Is there a more appropriate time of year to announce our top picks in the Food and Drink categories? With Christmas fast approaching, we think not! Our fellow mums have been busy browsing the food and drink aisles to find all the tastiest treats! From savoury foods to tasty sweet treats, all the way through to giftable food goodies, we’re bringing you the best products on the market. Keep reading to find out which products came out on top in the Mums Choice 2021 Awards.
Best Savoury Product
Our families have enjoyed testing out some of the best savoury food items on the market! We had some delicious entries and this one of the toughest categories to judge! But while the eating continues, the verdict has been reached! We are pleased to announce the winners of the Best Savoury Food Product category as:
Gold – Raw Basil Genovese Pesto (RRP £6.40) by Seggiano
About the product: “A delicious vegan raw basil pesto, made from fresh Ligurian basil grown to organic standards and extra virgin olive oil. Being unpasteurised means that the delicate flavour and aroma of fresh basil is preserved, while cashew nuts provide a lush, creamy texture. There’s no cheese in our pesto sauce, so everyone can enjoy it. Use on pasta, in soups, dips, for dressing fish, chicken, potatoes, rice or vegetables, or enjoy in sandwiches and wraps.”
What our tester said: “Lovely flavour and texture was good, too. The cashews were a prominent flavour and texture – my personal preference is pine nuts – but this was lovely and so I would recommend.”
Silver – Indian Chicken and Sweet Potato Tray Meal (RRP £1.80) by For Aisha
Bronze – Proper Broth – British Chicken with Lemon and Thyme (RRP £12.50) by Bone Broth Bros
Shortlisted – Real Good Tomato Ketchup (RRP £2.20) by Real Good Ketchup
Best Sweet Treat
As part of the Mums Choice Awards 2021, our testers had the unbelievably tough job (we jest!) of testing a fabulous variety of super scrummy treats. And, after many weeks of grazing and testing out delicious treats, we’re delighted to announce that our families have selected their favourites. We’re delighted to announce the winning products in the Best Sweet Treats category as:
Gold – Raspberry Crumble Meringue Bar (RRP £1.39) by Flower & White
About the product: “Introducing award winning Bars from meringue innovators Flower & White. Hand-crafted in Shropshire, using only the finest quality ingredients, we’re all about indulging – but in a lighter and brighter way! Swiss baked meringue enrobed in a luxurious chocolate coating and under 100 calories per serving! Our Meringues are also deliciously gluten free and suitable for vegetarians. Perfect for snacking on alone or sharing with friends. Packaged in 100% paper recyclable packaging.”
What our tester said: “Loved them – either as a treat to eat on their own or crumbled into icecream! Absolutely lovely!”
Silver – Salted Caramel Meringue Bites (RRP £2.99) by Flower & White
Best Food Gift
With Christmas just around the corner, our fellow mums have enjoyed testing out some of the best foody gifts on the market! We had some fantastic entries and this one of the toughest categories to judge! But while the eating continues, the verdict has been reached! We are pleased to announce the winners of the Best Food Gift category as:
Gold – East Anglian Cheese Selection (RRP from £25.00) by Slate Cheese
About the product: “The East Anglian Cheese Selection contains three delicious artisan cheeses made locally to Slate in Suffolk and neighbouring Norfolk: luxurious brie-style Baron Bigod, gently rounded Norfolk Dapple and peppery Binham Blue. All three cheeses are handmade using full-flavoured milk from happy herds that graze rich fenland pastures. This trio is accompanied by Peter’s Yard Sourdough Crackers to create an indulgent cheese lovers’ gift that brings back memories of summer holidays by the seaside!”
What our tester said: “Lovely cheese! Quite pricey but I would definitely purchase as a gift! Would love to see some more gifty packaging!”
Silver – Beeswax Organic Cotton Food Roll (RRP £12.00 – £20.00) by WaxWrap
Bronze – Chocolate Lovers Gift Box (RRP £20.00) by Seggiano
