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olive summer supermarket awards 2026
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date: 2026-04-24T13:57:11.000Z
creator: Lucy Roxburgh
subject: Guides
subject: Reviews
subject: Taste tests
subject: Summer
description: Blind-tasted by our expert olive taste team, we’ve selected the best supermarket finds for your summer entertaining
encoded: Prepare to spice up your summer with a diverse range of new supermarket BBQ essentials, innovative spins on picnic classics and a sharing bread for the perfect spread. From king-sized kebabs to fish skewers and honey-glazed pork belly, we have everything you need for a summer of exciting entertaining. olive Summer Awards 2026 winners Best sharing bread Winner: Sainsbury's Taste the Difference Herby Focaccia This versatile focaccia is a great summer staple. It's fragrant with a basil and parsley dressing, while the bread has the classic comforting focaccia texture and pleasing chew. A generous sharing bread to serve alongside dips, salads and BBQ feasts. Available from: Sainsbury's (£3.50) Runner up: Aldi Specially Selected Caramelised Red Onion & Extra Mature Cheddar Flatbread This cheesy caramelised onion flatbread is sure to be a crowdpleaser. Served warm, it has sweetness from the caramelised red onions and tang from mature cheddar. The bread has a pillowy, bouncy texture that kept judges coming back for more. Perfect for alfresco meals in the garden. Available from: Aldi (£1.99) Best antipasti platter Winner: Waitrose No 1 Italian Grazing Platter This grazing platter is a great one-stop buy to ensure your picnic has variety, saving you buying lots of different pots and tubs. It has a well-curated selection of tastes and textures for everyone to enjoy. The high-quality meat selection is a highlight with pork salami and garlicky coppa. Unusual additions include large caper berries and pickled onions that make this platter stand out from others. Available from: Waitrose (£12/380g) Runner up: Tesco Finest Spanish Meat & Cheese Selection This impressed with good quality meats and produce. The iberico cheese is mild and creamy, with a varied selection of Spanish hams including chorizo and serrano. Available from: Tesco (£6) Best aperitif Joint winner: Sainsbury's Taste the Difference Orange Spritz A quick shortcut for Aperol fans. This ready to drink cocktail is made …

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Best summer beers to try 2025
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date: 2025-08-05T16:18:46.000Z
creator: Hannah Guinness
subject: Drink
subject: Reviews
subject: Taste tests
subject: Guides
subject: Beer
subject: Products
description: What’s more refreshing in summer than that first sip of an ice-cold beer? From tart goses to tropical IPAS and fruit beers – check out some of our favourite summer brews
encoded: Looking for the best summer beers to drink in the park or at home? Check out our favourite winter beers, sour beers, British beers, lagers, IPAs and our guide to craft beers. For cocktail lovers, we also have our best beer cocktails. Are you the designated driver? You can still enjoy beers this summer with our round-up of non-alcoholic beers. Now discover our best picnic food ideas to enjoy with your beer, or browse our picks of the best summer cookbooks to buy for fresh recipe inspiration. Best summer beers to try St Austell Brewery Anthem session pale ale Available from Tesco (£4.50/4 x 440ml) Session beers are in hot demand and this release from Cornish brewery St Austell is a great choice for pale ale drinkers. Using four different British-grown hops, it’s flavourful and fruity, with assertive but well-balanced hoppiness. Available from: Tesco (£4.50/4 x 440ml) Vault City Triple Fruited Mango Sour Beer Available from The Whisky Exchange (£3.50/44cl) A fresh, juicy sour, crammed with mango flavours and aromas, gentle tanginess and a slightly saline edge. Available from: The Whisky Exchange (£3.50/44cl) Brewgooder Fonio Session IPA Available from Waitrose (£6.65) This fruity, crisp IPA is a collab from purpose-led brewery Brewgooder and NYC brew legend Brooklyn, made using fonio – a West African heritage grain sourced from smallholder farms in the region. Sales go towards clean water initiatives and further investment in growers. Available from: Waitrose (£6.65) Sober Brummie Available from Birmingham Brewing Company (£2.85/330ml) We were really impressed with this award-winning 0.5% pale ale. Triple hopped, it's absolutely rammed with bold citrus and piney flavours that makes for one of the best non-alcoholic beers we've tried. Available from: Birmingham Brewing Company (£2.85/330ml) People’s Captain Legend APA Available from People's Captain (£20.99/8 pack) A classic American pale ale with a piney, citrus kick, this is great served with spicy summery food like t…

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Best luxury Easter eggs to buy 2025
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date: 2025-03-13T14:53:10.000Z
creator: Lucy Roxburgh
subject: Guides
subject: Reviews
subject: Taste tests
subject: Products
description: From trending blonde chocolate to coffee chocolate, discover our picks of the best luxury Easter eggs for 2025
encoded: If Christmas means mince pies and gingerbread, Easter equals chocolate in all varieties. Here at olive we have tried and tested some of the best luxury eggs on offer – from coffee-chocolate delicacies to lavishly decorated smooth milk chocolate eggs. We focussed on their taste, texture and overall appearance to guide you on your perfect Easter chocolate this season. If you are looking for more than an Easter egg to bring to friends and family, browse our carefully curated list of our best Easter gifts, or for more Easter egg inspiration check out our guide to the best supermarket Easter eggs. If you have been designated chef this Easter, we have our list of the best Easter recipes to inspire you, whether you want to roast the perfect leg of lamb or make our easy no-knead hot cross buns for a simple but delicious brunch. Looking for the best hot cross buns? Check out our favourite supermarket hot cross buns to buy. Best luxury Easter eggs to buy at a glance Best all-rounder luxury Easter egg: Chococo giant half & half egg, £47.50 Best extravagant Easter egg: Hotel Chocolat extra-thick milk to caramel Easter egg, £34.95 Best for gifting: Selfridges The Malt Ball Blonde Chocolate Egg, £22.99 Best duo egg: Fortnum & Mason Dark & White Chocolate Coffee & Vanilla Easter Egg, £35 Best luxury Easter bunny: Lindt 1kg Easter bunny, £65 Best for coffee fans: Rave double layered coffee Easter egg, £27.95 Best crowd-pleasing luxury Easter egg: Melt Acorn Easter egg, £38.99 Best grown up Easter egg: Betty's vegan Venezuelan dark chocolate egg, £25 Best luxury Easter eggs to buy 2025 Chococo 50/50 half milk, half dark egg Available from Chococo (£47.50) Best all-rounder luxury Easter egg Can't decide between milk or dark chocolate? You don't have to, thanks to the return of Chococo's half and half Easter egg – that comes in at a whopping 500g of choc. With an intricate hand-painted design, this combines one half of 72% Ecuadorian dark chocolate with one half 47% Columbian milk cho…

