Kokova Magazine

Over the past few years at foodie events we have encountered a whole range of samples on offer. Tasty treats, chocolates, cookies and even pasta. Yet nothing gets some of us more worked up than when we see a bowl of oils or vinegar ready to be dipped. And if a great tasting salad dressing or sauce is also on offer then we are in savoury heaven. Our top ten features the tip of the iceberg when it comes to dip-able liquids but we hope that even if you don't share our choices, you share our enthusiasm for finding something new.

Kenco Millicano launch their Sunlight Blend, designed to gently awakens your senses so that you can enjoy the great taste all day long. But does it have the original flavour that made Kenco Millicano stand out from the crowd?

Many people will tell you that making curry is a labour intensive meal that is easier bought from the jar or local takeaway. But getting your curry to be tasty rather than a heated mix of heady spices needn't be time consuming or a disaster waiting to happen. We want to share with you the three companies that we think produce the right products to help you get it right - every time.

As a Mum it can be hard getting the other people in the house to try their hand at cooking, especially when they are used to the dinner 'summons' and then only reappear again when their plate is clear. So when the Cooks & Co Meal Kits arrived we put them to the test with my 23 year old son.

A LITTLE PIECE AND LOVE create hand crafted artisan chocolate curiosities, perfect for all ages and seasonal occasions produced using 100% Fair trade chocolate. Their nostalgic, pure fruit popping candy - Raspberry Fizzy Kisses - and Fruity Florentines - Flossie's Buttons - are the perfect scrumptious treats for the summer.

With so many great chocolate producers available today it is often easy to overlook the more commercial chocolate companies and the likes of Cadbury does not often grace our desks. But when this week a selection of Egg 'n' Spoon boxes turned up on my desk, we have to say we were tempted, especially since we received instructions on making our very own chick nest from the discarded packaging.