Tesco's New Frozen Toasties: the height of laziness?

Whilst perusing the new products in Tesco recently I came across something that made me stop in my tracks. "Really?!" I thought...people are really lazy enough to buy a FROZEN Toasted Sandwich?" It's not like they are that hard to slap together especially if you have a Toastie Maker.

The frozen delights come in classic Toastie flavours like Cheese & Ham, Tuna & Sweetcorn, BBQ Chicken, and Cheese Tomato & Spinach.

The latter even comes with wholemeal bread...mmm healthy frozen Toastie!

I imagine this range may be popular with students, although I reckon they'd opt for something shop-bought over these - too much effort!

Have you tried the new frozen Toasties from Tesco? Are they actually any good? Let me know in the comments!

Cadbury Heroes Cupcakes & Rocky Road Mud Cake (Spotted In Shops)

A Spotted In Shops focused on cakes and biscuits today, since there are so many new treats in shops lately! 

First up is the rather special Cadbury Heroes Party Cupcakes Selection. Now even though this is called Cadbury Heroes, the cupcakes only feature Cadbury Caramel, Cadbury Crunchie and Cadbury Flake. That's hardly "Heroes", Cadbury! Still these cupcakes with their caramel and chocolate buttercreams do sound pretty scrumptious. Spotted in Tesco.

Cadbury Rocky Road Mud Cake:

A new "gluten free" Mud Cake from Cadbury, made with Cadbury Chocolate that can be found in the Free From frozen section at Tesco. Although this is gluten free, it's made from wheat starch that has had the gluten removed...so if you're super sensitive to wheat I would advise caution with this. Otherwise, it sounds like a tasty cake indeed!

Galaxy Chocolate Mousse Cake:

A delicious new cake from Mars, this one features a biscuit base and layers of chocolate mousse, topped with Galaxy chocolate buttons. Yummo! Spotted at Tesco.

Mars Mud Pie:

This has been out for a while but I'm late in posting about it - the Mars Mud Pie! Described as a "delicious chocolate and caramel mousse dessert" this looks very tasty indeed!

Swizzels Loadsa Sweets Party Cake:

This caught my eye purely due to all the sweets on top - what a sugar rush! Not only does it have gummy fried eggs, but Squashies sweets and Rainbow Drops. Spotted in Tesco.

Tesco Rainbow Cake:

Rainbows and unicorns are inflitrating everything these days...and if you love this kind of thing Tesco have made a cake just for you: this multicoloured rainbow cake complete with rainbow decoration on top! So sparkly and magical! Tesco also do a Unicorn Cake if that's more your kind of thing.

Asda Unicorn Cake:

Not to be outdone by Tesco, Asda are doing their own Unicorn Cake that looks a lot nicer (I did have a photo of the Tesco version but seem to have lost it - it's on my Instagram page somewhere). Apparently it serves 18...yeah right, maybe 18 mice!

Shopkins Rainbow Bite Celebration Cake:

Staying with the #rainbowsandunicorns theme (it seems we live in hashtags these days! #thestruggleisreal) there's this cute Shopkins Rainbow Bite Celebration Cake, available at Tesco.

Pusheen The Cat Super Fancy Celebration Cake:

I don't know who Pusheen the Cat is but he/she has a cake made in their image. One for the kiddies no doubt. Available at Tesco.

Mr Kipling Marzipan Fruit Slices & Hot Cross Squares:

Mr Kipling have brought out these unique sounding cakes for Easter, in Marzipan and Hot Cross Square form. Available at all supermarkets. 

Cadbury Chocolate Melt In The Middle Puddings:

Cadbury aren't content with all the other new products they've released recently, oh no, they're also doing these Melt In The Middle Puddings, which I'm sure have been around before in some other form. There's also a Cadbury Caramel variety. Spotted in Tesco Frozen aisle. 

Jammie Dodgers Lemon Twist Limited Edition:

I'm not sure what's new about this limited edition - Jammie Dodgers have done a lemon variety before as Lively Lemon, so I'm guessing it's a rehash. If anyone knows do leave a comment! Spotted in Tesco. 

