cherry cava granita.

Perfect for this beautifully sunny British Summer we're having; ice cold frozen cherry Cava granita. The ideal mix between a cocktail, cold drink and dessert, this delicious cherry infused recipe is both refreshing and tasty. Oh, and so simple too! Impress your guests by making these Spanish inspired frozen Cava granitas beforehand and finishing with a deliciously juicy Jerte Picota Cherry or two.

The Picota Cherry story begins in the beautiful Spanish valley of Jerte, 200km west of Madrid. The area is famous for the incredible annual cherry blossom of over million trees - it must be a beautiful sight to see as the colour of the valley transforms from a dazzling white to colourful bursts of red and green.! The Picota Cherry blossom and harvest follow a 100% natural growing season, which is why the arrival of the Picota Cherry changes each year. 

saucy recipe ideas for fishcakes + offer and giveaway.

Enjoy them with rustic chips, skin-on wedges, some crunchy salad, garden peas, mushy peas, baked beans or even with an egg on top - everyone has their favourite fishcake recipe. Usually we just stick to the classic chips and peas combination, with a delicious haddock fishcake. Working with super fun The Saucy Fish Co. brand on their brunch campaign got my foodie ideas flowing though, when I made homemade sweet chilli salmon fishcakes with a poached egg, smashed avocado and tomato and chilli chutney.

This time they've challenged me to conjure up some recipes with their melt in the middle fishcakes, as well as let you know about their fantastic offer for fish lovers nationwide. The Saucy Fish Co.'s  fishcake products are currently on offer at Sainsbury's stores until 12th February 2020 - now just at £1.75 for two fishcakes. With potatoes, vegetables and rice costing just a few pennies, you've got yourself a bargain midweek meal there! The frozen fishcake flavours include the likes of Salmon and Cod with a Heavenly Hollandaise Centre and Smoked Haddock Fishcakes with a Delicious Vintage Cheddar Centre. Here are a couple

What's more, scroll on to enter my giveaway to win yourself some delicious goodies from the The Saucy Fish Co.

same delicious mr kipling slices, exceedingly less sugar + giveaway.

Ever fancied one of your favourite Mr Kipling slices with just a few less calories? For those who still enjoy a sweet treat but are looking to cut back a little on sugar, their latest addition could be just your cup of tea. Mr Kipling have brought out their famous Angel Slice and indulgent Chocolate Slice recipes, just with 30% less sugar. And guess what, they still taste dreamy too.

Packed up in individual snack packs, the alternative treats are just the ticket for on-the-go or with an emergency cuppa. If you scroll on, you can find out how you could win a hamper to try for yourself, thanks to the lovely Mr Kipling family.

fancy some mr kipling cakes this valentine's day?

Battenberg, Bakewell tarts and buttery shortcake biscuits with a strawberry filling... there's not much sweeter in life than a teatime treat. I might even go as far as to say I love a cuppa and a cake, whether with my other half, girl gang or one of my many sisters. Mr Kipling are always a go-to choice with your brew. So it's no surprise their perfect pastel pick-me-ups work so well over the Valentine's season too. Like their lovely Summer, festive or limited edition ranges, I've fallen in love with the illustrated pink packaging, as well as the tasty Flower Whirls. The new way to send flowers this season.

parmesan rosti and poached eggs. (+ hamper giveaway)

I love a good brunch, especially on a lazy Winter weekend. So what better time than Christmas to plan an indulgent breakfast with a piping hot coffee and fresh orange juice. This homemade parmesan rosti recipe is made with Parmigiano Reggiano; a hard Italian cheese with a slightly salty, fruity and nutty aroma. It's perfect for adding a hint of something extra to a crisp potato rosti, which is perfectly complemented by an inviting poached egg with bright, runny yolk. 

Parmigiano Reggiano is a PDO product, exclusively produced in Parma, Modena and Reggio Emilia, on the plains, hills and mountains enclosed between the rivers Po and Reno. With nine centuries of excellence, the Parmigiano Reggiano is aged for its beautiful taste and distinctive crystals. It's delicious just sliced off and sampled on its own, but it really works for this recipe too. 

I've teamed with Parmigiano Reggiano to host a special Christmas hamper giveaway. Scroll down to read the recipe and how you could be in with a chance of winning...

parmesan cheese scones with parmesan butter and cranberry sauce. (+ hamper giveaway)

Perfect for lunch, a festive spread or as part of a savoury afternoon tea, a warm plate of fresh cheese scones are always a welcome addition. This scone recipe in particular premium twist with a hint of festive cheer in the form of luxury Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, Parmigiano Reggiano infused butter and sweet and tangy cranberry sauce.

One of the world’s oldest and richest cheeses, its no surprise this PDO cheese is often referred to as the King of Cheeses. A hard Italian cheese, Parmigiano Reggiano, sometimes referred to in the UK as parmesan cheese, is still produced today as it was nine centuries ago. With a very special make-up and recipe, the product is only be allowed to be made in particular areas of Italy, with specially selected dairies and producers of the highest quality. This makes it a real treat all year round, but especially in the festive season when it's time to indulge in some delicious cheese.

In fact, I've teamed with Parmigiano Reggiano to host a special Christmas hamper giveaway. Scroll down to read the recipe and how you could win...

a taste of summer with mr. kipling + giveaway.

