Tag: taste test
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Wonderfully thick, creamy and clean-tasting: the best supermarket natural yoghurts
Introduction: the everyday staple worth getting right Natural yoghurt is a staple in many households, offering protein, calcium and a creamy texture without added sugars or flavorings. But not all yoghurts are created equal. A good natural yoghurt should be thick, clean-tasting, and versatile enough to stand up to porridge, fruit, or a simple spoonful…
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Wonderfully thick, creamy and clean-tasting: the best supermarket natural yoghurts, tasted and rated
Introduction: why natural yoghurt deserves a prime spot Natural yoghurt sits at the heart of many family kitchens, prized for its simplicity, creamy texture, and versatility across breakfasts, snacks, and desserts. In a world of flavoured and sweetened varieties, choosing a natural yoghurt that is thick, clean-tasting and free from unnecessary additives can feel like…
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A classic citric-forward twang and complex flavour: tasting the best UK supermarket marmalade
What makes a marmalade truly great? For a spread that captures the zing of citrus while delivering a balanced, harmonious bite, the best marmalade should unite peel, gel and sweetness in a seamless ripple of flavour. I teamed up with Pam Corbin—home guru of River Cottage and a renowned authority on jams—to run a taste…
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A classic citric-forward twang and complex flavour: the best UK supermarket marmalade, tasted and rated
Introduction: a marmalade journey across the UK There’s something quintessentially British about marmalade, a jam that wears its citrus pride on its sleeve. For this week’s taste test, I enlisted the expertise of Pam “the Jam” Corbin, a long-time River Cottage colleague, friend, and author who knows a thing or two about balance in preserve-making.…
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A Classic Citric-Forward Twang: The Best UK Supermarket Marmalade, Tasted and Rated
Introduction: The marmalade moment Marmalade is more than a breakfast spread; it’s a ritual that travels from orange groves to pantry shelves, carrying a complex balance of peel, gel, and sweetness. For this week’s taste test, I enlisted Pam “the Jam” Corbin, River Cottage stalwart and marmalade pioneer, to help judge a representative cross-section of…
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Extraordinary Alcohol Alternative: The Best Supermarket Kombuchas, Tasted and Rated
Introduction: Kombucha as an Everyday Alcohol Alternative Kombucha has surged from niche kitchen experiments to a staple on supermarket shelves. For many, it offers a refreshing, low-alcohol or alcohol-free alternative that still delivers complexity, fizz, and a hint of tang. The aim of this guide isn’t just to list bottles; it’s to help you pick…
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Best supermarket crackers for cheese: taste-tested and rated
Introduction: the quest for the perfect crunch Crackers and cheese are a timeless duo, especially as the festive season approaches. The market is awash with options, from legacy brands to newer supermarket lines. This tasting rounds up the best supermarket crackers for cheese based on texture, flavor, and how well they hold up to a…
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An Aftertaste That Haunts Me: The Best (and Worst) Meat-Free Sausages Tasted and Rated
Introduction: A lifetime of sausage evolution I grew up vegetarian in the 1980s, when meat-free sausages were a novelty and often a source of eye-rolling laughter. Today, the landscape is unrecognizable. Dozens of plant-based links, patties, and bangers crowd supermarket shelves, each promising a satisfying snack that could fool even the most discerning meat eater.…
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An aftertaste that haunted me: the best (and worst) meat-free sausages, tasted and rated
Introduction: a long journey from veggie basics to meat-like snacks As a vegetarian who started exploring meat substitutes in the 1980s, I’ve watched the landscape evolve from cardboard-like patties to sausages that genuinely capture the aroma and bite of traditional cured varieties. The question now isn’t whether meat-free sausages exist, but which ones actually deserve…