Hill Biscuits Chocolate Orange Creams Limited Edition:

Hill Biscuits are famous for their discount range of various cream biscuts, most famously their Digestive Creams, and now they have made something rather novel indeed - a Chocolate Orange Cream! Kudos to them! Spotted in Home Bargains. 

Tesco Free From Strawberry Cheesecake:

Back to desserts again, and Tesco are catering for us Gluten Free folk with this lovely looking Strawberry Cheesecake. It's pretty difficult to find gluten free cheesecakes, so hurrah for Tesco!

Tesco Easter Chocolate Traybake:

Staying with Tesco, they have quite a delicious looking range of Easter products at the moment...and this Easter Traybake complete with Gummy Fried Eggs and Mini Eggs looks pretty nifty indeed. Find it in the bakery aisle.

Tesco Easter Hot Chocolate Fudge Cake:

Tesco are also doing this Easter Hot Chocolate Fudge Cake - the hot part comes in when you heat it in the microwave to turn the topping into a melted gooey sauce. Yum, what a great idea!

Tesco Raspberry Passionfruit Gateau:

I'm pretty sure this gateau isn't all that new, it looks like something Tesco have done before. If anyone knows please leave a comment!

Tesco Finest Belgian White Chocolate & Mixed Berry Cheesecake:

You can't beat Belgian White Chocolate, especially when combined with the ultimate food of the gods - cheesecake!

Well, that's all for today, stay tuned for more Spotted In Shops focused on other products...it's getting close to Easter so I'll be featuring Easter Eggs soon! As always, if you've tried any of these products do let me know via the comments!

Haagen Dazs Speculoos Sticks & Maltesers Ice Creams

Looks like I'm going to have to do yet another Spotted In Shops...Tesco have only gone and brought a whole raft of cool new products to their stores recently! Without further ado lets crack on and take a look...today I'm going to focus just on the ice creams, which is fitting for this cold spell we're having!

First up - Haagen Dazs Speculoos "Caramel Biscuit & Cream" White Chocolate Ice Cream sticks! Now I've tried a few varieties of Haagen Dazs sticks already from Mango & Raspberry to Salted Caramel, but this one sounds like possibly the best yet! Available at Tesco.

Maltesers Ice Cream Tub:

Maltesers are in everything these days, from cookies, to spreads and hot chcoolate, so it's no surprise to find them in ice cream too. Rejoice, Malt lovers! Available at Tesco.

Maltesers Ice Cream Sticks:

There's also these sticks, which I am sure aren't really new but have possibly been revamped. Anyone know? Available at Tesco.

Smarties Fun Sticks:

Nestle brought out Smarties Ice Cream Tubs last year but this year it's the turn of sticks. And these Ice Creams containing mini Smarties with a chocolate top sure do look fun! Available at Tesco.

Haagen Dazs Coconut Collection:

Not content with all their other new ice creams, Haagen Dazs have also brought out this new Coconut Collection, featuring mini tubs of various flavours paired with coconut. This sounds heavenly! Available at Tesco.

Haagen Dazs Caramel Collection:

Not really "new" but I'm including this selection because it sounds so yummy! Contains mini tubs of Haagen Dazs' ice creams featuring caramel, including the Speculoos tub! Available at Tesco.

Haagen Dazs Chocolate Collection:

Also not strictly new, but this collection sounds pretty tasty too! One for the chocolate ice cream lovers, including an almond and chocolate variety that isn't available in larger tubs.

Halo Top Sea Salt Caramel:

Halo Top are low fat and calorie ice creams with a lower sugar content, containing the sweetener stevia. They seem to be super popular amongst the health conscious, and luckily at the moment they're on special offer for £3.50 at Tesco!

Breyers High Protein Vanilla Caramel Ice Cream Bars:

Also one for the health conscious are these low sugar, high protein Breyers Ice Cream Bars. Available from Tesco.

