The sun is shining and what better way to celebrate than with some delicious food and drink launches, and some old classics.
From ice cream and fruity soft drinks to ‘free from’ cakes and sake, we’ve got your summer food and drink covered. You might even find citrusy electrolytes, delicious jams, and a martini in the mix alongside fun sea salt, macadamia milk, and the best salt and pepper mills around.
So, pour yourself a cold drink with loads of ice, grab a sun lounger in the garden, and read on for maximum food and drink pleasure.
Delicious Food
Montezuma’s, Neapolitan Ice Cream Truffles
Inspired by the classic ice cream trio of strawberry, vanilla and chocolate, these cheeky bite-sized truffles have three decadent layers. Firstly, this classic flavour combination includes a smooth white chocolate shell infused with Madagascan vanilla. Secondly, a smooth strawberry ganache centre coated. Thirdly, with a generous dusting of milk chocolate shavings around each truffle. Available in a vibrant, ice-cream parlour inspired box of nine. Priced at just £10 from Montezumas, can be ordered online or picked up in store.
Häagen-Dazs, Upgraded Cookies & Cream Ice Cream
Packed with even more cookies in this ice cream, meaning more cookies, more crunch! There’s an increase of 80% more cookies in every pint, making it the perfect cookie-to-cream ratio. Not only in pint-sized, Häagen-Dazs Cookies & Cream is now available in Stickbars! Think rich vanilla ice cream with cookie pieces, dipped in thick Belgian milk chocolate and cookie coating. Both can be purchased fom all major retailers, Pints priced at around £5.19, Stickbars priced around £4.20 (3 x 80ml).
Lazy Day, Free-From Cakes
These are delicious, budget-friendly free-from snacks from inclusive bakers Lazy Day, all priced under £4. They include Salted Caramel Crispies, Mini Vic the Vegan Caterpillar, Rocky Road, Chocolate Tiffin, Chocolate Cake Bars & more. Moreover, all are perfect for picnics, days out, or cosy movie nights in this summer. Priced between £2.80 – £3.75, from various supermarkets including Tesco, Sainsbury’s Ocado, Waitrose, and Morrisons, plus Lazy Day.
More Amazing Food
Cornish Sea Salt Co. Salt & Vinegary Sea Salt
Proud to have partnered with renowned felt artist Lucy Sparrow, Cornish Sea Salt have produced a brand-new Salt & Vinegary pinch pot. A nostalgic flavour, that supports Lucy’s ‘Bourdon Street Chippy’ installation that brings together art, flavour and fish & chips! Try the new Salt & Vinegary flavour for yourself, priced at £2.75 (60g), from Cornish Seal Salt Co.
St. Dalfour, Strawberry Parfait Recipe
Fancy making your own summery Strawberry Breakfast Parfait? Here’s all you will need with a little help from St. Dalfour Fruit Spread. Visit St. Dalfour to purchase.
Ingredients:
150g St. Dalfour Strawberry Fruit Spread, 240g Greek Yoghurt, 100g fresh Strawberries, and 50g Dorset Cereals Simply Oat Granola.
Method:
Spoon a layer of spread into the bottom of a glass or parfait jar, add a generous layer of yoghurt, sprinkle a layer of granola, top with strawberries, repeat the payers until your glass is filled and finish with some strawberry fruit spread on top. Pop in the fridge and enjoy when chilled.
Summery Soft Drinks
CANS, Mango
The latest release from CANS is Mango, with delicate bubbles, alpine water, and juicy mango. With no added sugar, no sweeteners, and no compromises. Equally, it’s a healthy alternative to sweet drinks, at only 6 calories per can, it is both vegan friendly, and KETO friendly. Priced from £16.99 (12 x 330ml starter pack including Mango, Lemon, Cherry, and Apple), or £33 (24 x 33ml Mango) from CANS.
TENZING®, Fruit Trio
The pioneers in natural energy, TENZING® have launched the TENZING® TRIO. Including a bold Raspberry & Yuzu, tropical Pineapple & Passionfruit, and zesty Lime & Mint in 330ml cans. Each blend consists of natural caffeine from green coffee, Vitamin C, and hydrating electrolytes from Himalayan rock salt. These summery drinks are priced from £1.95 (330ml) up to £6.40 (4 x 330ml), from all major supermarkets. Visit Tenzing Natural Energy to find out more.
Giraf, Macadamia Milk
New to the UK, Giraf Macadamia Milk is seed-oil free, creamy, versatile and delicious. It contains no gluten, no dairy, and no artificial flavourings. Additionally, made with premium African-grown macadamias, a superfood with healthy fats and essential nutrients, creating a satisfyingly rich flavour. Additionally, available in Original, Oat Macadamia, and Unsweetened. Priced at £14.99 (6 x 1ltr packs), from Giraf Macadamia and Amazon.
Phizz, Hydration Enhancer Phizz Daily Energy
New Phizz Daily Energy range which features a specialised hydration formula and a high-strength, scientifically formulated B-vitamin complex. Plus, with a blend of caffeine and guarana extract it provides 75mg of caffeine per tablet, providing sustained energy over time. It comes in two delicious flavours Cherry and Orange. Priced at £7.99 each, available from Phizz, Waitrose, Tesco, Amazon, and Boots.
Exciting Alcohol
Sake ONO
Sake redefined! Clean, and crisp with unexpected dimension. Extending far beyond the traditional Japanese drink, Sake ONO can be enjoyed many ways from a classic cocktail to a glass of bubbly, or a tropical drink to an Asian-style eclectic glass. Furthermore, visit Sake ONO to get cocktail recipes, and purchase a bottle. Priced from around £29.99 (300ml) to around £50 (720ml).
Funkin, Apple Sour Martini
This nitro apple sour martini is smooth, velvety, and perfect as a summery drink to enjoy in the heat. It is packed with delicious fruity apple flavours and gives a sweet and sour lasting taste. To be served chilled, not frozen! Priced at £25 (12 x 200ml cans), from Funkin Cocktails.
Award-Winning Gadgets
Peugeot Saveurs, Paris u’Select Salt & Pepper Mill
The Paris u’Select Salt & Pepper Set has just been awarded a Which? Best Buy, scoring top marks for performance, ease of use (even with wet hands), and adjustable grind settings. A nod towards Peugeot’s 150+ years of engineering precision.
They are available in 16 different colourways including chocolate, satin black, yellow, pacific blue, candy pink, and forest green to name a few. Priced from £41.99 (12cm pepper), £52.99 (18cm pepper), £59.99 (27cm salt) or £79.99 (set of 15cm green & ivory salt & pepper mills with black tray). From Peugeot Saveurs and Amazon.
July Food & Drink News with an Exciting Summery Twist – Words by Rachel McAlley @LadyRach
