Those nice people at Asda sent us a few samples to try from their Extra Special range. Here’s what our taster Joanna Biddolph thought of the treats in their goody bag:

It was with some excitement that we broke open the box of samples from Spicentice and little packets of spice mixtures tumbled to the floor all around us. There must be around 24 spice kits in the range and we seemed to be knee deep in most of them.

These days, for me it’s all about the blue, the kind of blue that could cure a serious bacterial infection. Luckily for me, Castello® cheeses can provide a cheese for walks of life, bacterial or otherwise.

What better way to enjoy Cornish ice cream than with lashings of rich clotted cream and fresh, tangy blackcurrants? Priyanka Kara grabs a spoon to find out just how creamy and berry-licious it gets…

Genius make a whole range of gluten-free products, and as more and more people seem to be gluten intolerant these days, almost as many as those who claim to be dyslexic in fact, this can only be a good thing. Their mince pies are ‘no compromise’ delicious.

Since 1981 Maison Blanc has been serving up the finest French pastries and cakes to the people of Oxford and the south east of England. Take a look at this year’s range of Christmas themed cakes.

Luscombe Organic drinks are perfect for non-drinkers or as sophisticated additions to your next cocktail party.

Milkshake lovers rejoice! Shaken Udder’s newest flavour Vanillalicious is here at last

There is something much more shareable about a tin, or box, of biscuits – and something much more indulgent about musing over which one to choose, as Joanna Biddolph discovered when testing Fox’s new festive collections.

A range of Italian breads made with love and the best flour are now available in Waitrose. We got out the bread knife and got down to business.