Portlebay Popcorn

These cold January nights are prime time for snackaholics, here at the Amazing Blog we are no exception. We wanted to find the perfect sweet snack for our movie nights that won't leave us feeling too guilty. Portlebay Popcorn have revolutionised popcorn with their new delicious Cappuccino flavour, we couldn’t wait to give it a try.

Portlebay Popcorn are a Devon-based crew that focus on bringing us a totally natural sweet treat, by simply popping the finest corn in small batches. It is easy to see that they do not compromise on the quality of their handmade products. The corn is simply popped with a little rapeseed oil and a sprinkle of raw cane sugar for that characteristic crunch that we love so much. Coffee lovers will be glad to know that the Cappuccino seasoning is delicious, it leaves you feeling as if you’ve had a shot of your favourite expresso without the caffeine hit! What we loved is that this popcorn has a unique flavour, and for only 115 calories per bag. We found it great for a lunchtime treat or poured into a big bowl for a movie night.

No need for expensive cinema popcorn when you can get a healthier and tastier option at home. If you want to try the Cappuccino popcorn, or various other flavours from Portlebay, then get yours here for only £6.80 for a pack of eight.

Delicious Italian Food at the Palm of Your Hand

When I think of Italian food, I just sit back and say ‘ahh’. Delectable smells and delicious tastes, Italian dishes always get my mouth watering. So it comes as no surprise that when we heard about a new Italian snack here at The Amazing Blog, we couldn’t resist the opportunity to try it. Rita’s Fugasun is a new company out of Park Royal that is creating a delicious, tasty snack  that is sure to get anyone's mouth watering.

Rita’s Fugasun is a vegetarian vegetable pie that is prepared fresh daily in their bakery. It is a compilation of vegetables wrapped in a pastry shell. Let me tell you, this is an absolutely perfect snack. It is packed full of nutrient-rich ingredients like Swiss chard, courgettes, onions, parsley, olive oil, Organic Arborio rice, and eggs. The pastry is made with organic flour, which is an added plus. The pie also contains vegetarian friendly parmesan cheese, which tastes anything but faux! We all agreed: it is delicious. Everyone loved it, and wanted more immediately.

This pie is perfect for many people, especially because it is Vegetarian Society Approved. But don’t be fooled, readers, this pie is delicious for anyone! I’m guessing you obviously want to know where these pies can be purchased, right? In London, you can get them from Planet Organic, Darwin’s Deli, and many other locations. Check the Rita’s Fugasun website for a full listing. The pies can also be delivered to an office by calling 020 8537 9070. Definitely time to re-think your next snack!

New Guilt-Free Pastille Candy From Australia: Slim Fruits

 

Sometimes, you just never know when hunger is going to rear it's ugly head. Often enough, it is at the most inconvenient times, like when you're in the office and can't leave. You haven't brought anything with you, and surely don't want to be heard rummaging through a crisp bag endlessly. We sometimes run into this problem here at The Amazing Blog, and we finally found a worthy solution to satisfy the hunger pains.  Slim Fruits are a new pastille candy from an Australian confectionery that we were graciously able to try and thoroughly enjoy! The packaging is compact, so they are perfect to throw in a purse or satchel so that you can enjoy them on the go! Plus, they aren’t messy like most snack food, so you won’t be frustrated on the travel home from work!

Slim Fruits are made with Acacia Gum, so they are a pleasantly chewy sweet, and the best part is that they are guilt free! They are sugar free, gluten free, and fat free, so most enjoyable for people who may suffer from diabetes or gluten intolerance. Slim Fruits are designed to deliver a ‘feeling of fullness’ when eaten, and only contain two calories per pack! Pretty astonishing right? They taste delicious too, with available flavours being Peach Melba and Rhubarb & Strawberry. While also containing 40% natural soluble dietary fibre and being 100% tooth friendly, there really is no reason to not go and grab some right now!

Although an Australian company, Slim Fruits are available at your local Holland & Barrett store. You can also order them for £1.89 a box on the Holland & Barrett website.

Award Winning Appleby Creamery Cheeses

 

At The Amazing Blog we are always on the edge of our seat when we receive a new package that contains food samples. We were delightfully surprised when Appleby Creamery sent us a couple of their award winning cheeses. We knew before we even tasted the different assortment of cheeses, that we were in for a treat.

We started out tasting the handmade Eden Sunset cheddar cheese that was jam packed with flavour. The Eden Sunset is a hard-pressed cheese that can be easily sliced into small pieces. The cheese has a buttery taste to it but not too overpowering. When lunch time rolled around, it was the perfect cheese that complimented my whole-grain crackers and left me wanting more. For the last week, we have all shared the cheese on our snack breaks and every time we cannot stop raving about how wonderful it is.

The real treat was the Eden Valley Smoked Brie. I have never really been a fan of Brie, but this was exceptional. After just a small nibble of it and I was hooked. It was perfectly ripened with the gooey texture all the way through - now that's  what I call 'real' Brie! This is the way Brie should be crafted, but rarely is.  I decided to let my friends taste and test the Smoked Brie at supper a couple of nights ago. I serve cheese pre-dessert (possibly just a Spanish/continental thing?!) and they were in absolute heaven when they paired this Brie with the figs and grapes on delicious Bath Oliver biscuits.  Sadly, it was all gone far too quickly...

Take your guests by surprise by serving any of the Appleby Creamery's Cheeses  You truly can't go wrong by purchasing Eden Sunset or Eden Valley Smoked Brie since they have both been awarded the Gold Award at the Cumbria Life - Taste Cumbria Awards in 2013. With the experienced team of 5 cheese makers with over 80 years of experience, they certainly won't let you or your dinner guests down. You can purchase Appleby Creamery's different cheeses on-line. All I can say is hurry up Waitrose and stock these cheeses as you are so missing a trick!

All Yours Rice Crisp Clusters

So if like us at The Amazing Blog, you cherish your snack time and have a good thought on what goes with your tea; or even if you're stuck in a rut and are in need of something new that's tasty as well as healthy, we definitely recommend All Yours Rice Crisp Clusters. Pop them in your bag and try them whenever you want - for breakfast, for lunch or between classes. These Rice Crisp Clusters are the perfect on the go snack with only 99 calories per bag. These nutritionally balanced snacks come in three delicious flavours - each pack contains cereal based bitesized clusters, packed with either cranberries or blueberries, smothered in yogurt or dark chocolate coating. My personal favourite were the Cranberry and Oats covered in Yogurt Coating, and paired with my favourite tea, I had the perfect mid-afternoon snack. My colleagues at The Amazing Blog prefer to have this All Yours Rice Crisps Clusters mixed with their yogurt as a creamy and sweet dessert.

All Yours Rice Crisps Clusters are widely available in SPAR . If you're having trouble finding these tasty snacks in your local shop, contact All Yours through info@all-yours.co.uk or give them a call to +44(0) 2887789338.