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8 of the best sloe gins to buy
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date: 2024-12-09T10:20:57.000Z
creator: Ellie Edwards
subject: Drink
subject: Guides
subject: How to
subject: Reviews
subject: Taste tests
subject: Products
description: This hedgerow liqueur is a classic winter tipple that's perfect for Christmas. Discover our favourite bottles, and follow our recipe tips for how to make it yourself
encoded: Looking for the best sloe gin to serve to guests this Christmas? Read on to find the best sloe gin to buy. For more seasonal inspiration, try our plum recipes, blackberry recipes and our other autumn recipes. What is sloe gin? Sloe gin is made up of sloe berries, caster sugar and gin. Want to make your own sloe gin? Sloes, white caster sugar and dry gin are all you need to make our classic sloe gin liqueur, perfect as a fruity sipper or a gift. what are sloe berries and where to buy them. Best sloe gin to buy at a glance Best smooth sloe gin: Sipsmith sloe gin, £23 Best balanced sloe gin: Hayman's sloe gin, £20.95 Best organic sloe gin: Gibson's organic sloe gin, £26.95 Best sloe gin liqueur: Two Birds sloe gin, £39 Best fragrant sloe gin: Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Sloe Gin, £37.99 Best sweet sloe gin: Pickering's sloe gin, £20.99 Best classic sloe gin: Warner's sloe gin, £24.99 Best sloe gin to have with cheese: Sacred organic sloe gin, £38.85 Best sloe gin to buy 2024 Sipsmith Sloe Gin Available from John Lewis (£25), Waitrose Cellar (£23), Amazon (£23), Majestic (£25) Best smooth sloe gin This sloe gin has a slightly spiced flavour with notes of almond. With a smooth mouthfeel, it reminded us of mulled wine. Available from: John Lewis (£25) Waitrose Cellar (£23) Amazon (£23) Majestic (£25) Hayman's Sloe Gin Available from Master of Malt (£20.95), Amazon (£20.95) Best balanced sloe gin Haymans have been making gins since 1863, and this sloe gin uses hand-picked sloe berries, steeped in their London dry gin. This winning sloe gin had a nice balance of sweet sloe berries and a gentle hit of alcohol. It had a rich, fruity flavour without being too sweet. Available from: Master of Malt (£20.95) Amazon (£20.95) Gibson's Organic Sloe Gin Available from Gibsons Organic (£24.95), Abel & Cole (£25.65) Best organic sloe gin A mixture of organic gin, sloe berries, sugar and blackcurrant liqueur, this had a mellow sloe flavour with citrussy notes. Available from: Gibsons Organic …

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10 best pink gins to try
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date: 2024-11-11T15:20:10.000Z
creator: Hannah Guinness
subject: Drink
subject: Guides
subject: Reviews
subject: Taste tests
subject: Gin
subject: Products
description: Want to add a touch of blush to your weekend gin fix? Explore our best pink gins, from sweet liqueurs to delicate dry spirits
encoded: Looking for the best pink gins to buy? Read on for our recommendations. Want to try more gins? Click here for our round up of the best British gins, or try making your own pink gin with our rhubarb gin recipe. To create a pretty pink-hued cocktail, check out our collection of pink cocktail recipes. From rosé to vermouth, blush-coloured drinks have soared in popularity in the last few years, particularly when it comes to gin. Using a variety of botanicals and flavourings to colour the spirit, pink gins range from fruity and sweet liqueurs to delicate dry numbers. They’re surprisingly versatile – use them in G&Ts, spritzes and negronis. Our drinks expert has tried and tested the best pink gins to buy, from raspberry, rhubarb and grapefruit flavoured gins to classic pink gins with citrussy or floral notes. Read on for our final selection of the 10 best pink gins to buy. 10 best pink gins to buy at a glance Best pink gin for gifting: Mirabeau Dry Gin, £27 Best raspberry gin: Tarquin's Rhubarb and Raspberry Gin, £34.99 Best pink grapefruit gin: Chase Pink Grapefruit & Pomelo Gin, £28.95 Best classic pink gin: Chapel Down Pinot Noir Gin, £45.06 Best for a sweet tooth: Edinburgh Gin Rhubarb and Ginger Gin, £25.99 Best budget pink gin: Gordon’s Premium Pink Distilled Gin, £17.95 Best pink gin for sipping neat: Kyrö Pink Gin, £30.95 Best floral pink gin: The Cotswolds Distillery No.1 Wildflower Gin, £37.55 Best citrussy pink gin: Hensol Castle Blood Orange Zest Gin, £30 Best rhubarb gin: Slingsby rhubarb gin, £31.50 10 best pink gins to buy 2024 Mirabeau Dry Gin Available from Amazon (£27), Waitrose Cellar (£32), The Whisky Exchange (£32.75) Best pink gin for gifting Côtes de Provence rosé wine producer use their own grape spirit and Provençal botanicals to create this elegant pale pink gin. Soft and rounded in character, it's heady with floral tones of rose and lavender, subtle juniper and layers of citrus and herbaceous notes. Try in a delicate martini. Latest Deals Tarqui…

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olive plant-based supermarket awards 2024
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date: 2024-07-05T09:34:25.000Z
creator: Emily Burg
subject: Guides
subject: Reviews
subject: Taste tests
subject: Products
description: The must-buy winners of our first plant-based supermarket awards, including dairy- and meat-alternatives and sweet treats
encoded: Welcome to olive’s plant-based supermarket awards 2024. Our team of experts blind-tested plant-based supermarket foods across 11 popular categories to bring you our favourites vegan staples. Make your life easier when shopping vegan by looking out for the winners and runners-up in our awards, from milk alternatives to sweet treats. For more in-depth taste tests check out olive's guide to the best oat milk, the best almond milk, the best vegan mayonnaise and the best supermarket vegan wine. If you're looking for your favourite foods made vegan, browse our guide to the best vegan chocolate, vegan comfort food recipes and the best vegan pizza. Wanting some guidance on Veganuary? Look at our list of easy vegan meal ideas for a gentle introduction or, alternatively, treat yourself to a great variety of vegan snacks from our pick of the best vegan hampers. To find out more about meat alternatives, listen to our olive podcast on the 10 things you need to know about meat alternatives. For more supermarket awards, check out the olive summer supermarket awards 2024. Best supermarket vegan foods at a glance: Best chicken alternative: Waitrose PlantLiving: No Chicken Kyiv, £3.40 Best vegan mince: Sainsbury's Plant Pioneers Meat Free Mince,<a href="https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/sainsburys-vegetarian-mince-500g?utm_medium=cpc&cmpid=cpc&catalogId=10241&utm_content=shopping&productId=1032502&utm_campaign=20333793068&utm_custom2=759-449-0952&storeId=10151&gclid=Cj0KCQjw7ZO0BhDYARIsAFttkCi-tuTQ91aLB2MdgU0o28kzlhKtptgwsiMdjVxUXyA8HohKYZ2vTskaAsFYEALw_wcB&utm_custom1=&langId=44&utm_source=Google&krypto=LErHB0dDolFVdHryAf6GL0enREFyLdz6DONKnXTJKYX4PsMYXdrkMVh6VWGHrHUA%2BQuNVu3Uotnv24iDhYtmyj2Q1S1I71y18%2Bwn8O%2Fil%2FIoM4neovoBBLZ6Ar7R%2FSvwyDgVtS5NjoWbT6PUul0RiAinXEPjLmB2IEsIWvkAMYAl3jP%2BVyJCSwZykDLFLRUcgjtNitN76juHHdC%2BnfSv%2FgwcreBjSe0kJwWHKQvNWjhWwPkhb8OZnaVqy0W65U4Ei7913tGL3IgDw2FfsjG2Td4rxmil9ZlE%2FEfqoMIZomjH7w%2BUmf%2F%2FgQw%2FyUIjGu0FLexexW8JWCkvzNP1MvlEEQJUo6qOjF…

