*Disclaimer: Some of the products in this post have been gifted to us for inclusion.
It’s hard to believe that in less than a week we’ll be sitting in our Scottish Lodges enjoying incredible views and fantastic company.
It’s a long time since so many of us have spent the festive period together, so I’m determined to make it extra special. With that in mind, I’ve started shopping for extra treats to put the icing on the cake.
Although we’ll do our main food shop once we arrive, these are some things I’m going to be taking with us to make sure Christmas is just the way I want it to be.
Cocoa Loco Organic Chocolate
Regular reader’s of the blog will know only too well, that chocolate is something I adore. In fact if there was no chocolate, my diets would be a whole lot easier! Cocoa Locos’s range is one I love, because not only is it packaged securely meaning that I know it will travel well, but it tastes divine. What’s more they really do have a product that will suit everyone in the family, from Santa lollies for the little ones to hot chocolate spoons for the bigger ones. Not to mention dark chocolate covered mango, which is definitely the Bear’s favourite and the Christmas pudding truffles that I’m fully expecting Grandma to lay claim to.
Shaken Udder Milkshakes and Yogurts
These Shaken Udder products have fast become a firm family favourite in our house with grown ups and children alike. The Lion adores both the yogurts and children’s milkshakes alike, whilst the Other Half and I can’t get enough of the delicious grown up shakes. We already know that this is one company we’ll be placing regular orders with in the New Year. And we’re looking forward to introducing the extended family to them when we arrive. I know my brother for one will be a huge fan. Why not enter the competition at the bottom of the page for a chance to win £30 of their goodies for you to enjoy.
Flamigni Chocolate And Fig Panettone
This is one product I truly couldn’t resist. I have very fond memories of spending Christmas in Peru several years ago, where we tried a whole range of different Panettones. Until this year I’d struggled to find one which compared, but this delicious and decadent chocolate and fig version is definitely up to the challenge.
Crafted Juices, By The Cracker Drinks Co.
These delicious juices form part of my Christmas Day morning plan. Combined with sugar, lemonade, fresh fruit and candy canes, I’m determined to surprise the whole family with some very special Mocktails. I promise to share the recipe with you and of course photographs after the big day. But for now it’s top secret just in case any of my family happen to be snooping. I can’t wait to see the Bear’s face when she sees them.
Abel & Cole Mini Mince Pies And Organic Luxury Christmas Pudding
No Christmas is complete without these two old favourites. And I love everything about them both, from the beautiful traditional packaging to how delicious they taste. The small Christmas pudding serves two or three people and is the perfect size for those travelling over the festive period. Whilst these mini mince pies are the ideal indulgence for sharing with friends and family.
Booja-Booja Dairy Free Hazlenut Crunch Organic Chocolate Truffles
Last Christmas taught me how hard it was to be dairy free. Whilst everyone else was enjoying treats, there was so much I couldn’t have. This year I’ve got a small box of dairy free chocolates to pop in the cupboard, just in case visitors with allergies drop by. Booja-Booja were amongst my favourites during the year that dairy and soya were out of our diet. Their luxury, rich taste meant I never felt as though I was missing out.
McVitie’s Christmas Specialities
There is nothing that reminds me of childhood Christmases more than the tub of McVitie’s biscuits that my mum used to buy each year. I love their new Christmas range, from the bright red post box to the limited edition white chocolate nibbles. Both of which not only make ideal stocking fillers, but are perfect for passing around to unexpected visitors. That’s if of course they make it as far as Christmas Day…
Indie Bay Pretzel Bites
I love the small size of these packets and the fact that the Indie Bay snacks inside them are just a little grown up. Such a lot of our focus over the last year has gone on finding snacks for the Lion, I know the Bear is going to love that we’ve found some new more adult snacks. Well that is if she can wrestle them off the Other Half who has already decided that they are delicious, and loves that they are both low in fat and a great source of protein.
An Individual Chocolate Panettone
The Other Half doesn’t like Christmas Cake, or Christmas Pudding or Mince Pies. So I always like to treat him to something special, just for him. It means that whilst we are indulging on other Christmas treats he has something to nibble on too. This year this Chocolate Panettone is for him and I can’t wait to see his face when he opens it.
