Taste
Try our latest flavours of the month and experience a range of new products with a real taste difference.
A VERY CHOCOLONELY CHRISTMAS Roll over candy canes, it’s time for another treat to take ‘top spot’ on this year’s Christmas trees! Tony’s Chocolonely is set on having many a belly jiggling all the way with Milk Chocolate Gingerbread and Dark Chocolate Mint Candy varieties. Once we’ve gobbled around the edges, the central pieces of these 180gm blocks (available from supermarkets, RRP $9.99) make great festive ornaments – although best not hang them out too long before gobbling them down.
DIRTY DEEDS IN BEACHLANDS! TASTI BY NAME, TASTY BY NATURE Known for its wide range of snacks, Tasti has added two new ranges, one of which allows us to dare to Indulge and the other is especially well suited to those who love fruit. The Indulge range of chocolatecoated cereal bars may taste delightfully decadent but, as they feature less than 100 calories per bar, they weigh in with a cost that won’t bust that waistline. In addition, Tasti has raised the bar with three ‘next generation’ fruit bars, in strawberry, banana and pineapple flavours. All these treats are available at supermarkets – RRP $4.99 per box.
PERK UP, DOWN THE ‘HATCH’! While adults may draw on Jed’s coffee to help them get up and go in the morning, the same can apply for younger Kiwis too. For every specially marked Jed’s Bean Bags pack sold, 20 cents will go to help the Spirit of Adventure Trust take enterprising teens on inspirational and educational voyages. Jed’s ‘Give Back’ Bean Bags are available (RRP $6.99) from supermarkets nationwide.
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Members of a Beachlands-based team have devoted ‘olive’ their love to growing a business hopelessly devoted to playing dirty. Made from sustainable NZ olives, Dirty International’s olive brine (RRP $24.90 per 375ml bottle) delivers an off the wall addition to cocktails. However, this versatile tipple is also a star in marinades, casseroles, dressings, dips, in bread and ‘saucy’ dishes too. To order, visit www.dirtyinternational.co.nz.
WHICH HAZEL? THIS ONE! Encircled and asked to surrender during the Second World War, American General McAuliffe replied, simply: ‘Nuts!’ The world might be fighting a new foe but, sometimes, nutty responses are just what the doctor (or general) ordered. The latest addition to Whittaker’s Artisan range, Canterbury Hazelnut combines roasted Canterbury hazelnut with hazelnut paste and creamy milk chocolate. These 100g blocks are available online and at supermarkets nationwide – please shop responsibly! www.eastlife.co.nz
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