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Best kombuchas to try
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date: 2024-01-15T10:28:41.000Z
creator: Hannah Guinness
subject: Drink
subject: Guides
subject: Reviews
subject: Taste tests
subject: Products
description: Craving a kombucha but don’t know where to start? Check out our guide to this funky, flavourful and gut-friendly drink
encoded: Looking for the best kombuchas to buy? Read on to discover our favourites, then check out our best tea gifts and best coffee gifts. What is kombucha? Tangy, funky and fizzy, kombucha is a fermented sweetened tea that’s exploded in popularity in the last few years as drinkers embrace its distinctively sour yet refreshing flavour. Find out how to make your own. Is kombucha good for you? As kombucha is a product of fermentation, it is a good source of probiotic bacteria. This bacteria helps balance the gut, aiding good digestion. Depending on the quality of the tea used to make it, kombucha may also provide antioxidants, as well as a range of vitamins and minerals. Best kombuchas to try Holos classic kombucha Available from Amazon (£32.99/pack of 12) Green and black tea combined with yerba mate and rooibos provides a well-balanced yet complex flavour profile to this funky kombucha. With notes of vanilla and tomato on the nose followed by floral flavours on the tongue, this is an all-round refreshing drink. Available from: Amazon (£32.99/pack of 12) Jarr original kombucha Available from The Whisky Exchange (£3.50/330ml), Dry Drinker (£24.52/8 x 330ml) Organic oolong and green tea, fermented with filtered water and organic cane sugar give this kombucha a strong acidic tang. A well-balanced, refreshing drink, with a lingering flavour. Available from: The Whisky Exchange (£3.50/330ml) Dry Drinker (£24.52/8 x 330ml) Biona Organic kombucha Available from Amazon (£15.95/pack of six) Thanks to fragrant mate leaves, lime blossom and lemon verbena tea herbal extracts, this original kombucha has a distinctive and gently sweet floral flavour, with notes of honey on the nose. With a gentle fizz, it’s a lighter booch option. Available from: Amazon (£15.95/pack of six) MOMO organic raspberry-hibiscus kombucha Available from Ocado (£3.90/330ml) A small-batch kombucha produced by hand in 10-litre glass jars, and bottled unfiltered for flavour and conservation of the live cultures neede…

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21 best coffee subscriptions to buy in 2024
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date: 2024-01-02T13:00:07.000Z
creator: Georgina Kiely
subject: Drink
subject: Guides
subject: Reviews
subject: Taste tests
subject: Coffee
subject: Drinks
subject: Products
description: We've reviewed the UK's top coffee delivery services, catering to every budget and taste, to find the best coffee subscriptions on offer
encoded: For many of us, that morning cup of coffee sets us up for the day, giving us a moment to breathe. So why not get your specially-selected caffeine kick delivered to your door and support small businesses along the way? Coffee delivery services have exploded in popularity over recent months, with roasteries and independent shops adapting to online life. We have found the best coffee subscriptions and boxes for you to try out. Whether you need beans for your machine or filter coffee to suit a brand-new aeropress, there's a delicious coffee subscription to suit your needs and taste. Treat yourself or a fellow caffeine aficionado to one of the coffee subscriptions below for a little luxury you can enjoy every day. Once you've found your perfect pre-ground mix, read our guide on how to make the perfect cup of coffee at home. Taking your coffee on the go? Read our review of the best reusable coffee cups or discover the best Black Friday coffee machine deals available right now. Coffee doesn't just taste delicious in your morning mug, explore coffee in the kitchen with our best ever coffee recipes. Treat yourself to the full experience and serve your coffee in one of our favourite espresso cups and coffee mugs. Best coffee subscriptions at a glance Best for next-day delivery: Pact Coffee, from £7.95 Best subscription with additions: Rise Coffee Box, from £13.25 Best coffee from micro roasters: Batch Coffee, from £17.99 Best for seasonal coffee: Fireheart Coffee, from £9.58 Best independent roaster: Quarter Horse Coffee, from £10.50 Best unique coffee flavours: Blue Coffee Box, from £9.39 Best organic coffee: Kiss the Hippo, from £9.90 Best tasting beans: Balance Coffee, from £10.99 Best variety of beans: Good Brew, £21.99 Best high-end coffee subscription: Allpress, from £10 Best for bold flavours: Cartwheel Coffee, from £17.50 Best for fresh coffee: Artisan Coffee Co., from £9.35 Best filipino coffee: Kapihan, £46 Best for cold brews: Origin Coffee, from £9.20 Best social-…

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Best Irish creams and cream liqueurs
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date: 2023-11-22T12:30:01.000Z
creator: Hannah Guinness
subject: Drink
subject: Guides
subject: Reviews
subject: Taste tests
subject: Products
description: Discover the best Irish creams and cream liqueurs to buy this Christmas, from classic Baileys to flavoured varieties
encoded: Looking for the best Irish cream liqueur to serve to guests this Christmas? Read on to find our favourites, then check out our best Baileys Irish cream recipes and best chocolate liqueurs. Irish cream liqueur usually combines cream with Irish whiskey. Traditionally, it's served on the rocks or added to hot drinks for an extra kick, like in our boozy hot chocolate, and it's usually served around the festive period. Why not make your own Irish cream with our super-easy recipe? Try our simple homemade Irish cream, perfect for the festive period... Now discover the best Irish holidays. 8 best Irish creams and cream liqueurs to try Kyrö Dairy Cream Liqueur Latest Deals This modern cream liqueur comes all the way from Finland. Gin and whisky distillery Kyrö have used their rye spirit and whisky, plus local milk and cream, for this highly enjoyable liqueur. With well-balanced sweetness, it's got an enjoyably spicy kick from the rye. Try in a white russian. Latest Deals Tesco Finest Gingerbread Latte Irish Cream Liqueur Available from Tesco (£13) This has the right level of sweetness to alcohol, with warmth from the gentle gingerbread flavour – a good twist on a classic. Available from: Tesco (£13) Baileys the Original Irish cream liqueur Latest Deals Baileys Irish cream is made by Gilbeys of Ireland, a combination of cream and Irish whiskeys from various distilleries. A classic and the most recognisable brand when it comes to Irish creams, it's smooth and easy going. Latest Deals The Norfolk Nog cream liqueur Latest Deals The English Whisky Company has created an opulent, velvety marriage of its single-malt whisky with cream. Pour in a hip flask for winter walks, or enjoy a dram in a cup of coffee. Latest Deals Five Farms Small Batch Irish Cream Liqueur Available from The Bottle Club (£27.49) The clue’s in the name here – this is made with fresh cream sourced from five family-owned farms in County Cork. The end result is delicious, velvety smooth and luxuriously creamy, wi…