Baileys Chocolat Luxe
Although I rarely drink, if I do I like a glass of Baileys. I haven’t yet tried their Chocolat Luxe version though, and I am more than a little excited to do so. Last Christmas I was dairy free, and the year before I was pregnant, so it’s been quite a while since I could indulge. The Other Half assures me it’s delicious and that I will love it. So it was a definite addition to our list of things to take on our Christmas away from home. Even better because we’re all staying away no-one will have to drive home.
Iced Organic Christmas Cake By The Authentic Bread Company
Each year I like to try a different Christmas cake. It’s become somewhat of a family tradition as each year I try to find one more delicious than the last. This year I know that that is a mission I’ve accomplished. But what I love even more about this cake is the fact that the decoration has been left plain, meaning I can personalise it. The Bear is going to be delighted when I let her loose with coloured icing on Christmas Eve and tell her she can create the cake of her dreams.
Godiva Chocolate
One of my overriding memories of this year is sitting in Godiva in the middle of New York sampling their delicious chocolates. We all thought we had gone to heaven, but living in a tiny village in the middle of North Yorkshire I didn’t expect to be having any more in the near future. Imagine my delight therefore when I found out that they now sell a range of their products in Sainsbury’s no less. Needless to say we have already consumed some, and will certainly be enjoying more over the festive period.
What exciting snacks and treats have you bought to celebrate with over the festive period?
Sprouts?!?! Yes Really!
If there is one Christmas food sure to cause controversy in any family it’s the infamous Sprouts! Worry not though, these non-edible luxury brussels sprouts crackers are not filled with them, instead they are filled with delightful cookery related gifts, sure to delight even the most discerning of guests. The high quality paper and stylish black ribbon hints towards their quality. These are a product which wil. Not disappoint.
Great giveaway!
Thank you x
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AN INDIVIDUAL CHOCOLATE PANETTONE sounds lovely I love Panettone the normal one anyway so this must be delightful!
It really was, we will definitely be buying one next year x
First time hearing of the flamingi chocolate and panetton, but we’re definitely going to try that and the indi bay pretzels!
I hope you really enjoy both x
I like Baileys, too! Have tried the chocolate and it was lovely. Though nothing really beats the original Baileys ☺️
Hahaha I wonder if I’ll also feel the same way x
Baileys 🙌🙌🙌
An excellent choice x
The products look great. Especially the Crafted Juices.
They really are delicious x
I have just treated myself to a bottle of Bailey;s – it is a christmas tradition
It certainly is x
We NEVER spend Christmas at home (at least for the last 10+ years!) and a bottle of Baileys is a must for no matter where we are during the festive season!
I totally agree, it isn’t quite Christmas without it x
great giveaway but I’m all about the cheese at Christmas
Bless you, I hope you get lots of delicious cheese x
We love Shaken Udder and I love the look of the Crafted Juices although it all looks amazing. Fab giveaway!
Thank you, we love them both too x
I keep seeing the Shaken Udder Milkshakes around and meaning to pick one up – I’m a milkshake addict! 🙂
Me too, and they really are delicious x
Will try the mini mince pies. Lovely selection.
Thank you, the mince pies are delicious x
I haven’t tried those shakes before but they sound great!
They are absolutely delicious x
Some lovely food and drink items here. I would love to try them all, especially the new Baileys. I love Baileys!
Me too x
Great picks, the pretzels sound yummy and of course the chocolate Baileys!
Yes, I’m definitely looking forward to trying it x
Ah yay I entered the giveaway, I am such a foodie so your list of what would make the perfect Christmas drew me in. I really love the sound of the milkshakes especially the strawberry and clotted cream! Yum x
They are so delicious. Good luck with the competition xx
Some delicious treats here. I’m sure you’ll have a wonderful time away xx
Thank you so much, we’re all really excited x
What a great giveaway! We all love Baileys I’m this house 🙂
We love the shaken udder products too but I have been struggling to get them just lately! organic chocolate is also a firm fave in our house. Fab ideas thanks for sharing
I believe that Tesco stocks them, we got some of the pouches from there x
Oh yummy that chocolate looks great especially the spoons. I’ve never bought shale an udder before, not sure if I have seen it in stores though.
I am a huge fan of hot chocolate, the chocolate really is incredible x
Oh wow, all these food products look really luxurious and special! The cake looks especially good – I’ve TOTALLY been craving lots of Christmas cake this December!
