Muller Rice Limited Edition chocolate & Caramel review

Muller Rice is my go-to dessert so I feel the need to try every flavour that I see and I am yet to be disappointed. This version is a limited edition addition to the range and is associated with the Olympics which can be seen by the "Going the distance" phrase printed on the pot. I can only assume this is because of the golden colour of the combination of chocolate and caramel.

I have had both chocolate Muller rice before and cant say that it has been my favourite but seeing as I love the salted caramel version my hopes were pretty high (even though the caramel in this version isn't salted). The reason I didn't love the chocolate variety is because it lacked a sweetness that most Muller rice's have as the focus was the rich dark chocolate flavour. Luckily, the addition of caramel was just what this needed and I really enjoyed this version.

The chocolate and caramel colour was a lovely golden brown colour and both flavours come through equally in the taste. This dessert still maintained the creaminess of the traditional Muller rice with a sweetness from the caramel and a hit of intense chocolate, what more could you ask for? The fact that this is promoting team GB in the Olympics is just an added bonus so I would recommend trying this variety while they are available.

Soreen Orange review

As I have stated in the past I love Soreen! There is just something about the squidgy, chewy texture that makes it seem really naughty despite it actually being low fat. I saw a picture of this orange variety about a year ago but haven't been able to get hold of it. Recently however, it seems to be appearing everywhere so I can only assume that this is an annual addition to the range that only makes an appearance throughout summer.

This loaf is much lighter in colour than the other varieties that I have tried but this made no difference whatsoever to the dense and sticky texture. I wasn't sure if I should eat this without butter so I tried it both ways. Both were a huge success (no shock really) and I am so glad that I finally got to try this orange version. The loaf isn't hugely different to the other varieties of soreen available and still contains plenty of raisins but the orange adds a sweetness that makes the flavour slightly less rich than the original loaf.

Overall this what exactly what I expected but that isn't a bad thing. If you are a fan of the rest of the Soreen range then I can certainly recommend giving this a try, however if the dried fruit and heavy feeling of the loaf isn't something that you particularly enjoy then I doubt you will like this. For me, this loaf was a hit and I will be stocking up on this variety of Soreen while it is around.

Hula Hoops Puft Salted review

Everyone knows that Hula Hoops are probably one of the most fun crisps to eat. There is a strange satisfaction from popping one on each finger like a ring and then biting it off. The only problem for me is they do sometimes end up cutting my mouth because they are so hard and difficult to bite through. These Puft Hula Hoops seemed like the perfect solution.

These Hoops are cooked with 100% sunflower oil and so are also a lot healthier than traditional Hula Hoops containing only 72 calories per 15g bag. Admittedly this isn't very big but then these probably are more aimed at children so I suppose they are a reasonable size.

The bag revealed the light and "puffy" texture of the hoops. They had the same texture as a lot of children's crisps so they were very "airy" and crispy and it didn't require a lot of effort (or pain) to bite into. The flavour was exactly that of ordinary Hula Hoops so there was a lovely salty yet slightly buttery taste. I did enjoy these Puft Hula Hoops and they are perfect for a light snack when you have a craving for something savoury but don't want anything too heavy.

Rolo Mousse review

Rolo desserts were something I used to love but haven't had for years. Milkybar desserts were however my favourite and having been slightly disappointed by the new mousse version, I have put off trying the Rolo variety. I did however fancy a change from my usual after dinner treats and so thought that I should at least try them.

There are only 80 calories per pot which is pretty impressive for any type of dessert. The smell was chocolatey when I lifted the lid but I could still detect the caramel flavour. I took a bite and was really impressed. The mousse was light and sweet with the caramel mousse layer shining through for me. The chocolate mousse was quite rich yet delicious but the creamy caramel flavour stopped this from being overly rich.

I didn't expect to like these anywhere near as much as I did and especially not more than the milkybar version but I have already re-stocked on these desserts. This felt like a luxurious mousse and was exactly like the dessert version but less sickly or heavy. These are perfect for if you ar having a chocolate craving this summer and I can imagine that kids will love them as well.

Veronica's Baked Potato Crisps Sour Cream, Herb & Chive flavour review

I have previously reviewed the tomato and paprika baked veggie crisps from Veronica's and although I found them pleasant enough, I have to admit I haven't picked them up again since. When looking for a new snack to taste however, I decided I would give Veronica's another try and bought these sour cream, herb and onion baked potato crisps. I was curious to see how the potato variety would compare to the veggie range so got them home and tucked in.

There was a mild sour cream and onion smell when I opened the bag which made me worry that they may taste quite bland. The bag was filled with crinkle cut crisps that were quite light and crunchy in texture. There were a fair amount of crisps in the packet which also states that these are gluten free. There were specks of herbs throughout the crisps which were quite large in size.

I really wish that I had tried these crisps before the veggie range as they were so much tastier. The flavour, although not very strong was lovely with the sour cream being the prominent ingredient. They did have a slightly unusual texture and were much lighter and "air- ier" than traditional fried crinkle cut crisps. I probably will buy this variety from Veronica's again as the mild sour cream flavour was really enjoyable and I actually quite liked the crunchi-ness of the large baked crisps.

Ambrosia Apple Rice review

This apple rice pudding from Ambrosia is something that I seem to have had in the cupboard forever. Having enjoyed other varieties of Ambrosia rice, I don't know why I have been putting this one off. As the best before dates on these type of products are generally very generous it was still safe to eat when there was nothing left in the kitchen for me to treat myself too so I finally decided to try it.

On opening the pot it looked exactly like all other forms of Ambrosia rice but digging to the bottom revealed a thick apple sauce. I mixed it all in and took a bite not expecting to be very impressed but I was very pleasantly surprised. The apple flavour was really tasty and I could taste cinnamon quite strongly. Being a massive lover of cinnamon, this was always going to go down well for me. The apple added a sweetness to the rice yet there was some tart-ness that you get with fruity desserts that stopped it from being too sickly.

I really enjoyed this rice and don't know why I waited so long to try it. Ambrosia products last for such a long time that these are well worth having in the cupboard for a rainy day when you fancy something sweet. The pots are quite small but will certainly fill a little whole if your feeling peckish. This apple rice may actually be my favourite from the Ambrosia rice range and I will definitely be enjoying it again in the near future.

Nairn's Snackers Caramelised Onion Flavour review

Nairns has always been a brand that I have avoided. They're products are generally found in the free from range and in all honesty, I have always expected them to taste like cardboard. I spotted these Snackers on offer in Sainsburys and decided that a bag of caramelised onion flavoured snacks for 30 pence would be worth a shot.

I opened the bag and saw a neat line of the Snackers. They were much thinner and crispier than I was expecting them to be. I have to admit that the smell was surprisingly good. It was a sweet yet strong caramelised onion smell but it wasn't so pungent that I found it offensive. I took a bite and couldn't believe how tasty these were. The flavour was perfect and tasted exactly of caramelised onion without leaving an after taste that was too strong. The texture was light and crispy and there were a fair amount of the snacks in the little bag.

I couldn't have been more wrong about the Nairn brand and am happy to admit it. These were a great find and I will certainly be picking these up again, especially if they stay on offer. I would recommend these to anyone who enjoys the taste of caramelised onion whether you require a free from diet or not.