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Best recipe box delivery services
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date: 2023-06-06T12:17:21.000Z
subject: Guides
subject: Reviews
subject: Taste tests
description: Discover the best recipe box delivery service to suit you, from family-friendly subscriptions, to specialist organic delivery boxes and curated health plans
encoded: If you're looking for quick and easy ways to cook dinner every night, recipe boxes might be the convenient solution. Recipe subscription services let you pick your meals before delivering direct to your door with ingredients portioned up and ready to get cooking, minimising food waste and saving you on shopping. We've tested out a range of recipe delivery services, from the most well-known to bespoke organic, nutritionally balanced or restaurant-inspired options. A fan of having things delivered direct to your door? Read our reviews of the best coffee subscriptions to start your mornings right, or treat yourself to an afternoon tea delivery or best online cake delivery for a special occasoin. If a one-off meal delivery would suit you better than a regular subscription, take your pick of our favourite restaurant kits, from DIY burger kits to the best vegetarian meal kits and boxes. Want to make your own recipes using seasonal produce? Get fresh veg delivered to your door with a produce subscription box. Choose from our tried-and-tested veg boxes here. Best recipe box deliveries to try Gousto Available from Gousto (from £24.99 for two) Best recipe subscription box for variety Founded in 2012, Gousto’s premise is to ‘make it joyfully simple to create delicious meals at home’. Boxes can contain two to four recipes and arrive with pre-measured, fresh ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes that should suit any skill level. Gousto offers an impressively wide choice of 60+ recipes in its weekly changing menu, making it an easy long-term meal-planning solution without repetition. From a speedy 10-minute stir-fry to an hour-long stew, there are options for busy midweek meals as well as more relaxed weekend options. Recipes can be easily filtered by healthy choices, dietary requirements and number of servings. Although there are a range of recipes to suit various occasions, Gousto mainly focuses on everyday wholesome meals, useful for busy professionals and families looking fo…

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Who makes the best hot chocolate?
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date: 2023-02-28T09:45:33.000Z
creator: Ellie Edwards
subject: Drink
subject: Guides
subject: Reviews
subject: Taste tests
subject: Products
description: Whether you like your cocoa silky smooth, pepped up with fragrant ginger, or frothy and milky, these are the best hot chocolates to hunker down with this winter
encoded: Want to make the perfect hot chocolate using hot chocolate powder? Read on for the best hot chocolates to make at home, and try our hot chocolate toppings ideas. We've tested the best hot chocolate flakes, hot chocolate powders and hot chocolate beads so no matter how you like to make your hot chocolate, we've got an option for you. From luxury Fortnum & Mason tins to budget powders to please a sweet tooth, there is something for everybody. Looking for more inspiration? See the best coffee subscriptions, our favourite tea gifts and the best coffee mugs. What is hot chocolate? Hot chocolate, also known as drinking chocolate, comes as a powder, flakes or beans, and is mixed with either hot milk or hot water to produce a drink. Sugar is often added as a sweetener, and other flavourings, such as spices and fruit zest, may also be included. Best hot chocolate to try at a glance Best hot chocolate flakes for the family: Green & Black’s Fairtrade organic hot chocolate, £4 Best luxury milk hot chocolate: Fortnum & Mason ultimate milk hot chocolate, £19.95 Best thick hot chocolate flakes: Chococo 70% Madagascan hot chocolate flakes, £9.50 Best luxury dark hot chocolate: Pump Street 85% drinking chocolate, £13.65 Best white hot chocolate: Whittard crème brûlée white hot chocolate, £10 Best hot chocolate powder with water: Aero instant hot chocolate, £2.65 Best classic hot chocolate powder: Asda Extra Special Fairtrade indulgent drinking chocolate, £2.75 Best powder for cocoa flavour: Tesco Finest indulgent drinking chocolate, £2.25 Best spiced hot chocolate: Divine spiced hot chocolate, £5.99 Best hot chocolate beads: Sainsbury's Taste The Difference dark hot chocolate beads, £3.50 Best hot chocolate to try 2023 Green & Black’s Fairtrade organic hot chocolate Available from Ocado (£4), Sainsbury's (£4), Green & Black's (£3.99), Amazon (£4.65) Best hot chocolate flakes for the family A great option for children, the well-rounded chocolate flavour mixes with milk for a silky sm…

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Best apple cider vinegar taste test
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date: 2022-05-18T15:40:19.000Z
creator: Helen Salter
subject: Guides
subject: Reviews
subject: Taste tests
subject: taste tests
description: Discover the best apple cider vinegar to buy, as decided in our expert taste test
encoded: We put branded products to the test so you know which ones to choose. This month, we tried different apple cider vinegars to see which came out on top. Looking for the best apple cider vinegar to buy? Read on to find the results of our expert taste test. Looking for apple cider vinegar recipes? Try our apple salad and celeriac and apple remoulade. What is apple cider vinegar? Simply put, it’s vinegar made from fermented apple juice. The juice is fermented into cider, after which a vinegar mother (a gelatinous blob of friendly bacteria) is added. This feeds on the alcohol and sugars, creating acetic acid as a by-product. Apple cider vinegar is often advertised as being sold ‘with the mother’ – this means it is unfiltered and will contain more of the enzymes and gut-friendly bacteria. How we tested We tasted each vinegar on its own, looking for a pronounced apple flavour, smoothness, balance of sugar and acid, and its ‘length’ – how long the flavour stays on your tongue. The results of the best apple cider vinegar taste test <a href="https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/ProductDisplay?storeId=10151&productId=1273600&langId=44&istCompanyId=1e096408-041f-4238-994e-a7cf46bf9413&istFeedId=689af7a8-5842-4d88-be59-1ee5688a81b5&istItemId=wmrrrxwii&istBid=t&&cmpid=cpc&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=15424330555&utm_content=shopping&utm_term=%7Bsku%7D&utm_custom1=129852755749&utm_custom2=759-449-0952&gclid=Cj0KCQjwspKUBhCvARIsAB2IYuv0zuyX4w2KpRWQQUKbyKUqe5RaI-SSYfAz6afHiKkZenw-L9ku85YaApJ6EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Winner: Willy’s organic apple cider vinegar, £6.95 (500ml), Sainsbury's Score: 9/10 This has a kombucha-like, fermented smell on the nose, with a real roundness. A big punch of apple cider flavour, excellent balance of sweet and sour, and the best length of the bunch. A stand-out winner. <a href="https://waitrose.pxf.io/c/1236178/872508/12163?utm_source=google&utm_medium=GoogleSurfaces&utm_campaign=Shopping+Feed&utm_co…