I do love Christmas Cake x
I’d love the chocolate baileys, but it will have to wait until next year when I’m not pregnant!
Something to look forward to x
The Godiva chocolate – yummy! Looks delicious!
It really is, we are hooked x
I love Baileys but I have never tried the Chocolat so that would be a bit of a treat
You should definitely give it a try x
The Bailey’s
We love Baileys here too x
I’d love to try the iced organic xmas cake
I can verify that it is absolutely delicious x
I would have to say chocolate milkshake! Can’t beat it
I totally agree x
has to be the baileys
An excellent choice x
Anything rich and unhealthy, it’s the only time i can indulge my gluttony without feeling guilty about it. I have my eye on those milkshakes though, only had Shaken Udder once and it was delicious.
They really are fantastic, we love them too x
the yogoaty pouches look fab for my boys, they love the shaken udder shakes 🙂
Mine both adore the shakes and the pouches x
Mince pies and Bayleys are some of my favourites!
Ooo and mine x
I’d like to drink the Baileys Chocolate Luxe this Christmas.
You should definitely give it a try x
GODIVA CHOCOLATE
Such a good choice x
The milkshakes,I love milkshakes!
Me too, and these ones are particularly delicious x
Ooh, has to be the Baileys – lovely!
It really is isn’t it? X
The INDIVIDUAL CHOCOLATE PANETTONE sounds perfect for me as my DH cannot have wheat.
I hope he enjoys it x
The chocolate baileys is lovely
It really is x
I’d love to get my hands on some of that Baileys chocolate luxe!
It really is lovely x
Ive only just tried Baileys and i do enjoy it so i would like to try Chocolat Luxe
It’s a great choice x
the chocolate baileys
It really is delicious x
Ohh, I’d love to try the Godiva chocolate!
I really can’t recommend it highly enough x
It would have to be the Baileys for me please x
It really is the perfect Christmas drink isn’t it? x
I would love the chocolate
Chocolate is always my number one choice too x
For me it has to be Baileys, a Christmas tradition!
It is here too x
The individual chocolate pannetone looks delicious.
It really was x
would love to try them all but especially the baileys
It really is lovely x
Mince Pie’s Yum
Such a great choice x
i think id like to be drinking the bailys chocolate,sounds soooo yummy x
It really is delicious x
The Baileys chocolate luxe sounds like something i need to try!
It definitely is x
Baileys!!
Such a great choice x
The mince pies sound and look very tasty
They really are delicious x
Oh this all looks very delicious I would just love to try the mini mince pies, I do enjoy a mince pie during the festive season, mini ones would be perfect
They really are the perfect size for a quick treat x
The mini mince pies look delicious and I love the packaging too x
They really were x
Chocolate Orange & Baileys!
Now that is a combination I definitely approve of x
I’m not normally a fan of truffles but those Hazelnut crunch ones look to die for!
They really are x
The GODIVA CHOCOLATE would go down very well … sounds amazing!
I can verify that it really is delicious x
I love the salted caramel Shaken Udder Milkshake
Us too, definitely one of our favourites x
I’d love the Baileys Chocolat Luxe
It really is delicious x
the pretzel bites sound really delicious, i hope you had a lovely christmas xx
We had a lovely Christmas thank you, I hope you did too x
Salted Caramel for me!
Yum, delicious!
Wanting to try all of them, first BAILEYS CHOCOLAT LUXE
Now all sounds like a very good idea x
I love the McVities digestive nibbles! The Shaken Udder milkshakes look delicious though.
We love both, the milkshakes are definitely going on regular order here though x
Has to be the Baileys chocolat luxe for me
It is absolutely delicious x
BAILEYS CHOCOLAT LUXE
They really are delicious x
BAILEYS AND FERREO ROCHE 🙂
Both are excellent choices x
Im a massive foodie so would give it all a go, however I do love my chocolate so the Godiva choccy is taking my fancy 😍
I love my chocolate too, great choice x
I’d like to try the dark chocolate covered mango,
It really is delicious, it was a huge hit here x
I would love to try the Baileys
You definitely should. It really is delicious x
I would love the milkshakes.
