brands and new flavours and really livens up your pantry! 

So what was in our January's box? 

Little Miracles Drinks – RRP £1.49 x2
Magners Light – RRP £1.25
Simplee Aloe Drink – RRP £1.79
Koko Dairy Free – RRP £1.39

Alfa One Rice Bran Oil – RRP £2.00

Mornflake Porridge Pots – RRP £1.19 x2

Kabuto Noodles – RRP £2.00

Haywards Piccalilli – RRP £1.89

Sukrin Cake Mix – RRP £5.00

Finn Crisp Original – RRP £1.20
Clipper Tea Sample


Another monthly box that I was very impressed with. It contained a mix of very different products, some which were new to me and the value was over £22! I really liked the Little Miracle drinks, Nick loved the Magners and Noah was a fan of the Koko dairy free milk on his porridge in the morning. There was a product for everyone and that's fantastic.

If you are wanting to try Degustabox for the first time then enter code: UD797 at the check out to receive £3 off your first box. That's just £9.99! 


- I was sent this product for the purpose of this review. However all opinions are my own.

Review: April Degustabox

I have been reviewing Degustabox for a few months now and each month the box just gets better and better. If you are new to Degustabox, then let me explain..

Degustabox is a subscription box for foodie lovers everywhere. Each month you receive a box full of brand new and exciting food products, all for £12.99. It's ideal if you love to discover new foods and tastes. If you aren't to keen on receiving a surprise you ca tailor the box to your personal preference instead.

Here is what was inside April's box:

Dr. Oetker Cooking Chocolate x2: I haven't baked for a while now but on seeing these Dr. Oetker products in the box it made me want to bake some muffins or a huge chocolate cake. 

Crabbies Raspberry Alcoholic Ginger Beer: I was plesantly surprised to see Crabbies Alcoholic Ginger Beer in there. We love Crabbies and my other half didn't waste any time in sampling it. It was divine! 

Clearsprings Miso Soup x2: We haven't tried these yet but they do look interesting. 

Lindt bars x3: Oh my days. Lindt is one of my favourite brands of chocolate and I enjoyed these way too much. It was nice to see them in bars! Such a rich and creamy chocolate, yummy. 

Go Splash: This is a very concentrated fruit squash which can make up to 6 litre's of cordial. Low calories and no added sugar. I received the blackcurrant variety, it's lovely.  

Cawston Press: Rhubarb blended with sweet apples and sparkling water. It's a lovely sweet and sugar filled pop. The taste is divine and reminds me of rhubarb and custard sweets. Very high in sugar though. 

Keogh's Crisps: I love my crisps and could easily live off them. I hadn't tried Keogh's before and on trying these sea salt and vinegar variety I was very impressed. Quite possibly my new favourite crisps! I just wish there was more than one bag in the box. 

Mornflake Granola & Mornflake Muesli: These cereal pots are great for on the go. All you need to do is simply add cold water and they are ready! Perfect for busy mornings.

McVities Jaffa Cake Mini Rolls x2: We received the Tropicool and Berry Burst varities and both were delicious. A great twist on the mini rolls. It says on the pack to pop them in the freezer for a frozen treat.

Again Degustabox haven't failed to disappoint. Each month they just get better and better! A great mix of products and great value for money. I am very impressed! I would hesitate in recommending Degustabox to everyone! 

If you want to sign up yourself then feel free to use this code: 9EZP6 at the checkout to receive a £3 discount.  

Degustabox Review & Giveaway

I have to say I am a sucker when it comes to subscription boxes. From beauty boxes, pet boxes to baby boxes they are all the rage at the moment! I had yet to try a food subscription box so when Degustabox contacted me I was very happy to try them out!

For £12.99 a month you can receive a box full to the brim of exciting well known and brand new food products. What is in the box each month is a total surprise and I have to say when my Degustabox arrived I was very excited to see what was inside. 

Here is a list of what was in my box:

Quinola Mothergrain Express - £2.55 - We use a lot of express rice in this house so we are looking forward to trying it. We plan on eating it this weekend with salmon fillets and veg. 

Jules Destrooper Butter Crisp Biscuits - £1.19 - These biscuits were heavenly. So moreish and delicious I ate the whole box in one sitting. Perfect with a hot cup of coffee. 

Dorset Cereal Berry Granola - £3.79 - We love Dorset Cereal and I was very happy to see the brand in my box. I ate it for my breakfast with lashings of natural yogurt. Great way to start the day. 

Go! Kombucha Tea - £2.19 - This tea is packed full of live probiotic acids, vitamins, minerals and antioxidents. Extremely good for you. It was a strange taste and I found it almost medicine like but you sort of expect that from something that is so good for you. It is giving your body a good cleanse! 

Zico Chocolate Coconut Water - £2.00 - I'm not usually a fan of coconut water as it just isn't sweet enough for me but this chocolate coconut version is delicious.

x3 Maggie So Juicy - 99p - I see the Maggie adverts on TV a lot and have always wanted to try them out. I received So Tender Italian Herbs, So Juicy Mexican Chicken and So Juicy Sticky BBQ. I plan on cooking up some meals next week with these flavour packets.

x2 Goody Good Stuff Sweets - £1.50 - These sweets contain no gluten, dairy, soy or nuts. They are a natural and vegetarian option too. I have tried vegetarian sweets before and didn't like them but I really enjoyed Goody Good Stuff! They still had the chew like most gelatin sweets and they tasted very fruity.

Amy's Kitchen Chunky Tomato Soup - £1.69 - This was the first time I have tried anything by Amy's Kitchen. The soup is made from organic ingredients and it was so yummy. It tasted like freshly made soup, you wouldn't of thought it had come out of a can.

All in all I am really impressed with Degustabox! There was such a variety of products inside, something for everyone all at an affordable price. I would subscribe in a heartbeat, fantastic! 

I have a £3.00 off voucher for my readers who would like to try out Degustabox for themselves. 

Simply enter the code: SG0JN.

That's not all. If you would like to win a Degustabox of your own simply enter via the rafflecopter below. Please read the t&c's at the bottom of the page before entering. Good luck! 

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5. Competition ends 03/06/13. 

- I was sent this product for the purpose of this review. All opinions are my own. 

Cravings

One thing that comes hand in hand with pregnancy are the cravings and when I first became pregnant I used to wonder what crazy cravings I would develop. Sadly as of yet my cravings have been a little boring. No nibbling on coal or chewing sponges! 

The only time my cravings have gotten a little crazy was when I ate half a lemon. I actually sent my other half to the shop to buy me a lemon. He came back, I scoffed half then had the worst heartburn known to man. I have also craved things I generally never eat such as tinned hot dogs! Normally the thought of them make me want to gag but one night it's all I wanted to eat. That is about as strange as it has gotten for me so far. 

When I was in first trimester it was all about the orange juice and ready salted crisps. I was suffering from bad nausea so they were two of the only things that I could actually stomach. Then that craving evolved and I began dipping my ready salted crisps into Philadelphia cheese. Very naughty. 

Next up in second trimester it was all about dairy. My favourite snack would be chopped banana smothered in Nutella and doused in squirty cream. Big tall glasses of milk and cheese butties. 

So far in third trimester it is all about the Crunchy Nut Cornflakes. My nausea seems to have returned so hopefully that will go away soon so I can continue on my epic food fest! 

Here are some of the delicious foods I have craved whilst being pregnant! Everyone loves a good food picture or ten!

What foods did you crave in your pregnancy? 

PS: I have really enjoyed using the excuse of eating for two on more than a dozen occasions! I will miss that one once baby is here!