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olive summer supermarket awards 2022
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date: 2022-04-21T16:40:07.000Z
subject: Guides
subject: Reviews
subject: Taste tests
description: The olive supermarket awards are all about making your life easier. We created them to find the best ready-made products to ensure hassle-free summer entertaining, so check out the winners here
encoded: Looking for easy BBQ food to make al fresco dining easier this year? Check out the best supermarket summer food for summer BBQs and picnics (here are our favourite spots for a picnic in the UK). From BBQ chicken to hummus and the best vegetarian products, we’ve got summer entertaining covered. We also have our vegan supermarket awards, including dairy- and meat-alternatives and sweet treats. If you’re cooking yourself, here are our best BBQ recipes to try this summer. Best supermarket summer foods at a glance: Best sausage: Waitrose 4 Pork Chorizo & Manchego Sausage Whorls, £4.25 Best barbecue sharing centrepiece: Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Flat Iron Beef Steak with Teriyaki Glaze, £8 Best summer seafood: Tesco Finest Garlic & Parsley Butter King Prawns, £6 Best burgers: Aldi Specially Selected Ultimate Burger, £2.69 Best meat kebab: Iceland Chiquito Mega Chicken Skewers, £6 Best ribs: Asda Ultimate Ribs, £9 Best chicken wings: Iceland TGI Fridays Crispy Nashville-Style Chicken Wings, £4 Best vegan burgers: M&S Vegan Steak Burgers, £5 Best veggie burger: Tesco Fire Pit 2 Quarter Pounder Halloumi Burgers, £2.20 Best vegetarian sausages: Sainsbury’s Plant Pioneers Cumberland Shroomdogs, £2.25 Best veggie kebab: Co-op GRO Cauli Shawarma Kebab, £3 Best sharing bread: Co-op Irresistible Hand Finished Rosemary and Rock Salt Focaccia, £2 Best sausage rolls: Waitrose No 1 Pork and Apple Roll, £2.75 Best veggie sausage rolls: Tesco Finest 4 Cheddar & Caramelised Onion Rolls, £2.30 Best pork pie: M&S Collections Melton Mowbray Pork Pie, £3.75 Best scotch egg: Co-op Irresistible Scotch Eggs, £1.50 Best hummus: Morrisons The Best Pesto and Parmesan Hummus, £1.75 Best handheld ice cream: Aldi Specially Selected Ice Cream Mini Pots, £2.69 Best summer showstopper: Booths Flower Celebration Cake, £38 Best sausage Joint winner: Morrisons The Best Italian Style Sausages (400g), £2 A classic, versatile sausage with a generous amount of herbs, perfect for hot dogs or toad-in-the-…

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Best ginger beer taste test
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date: 2022-03-31T12:00:50.000Z
creator: Maga Flores-Trevino
subject: Reviews
subject: Taste tests
subject: Guides
description: Discover the best ginger beers for your summertime picnics and cocktails with the results of our taste test
encoded: For a soft drink that is more grown-up than cola and less sweet than lemonade, ginger beer could be your top pick. With a touch of heat and spice to balance out the sugary fizz and sweetness, it's a versatile mixer. A non-alcoholic soft drink that evokes strong memories of British summertime, ginger beer is characterised by its robust root ginger flavour, sweetness and carbonation. Ginger beer gets it name from the fermentation process that would historically mean it contained alcohol, but nowadays it is usually a soft drink (although some types still do contain booze). Different brands of ginger beer, as you will discover below, have either a clear or cloudy appearance depending on how it is brewed and how filtered it is. These processes also affect how spicy the ginger beer tastes. Also important to note is the difference between ginger beer and ginger ale, which are sometimes confused. The key difference is that ginger beer has a stronger ginger root flavour and is typically more carbonated. Ginger beer stands up better as a soft drink in its own right, as well as being a key mixer in drinks like moscow mule and a sunny side cocktail. For more cocktail inspiration, discover our easy cocktail recipes. We also have our best quick and easy canapés recipes if you're looking for something to accompany your drinks. For even more snack inspiration, discover our easy party food recipes. Want to discover more drinks guides? We've covered the best kombucha, the best tonic water and a number of spirits including best pink gins. Best ginger beers at a glance Best natural ginger beer: Belvoir, £4.80 Best traditional ginger beer: Fentimans, £32.08 (for 4) Best ginger flavour: Fever-Tree, £3.80 (for 4) Best with dark spirits: Bundaberg, £5.40 Best summer's day drink: Cawston Press, £3.50 Best nostalgic ginger beer: Old Jamaica, £0.50 Belvoir Available from Ocado (£4.80) Score: 9/10 Best natural ginger beer Tasters loved how light this ginger beer is. The flavour varies througho…

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Best oat milk taste test
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date: 2022-03-31T11:37:19.000Z
subject: Guides
subject: Reviews
subject: Taste tests
subject: Products
description: Discover the best oat milks to buy, as determined in our expert taste test, plus try our cooking tips and recommendations
encoded: We put branded products to the test so you know which ones to look out for. This month, we tried different types of oat milk to see which came out on top. Looking for the best oat milk to buy? Read on to find the results of our oat milk taste test. Want to try other plant-based milks? Read the results of our almond milk taste test. What is oat milk? Soaked porridge oats are blended with filtered water (and often a dash of sea salt and oil) to make a dairy-free alternative to milk that’s ideal for use in vegan baking, eating with cereal or drinking. Oat milk is also sometimes fortified with extra vitamins and minerals and comes in different varieties: whole, semi (think of this like semi-skimmed cow’s milk), barista-style (good for foaming with a coffee machine) or UHT. With ever-increasing competition on the shelves in this area, we tried more than 20 oat milks to find the best. How we tested We tried the oat milks on their own and in a cup of coffee, looking for colour, consistency and creaminess. At a glance: Best soya-free choice: Oatly oat drink whole, £1.95 Best for an Americano: Califia Farms oat barista blend, £2 Best for porridge: MOMA barista-edition oat milk, £1.55 Best allrounder: Alpro barista oat milk, £1.80 Best for ice coffee: Glebe Farm PureOaty barista, £1.99 Best for foaming: Oatly oat drink barista edition, £1.75 Best semi-skimmed milk alternative: MOMA oat original, £1.50 Best for cereal: Jörd Nordic oat drink, £1.40 Best for hot chocolate: Tree of Life organic oat drink, £1.90 Best light oat milk: Plenish organic oat unsweetened, <a href="https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/ProductDisplay?storeId=10151&productId=1280012&langId=44&istCompanyId=1e096408-041f-4238-994e-a7cf46bf9413&istFeedId=689af7a8-5842-4d88-be59-1ee5688a81b5&istItemId=wqxamqmwa&istBid=t&&cmpid=cpc&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=11354430451&utm_content=shopping&utm_term=%7Bsku%7D&utm_custom1=106571615210&utm_custom2=759-449-0952&gclid=CjwKCAjwkvWKBhB4EiwA-G…