Swedish Glace Soft Caramel Toffee Cones:

A vegan, dairy free and gluten free ice cream cone from Swedish Glace - hurrah! These sound lovely. Available at Tesco.

Swedish Glace Smooth Vanilla with Strawberry Sauce Cones:

Also in this fruity variety, available from Tesco.

Peppa Pig Ice Lollies:

A new one for the kiddies...or big kids! Available at Tesco.

Paw Patrol Ice Cream Lollies:

Another one for the kiddies, these Paw Patrol lollies come in a funky paw shape in chocolate and vanilla flavour. Available at Tesco.

Walls Mini Calippo Combo Lollies:

Made with a mix of fruit juice and milk (which sounds wrong to me!) there's these new Calippo Combo lollies in Strawberry & Vanilla. Available at Tesco.

Tesco Bubblegum Lollies:

Catching up with Iceland, Tesco are now doing their own bubblegum flavour ice lollies.

Tesco Milk Bottle Lollies:

Plus these cola and strawberry flavour lollies dipped in a milky ice coating.

Tesco Finest Creamy Coconut Lollies:

There's also these vegan and dairy free coconut lollies, made with coconut water and coconut milk. Refreshing!

Ms Mollys Fizzy Pop Ice Lollies:

I don't know who "Ms Molly" is, but she's exclusive to Tesco apparently! (that sounds so wrong) These come in cherryade, lemonade and cola flavours.

Tesco Finest Lime and Mint with Jamaican Rum:

A unique Caribbean themed ice cream from Tesco here, this sounds rather nice indeed!

Tesco Finest White Chocolate & Mint Ice Cream:

Featuring belgian white chocolate and dark chocolate mint flavour pieces, this sounds delightful.

Tesco Finest Strawberry, Raspberry & Rhubarb Ice Cream:

One for fans of fruitier ice creams, this sounds like a nice mixture of tart and creamy flavours.

Tesco Finest Salted Caramel & Butterscotch Ice Cream:

With sea salted caramel ripple sauce and butterscotch pieces, this sounds like a real treat.

Tesco Finest Dark Chocolate Ice Cream:

One for fans of richer ice cream, this dark chocolate tub aso contains milk chocolate truffle pieces.

Tesco Finest Caffe Latte & Cinnamon Biscuit Ice Cream:

Last but not least, a caffeine infused ice cream with Colombian coffee and cinnamon biscuit (aka Speculoos!) Yum!

That's all for today's Spotted In Shops - all of these products are new in at Tesco, and if you can't find them locally I would suggest ordering online! As always, if you've tried any of these do let me know in the comments!

Tesco Finest Creamy Brie & Cranberry Crisps

Tesco have quite a track record for unusual crisp flavours at Christmas. Last year they did the tasty Cocoa & Spiced Rum Crisps, this year the weird Candy Cane Crisps, and amongst the seasonal range I spotted this relatively more-normal-but-still-novel flavour, Creamy Brie and Cranberry. I wasn't sure about berries mixed with cheese as a crisp flavour so I went with my curiosity...

For £1 a bag these are described simply as "Brie and cranberry flavour crinkle cut potato crisps". Opening the bag they certainly had a super strong cheesy aroma.

They tasted super cheesy indeed, as you would expect from brie flavoured crisps! It was quite overpowering - these definitely aren't for the faint of heart and are clearly only for those who truly love their cheese. The cranberry flavor adds a slight sour tartness, it's subtle but you can (just) taste it amongst all the cheese.

Overall, these are some cheesy crisps indeed, and I imagine you'll either love or hate them. They'd certainly make an interesting addition to any festive party or buffet!

7 out of 10.

Christmas in Shops 2017 - Supermarket Own Brand Edition

The supermarkets have really upped their game in recent years for own-brand festive products, with some impressive and weird new treats out for the Christmas Season. Below are some I've seen whilst out and about...although there's lots more! For updates of the most recent do check out my Instagram Page. 

