ASDA Double Gloucester onion & chive

I admit I didn't open the truckle in a nice way but cor blimey the onions and chives are really strong!

ASDA Festive slices

Chicken slices are good but Festive slices are even better when you have sage and onion with chicken.
The beetroot sprinkle gives it that festive touch and I am glad the cranberry wasn't too prominent being too sweet.
Adding some festive sauces can enhance the taste but they are good without any sauces.
Also available at Asda are the FESTIVE BAKES in the frozen section but according to their website, they are almost identical except the frozen one does not have beetroot sprinkle.
Overall, I am really glad I got it.

Sainsbury's Pud You Dare Cafe experience

As a foodie, I am always upset when traditional food disappears hence, I like to eat and document as many traditional foods like pie mash, English bakery and old school food as possible.

The humble Christmas pudding is also in danger, so I was elated that Sainsbury's are doing a Pud You Dare Cafe experience to put the pudding back on track.

Not only do they have traditional pudding but there is also a modern Caramelised Biscuit Pudding served with a spiced caramel sauce and a sprinkling of biscuit crumb.

The cafe is only there for two days where I went along and tried the puddings.

Although, I am not much of a Christmas pudding fan, it is a must during Christmas.

The Taste the Difference 18-Month Matured Christmas Pudding was seriously good and even better with double cream while the Caramelised Biscuit pudding had a modern twist without being too sweet yet decadent.

To appreciate the puddings, I opted for custard and double cream that was not spiked so that I could taste everything properly.

At the experience, you get to choose different sauces and topping with the pud complimented by drinks.

For drinks, I had the cranberry orange presse which was refreshing.

Overall, I was so glad I got to the cafe which was free of charge held at Hello Love in Holborn and for every attendee at the café, Sainsbury’s will donate £3 to Comic Relief.

More info:

https://www.about.sainsburys.co.uk/news/latest-news/2022/10-11-2022-pud-you-dare

Opening Days: Thursday 24th & Friday 25th November 2022

Address: HELLO LOVE, 62–64 Southampton Row, London WC1B 4AR

Opening Times: 12pm – 7pm on Thursday 24th November, and 11am – 7pm on Friday 25th November

Cost: FREE

Booking: Via www.opentable.co.uk/r/sainsburys-pud-you-dare-cafe-london 

Coop Golden Chocolate & Praline Tartlets

I love chocolate and hazelnuts so tried these chocolate hazelnut tarts from Coop which were dusted with gold shimmer and topped with crushed hazelnuts.
Words can't describe how tasty they were and they taste like ferrero rocher made into tarts!

Sainsbury's Cheddar Cheese Stars with a zingy pineapple dip review

I love food that is star shaped and even better when it is cheese.
It was really good that it came with a pineapple dip which is different and much nicer than boring mango.
The stars were a bit deformed when they were cooked because of the gooey cheese.
Overall, the cheese stars were really tasty being melted cheddar cheese.
Brie would be even better, but these are seriously not bad.
You will find some poppy seeds on the coating, but you can't really taste it.
Adding the pineapple dip to it made them even moreish as you get this sweet and spicy kick.
Overall, these cheese stars got justice because the cheese stars from Coop were tasteless.

Sainsbury's All-the-trimmings Christmas Dinner Croquettes review

For those who hate Brussels Sprouts are not going to like this because it contains finely chopped sprouts.
I'm not fussed and really enjoyed these croquettes which were fluffy because of the mashed potatoes which is a must in croquettes.
Overall, really tasty as I liked the hints of chicken and herbs and the pieces of shredded sprouts.
Adding the cranberry based dip gives it that complete festive vibe for Christmas.

However, I did like to croquettes without the dip because I could appreciate the taste of the croquette properly.

Sainsbury's Mini Crab Thermidor crumpets review - Taste the difference

When I saw these crumpets I had to get them because crab is not often offered unlike prawns, fish and lobster.
The mini crab thermidor crumpets are a bit pricey but I am so glad I got these because they are so delicious and too good to share.
If you like the taste of tomalley and crab pate (the stuff you get in the glass jars) then this is for you.
The crumpets are soft and squishy with a nice crisp edge depending on how long you bake them and then you have this dreamy topping just as like crab pate and tomalley which is intense.
You have that lovely fishy crab taste and smell in a good way so definitely money well spent.