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Best chickpeas taste test
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date: 2022-03-31T11:22:44.000Z
creator: Maga Flores-Trevino
subject: Reviews
subject: Taste tests
subject: Guides
description: Discover the best canned and jarred chickpeas, taste tested by the olive team
encoded: A key ingredient in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cooking, the humble chickpea is probably most eaten in hummus – a creamy dip made using tahini. Chickpeas also feature heavily in falafels and curries but once baked and crispy, they make an easy snack or welcome addition to a summer salad. These legumes are an excellent source of protein and a great source of multiple vitamins, including magnesium and potassium. A can of chickpeas is a storecupboard essential – great for effortless, quick meals. Whilst chickpeas come in five colours (red, black, brown and green), we have reviewed and taste-tested the most popular beige variety which come pre-cooked in a can or jar. We've found six top-quality chickpeas to try, so whether you're making hummus or looking for a bargain all-rounder, we've found the one for you. Here, at olive, we have a variety of ideas for using chickpeas. Discover some of our best recipes, including hummus. Chickpeas are also a star ingredient in curries, salads and pancakes. Check out our fattoush salad with crispy spiced chickpeas for a spring lunch or chickpea fritters for something filling but gluten-free. Persian food writer and chef Sabrina Ghayour also shares a recipe for chickpea and vegetable koftes with a tahini yogurt sauce. Now try our best bean recipes. Best chickpeas at a glance Best ready-to-eat chickpeas: Biona organic chickpeas, £1.43 Best for hummus: Morrisons Chickpeas, £0.55 Best for roasted chickpeas: Mr Organic Chickpeas, £1.30 Best all-rounder: Napolina Chick Peas, £1 Best for a salad: Epicure organic chickpeas, £8 Best for curries: KTC Chick Peas, £0.50 The results of the best chickpeas taste test 2022 Biona organic chickpeas Score: 9/10 Best ready-to-eat chickpeas Biona's chickpeas have a buttery mouth feel that are almost too good to blend. They are cooked to perfection, have a good amount of salt, and they are all consistently small in size making them good for everything from salads to wraps. Available from: Amazon (£1.4…

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Best honey taste test
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date: 2022-03-30T16:30:35.000Z
subject: Reviews
subject: Taste tests
subject: Guides
description: Our experts have tried and tested the best runny, clear honey to spread on toast, add to flapjacks and more
encoded: Spread on toast, drizzled over porridge, baked into sticky flapjacks... a jar of honey is an endlessly versatile storecupboard ingredient. We've taste-tested the best runny honey to find the ultimate jar, no matter how you like to enjoy it. Honey is a natural sweetener that is typically eaten at breakfast or in bakes, but it can also be added to marinades and paired with cheese. It has a variety of flavour profiles, depending on the flowers that honeybees have collect the nectar from. Our expert cookery team have chosen the best runny, clear honey based on strict criteria, to find the best jars on the market. Discover the myriad ways you can use honey in our best ever honey recipe collection; we have used honey in baking recipes like our salted honey cheesecake, salted honey date cake, Russian honey cake and honey madeleines. If you are looking to use honey in savoury recipes, find some inspiration with our honey-sriracha glazed meat balls, deep-fried goat's cheese with pink peppercorn honey or honey sesame chicken. For more great storecupboard spreads, read our guides to the best marmalade, best lemon curd, best strawberry jam and best salted butter. Best honey at a glance Best for toast: Black Bee Honey British Summer honey, £6.18 Best all-rounder: Daylesford London honey, £14.99 Best with creamy foods: Morrisons Spanish forest honey, £3.60 Best with savoury foods: Hilltop British Blossom honey, £6 Best for baking: Rowse Dark and Rich honey, £3 Best for baklava: The Groovy Food Company Organic Mexican Wildflower Honey, £3.48 The results of the best honey taste test 2022 Black Bee Honey British summer honey, £6.18 Score: 10/10 Best for toast Made from British beehives, testers wondered if honey could get better than this. It smells like a summer meadow and has floral and fruity notes of violets and blackberries. They thought this honey would be good on toast to appreciate its premium taste. This particular honey would be a lovely gift, too. Black Bee Honey have a j…

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Best cashew butter taste test
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date: 2022-03-30T09:29:20.000Z
subject: Guides
subject: Reviews
subject: Taste tests
description: Discover our picks of the best smooth cashew butters for your storecupboard
encoded: Cashew butter is a smooth, salty spread that is used in a similar way to peanut butter, but tends to be less sweet. Made from either raw or roasted cashew nuts, cashew butter is also generally creamier than its peanut and almond butter counterparts, and is gaining luxury status in the spread world. Cashew butter is perfectly good as it is on toast, but is also delicious swirled into sweet traybakes or added to curries for a nutty flavour boost. This nut butter is high in healthy fats and contains high concentrations of iron, magnesium and vitamin B6 – all of which are particularly good for those following a vegan diet. We put seven smooth cashew butters to the test, so you know which one works best for you. If you are looking for ideas on how to use cashew butter for more than just toast, try our prawn and red cabbage summer rolls with a cashew butter dipping sauce. Cashew butter works in everything, from salad dressings and curries, to recipes that traditionally use peanut butter. Best cashew butters at a glance Best for baking: Zeina cashew nut butter, £12.75 Best for dressings: Nutural World cashew butter, £16.12 Best for porridge: Prime Earth smooth cashew nut butter, £8.49 Best thick cashew butter: Biona cashew butter, £3.80 Best for cookies: Kape pure cashew butter, £6.99 Best for breakfast foods: Daylesford Organic cashew butter, £8.99 Best with chocolate: Meridian smooth cashew butter, £3.85 The results of the best cashew butters 2022 Zeina cashew nut butter, £12.75 Score: 9/10 Best for baking This cashew nut butter has a premium taste and texture. It's glossy, smooth, rich and creamy, with a dark tan colour that proves the deep roast of the nuts. The toasted nut flavour really comes through, and the butter doesn't taste oily at all. It would work well swirled through brownie batter or used in a vegan fudge. Available from: Amazon (£12.75) Nutural World cashew nut butter, £16.12 Score: 9/10 Best for dressings This cashew butter has a thin, runny texture that…

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Best lemon curd taste test
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date: 2022-03-22T16:24:52.000Z
creator: Helen Salter
subject: Guides
subject: Reviews
subject: Taste tests
subject: taste tests
description: Smooth, glossy and rich with sharp citrus flavour, discover the best lemon curd to buy, as decided in our expert taste test
encoded: We put branded products to the test so you know which ones to look out for. This month, we tried different types of lemon curd to see which came out on top. Looking for the best lemon curd to buy? Read on to find the results of our lemon curd taste test. Looking for lemon curd recipes? Try our best lemon cake recipes. What is lemon curd? A mixture of lemon juice, sugar, egg yolks and butter that's slowly heated until thickened, then cooled to make a smooth, glossy, rich condiment. It usually has a sharp, citrussy flavour, and can also be made with other citrus fruits, such as lime or grapefruit. Fold into whipped cream and layer with blueberries and meringues for an easy dessert, or make your own and spoon over buttered crumpets using our easy lemon curd recipe. How we tasted We tried the curds on their own to check the balance of lemon and sugar, also checking for consistency and texture. The results of the best lemon curd taste test Winner: Tiptree lemon curd, £2.50 (312g), Ocado Score: 9/10 One of the softer lemon curds we tried, with a really homemade flavour. It's full of citrus punch, but has an intense, creamy aftertaste – it’s made with egg yolks along with whole free-range eggs for extra richness. Perfect for spooning over sponges, using in trifles or spreading over toast. Hits a great balance of sweet and sharp. Mackays lemon curd, £3.99 (340g), Amazon Score: 8/10 A really smooth, creamy curd with lots of butteriness and richness on the finish, a juicy lemon flavour and no bitterness. It’s very thick in texture, so we would spread this over buttered crumpets or swirl into cream for a zesty pudding. Roots & Wings organic lemon curd, £3.35 (300g), Ocado Score: 8/10 A thick curd with a caramel-like texture – it's the darkest in colour of the curds we tried. It’s very creamy, made with Sicilian lemons for natural sweetness and has lots of juiciness that cuts through the sugar. There’s a lovely balance to this very rich-tasting curd. Stokes lemon curd, £3.45 (3…

