As far as summer month’s go, August has been a pretty good one. From the scorching heatwaves we have been experiencing, to the partial eclipse of the sun, we’re having an August to remember.
The good vibes extend through to new food & drink too. We’ve highlighted some delicious launches on the food front, and lots of exciting drinks to try at home this summer. Get yourself comfy on a lounger, put your shades on, pour a glass of something fabulous and tuck in.
New Food & Drink – Savoury Food
GOOD PHATS, New Flavoured Oils
Newly launched Italian Olive Oil pressed with whole fresh ingredients. Instead of flavouring the oils after, GOOD PHATS crush everything together during the pressing. The four new flavours include Lemon, Chilli, Basil, and Garlic. Proper ingredients, no extracts, no shortcuts. Priced at £9.99 each (250ml), from Good Phats.
Oddbox x Fruits of the Forage, Rescued Chutneys
A limited-edition line of four small-batch, vegan chutneys. Produced together, Oddbox and Fruits of the Forage has rescued over 350kg of surplus fruit and veg, either at risk of going to waste due to gluts/demand/shape or foraged from neglected orchards and hedgerows. The collection includes; Curried Carrot Chutney, Chilli Rhubarb Jam, Tomato & Tamarind Chutney, and Best of British Piccalilli. Priced at £17.99, from Oddbox.
HECK! Cumberland Chicken Sausages
Putting a lighter spin on a British classic, HECK’s new Chicken Cumberland Sausages are bringing together all the traditional Cumberland recipe flavours. Swapping pork for chicken while keeping all the savoury satisfaction of the nation’s favourite banger firmly in place. Protein-packed and made with lean chicken, bold black pepper, fragrant sage and warming spice notes. Priced at £3.50 (340g), available from mid-September at Morrisons, and Tesco. Visit Heck for more info.
More Fabulous New Food & Drink
Young’s, Chip Shop Jumbo Fish Fingers
Expanding their iconic Chip Shop range, Young’s recently launched Jumbo Fish Fingers. Made with top quality fish that delivers great taste coated in crispy bubbly batter. These fish fingers are ideal for lunches, dinners, or the perfect sandwich. Available in Asda now, and other stores from September. Priced at £3.95 per box (4 fingers).
Cornish Sea Salt Co, Chicken Chip Salt
A blend of hand-harvested Cornish sea salt, smoked salt, garlic, onion, paprika and herbs, built to sprinkle over hot chips fresh from the fryer. A wonderful addition to your favourite chips! Also, the recent viral sensation of adding Chicken Salt to frozen watermelon and fresh cream, making a savoury and sweet ice cream-style treat! Priced at £3.10 (55g), from Cornish Sea Salt Co.
Sweet Food
Black Sheep Coffee, Liquid Desserts, Liquid Cookie
This brand new launch from Black Sheep Coffee is creamy and unapologetically indulgent. Liquid Cookie combines the nostalgia of an American cookie shop with the energy of a modern iced-drinks menu. Think candy-store colour, diner-style decadence and familiar baked-cookie flavour is transformed into a drink made for life on the move. Liquid Desserts are the new dessert! Visit your local Black Sheep Coffee for more info.
Froot Pops, Frozen Fruit Coated in Chocolate
Real fresh fruit dipped in rich silky chocolate, with 100% clean ingredients and zero artificial flavours or preservatives. Bold and exciting, these bite-sized treats are both delicious and fun. Four fruits including; Frozen Strawberries coated in White & Milk Chocolate, Frozen Raspberries coated in White & Dark Chocolate, Frozen Raspberries coated in White & Milk Chocolate, Frozen Cherries coated in White & Dark Chocolate. Available from Selfridges, Ocado, Morrisons, and more. Priced at £6 per (200g bags).
More Tasty Sweet Bites
More Nutrition, Protein Satisbites
Containing up to 16g of protein in 2 bar bites whilst remaining under 200kcal, More Nutrition’s Satisbites are designed to provide a tasty, low-sugar way to keep you satiated for longer. Each bar consists of an indulgent crunchy chocolate layer, a soft layer of protein, and a delicately melting cream. A perfect post-workout refuel treat! They are also great for weight loss support thanks to glucomannan. Flavours include: White Chocolate Strawberry Cream, White Hazelnut Nougat, Dark Cookie Crumble, Milk Chocolate Pistachio. Priced at £33.49 (x 12 bars), from More Nutrition.
Sponge, Circus Tent Baby Sponges
Miniature yet perfectly formed sponges are ready to wow with vibrant colours and standout flavours. Sponge isn’t clowning around with the taste and is making summer fruits the star of the show with four delicious combinations: Lemon and the quintessentially British and classic Victoria Sponge, with Chocolate and Coffee also available. Priced from £15.50, available from Sponge.
LAKRIDS BY BÜLOW, Celebration Range, Strawberry Symphony
Strawberry Symphony combines three strawberry-inspired favourites in one generous sharing jar: the vibrant tang of C – Sour Strawberry, the creamy sweetness of Strawberries & Cream, and the fruity richness of Milkshake. Created for gifting and sharing, it’s the perfect choice for those who want to enjoy a little of everything. Launches 2nd September. Priced at £28.95, from Lakrids by Bülow.
Softs Drinks and Low/No Alcohol
Cawston Press, Fruit Water
Delicious fruit waters in various flavours from Cawston Press, perfect for picnics, pack-ups, lunchtimes, or snack time. Different flavours include; Apple & Mango, Apple & Pear, Sunshine Orange, Cloudy Apple, and Apple & Summer Berries. Priced from £14.40, from Cawston Press.
More Nutrition, Protein Iced Matcha Latte Mango Dream
A delicious, protein-packed twist on a classic iced matcha. This powder blend combines real Japanese matcha with 20g of high-quality protein to deliver a refreshing, energising drink for matcha-lovers! Flavours include: Original Matcha, Strawberry Cheesecake, Vanilla Crumble, Pistachio White Chocolate Matcha. Priced at £35.99 (500g), from More Nutrition.
Outd00r Brewing, Electrolyte Beer
New 0.0% electrolyte beers from Outd00r Brewing include two flavours; Hydrating Original and Hydrating Lemon. Original offers light fruity notes with a soft hoppy bitterness. Lemon delivers a bright, citrus-forward taste, combining lemon juice with a light sweet malt finish. Priced at £2 per can (330ml), from Ocado, Waitrose and David Lloyd.
New Food & Drink – Alcohol
Plumpton Estate, Bacchus Reserve
A limited-production English white from Plumpton College’s vineyard in the heart of East Sussex. Fresh, crisp and vibrant, it’s the perfect choice for garden parties, alfresco dining and long, sunny evenings. The unique flavour profile of dried apricots, honeysuckle and snowball melon bring beautiful complexity combined with a soft, creamy palette. Priced at £26, from Plumpton Estate.
Cook Book & Partnership
Babur x Horniman Museum and Gardens Launch Collaboration
Two South London Institutions, Together In Bloom, a limited-edition menu celebrating a unique partnership between Babur and the Horniman Museum and Gardens is now live! The collaboration marks Babur’s 41st anniversary and the Horniman’s 125th, bringing together two much-loved South London institutions through a menu inspired by the herbs, botanicals and sustainable planting found throughout the Horniman Gardens. Visit Babur for more information.
Babur, 40 Years of Flavour Cookbook
Forty Years of Flavour, by Babur. Four decades of bold flavours and quiet craft, this cookbook brings together the most loved recipes from the London restaurant. Priced at £25, from Babur.
Discovering New Food & Drink – Words by Rachel McAlley @LadyRach
