We’re bang in the middle of Autumn and this is such an exciting time. We enjoyed the ghosts and ghouls of Halloween and the Bonfire Night fireworks, it’s now time to hunker down, and tuck into hearty meals before Christmas arrives.
As it’s November, we thought we should highlight a few new fabulous food and drink product launches, alongside some existing brands. So, grab a hot chocolate and a hot toddy, sit down, relax, and drool over a few tasty suggestions.
Fabulous Food
Dr.Oetker, Suprema Pizzas
Suprema boasts a unique sourdough recipe, topped with authentic Italian ingredients including Emilia Romagna tomato passata. They are baked over a 400°C hot stone, for an airy and crisp crust. In three delicious flavours including, La Margherita, La Calabria, and La Romana. Priced at £5 (390-415g). Available from Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, and Farmfoods.
GOOD PHATS, Oils, Fats & Tallows
GOOD PHATS is the invention of Tom Redwood, a chef turned entrepreneur on a mission to make health a tasty pursuit. Believing in a world where fats are revered and not feared, he wanted to create a range of healthy, delicious fats. There’s Spanish and Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oils, Avocado Oil, British Ghee, and British Beef Tallow. Available from Sainsbury’s, and Waitrose (mid-november), and online with Good Phats. Prices start at £6.95.
Kitchen Joy, Thai Food
South East Asian ready meal brand Kitchen Joy, has doubled its range of restaurant quality meals inspired by Thailand to UK supermarkets. They include, Vegetable Pad Thai, Drunken Noodles with Prawn Wontons and Thai Green Gyoza Vegetable Dumplings. Plus, Red Curry Spring Rolls with Vegetable & Thai Red Curry Filling, and Tom Yum Soup with King Prawn Wontons. Available from Tesco and Ocado, prices vary.
More Fabulous Food
Pigtoria, Noodle Kits
Bringing a taste of Taiwanese comfort to UK kitchens, food creator and viral TikToker Victoria Yang (AKA Pigtoria’s Secret) has launched Pigtoria’s Noodle Kits. They are designed to make exploring Asian flavours fun, healthy and accessible. Including, Nutty Noodles, and Umami Noodles. Available from Pigtoria, priced between £9.99 – £17.99.
Clawson Farms, Milder 1912 Artisan Stilton
As one of just five dairies worldwide licensed to make Stilton, 1912 has created something bold: a new creamier, milder recipe of its award-winning 1912 Artisan Stilton. Handcrafted under PDO rules by cheesemakers with more than 90 years of combined experience, it offers a gentle flavour and smooth texture. Priced at £3 (150g), available from Clawson’s, Morrisons and Ocado.
White Rabbit, Pasta
White Rabbit, the food obsessed, gluten free innovators, have launched a fresh new trio of GF Girasoli pastas. These include, Aubergine Parmigiana, Butternut Squash & Provola, and Prosciutto Ham & Mozzarella. Priced at £3.75 from Sainsbury’s and Ocado.
Sweet Treats – Fabulous Food
Cadbury x Children in Need, Chocolate Buttons & Caramel Buttons
Firstly, in support of this year’s Children in Need appeal, Cadbury is donating £150,000. Secondly, they have released new limited-edition designs for two of its most beloved share bags. Including, Cadbury Dairy Milk Buttons (100g) and Cadbury Dairy Milk Caramel Nibbles (100g). Thirdly, they both featuring the iconic Pudsey Bear on packs. RRP £2.66, available nationwide in all major retailers.
Lazy Day, Indulgent Chocolate Cake
A show-stopping centrepiece; rich, moist and topped with smooth chocolate frosting. Featuring sumptuous layers of heavenly chocolate sponge, generously filled and covered with luxurious Belgian chocolate ganache. Additionally, hand-finished with a luscious chocolate drizzle. Gluten Free and Vegan. Priced at £8.95 from Sainsbury’s.
Alcoholic Drinks
Caorunn Gin
Handcrafted in the Scottish Highlands, Caorunn is uniquely infused with five locally foraged Celtic botanicals and six traditional gin botanicals. Distilled in the world’s only working Copper Berry Chamber to create a flavour that’s as memorable as the season. A refreshing, slightly spicy gin with a crisp, clean finish. Priced at £30, from Caorunn.
Old Pulteney Harbour, Scotch Whisky
Discover the spirit of Old Pulteney Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Harbour is a smooth malt, which offers a creamy vanilla, coconut, citrus and a spicy hint of fresh oak on the nose. In addition, sweet raisins, tropical fruits, toffee, and tobacco are left on the palate. The finish builds with rich fruit, spice, and mellow sea brine. Ideal for the season. Priced at £35 (40% ABV), from Amazon, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and Old Pulteney.
Tûn Brewing Co. Quarternity
This 8.3% ABV Double IPA unites the four elemental forces of brewing: water, hops, malt, and yeast. Together they form a harmonious whole. Bursting with ripe stonefruit, strawberry, and passionfruit on the nose. Furthermore, a bold tropical and resinous flavour leads into a soft, bready malt body, supporting a punchy bitterness and smooth, warming finish. Priced from £10.95 (2 x 440ml cans), available from Tun Brewing.
Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Freja, Bone Broth
Bone Broth is the original superfood, as it’s packed with protein, amino acids, nutrients, and collagen. It is nourishing, comforting, nutritious, and great for digestion. So, grab your favourite mug and pour yourself a Chicken, Beef, Veg, or Fish Bone Broth from Freja. Available from various high street supermarkets as well as Freja Foods.
More Nutrition, Protein Iced Matcha Flavours
More Nutrition’s Protein Iced Matcha Latte formula combines real matcha green tea powder with 18g of high-quality protein and with just 1.3g of sugar. Moreover, It delivers the same authentic, barista-style taste for those looking for a healthier, protein-packed option! Alongside Iced Matcha, there are limited-edition flavours including Strawberry Cheesecake, Vanilla Crumble, and Pistachio White Chocolate. Priced at £35.99 each (500g = 20 portions), from More Nutrition.
The Most Fabulous Food and Drink Round-up – Words by Rachel McAlley aka @LadyRach