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Best crunchy peanut butter taste test
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date: 2022-03-16T17:10:39.000Z
subject: Guides
subject: Reviews
subject: Taste tests
subject: taste tests
description: Sweet, nicely seasoned and a deep peanut flavour, discover the best crunchy peanut butter to buy decided by our expert taste test
encoded: We put branded products to the test so you know which ones to look out for. This month we tried different types of crunchy peanut butter to see which came out on top. Looking for the best crunchy peanut butter to buy? Read on to find the results of our crunchy peanut butter taste test. Looking for crunchy peanut butter recipes? Try our best peanut butter recipes. We opted to test crunchy rather than smooth peanut butter – just lightly roasted peanuts blended with a pinch of salt, and free from added sugar. We did allow any peanut butters stating they were using sustainable palm oil. These criteria gave us the clearest indicators of the best quality peanut butters. How we tasted We tried each peanut butter on its own and then on a small piece of toasted sourdough. We looked for a sweet, nicely seasoned, deep peanut flavour that wasn’t too salty. Texture-wise we wanted chunky peanut pieces well distributed through a smooth, creamy butter. The results of the best crunchy peanut butter taste test <a href="https://ocadoretailltd.pxf.io/c/1236178/2854492/33128?gclid=CjwKCAjwlcaRBhBYEiwAK341jdMOmfjOznxcyo26avk6bY82oteiwUfEjyCssGUYTHzQY0zBMzNfjhoCwXAQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&subId1=olivemagazine-165097&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ocado.com%2Fproducts%2Fmanilife-original-roast-crunchy-peanut-butter-426598011%3Fgclid%3DCjwKCAjwlcaRBhBYEiwAK341jdMOmfjOznxcyo26avk6bY82oteiwUfEjyCssGUYTHzQY0zBMzNfjhoCwXAQAvD_BwE%26gclsrc%3Daw.ds" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Winner: Manilife Original Roast Crunchy, £4 (295g), Ocado Score: 9/10 Incredibly smooth and creamy peanut butter with big chunky bits of peanut throughout. Nice balanced sweetness and plenty of salt – any more and it would be too much but it’s just enough to make the butter taste amazing and give a deep flavour and length on the palate. Pip & Nut Classic Roast Crunchy Peanut Butter, £3 (300g), Sainsburys Score: 9/10 Delicious and a very close second. A really well-balanced peanut butter. Perfectly sweet, salty, crunchy and creamy all…

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Best dark chocolate taste test
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date: 2022-02-22T13:43:07.000Z
subject: Guides
subject: Reviews
subject: Taste tests
subject: taste tests
description: Balancing deep, dark and complex flavours with melt-in-the-mouth sweetness, discover the best dark chocolate to buy decided by our expert taste test
encoded: We put branded products to the test so you know which ones to look out for. This month we tried different types of dark chocolate to see which came out on top. Looking for the best dark chocolate to buy? Read on to find the results of our dark chocolate taste test. Looking for dark chocolate recipes? Try our best dark chocolate recipes. We selected all of the top brands of dark chocolate, with cocoa solids of around 70% and no added flavourings. How we tasted We love dark chocolate at olive, so we tried each chocolate on its own and looked for how it melted in the mouth, the balance of bitterness, fruitiness and sweetness, whether it had pronounced flavours and also the length of flavour. The results of the best dark chocolate taste test <a href="https://ocadoretailltd.pxf.io/c/1236178/2854492/33128?ULP_CAMPAIGN_ID=108&ds_rl=1291525&gclid=Cj0KCQiAjc2QBhDgARIsAMc3SqTDc3GzKfXfTdti-hgN9B76BHs35B4TEFIU6vaBahEEf97eFrHvA4oaAolMEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&subId1=olivemagazine-161436&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ocado.com%2Fproducts%2Foriginal-beans-organic-75-dark-chocolate-piura-porcelana-500463011%3FULP_CAMPAIGN_ID%3D108%26ds_rl%3D1291426%26ds_rl%3D1291525%26gclid%3DCj0KCQiAjc2QBhDgARIsAMc3SqTDc3GzKfXfTdti-hgN9B76BHs35B4TEFIU6vaBahEEf97eFrHvA4oaAolMEALw_wcB%26gclsrc%3Daw.ds" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Winner: Original Beans Organic 75% Dark, £4.95 (70g) Score: 9/10 This is deeply fruity with cherry notes, smokiness, sweetness, bitterness, umami – the works. Each bite provides a new flavour to unpack. But as well as being deep, dark and complex, it is balanced and utterly delicious. <a href="https://ocadoretailltd.pxf.io/c/1236178/2854492/33128?ds_rl=1291426&gclid=Cj0KCQiAjc2QBhDgARIsAMc3SqRTncYdPG6jIYoVHjjOcBX51oTj_by6SdOkXd3vheiIzoYsxd9GFi4aAnekEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&subId1=olivemagazine-161436&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ocado.com%2Fproducts%2Fchocolate-and-love-fairtrade-organic-rich-dark-71-dark-chocolate-275775011%3Fds_rl%3D1126321%26ds_rl%3D1164972%26ds_rl%3D1291426%26gclid%3DCj0KCQi…

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Best cheddar taste test
type: item
date: 2022-01-28T09:53:40.000Z
subject: Guides
subject: Reviews
subject: Taste tests
subject: taste tests
description: Bringing deep, savoury flavour to British dishes, from sandwiches to cauliflower cheese and jacket potatoes, discover the best cheddar to buy, recommended by our expert taste test
encoded: We put branded products to the test so you know which ones to look out for. This month we tried different types of mature cheddar to see which came out on top. Looking for the best cheddar to buy? Read on to find the results of our cheddar taste test. Looking for cheddar recipes? Try our best cheddar recipes. How is mature cheddar made? Cheddar has a long history with traditional British dishes, from sandwiches to cauliflower cheese. It’s made from milk, salt and rennet (either vegetarian or animal derived – check the label) and sometimes annatto for colour. Aging can vary from three to 24 months, which affects texture and flavour, becoming stronger the longer it’s left. How we tasted We tried the cheeses on their own to score for texture, crumbliness, saltiness and overall depth of flavour. The results of the best cheddar taste test <a href="https://ocadoretailltd.pxf.io/c/1236178/2854492/33128?ds_rl=1291426&gclid=Cj0KCQiAosmPBhCPARIsAHOen-P5cfz2iKBp1EXUTRcgg1Tk3Gd4D77xhg4WMK9n-eNkNhBSoij-dJkaAubSEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&subId1=olivemagazine-160021&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ocado.com%2Fproducts%2Fgodminster-british-mature-organic-cheddar-258577011%3Fds_rl%3D1126321%26ds_rl%3D1164972%26ds_rl%3D1291426%26gclid%3DCj0KCQiAosmPBhCPARIsAHOen-P5cfz2iKBp1EXUTRcgg1Tk3Gd4D77xhg4WMK9n-eNkNhBSoij-dJkaAubSEALw_wcB%26gclsrc%3Daw.ds" rel="sponsored" target="_blank">Winner: Godminster British Mature Organic Cheddar, £3.25 (200g) Score: 8/10 This cheddar ticked all the boxes: relatively soft and pale in colour but lovely and crumbly when sliced, and melts in the mouth when eaten. A rich, buttery texture gives way to a slight crunch of salty crystals due to the maturity, and a deep umami flavour. This cheese needs no accompaniment, it’s well balanced and full of flavour. Wyke Farms Mature White Cheddar, £2.60 (300g) Score: 8/10 This cheese would be as good on a cheeseboard as in a sandwich. It slices well without crumbling, with a lovely creamy, smooth texture and a deep, rich, savoury flavo…

