February is the month of love, the month we celebrate Pancake Day, the month where mornings aren’t as dark, and evenings are getting lighter. It is also the month for lots of food and drink launches.
Our February Food & Drink Round-up is all about delicious treats, upgraded pancakes, amazing chocolate, and seedless jam. We’ve got some outstanding drinks for you, from wine and cider, to water, soda, and gut health drinks. So, sit back with your favourite cuppa and enjoy!
Food This February
KETTLE® Chips, Brie & Caramelised Onion and Honey Dijon Mustard
The collaboration of dreams, Kettle® Chips and Rachel Khoo introduce gourmet French inspired flavours to their range of potato chips. The launch of both Brie & Caramelised Onion, and Honey Dijon Mustard are available exclusively in Waitrose. Priced at £2.65 each (130g bags).
Fearne & Rosie, Strawberry & Raspberry Seedless Jam
Strawberry and Raspberry, has arrived and is in a beautifully smooth, seedless format. Each jam is bursting with 70% fruit but with absolutely no seeds. Plus, true to Fearne & Rosie form, each jar delivers all the sweet, fruity goodness you’d expect, but with a whopping 40% less sugar than standard jams. Available from Ocado and Fearne & Rosie, priced at £3.50 (310g jars).
Lazy Day, Scottish Shortbread & Chocolate Chip Shortbread
Lazy Day has long pioneered the creation of deliciously indulgent, free-from and vegan bakes. Returning to its Scottish roots, the brand is thrilled to introduce two new shortbread staples. Scottish Shortbread and Chocolate Chip Shortbread, priced at £2.40 each, available from Ocado and Lazy Day.
More Amazing Food For February
FATSO, Limited Edition Deep Brew
Dark Chocolate to beat all others. This Deep Brew 85% Colombian Dark Chocolate, with Walnut, and Wafer is crisp, light, smooth, cool and deliciously good. To be enjoyed whenever and wherever! Available from FATSO, priced at £7.50 (150g bar).
Buckwud Organic Maple Syrup
The perfect breakfast and brunch addition to pancakes, waffles, ice cream, coffee and so much more. 100% natural, vegan, and suitable for plant-based diets. Current partnership in the UK with Katherine Ryan. Check out Buckwud’s Instagram and Valeo Foods for more info.
Rowse, 100% Pure & Natural Honey
Launched in 1938, Rowse Honey is still made from 100% pure and natural honey. Nothing added, nothing artificial, and nothing taken away, every jar of Rowse honey is fully traceable back to the beekeeper. Carefully cared for at every step of the journey from hive to home. Available from all major UK supermarkets. Visit Rowse to find out more.
February Pancake Recipes
The Groovy Food Company, Viral Mini Sweet Pancakes Recipe
Ingredients: ¾ cup (70g) pancake mix, ¾ cup water, butter or The Groovy Food Company Coconut Oil, 50g The Groovy Food Company Light Agave.
Method: Mix together pancake mix and water. Leave for 2-mins to thicken, mix again, add 50g The Groovy Food Light Agave. Spoon tiny drops of pancake onto the skillet. Heat butter/coconut oil in non-stick pan over medium-low heat and drop little spoons of mix onto the pan. Cook until golden-brown on the bottom, flip, repeat. Serve with toppings of your choice! Available from The Groovy Food Company.
Trewithen Dairy, Classic American Pancake Recipe
Ingredients: 1 large egg, 250ml Trewithen Cornwall Gold Milk, 30g Trewithen Unsalted Butter, 150g Plain Flour, 2 tbsp Caster Sugar, 2 tsp Baking Powder, ¼ tsp Salt, 2 tbsp Trewithen Cornish Clotted Cream, 1 tbsp Jam, 1 handful Raspberries.
Method: Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt until combined. In separate bowl, whisk egg, milk, melted butter and vanilla until smooth. Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients, gently whisk until batter comes together. Place non-stick frying pan over medium heat and melt knob of butter. Spoon small ladle of batter into pan. Cook until bubbles form on surface and edges begin to set. Flip and cook until golden, risen and fluffy. Serve with a dollop of Trewithen clotted cream, spoonful of jam, and fresh raspberries. See Trewithen to find out about all available products and where to purchase.
Drinks – Softs and Sodas
A.Vogel, Molkosan Gut Health Sparkling
A refreshing, lightly sparkling drink made from organic whey and fermented with friendly bacteria. Rich in L(+) lactic acid (a postbiotic), designed to help balance gut pH, support digestion, and help gut and immune health. Naturally sweetened with stevia and blended with aronia and pomegranate juices. Lactose and gluten free, and suitable for vegetarians. Priced at £8.99 (4 x 250ml cans), from A Vogel and health shops nationwide.
Dr Pepper, Cherry Crush Zero Sugar
Fan-favourite Dr Pepper Cherry Crush Zero Sugar is no longer a fling. After winning hearts (and taste buds) across the UK, it’s officially here to stay – just in time for Valentine’s Day this February. Blending Dr Pepper’s iconic mystery flavour with a sweet, zingy cherry twist, it’s a match that fans fell head over heels for. The love was LOUD too… a TikTok frenzy, passionate fan demand, and one clear message – don’t let this one go. Available in all formats, from all major retailers nationwide, prices vary. Read more here.
eauYES, Flavoured Sparkling Mineral Water
The first flavoured sparkling mineral water range to hit the UK. Offering source-to-sip goodness, it features naturally occurring minerals and electrolytes to support overall hydration and wellness. Plus, it comes in six refreshingly original flavours. They include, Pink Grapefruit, Pineapple Coconut, Raspberry Lime, Sour Apple, Lemon Zest, and Orange Blossom. Priced from £15.48 (12 x 330ml cans), at eau YES water.
Spraga, Oddly Real Kombucha
Born from a passion for a healthy and active lifestyle. Made with 100% natural ingredients, and comes in four delicious Kombucha flavours. Original, Apple & Pear, Pomegranate, and Ginger & Lemon. Made from the fermentation of tea, Sugar, bacteria and yeast along with natural flavours. Available from Spraga, priced from £23.40 (6 x 330ml cans).
Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Casillero del Diablo, Jammy Red Devil
Jammy Red Devil is a new, fruit-forward red wine designed for relaxed at-home occasions, bold, juicy and full of blackcurrant and red berry flavours. With a playful name and a modern, crowd-pleasing style, it feels spot on for Valentine’s or any other day that you fancy! Priced at £8.50 from Morrisons (£7.25 with More Card).
SENTIA Cider, Alcohol-Free Functional Cider
Designed to relax and enhance social connection – just as a cider should – it is made using traditional cider apples including Yarlington Mill, Dabinett and Redstreak. In addition, the result is a crisp, alcohol-free sparkling cider with gentle sweetness, balanced by a subtle dry edge for a refreshing, grown-up finish. Available from Sentia Spirits, priced at £18 (6 x 330ml btl).
Casillero del Dibalo, Zero Sparkling
A bright and refreshing alcohol-free 0.5% sparkling wine, featuring crisp apple and citrus flavours. It leaves a clean and light finish on the palette. Ideal for aperitifs, desserts, or just to quaff with friends and family. Priced at £6 from Sainsbury’s (£5 with Nectar).
February Food & Drink – Words by Rachel McAlley @LadyRach