Tesco Chocolate Truffle Carrots: 

These don't actually contain carrot, do not fear! Instead they are coloured white chocolates with praline fillings.

Tesco White Chocolate Polar Bear:

Another white chocolate treat from Tesco are these cute chocolate polar bears.

Tesco Black Forest Dome Gateau:

Making a return for the festive season are these yummy Black Forest Dome Gateaus.

Tesco Christmas Tree Ice Creams:

Also making a return are these Christmas Tree shaped ice creams.

Tesco Chocolate Orange Muffins:

Chocolate and orange is always a welcome festive flavour and now you can get them in muffin form thanks to Tesco!

Tesco Finest Gingerbread Nuts & Raisins Limited Edition:

A mixture of gingerbread flavour cashews, raisins and chocolate pieces, these sound delicious!

Tesco Finest White Chocolate & Strawberry Nuts:

Sounding more like a Summery nut mix, these contains white chocolate nuts with white chocolate coated strawberries.

Asda Caramelised Biscuit Gateau:

Asda are getting fancy this year with their Caramelised biscuit gateau. Yum! 

Asda Party Chocolate Orange Profiteroles:

An orangey variety of Profiteroles, perfect for the festive season!

Asda Christmas Tree Crumpets:

Asda did Pumpkin shaped crumpets for Halloween now they have moulded them into Christmas Tree shapes. I bet these would be gorgeous with butter and cinnamon melted on!

Asda Extra Special Free From Chocolate & Salted Caramel Naked Layered Gateau:

I'm not sure what makes this gateau "naked" exactly, but it sure does sound delicious. Plus it's Gluten Free, hurrah!

Asda Extra Special Raspberry & White Chocolate Macaron Cake:

Asda are also doing this rather unique sounding Raspberry and White Chocolate Macaron cake.

Asda Extra Special Raspberry & Prosecco Pavlova Stack:

Plus the Flavour of the month, Prosecco in pavlova form.

Asda Extra Special Golden Baked Salted Caramel Cheesecake:

And another flavour of the month...or rather last few years...salted caramel baked cheesecake!

Co Op Gingerbread Tortilla Rolls:

Suitable for vegetarians and vegans, these Co Op Tortilla Rolls sound pretty unique! If anyone has tried them do leave a comment and let me know your thoughts.

Co Op Pigs in Blankets Tortilla Rolls:

Also suitable for vegans and vegetarians, I don't know how the Co Op manage to make things taste so meaty without meat! Must be that festive magic...

Co Op Irresistible Cheese Board Crisps:

Containing cheese, these are definitely bot vegan but they are gluten free, hurrah! They're flavoured with brie, wensleydale, stilton and cranberry. Yum!

Co Op Irresistible Posh Prawn Cocktail Crisps:

For those who like something fishy rather than cheesy, there's these Posh Prawn Cocktail Crisps, which are also gluten free. Presumably not vegan though, unless there's such a thing as vegan fish (there probably is).

The Co Op Christmas Mini Caramel & Pecan Tarts:

You can't beat the classic combination of caramel and pecans in tart form!

The Co Op Free From Mini Iced Fruit Cake Bites:

The Co Op are doing a great job if catering for people with gluten allergy this Christmas, and these Mini Iced Fruit Cake bites sound perfect to nibble on!

The Co Op Irresistible Free From Yule Logs:

As do these gluten free Yule logs!

Marks & Spencer Merry Percymas!:

M&S are pulling out all the stops with their treats this year, with even Pecy Pig getting a festive makeover!

M&S Christmas Pudding Ice Cream:

For when you can't decide between ice cream or pudding. Marks & Spencer's Christmas Pudding Ice Cream!

M&S Chocolate Orange Ice Cream:

And if you're sick of Terry's Chocolate Orange (I know I am!) you can also get your orangey chocolate fix in ice cream form. Hurrah!

M&S Turkey Feast Hand Cooked Crisps:

You can also have your turkey feast in crisp form thanks to M&S!

