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Monday, September 08, 2014

Degustabox ~ August Box Impressions

Hi there and welcome to my August review of my favourite and only foodie box ‘DegustaboxUK’. Unless you are new to this these parts. You will know I subscribe to this foodie box which I receive every month-end roughly the 28th or there abouts. To subscribe it is easy and its very affordable and the charge £12.99 which included the delivery charge and what you get is worth more than the price of the subscription so I think this is a win in my book. Last month’s box I got a lot of items that required me to be in the kitchen to use them, I am not complaining just saying how it is and most of you know I hardly cook where I live (psst! am moving so cooking will commence – more on this later). So though I loved the content of the July box I hardly used it plus there was an issue with the first box – the delivery company didn’t handle the boxes well so my bottles came broken and everything was soaking wet. I did contact Degusta who quickly arranged for a new box with everything re-sent to me within 2 days I was very impressed and happy to say this month’s box everything has come as it should. Anyway onto the contents;

Mexican Dave’s tortilla chips
I am not a tortilla chips person but boy do I love these, they taste great and they are very very affordable (£1 only). They are available in Tesco from the 25th August, for me why I love these so much is they have no MSG or anything artificial plus they were cooked in sunflower oil. These get a recommendation from me.

Berry White organic drinks
These drinks are really delicious and it does what it says on the bottle, I got the berries/peaches and it is absolutely delicious. The Berry White drinks come in different flavors and can be purchased from Waitrose or online at Ocado for £1.59 each and I think this is really reasonable. I happily recommend this drink to all.
I do not know if I have ever used flavor shots before (does chicken/beef stock cubes count?), these flavor shots look really interesting and cannot wait to try them out. They are priced at £1.39 for 2, isn’t that just fantastic? I mean what more can you ask for? They come in 8 different flavors, and can be bought at any UK leading supermarket. I got Mexican fajitas and Spanish smoked paprika chicken, these too I am recommending to all.
Caribbean Twist
Ok I have a confession to make I LOVE COCKTAILS Hahaha, my friends and I are familiar with this little baby and similar ones when we were at university a few moons ago. I am yet to try this out but since I am going out next week to celebrate my friend’s birthday in London so will take this so thanks Degusta it came at the right time. The price is reasonable (£2.50) since in clubs they charge anything from £5 upwards for a decent cocktail I think I am happy to buy this myself. I do not have to recommend because it’s a no-brainer that this will be drunk and enjoyed.

LINDT
Another confession I LOVE LINDT CHOCOLATE, actually all chocolate (excluding dark chocolate) and when I saw this I shed a beautiful happiness tear. Firstly I love the packaging for me it really helps when buying something from chocolate to makeup. Y’all know Lindt is quality and pricey but that’s ok because this good chocolate is £3.49 which I think isn’t too bad. This comes highly recommended.
Cawston Press
What I love about Degusta is that there is always something for everyone in the family, this kids drink is super cute and I drunk it quickly and happily like a kid (don’t judge). I got the Apple & Pear flavor and I love 100%, the price is more than ok its £1.89 for 3 of these. Best part is there is no added sugar to them or any artificial anything.
Brioche Pasquier – 8 pains au lait
Well what can I say, firstly I was super surprised to find this product in the box then I was super happy because that meant I didn’t have to go buy any rolls – Degusta great timing and saving me money. They are so soft and so yummy it hurts, they are so moist and just yummy. They are priced at £1.69 which I do not think is actually bad even for frugal me.
Brioche Pasquier – 6 pains au chocolate
This is similar to the above but it contains chocolate and it just as tasteful but 10 pence pricey (£1.79).
Dr.Oetker
I finally got the edible wafer cases – when I was a kid I was always annoyed that I lost some of the cupcake to the cover and wondered why no one thought of making cases that I can eat (don’t judge). I am so happy and since my little since has got the baking bug I am taking this home with me this weekend so we can use them.

In this month’s box I got an extra coupon (£3) which I can use to purchase a 4 pack of Bircher Muesli (MOMA), I am well pleased and cant not wait to run to Sainsbury’s and grab me these wonderful yoghurts. I will say with 100% confidence that I am very pleased with this Month’s box and I have enjoyed it more than any other box have received since I subscribed.



36 comments:

  1. I would love to try out one of these boxes, they always look fab. The edible cupcake cases are great :)

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    1. It boxes is really fab, I am in love with the contents every month

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  2. I sooo need to get myself one of these subscriptions. I love trying out new foods

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  3. I've only ever had one degustabox and I wish it was this one!! x

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  4. Yum, this looks like such a winner of a box! You had me at Lindt too- such a fan!

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  5. Very interesting! Thank you for sharing your thoughts :) I will have to look out for some of these next time I am at the store!

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  6. I totally want to try Degustabox! I wish they had it in the U.S.!

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    1. its shame they dont yet have it in the usa

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  7. Wow, this sounds like an awesome box! Are they available in the U.S.?

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    1. unfortunately not yet in the states just europe for now

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  8. I'm still intrigued by those edible cupcake cases, yum!

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  9. Lucky you! This sounds like the best box ever. I've never heard of it so may start looking into it!

    Katie <3

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  10. I totally want to review one of these boxes! Everything looks so yummy! I love stuff like this. :)

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  11. This looks great! I want those Lindt chocolates :D I didn't know they made cupcake covers that were edible, that's genius! No more licking the paper LOL!

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    1. I didnt know either until this box, so excited to try them out x

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  12. oooh these products look amazing!

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  13. What a cool box! I am hungry now!! Who doesn't want some chocolates?! YUM!

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  14. This looks like such a fun subscription box! I would love to get food in the mail every month.

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  15. Mmmm, I love reviews like this! Those chocolates wound so yummy!

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  16. Wow, that box is FULL of stuff! I used to get a farm box but felt wasteful because sometimes they'd send odd stuff that wouldn't always get used. :(

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    1. I think thats usually the gamble with these boxes, I am lucky in that what i dont like i giveaway to my parents or my siblings

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  17. I love getting foodie boxes like this! Looks like you got some great items, including those chocolates!

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  18. I really need to sign up to this box! It sounds amazing.

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  19. I'd love to try all of the juices. They sound like such tasty flavors.

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  20. I really need to sign up for this box. I love all the yummy goodies you get!

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  21. This looks delish! I love subscription boxes like these. Do they offer this in the United States?

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    1. unfortunately its only in Europe at present but I know they are working on expanding so never know they might soon x

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  22. I love the idea of those edible cupcake wraps...O.O

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  23. Love boxes! They're so exciting haha! This one looks good!

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  24. You get so many food items in this box and it looks so great! I'm so happy you stuck with this subscription box out of all of them. It looks like it is a really great one to try

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  25. Looks like you got some awesome stuff! I've been thinking about finding a foodie subscription box to join. I love getting food in the mail :)

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  26. You can't go wrong with a foodie box! Fun!

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