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Best anchovies taste test
type: item
date: 2022-01-05T15:18:51.000Z
subject: Guides
subject: Reviews
subject: Taste tests
subject: anchovies
subject: taste tests
description: Bringing strong umami notes to sauces, roast lamb and salads, discover the best anchovies to buy, decided by our expert taste test
encoded: We put branded products to the test so you know the ones to look out for. This month, we tried a range of anchovy brands to see which came out on top. Looking for the best anchovies to buy? Read on to find the results of our anchovies taste test. Looking for anchovy recipes? Try our best anchovy recipes, then check out our best tinned fish recipes and our podcast on the 10 things you need to know about tinned fish. All about anchovies Anchovies are small fish that are brined in salt and usually packed in oil, though sometimes pickled, dried or fermented. They bring strong umami notes to sauces, roast lamb and salads. How we tested We tasted the anchovies on their own, looking for texture, consistency, flavour of the oil, and quantity of visible bones. We then melted our top five into a simple pasta sauce to see which were best for cooking (after, check out our recipe for asparagus and anchovy pasta). Some anchovy stocks are more depleted than others. Check the Marine Stewardship Council for sustainability credentials at msc.org, and find out if the anchovies originate from an MSC-approved fishery. The results of the best anchovies taste test Winner: Ortiz Anchovies in Olive Oil, £4.45/47.5g Score: 9/10 These have a soft, silky texture that melts in the mouth. They’re consistent in thickness and length, and come in a neutral olive oil that lets the umami flavour sing. There are no bones, they’re not overly salty, and the taste is a pleasant flavour bomb without being too fishy. They don’t cook down as well as others due to the thickness, but they’re too good to melt away! Try in a caesar salad, or serve on sourdough with butter. Delicius Superior Anchovy Fillets in Olive Oil, £3.99/58g Score: 8/10 We love that the anchovies are packed in a spiral, making them easy to remove one at a time, rather than being stuck together. They have a smooth texture, no bones and are easily melted. They come in flavourless oil and have fantastic fish flavour without too much saltiness…

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Best dried spaghetti taste test
type: item
date: 2022-01-04T16:54:43.000Z
creator: Janine Ratcliffe
subject: Guides
subject: Reviews
subject: Taste tests
subject: Products
subject: Spaghetti
description: Use our expert taste test to discover the best dried spaghetti to buy. Plus, see our cooking tips and easy spaghetti recipes
encoded: We put branded products to the test so you know which ones to look out for. This month, find out which dried spaghetti came out on top. Once you've picked your favourite spaghetti, discover our selection of popular spaghetti dishes. What is spaghetti? Spaghetti pasta dough is made from milled wheat flour, often durum wheat semolina, pushed through a mould or die into long strings, and then dried. You may see ‘bronze die’ on some pastas – this means that the mould is made from bronze, as opposed to a synthetic material, which gives the pasta a rougher surface which helps sauces cling more easily to the outside. How we tested We tested eight varieties of dried spaghetti. We cooked 50g of each in two litres of boiling water with ½ tsp of fine sea salt following pack instructions for al dente. We ate a little of the plain pasta, then tossed each with 2 heaped spoonfuls of a simple tomato sauce and 1 spoonful of pasta cooking water, to see how the sauce clung to the pasta and affected the flavour and texture. The results for the best dried spaghetti taste test Winner: Rummo Spaghetti No 3, £2.20/500g Score: 8/10 Bronze cut with a deep golden wheat colour. Eaten alone it has a light wheat flavour and is a great sauce clinger. This spaghetti has a pleasing artisan roughness in the mouthfeel. The perfect pasta for a light tomato sauce – each complements the other. Biona Organic Italian Spaghetti, £2.69/500g Looks very pale in the pack but is less so once cooked. This pasta is bronze cut and, even pre-cooked, you can see how rough the surface of the pasta is. Little discernible flavour when eaten alone but is an excellent sauce clinger once tossed through. Score: 7/10 Sanmartí Spaghetti £3/250g Score: 7/10 This spaghetti is noticeably thinner than other brands. You can see little flecks of wheat in the pasta and, once cooked, it has a very good wheaty flavour. It lacks some clinginess, so this would be best used in a chicken noodle soup or with a delicate crab, lemon and chi…

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Best pesto taste test
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date: 2022-01-04T16:19:40.000Z
subject: Guides
subject: Reviews
subject: Taste tests
subject: Pesto
subject: taste tests
description: The star of simple pasta suppers, discover the best pesto to buy, decided by our expert taste test
encoded: We put branded products to the test so you know the ones to look out for. This month, we tried different types of pesto to see which came out on top. Looking for the best pesto to buy? Read on to find the results of our pesto taste test. Looking for pesto recipes? Try our best pesto recipes. What is pesto? Pesto alla Genovese, as it’s often called, is named after its birthplace in Genoa, Italy. It’s made with parmesan, pecorino or a mix of both, plus basil, pine nuts (although other nuts such as cashews may be used) and olive oil. Traditionally, it’s made by bashing the ingredients together with a pestle, hence the name. It’s a versatile sauce but is often used in simple pasta suppers. It’s also great on boiled potatoes, tomato salads or grilled fish. How we tested We tried all the pestos on their own, looking out for consistency and balance of flavours and textures. We then tried the top six contenders stirred into al dente spaghetti. The results of the best pesto taste test Joint winner: Belazu Traditional Genovese Pesto, £2.85/165g Score: 9/10 With a high 45% basil content, this is really herby and fragrant. Dark green and thick with chunks of pine nuts, it has a great acidity balance and is creamy, which works well on pasta. It has a deeply savoury flavour from the pine nuts that’s cut with a mild lemon note, parmesan and extra-virgin olive oil. A great traditional pesto. Joint winner: Casalinga Basil Pesto, £3.50/160g Score: 9/10 This pesto is gorgeously garlicky, with a chunky texture from roughly chopped cashews and pine nuts, and a good amount of oil to make it spoonable. Drizzle this over pizza and bruschetta. <a href="https://ocadoretailltd.pxf.io/c/1236178/2854492/33128?ds_rl=1290929&gclid=Cj0KCQiA_c-OBhDFARIsAIFg3ewXIoI0oC4nWDfINesy9xN4zguh--oyUYZ4JM8FtEjxNjUewukI6MYaApv7EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&subId1=olivemagazine-158831&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ocado.com%2Fproducts%2Fdaylesford-organic-basil-pesto-372854011%3Fds_rl%3D1291426%26ds_rl%3D1290929%26gclid%3DCj0KCQ…

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