Tasty Tuesdays: 10 Foodie Products You Need to Buy This WeekBy Angelica Malin
There’s been a lot going on in the supermarket aisles this week. We’re talking about new dairy-free milks, PIMM’s ice pops and pink gin. Here’s what you should be adding onto your shopping list this week:
Tasty Tuesdays: Drink
1. For a New Product: Gordon’s Pink Gin
What: Calling all gin lovers and those that appreciate a well-made G&T; Gordon’s has just launched a new Premium Pink Distilled Gin. The new gin boasts delicate fruity notes, irresistible smell and a subtle touch of junipers.
The Lowdown: Inspired by an original Gordon’s recipe from the 1880s, the pink gin is perfectly crafted to balance the refreshing taste of Gordon’s with the natural sweetness of raspberries and strawberries, with the tang of redcurrant served up in a unique blushing tone. Best served in a large wine glass with ice, tonic water and a fresh strawberry cut into wedges.
Stockists: Tesco
2. For an Italian Liqueur: Pizza Pilgrims
What: Banish all your pre-judged notions of Limoncello being a tourist drink – Pizza Pilgrims have developed their very own bright and zingy limoncello, Pococello, in collaboration with Chase Distillery.
The Lowdown: The boozy Italian liqueur uses the finest, most fragrant Amalfi lemons which they use in their signature drink, Poco Tonic. Poco tonics can be enjoyed at all the Pizza Pilgrims locations, and for the first time ever, you can also make your very own at home.
Stockists: Harvey Nichols
3. For a Healthier Soft Drink: Dalston Cola
What: Dalston’s is the London craft soda brand you need to know about. The soft drink gang have launched a new range of natural canned drinks which offer a healthier soft drink alternative made with real ingredients, for a quality taste.
The Lowdown: The new range is made in the UK with carefully sourced and less processed ingredients, blended with British spring water and beet sugar. The range consists of three flavours; Orangeade, Lemonade and Classic Dalston Cola. And true to the brand’s ethos, the drinks contain no preservatives or high intensity sweeteners.
Stockists: Waitrose, Whole Foods and Ocado
Tasty Tuesdays: Condiments
4. For Low Sugar Ketchups: Dr Will’s
What: Bringing a healthy dose of flavour to our favourite sauces, Dr Will’s is a new condiment brand set up by a young doctor and chef. Made using natural, quality ingredients with absolutely no preservatives, the flavoursome trio of sauces were developed by friends Dr. Will Breakey and restaurateur Josh Rose, who spent a year testing recipes in an effort to satisfy their own condiment cravings.
The Lowdown: Free from refined sugars, the new range includes Tomato Ketchup – the classic condiment, Beetroot Ketchup – an earthier alternative that’s perfectly paired with fish and goat’s cheese, and BBQ Sauce – a smoky marinade or sauce to elevate even the most humble cheese on toast.
Stockists: Selfridges
5. For a Naturally Sweetened Ketchup: Hellmann’s
What: Hellmann’s have added two new tomato ketchups to their condiment range: Hellmann’s Tomato Ketchup Sweetened with Honey, and Hellmann’s Tomato Ketchup made with Red and Green Tomatoes.
The Lowdown: Hellmann’s Tomato Ketchup Sweetened with Honey is the first ketchup on the shelves to be naturally sweetened by honey. Offering a more natural way to enjoy ketchup, it’s a great choice for those looking for a reduced sugar option. Hellmann’s Tomato Ketchup made with Red & Green Tomatoes is made with the whole crop of tomatoes ripened in the Mediterranean sun, ensuring no good tomato goes to waste. The unique, fresh tasting ketchup aims to save up to 2.5 million tomatoes each year across Europe.
Stockists: Tesco, ASDA and Morrisons
Tasty Tuesdays: Vegan
6. For a Dinner Timesaver: Clearspring
What: The Clearspring brand promises premium quality Japanese specialities and organic fine foods that are authentic, versatile and support good health. They’ve just released a dinner lifesaver – instant buckwheat ready in 5 minutes.
The Lowdown: Clearspring Organic Instant Buckwheat is made from hulled buckwheat groats that when cooked, turn soft and fluffy and have a delicate nutty flavour. It’s a rich source of protein, and a highly beneficial staple for vegetarians and vegans. Clearspring Organic Instant Buckwheat is also high in fibre, low in sugar, salt and gluten-free.
Stockists: Health food wholesalers, independent retailers and online
7. For Dairy-Free Milks: Pip & Nut
What: Well what have we here? It’s only Pip & Nut’s brand spanking new dairy-free milks. The squirrels have been busy over the summer creating three new almond milks; Almond Drink with Honey and Vanilla, Almond Drink with Coconut, and an Unsweetened Almond Drink.
The Lowdown: These new milks are 100% natural and feature only the highest quality ingredients such as blossom honey and gently roasted Californian almonds, which give the milks a golden colour. They are naturally sweetened, have absolutely no refined sugars, stabilisers or other nasties and have double the almond content of other products available. FYI: the Honey and Vanilla Almond Milk is not suitable for vegans, but the other two milks in the range are!
Stockists: Ocado.com, Whole Foods and Holland and Barrett.
8. For Latin American Flavours: Santa Maria
What: Santa Maria constantly provide the best in spices and exciting seasonings from around the world, from the raw ingredients – bringing them to the kitchens up and down the UK. Inspired by the vibrant flavours of Mexico and Spain, their new Latin America range features rices, spices and heaps of sauces.
The Lowdown: Arroz con Coco y Chile or Coconut and Chilli Rice is based on a classic recipe used in many countries across Latin America (Colombia, Venezuela and Panamá to name a few), where rice is cooked with coconut milk. Santa Maria have added chilli flakes to complement the flavour and bring a bit more carnival spirit to your table.
Stockists: Morrisons and Waitrose
Tasty Tuesdays: Sweet
9. For a Summer Game Changer: POPS x PIMM’s
What: This is a UK first (bold statement, but we’ve checked our facts): POPS has partnered with PIMM’S for an exclusive collaboration to launch the first ever PIMM’S popsicle. It’s like the best of both worlds have come together: booze and popsicles. Dreamy.
The Lowdown: Made in Britain using natural ingredients, and containing the classic PIMM’S No.1 serve with lemonade and real fruit, PIMM’S and POPS lovers alike can now enjoy the unique frozen, fresh and fruity flavour.
Stockists: Ocado
10. For a Gluten-Free Snack: Nairn’s
What: Nairn’s Gluten-Free Astro Bites are going to become your new snacking saviours. Astro Bites main ingredient are wholegrain oats which are both delicious and nutritious, and they’re rich in vitamins and minerals too.
The Lowdown: Astro Bites are made using simple, natural ingredients with no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. Available in three flavours: Berry, Cheese and Chocolate Chip. Ideal for a post-gym snack, or an afternoon pick me up.
Stockists: Tesco