They really are delicious x
The iced organic Christmas cake with a nice piece of Wensleydale cheese
Now that sounds like a fantastic combination x
I would love to try the iced organic Christmas cake. Yum!
It really was delicious x
The Crafted Juices look lovely
They really are, such unique flavours too x
the milk shakes look good
They really are delicious x
The Cocoa Loco Organic Chocolate looks yummy.
It’s absolutely delicious x
The Godiva chocolates sound divine!
They really are. I can’t recommend them highly enough x
That Chocolate Panettone looks really good to me. Wishing you a happy new year.
It really was delicious. Happy New Year to you too x
The crafted juices look lovely
We loved the unusual flavours x
The crafted juices look right up my street
They really were delicious x
i like the look of the chocolate spoon
Now that really did make gorgeous hot chocolate!
I love the Shaken Udder milkshakes!
They really are delicious x
Love the juices 😍
Us too, their flavours are so unique x
Bailey’s
A great choice x
Everything it all looks really yummy
Now that is a very good answer indeed! X
I would love to try Baileys Chocolat Luxe
It really is delicious x
Chocolate milkshake
A great choice, it really is delicious x
I love the Godiva chocolate, a real treat! Yet to try the Shaken Udder milkshake but have heard lots of positive feedback so must try soon. Many thanks for this lovely giveaway.
They are both delicious, great choices x
The baileys chocolat
A great choice x
Ohhh baileys please. I love using baileys instead of milk in my coffee.
Ooo sounds delicious x
baileys
Great choice x
Baileys!
It really is delicious x
my favourites would be the Shaken Udder drinks and the Crafted juices
Both really are lovely products x
The Christmas cake and the Godiva chocoate sound lovely
Both really were delicious x
The caramel lyon chocolate sounds absolutely divine – oh I could eat that now!!
It really is a great choice x
The Godiva chocolate yum yum
A fantastic choice x
I’d love to try the Bailey’s chocolat luxe, it sounds delicious and is always a nice festive treat x
It really is delicious x
Love the Baileys Chocolat Luxe, it’s delicious!
It really is x
Would of loved the INDIE BAY PRETZEL BITES
They were lovely x
The Godiva Chocolate looks lovely. Think that would be my choice.
They really are delicious x
I think the crafted juices would be a hit in our house
They were a huge hit here x
I would love to try a drop or two of the baileys!!!
It really is delicious x
pretzel bites would be my choice
They really are lovely, the packets are just the right size for a quick snack too x
The organic Christmas cake looks delish
It really was beautiful x
A bit late to the party but the Godiva chocolate bars look delicious
Never too late.. not if chocolate is involved x
the chocolate baileys thankyo
It really is lovely x
The Christmas Cake. for some reason we didn’t have one this year! 🙁
I think you should definitely treat yourself now then x
My favourite snack at Christmas time has to be panettone – love all variations especially those made with chocolate
I can definitely recommend both of these chocolate ones…delicious x
They all sound delicious, but I think I would choose the yummy Godiva chocolate.
That is definitely a great choice x
crafted juices would be good
We really love the unusual flavours x
It all looks delicious especially the chocolate baileys
It really was x
i always get Baileys for Christmas and this is the 1st year i didnt get any! x
I think you should definitely treat yourself then x
The Godiva chocolate looks amazing x
It tastes delicious too x
Chocolate milkshake!! xx
A great choice x
I would absolutely love the chocolate baileys (or anything here – they all look fab!)
There really are so many delicious products x
all the products look amazing! my children loved chocoloate milkshake over xmas and i rather liked the baileys 🙂
Chocolate milkshake was a huge hit here over the festive period too x
GODIVA CHOCOLATE
That is a great choice, it really is delicious x
Would like to try the Godiva chocolate. Sound delicious
It really is x
The chocolate Baileys.
That’s a great choice x
The Indie Bay Pretzel Bites looks delicious, yum 🙂
They really are, we loved them x
The Booja Booja hazelnut crunch truffles
Such a fantastic choice! x
Strawberries and clotted cream milkshake! I am craving lots of dairy products as pregnant at the moment!
Congratulations, the milkshakes are delicious, I’m sure you would love them x
The Godiva chocolate would be my first choice, yum! 🙂
Definitely a fantastic choice x
The crafted juices look amazing.
