The most wonderful time of the year has arrived, and we’ve got some fabulously festive food and drinks to see you through Christmas time.
You’ll find some delicious festive treats, frozen foods, drinks to drool over and so much more in this month’s food and drink round-up.
Food
Strong Roots, Air Bites, £2.95 (300g) from Sainsbury’s
Air Bites are specifically made for the Air Fryer. They are deliciously crispy vegetable snacks that come in three flavours, Crispy Spinach & Carrot, Crispy Pea & Lemon, and Crispy Veg.
Nairn’s, Limited Edition GF Savoury Biscuit Selection, £4 from Morrisons
A festive selection of hand-picked gluten-free oatcakes, crackers, and flatbreads from Nairn’s. Perfect for cheese boards, festive canapés or as a snack.
ROAM, Premium and Functional Meat Snacks, £19.20 (6 x bars) from Roam Food
ROAM’s meat snacks balance ancestral wisdom, with modern nutrition, combining premium whole food ingredients including grass-fed beef with an unrivalled nutritional profile. Including four flavours: Apricot & Hazelnut, Chilli, and Smokey Paprika, Cranberry & Almond, plus Salt, Pepper & Porcini.
Chimac, Three Pack Sauces, £25 from Chimac
Dublin-based brand, Chimac loved for their unique fusion of Korean and Irish flavours, offer a range of Korean Hot Sauces, BBQ Sauces and Marinades. They ideal for adding a little bit of heat, spice and all things nice to your kitchen creations! The pack includes, Sriracha Caramel Sauce, Korean Hot Sauce, and Chimac K-BBQ Sauce.
Lyle’s Golden Syrup, Flapjacks, £2.50 each from Ocado
Wonderful little Flapjacks from Lyle’s, perfect for the festive season. Including, Classic Golden Syrup and Chocolate varieties, on the shelves of most major retailers across the UK.
Festive Drinks
Belvoir Farm, Sparkling Clementine & Cranberry, £2.95 from Ocado
Perfect for raising a glass at Christmas and New Year celebrations. A delicious and 100% natural blend of clementine and cranberry juice, with a touch of white grape juice, sparkling water and hint of cinnamon. The ideal alternative to a traditional Bucks Fizz.
Everleaf, Mountain, Non-alcoholic Aperitif, £22 from Everleaf Drinks
Close your eyes and climb through the cool mountain heights of this blend of botanicals, from elegant cherry blossom and strawberry to bittersweet rosehip. A beautiful non-alcoholic aperitif that can be used in mocktails, and spritzes. Made from the world’s most wonderful plants.
TENZING, Fiery Mango Drinks, £6.40 (4 x 330ml cans) from Tesco
TENZING are pioneers in natural energy. They have made a new blend with winter in mind and it’s packed with lots of functional ingredients that are much needed throughout the season such a Vitamin D, Magnesium, Lion’s Mane Mushrooms and Ginger.
Tinwood Estate, Blanc de Blancs 2021, £33 from Tinwood Estate
This award-winning English Sparkling Wine is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes. A delicate pale gold wine that is refreshing, with hints of green apple and white tropical fruits. Beautifully balanced with a clean finish, best enjoyed with Christmas canapes or shellfish starters.
Books
The James May Gin, Big Book of Cocktails, £7.99 from James Gin
A complete guide to the world’s greatest cocktail recipes. Created by Jamie Maudsley, mixologist at The Royal Oak, Swallowcliffe. Diligently tasted and approved by James May!
The Complete Cheese Pairing Cookbook by Morgan McGlynn Carr, £26 from Quarto
This book is the ultimate guide to creating delectable cheese pairings. The concept behind cheese pairings is how certain elements in a cheese and any chosen accompaniment react to each other. It demonstrates that by matching a cheese with the perfect cracker, chutney, fruit, charcuterie, wine, or other beverage can be very rewarding.
A Thrilling Festive Food & Drink Round-Up For You – Words by Rachel McAlley / @LadyRach
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