Brighten up your Great British Summer with tasty treats from Mr. Kipling! Think a pretty pink twist to the beloved Bakewell, a trifle inspired iced slice and French Fancies with the flavours of Wimbledon. To celebrate their ‘Exceedingly Good Summer’ range, I've teamed up with Mr Kipling to feature a few of my faves as well as host an exciting giveaway. If you love Bakewell tarts as much as I do, this one's for you.

chimasu: asian snacks by post + giveaway.

Love looking around Asian supermarkets? Obsess over unusual snacks? Have a sweet tooth for all things South-East Asian? Me too. Colourful packaging, cute logos and quirky flavours have me scanning the aisles of supermarkets for my new favourite thing. When Chimasu got in touch asking if I wanted to review the July box - I couldn't wait to try out some new treats. Even better, they'll be sending out a box to one of my readers too. So, what was in the box?

everdine £30 discount code and free delivery for october 2018: plus review of everdine uk.

Make clean eating easy with Everdine, the newest UK meal delivery service that mixes balance, wholesome meals with convenience. With natural ingredients and meals that often go towards your five a day and daily nutritional needs, Everdine prides itself on gourmet eats that taste like treats. Embracing the power of nature's own preservative - ice - your meal selections come frozen in carefully packed boxes so you can eat your meals on days to suit you. So no worries if you order the eight meal box, you don't have to eat them within eight days.

[Use the coupon code AF1EMILY to get 36% discount off your first UK order]

I tried out the eight classic meal box, coming in at the new reduced price of £55.20 (£6.90 a meal). Exciting news though - the lovely Everdine lot have provided me an exclusive promotional code so that you can get £30 discount off your first box. Valid October 2018 onwards, use the coupon code AF1EMILY to get 36% discount off your first UK order, which always includes free delivery.

fall in love with mr kipling's bou-cakes this valentine's day + giveaway.

My true loves in life; Bakewell tarts and fresh bouquet of roses. Whoever knew that the two combined would bring so much joy? Forget anyone else, I think a certain British cake company might be this year's Valentine after this colourful (and tasty) delivery. To celebrate all things pink and mushy, Mr Kipling have teamed up with Forever Green Flowers to bring 100 limited edition Valentine's Bou-cakes to a few special someones this February 14th. Perhaps for an exceedingly good gift to your loved one ...or just to yourself. 

What's more, find out how you could win one for yourself below. A bouquet of Cherry Bakewells French Fancies, Battenbergs and pink roses delivered to your door. What's not to love?

#breakforcake with mr. kipling's exceedlingly good slices + giveaway.

From their candy pink angel slices to lovely lemon French fancies, everyone knows Mr Kipling for their exceedingly good cakes. Pretty pastels, carefully piped icing, sticky jam and bitesize sweet treats spring to mind when I think of the classic British brand. Although my favourite ever pud, it turns out that you can't live on Bakewell tarts alone. (I know, right?) 

With that in mind, Mr Kipling have launched a lighter snack offering to their miniature family. Introducing the Cranberry, Orange & Oat Slice and Dark Chocolate, Coconut & Oat Slices; featuring 100% natural flavours, no hydrogenated fats or artificial flavours. Individually wrapped into perfectly portioned snack packs, the slices cost £1.49 per pack of four. 

afternoon tea hamper from the british hamper company + giveaway!

The British Hamper Company create luxury food hampers, package them up in a lovely gift box and post them off to your someone special. All with a lovely British theme of course. Whether you're looking for a romantic gift or a thank you present, their hampers range are brimming with the likes of retro sweets, luxury chocolate boxes, British pantry finds, picnic baskets, beers & bar snacks and even "a day at the races." 

In true Emily style, I of course opted for their afternoon tea hamper. The lovely lot at The British Hamper Company not only sent me a hamper but one for my readers to win too. So get the best china out, here's what was in this very British box...

brownie heaven chocolate scotch eggs + giveaway.

Brownie Heaven do exactly what it says on the tin. Imagine your wildest dreams of brownie creations and you're probably close. From mountain stacks of brownies to the likes of Dr Pepper, Irish whiskey, Cognac and Jaffa Cake brownies, there is something to please all chocolatey tastes. Birthday Kilimanjaro Cake made up of 55 brownies? Now that's a mountain I want to climb! What's more, this Birmingham based indie company do UK delivery too.

With Easter around the corner, this post celebrates their fantastic chocolate scotch eggs, with an exciting giveaway for you guys too. The lovely Brownie Heaven lot sent me a mixed box of their salted pretzel caramel egg, chocolate scotch egg covered in biscuit, plus their hazelnut scotch brownie with a Ferrero Rocher centre. I was certainly popular in the office that day. But quit your drooling, you can try some too in my latest giveaway...

american candy by post with taffy mail + giveaway.

as if the prospect of christmas wasn't excitement enough, this week i've been riding on a sugar high thanks to sweet treats from taffy mail. passionate about pop rocks? got a niggling for some nerds? or a hankering for a hershey's bar? this is one mail order box for you. full to the brim with american candy, sweet treats, fizzy drinks and overly indulgent chocolate bars. yep, i'm definitely buzzing on all shades of e numbers right now. 

feel all bran new with kellogg's + giveaway!

this weekend was spent sorting out my new kitchen, getting used to a different oven and remembering what cupboard i'd put everything in. i didn't get time to make my latest granola recipe for the week, and so this new all bran cereal from kelloggs couldn't have come at a better time.