They truly were delicious x
Mini mince pies
Now they really were delicious x
Always has to be Baileys, love it
It really is delicious, isn’t it? X
Baileys!
Definitely a great choice x
My son loves milkshake so we would like to try those out.
They really are delicious, we love them x
Love Bailey’s at Christmas unfortunately this year was spent in hospital so I didn’t have any 😢
Bless you, I hope you’re feeling better now x
Baileys, lovely giveaway thankyou for the chance x
Thank you for your entry x
the Godiva chocolate looks yum
You can definitely never go wrong with Godiva x
The Chocolate Baileys & mini mince pies
Those mince pies really had the most incredible pastry x
Well I got the chocolate baileys and I have so say – pour it on vanilla ice-cream!
Oh wow, now that I definitely need to try x
The Baileys Chocolat Lux sounds lovely – haven’t tried that particular flavour yet :o)
You definitely should, it’s delicious x
Love the Baily’s it’s my all time favourite yum
The chocolate one really is delicious x
I’ve not tried these, but they sound amazing!
They really are x
mmm chocolate Baileys
That really is a great choice x
Christmas cake, its no longer Christmas and I want more!!!
Me too, it should definitely be available all year x
I have never tried Panettone, so the Chocolate Panettone sounds like a good alternative x
It really was delicious x
The chocolate panettone sounds lovely x
It really is delicious x
I’d love to try the Shaken Udder products – I’m a huge salted caramel fan! All the Christmas food looks so good though!
The salted caramel ones really are incredible x
Its got to be the baileys. Fab with a mince pie or two!
The perfect combination x
The Godiva chocolate with hazelnut sounds gorgeous! Would love to try the Xmas pudding too
Both really were delicious x
Flamigni Chocolate And Fig Panettone
Now that really was incredible x
Anything involving Baileys and mince pies is all ok with me.
It sounds like you are sorted then xx
I LOVE MINCE PIES
Me too x
Those milkshakes look amazing 😉
They really are delicious x
Baileys
That really is a great choice x
Chocolate panettone all to myself … yummy
That sounds like an excellent plan x
Though nothing really beats the original Baileys . it’s Christmas in a bottle !
That is very true x
The Godiva chocolate is yummy I had some for Christmas
It really is x
I think I’d go for the baileys and the mince pies first… match made in heaven! 😊
I totally agree. They go together brilliantly x
That panettone sounds amazing! I would choose that!
It really is gorgeous x
Godiva chocolate
They really are delicious x
The mini mince pies 🙂
A fantastic choice, the pastry really is beautiful x
The shaken udder products seem delicious and I’d love to try them out but I also loved all of the chocolate as they looked fancy and I have a big sweet tooth! Fingers crossed! 🙂
Good luck, you’re right it really is so hard to choose x
The Bailey’s chocolate luxe yummy. Got to have baileys at xmas
You certainly do x
It has to be The Godiva Chocolate – I have never tried it.
In which case you definitely need to x
The Godiva chocolate, one of my favourite things
And mine x
The Chocolate baileys. I hope you had a lovely Christmas and New Year xx
We did, thanks so much. I hope you did too x
The Chocolate Baileys
It really is delicious x
I’d have to try the chocolate spoon first
I loved it. It made beautiful hot chocolate x
the mince pies
A great choice, we loved them x
The still cloudy lemonade sounds lovely and refreshing 🙂
It really is. It was a big hit here x
Baileys!
That really is a great choice x
I would like to try the salted caramel milkshake.
I can definitely recommend it x
I would most like to try the Shaken Udder Milkshakes but all of the treats look delicious 🙂
The milkshakes are definitely a big favourite here x
The booja Booja Chocs 🙂
They are incredible, we loved them x
The Godiva Chocolate – it’s my favourite brand ever!
We love it too. It really is delicious x
The Indy bay pretzel bites sound delicious.
They really are. I love the snack size packets as well x
my husband and i love mince pies but you have an amazing great choice of goodies
These mince pies are honestly some of the best I’ve ever had x
the mince pies look lovely 🙂
They really are, and the pastry is incredible x
FLAMIGNI CHOCOLATE AND FIG PANETTONE
We all loved it, it really was delicious x
I’m a bit after Christmas but the Baikeys chocolate luxe sounds especially yummy!