Marks & Spencer Caramelised Pecans:

Caramelised Pecans, coated with milk chocolate and gianduja and dusted in cocoa powder. Sounds delicious, but they're not cheap! But then, they'r not just any nuts, they're posh nuts...

Marks & Spencer Apple Cinnamon Truffles:

Speaking of not being cheap, these lovely sounding apple cinnamon truffles are even more expensive. £15!!! Let's hope they're not just any truffles, but the best in the world!

Marks and Spencer Cinnamon Biscuit Milk Chocolate Truffles:

These sound nice, you can't beat cinnamon and biscuit!

Marks & Spencer Mince Pie Fudge:

Mince pie fudge...what better combination for Christmas?!

Marks & Spencer Orange, Pomegranate & Cranberry Sunrise:

As well as the Christmas Pudding Smoothie M&S have brought out this festive drink - Orange Pomegranate and Cranberry juice, supporting the charity Shelter.

Marks & Spencer Clementine Orange & Passion Fruit Juice:

Plus there's a clementine, orange and passionfruit variety.

Marks & Spencer Crackling Crisps:

And pork crackling crisps! Comes complete with apple cider and rosemary dip.

Marks & Spencer Chocolate Coated Gingerbread Latte Cookies:

Gingerbread latte in cookie form...yummo!

Marks & Spencer Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese & Champagne Hand Cooked Crisps:

Smoked salmon, cream cheese AND champagne in crisp form?! What kind of Frankenstein abomination is this???

Marks & Spencer Bloody Mary Hand Cooked Red Crisps:

Vodka flavour crisps, really?!

Marks & Spencer Winter Berries & Prosecco Hand Cooked Crisps:

As much as I liked the Co Op Proscco Bubbles, I'm not sure about these...

Marks & Spencer Honey Mustard Poppy Seed Tortilla Rolls:

Now these sound a bit more promosing! Also check out my review of the M&S Milk Chocolate Cinnamon Tortilla Rolls.

Marks & Spencer Pigs in Blankets Crisps:

Pork and pork flavour crisps...yum!

Marks & Spencer Raspberry & White Chocolate Trees:

Now these sound nice, you can't beat the combo of white chocolate and raspberry!

Marks & Spencer Snowy Road Mini Bites:

Paddington Bear themed Snowy Road snacks with fruit and marshmallows, yum!

Marks & Spencer Christmas Tree Chocolate Cupcakes:

You can't beat a festive cupcake!

Marks & Spencer Bacon Wrapped Mac & Cheese Stacks:

And what party would be complete without bacon wrapped Mac and cheese?

Iceland Caramel Ice Cream Trees:

Iceland are doing Christmas Tree shaped ice creams again these year, this time in caramel flavour,

Iceland Luxury Chocolate & Orange Choux Garland:

A choux pastry chocolate orange garland...yummy!

Iceland Irish Cream Profiterole Gateau:

You can't beat Irish cream at this time of year...especially in cheesecake form!

Iceland Luxury Dark Chocolate & Mint Dessert:

Neither can you beat minty chocolate desserts...

Iceland Luxury Salted Caramel Cheesecake:

Or salted caramel!

Iceland Luxury Melting Chocolate Snowflake:

Now this looks fancy!

Iceland Raspberry Eton Mess Cheesecake:

More of a summer flavour, but still very yummy no doubt...

Iceland Passion Fruit Gateau:

A passion fruit gateau with Cointreau Liquer.

Iceland Luxury Raspberry Panna Cotta Desserts:

Interesting!

Iceland Luxury Chocolate Creme Brulee Desserts:

You can't beat creme brûlée desserts!

Iceland Fruity Eclairs:

In a variety of flavours such as lemon meringue and black forest, these eclairs sound perfect for the festive season!

Well, that's about it for today's post, there's lots more festive treats in shops of course, do let me know if you spot any! And keep an eye on my Instagram page for updates of any as I spot them too...Happy Christmas Snacking!