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Our Weekly Top Five Picks from Elizabeth's Kitchen Diary #6

Our Weekly Top Five Picks #6

Published on October 5, 2016 โ€ข Last updated July 23, 2017 by Elizabeth Atia

Our weekly bite-sized review series.

Our Weekly Top Five Picks from Elizabeth's Kitchen Diary #6

This week we’ve cleaned our kitchen from top to bottom, watched a film, tasted a new simple children’s recipe, snacked on fruit and nuts and experimented with some rather fantastic pumpkin cream – all the awesome, none of the mess. There’s a DVD giveaway too! Scroll down to the bottom to enter!

Astonish Cleaners – a superb range of vegan, cruelty-free cleaning products from a family owned British company. These products get the job done, and quickly! My oven is now nearly as clean as it was the day I bought it! Like, mother-in-law visiting kind of clean! Prices from £2 for 750 ml.

Grangusto Pumpkin Cream – for all those Autumnal pumpkin recipes where you don’t feel like carving, roasting and pureeing the pumpkin yourself. This delicious and smooth puree of pumpkin is combined with a little onion, olive oil and salt to enhance the flavour – great for the whole family with pasta, soup or in a risotto. £3.45 for 290 grams.

Real Handful Snack Mixes – I lived off these things while I was cycle training earlier on this year, and they fuelled me through my epic bike packing trip through Scotland. Available in a variety of flavours, my favourite was the blood orange and dark chocolate. £1.29 for 40 grams.

Carrot & Apple Salad – recipe from Bright Horizons served to the children in the MacIntosh day nursery in Manchester – quick and simple to make and super for lunchboxes too. My younger two children have requested the salad again for their packed lunches!

Howard Lovecraft and the Frozen Kingdom – get your family ready for Halloween with this adventurous tale of mystery and magic! Available on DVD from the 3rd of October, and digital download from the 26th of September, this charming animated film covers everything you want in a family adventure film: mysterious lands, a legendary book, great and monstrous creatures and friendship. £6.99 on Amazon.

Howard Lovecraft and the Frozen Kingdom

GIVEAWAY

Lionsgate Films have kindly offered one of my UK readers the chance to win a DVD copy of Howard Lovecraft and the Frozen Kingdom worth £6.99.  To enter, fill in the Rafflecopter entry form below!

HOW TO ENTER

For your chance to win a DVD copy of Howard Lovecraft and the Frozen Kingdom worth £6.99 enter using the Rafflecopter form below. Come back and tweet about the giveaway every day for more chances to win!

TERMS & CONDITIONS

This giveaway is open to UK entries only. Entrants must be age 18 or over. The winner will need to respond within 30 days of being contacted; failure to do this may result in another winner being selected.

The prize is offered and provided by Lionsgate Films. The prize is to win a DVD copy of Howard Lovecraft and the Frozen Kingdom worth £6.99. There is no cash alternative and the prize is not transferable.

There is no entry fee and no purchase is necessary to enter this giveaway.

The promoter (Elizabeth’s Kitchen Diary) reserves the right to cancel or amend the giveaway and these terms and conditions without notice.

Entry into our giveaways will be deemed as acceptance of these terms and conditions.

If you need some help using Rafflecopter, here’s a quick clip to show you how. Rafflecopter will pick the winners at random from all the entries received. I will be verifying entries and any automated entries or those who have claimed they have made the mandatory blog post comment and really haven’t will be disqualified. It’s mandatory! Please make sure your comment is eight words or longer or Google views it as spam. >>>>> All entries with comments fewer than the mandatory 8 words will be disqualified. <<<<<

Closing date is midnight (that’s 00:00 hours, 12 am on Sunday night/Monday morning) on Monday 17 October 2016 (GMT) and the winner will be announced shortly afterwards.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Elizabeth’s Kitchen Diary was sent all of the above items for review purposes. This is a paid post although all thoughts and opinions expressed are our own. The orange link is an Amazon link, and if you click through and make any subsequent purchase from their website we will earn a small commission. Thank you for supporting the brands who make it possible for me to do what I love: mess up my kitchen and share recipe stories. 

Category: Giveaways, Past Giveaways, Product, ReviewTag: Review, Weekly Top Five Picks

About Elizabeth Atia

Daydream adventurer. Expat Canadian. Foodie. Calls Shetland home.

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Comments

  1. Dawn Hull

    October 16, 2016 at 11:36 pm

    I love skincare products and have recently treated myself to a Willow rose and manuka honey face mask. It smells gorgeous and my skin feels lovely and refreshed afterwards.

    Reply
  2. Lynsey Buchanan

    October 16, 2016 at 10:17 pm

    I am loving the soup maker I bought and I am looking forward to experimenting this autumn.winter

    Reply
  3. Claire Ward

    October 16, 2016 at 9:55 pm

    I have recently fallen in love with hummus never tried it before

    Reply
  4. Julie

    October 16, 2016 at 9:18 pm

    I’ve been trying out my new bath. It’s fab! Also nice to have taps that I don’t have to turn on with the use of a spanner ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  5. Deborah Mackenzie

    October 16, 2016 at 9:14 pm

    I have switched to using Lidl liquid washing detergent. So far I am finding it is just as good as other branded products.

    Reply
  6. Natalie Crossan

    October 16, 2016 at 9:09 pm

    We’d love to win this x

    Reply
  7. Jo Glasspool

    October 16, 2016 at 8:39 pm

    No nothing new, I really should make more effort!