It really is and perfect any time of year x
Got to be the Baileys for me – you can’t go wrong!
The chocolate version really is delicious x
The Baileys sounds divine!
It really is x
The Chocolate Luxe Bailey’s.
That’s such a great choice x
flamingi chocolate and panettone look lovely
It is incredibly delicious x
i would like to try the Crafted Juices
I love their unusual flavours x
The Christmas cake to share with my Dad & mother-in-law as they both love it as well
What a lovely way to choose x
Godiva Chocolates…love trying out different brands of luxury chocolates…..
Ooo my too, chocolate is always my food of choice x
I’d like to try the chocolate and fig panettone
It really is so light and delicious x
The mini mince pies! I love mince pies!
The pastry on these ones is incredible x
Love Godiva chocolate
It really is delicious x
Baileys and christmas cake
Both are definitely great choices x
The Bailey’s would be my first choice.
And a great first choice it is x
I’d love to try the Shaken Udder chocolate milkshake
It really is delicious x
The Godiva chocolate!
It’s one of my favourites x
Oooh the chocolate baileys!!
A great choice x
I would love to try the Crafted Juices.
They are delicious, we really love the unusual flavours x
I absolutely love those little mini McVities treats, I just hate sharing them
I can definitely relate to that x
an utterly divine selection of goodies would love to try all but the godiva caramel chocolate looks scrumptious oh and of course cant miss out the baileys fantastic giveaway
Thank you, they really are all delicious products x
Godiva chocolate!
A great choice!
Would love to try the Godiva chocolate
You definitely should, it’s delicious x
Love a good milkshake. However soooo need to try that Bailey’s!! Love love love Bailey’s. Fab giveaway would love to be your lucky winner.
Good luck!
Well, to be quite honest, ALL OF THEM!!!
Hahaha it really is hard to choose x
A nice bottle of shaken udder strawberries and clotted cream would go down a treat!!
That is definitely one of my favourite shakes x
The baileys
An excellent choice x
We have a disagreement – I say the Bailiys but my wife wants the christmas cake
Hahaha maybe you need both x
I’d love to try the Bailey’s Luxe it sounds delicious.
It really is x
Prob the mini mince pies!
Definitely a great choice x
BAILEYS CHOCOLAT LUXE
It really is lovely x
I would like to try the chocolate and fig panettone sounds delicious!
It really was incredible x
i like a wee baileys 🙂 the luxury brussels sprouts crackers sound great will need to keep them in mind for next year
They really are, we all loved the contents x
INDIE BAY PRETZEL BITES – I love pretzel and these sound absolutely delicious.
They really are x
The Abel & Cole Mince pies – could squeeze a few more of those delicious treats in – might go out of date soon, be rude not too!!
The pastry was incredible, I can definitely recommend them x
Chocolate panettone!
A fantastic choice, it really was delicious x
Love a Baileys x x x
Me too x
Godiva chocolate
A great choice x
I would love to try the iced organic Christmas cake.
It was delicious x
ooh the chocolate Baileys!
It certainly is a great choice x
would love the christmas cake didnt have one this year
It was a truly lovely cake x
It really was delicious x
I’d have to say the chocolate, it looks amazing! Happy New Year and thank you for the giveaway.
You can never go wrong with chocolate x
The Booja-Booja sounds good
They really are delicious x
They really are x
I love Godiva chocolate so I’d love to try them.
They are definitely a very good choice x
White Chocolate Smowmen
They were a huge hit with the Bear x
The Crafted Juices look nice
They really are delicious x
The Govinda chocolate looks yummy!
It really is x
Godiva Chocolate – especially the Lion version, that sounds so good!
We really love Godiva x
Baileys. I had a glass of this last week and it is gorgeous
It really is x
Godiva chocolates are heaven and my favourite xxx
They really are delicious x
Godiva chocolate sounds heavenly – I might even take all my clothes off for it!!
Hahahaha x
I would love to try the strawberry and clotted cream drink.
I’d love to try shakes xx
They really are lovely and creamy x
Godiva chocolate – I can never have enough 🙂
Me neither, it really is delicious x
Chocolate Panettone, it’s the best Christmas treat (or any time really).
I totally agree x
Booja-Booja truffles are a real treat!
They certainly are x