There have been a number of products that have caught my eye in recent weeks. Especially since the stores have already been rearranged and festive goodies have started to appear. It is early and not even thinking about Christmas yet, but it is nice to have a-few more choices! The slight chill in the air and the darkness at 8pm signifies the changing of the seasons. It is sad to say goodbye to summer, especially one so glorious. However, autumn has its own benefits. Food certainly comes into that in a big way. More home baking, encouraged by The Great British Bake Off. More soups, root veg and filling, warming foods- yum!
Despite my dad working as a craft brewer, I am not a big beer fan. Fruit beers are a definite exception though. The above is made by a brewery in Alloa, Scotland and it is made from the unique Tayberry. A Tayberry is named after romanticised silvery river. It is a cross between a raspberry and blackberry, they are a long purpley sweet berry that is packed full of flavour. I bought a couple of these for dad, as he is always keen to try new and different beers and ciders. Purchased from Aldi supermarket, I am unsure whether they will be sold in Aldi stores outside of Scotland. Like the rural specialities that have become more and more available in the store. It is great to see, particularly that some of the fruit and veg are local too. These Scottish specialities show that the store supports local growers and meat producers and has certainly encouraged my shopping there. One of the most interesting additions has been a Scottish influenced, Tablet flavoured ice cream (certainly one for the sweet toothed I'd imagine!).