    Reply
  8. Sharon Burroughs

    October 16, 2016 at 8:37 pm

    Nope not tried anything new this month

    Reply
  9. Natasha Mairs

    October 16, 2016 at 8:16 pm

    recently tried a new chocolate bar and it was lovely and also some hickery nuts, but wasn’t keen on them

    Reply
  10. Sheri Darby

    October 16, 2016 at 7:43 pm

    I try out any new dessert that looks exciting, but haven’t seen many lately

    Reply
  11. Victoria Prince

    October 16, 2016 at 7:40 pm

    We tried Soreen Squidgy Cake Bites – we weren’t impressed. I love malt loaf and related products usually but these just didn’t work for me ๐Ÿ™

    Reply
  12. Hayley Todd

    October 16, 2016 at 7:30 pm

    I have discovered a fantastic book this week, one which most people will already know, but I read it for the first time this week and cried buckets! I cannot wait to see the film, it is of course, Jojo Moyes – Me Before You. I also discovered for the first time Cadbury’s Caramel Nibbles, again I know these have been around a while, but I bought a pack on offer the other day and I am hooked!

    Reply
  13. carol boffey

    October 16, 2016 at 6:47 pm

    A hair trimmer its a great money saver

    Reply
  14. Dale Dow

    October 16, 2016 at 6:34 pm

    I tried one of the massive cupcake cakes today, was extremely sickly! Not sure I will try again

    Reply
  15. Angela Kelly

    October 16, 2016 at 2:33 pm

    I’ve just tried my first ever Oreo Peanut Butter. Oh my goodness, it’s like heaven in biscuit form!

    Reply
  16. Diane Waugh

    October 16, 2016 at 1:51 pm

    I have been using my new stand mixer for my cakes.

    Reply
  17. Allan Fullarton

    October 16, 2016 at 1:28 pm

    I’ve tried Turkish Delight again, i know for certain that i don’t like it now…

    Reply
  18. Laura Harrison

    October 16, 2016 at 12:44 pm

    Nothing new this month, will do my best to try new things. Thank you for the lovely giveaway xxx

    Reply
  19. Karen Barrett

    October 16, 2016 at 11:15 am

    Bisto granules! Ran out of Bisto powder so had to make do, quite impressed actually, added an oxo bube for extra flavour, a good store cupboard stand-by.

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      October 16, 2016 at 11:26 am

      I whole heartedly agree! I’ve got the chicken one and the beef & onion gravy one always on standby in my store cupboard for those lazy midweek dinner ideas. Bangers & mash and Bisto gravy = comfort food extraordinaire!

      Reply
  20. Jayne Kelsall

    October 15, 2016 at 6:07 pm

    The latest thing I’ve tried is an Electric Razor, always used a normal one , it’s actully quite good .x

    Reply
  21. Emma Robinson

    October 15, 2016 at 3:08 pm

    I’ve been trying out the muller corners which are so tasty

    Reply
  22. Christopher Read

    October 15, 2016 at 1:50 pm

    Haven’t tried out anything new really ๐Ÿ™

    Reply
  23. janine atkin

    October 15, 2016 at 1:02 pm

    i havent tried anything new recently. i tend to stick with what i know!!

    Reply
  24. Melissa Lee

    October 15, 2016 at 12:43 pm

    I’ve been trying out some Forest Feast goodies lately

    Reply
  25. Carly Belsey

    October 15, 2016 at 10:40 am

    Ive been trying out Elemis products lately and they are pricey but amazing ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  26. Clare Hubbard

    October 15, 2016 at 7:15 am

    We have recently been trying Skyr yogurts, they are amazingly tasty!

    Reply
  27. Joanna Coleshill

    October 15, 2016 at 6:35 am

    I’ve recently tried using Method surface cleaner in the kitchen. It’s a revalation – smells amazing rather than like chemicals!

    Reply
  28. gemma raines

    October 13, 2016 at 6:41 pm

    Iv just got the shopmium app and its fab I got free pringles and posh choc and it only took a few days love it ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  29. leanne weir

    October 13, 2016 at 5:17 pm

    I bought myself a new epilator which was the worst decision in my life

    Reply
  30. Rachel white

    October 13, 2016 at 4:52 pm

    Mmm I haven’t tried anything new lately.. need to step my game up!

    Reply
  31. Rebecca Howells (@PeanutHog)

    October 13, 2016 at 4:24 pm

    An epilator – ouch is all I can say!

    Reply
  32. maureen findley

    October 12, 2016 at 7:04 pm

    my new slow cooker so i can have nice stews through the winter

    Reply
  33. Solange

    October 12, 2016 at 7:25 am

    I canโ€™t think of anything new Iโ€™ve tried recently.

    Reply
  34. Jo Carroll

    October 11, 2016 at 11:32 am

    I bought myself a new ‘Jurni’ suitcase the other day to take on weekend trips and hols. It’s aimed at teenagers really as it’s designed in funky colours and can be used as a seat at airports or or train platforms for ‘grumpy teens’ to sit on and moan about delays ๐Ÿ˜‰ Anyway it keeps me young and trendy…plus my tired old bones need the rest more than them. x

    Reply
  35. Jen Schofield

    October 11, 2016 at 11:09 am

    I’ve been trying new aunt bessies dessers

    Reply
  36. helen tovell

    October 11, 2016 at 11:08 am

    I have been trying some new recipes lately as we have got a bit fed up of eating the same things

    Reply
  37. Paul Halling

    October 10, 2016 at 10:20 pm

    Shaving gel instead of foam oh yes get me!!

    Reply
  38. Stephanie Tsang

    October 10, 2016 at 9:36 pm

    I have been trying out Aunt Bessie’s new range of ice creams. The lemon meringue pie ice cream is delicious!

    Reply
  39. amy bondoc

    October 10, 2016 at 9:21 pm

    ive just discovered clarins beauty balm i love it ! dont know how ive managed to go without !

    Reply
  40. iain maciver

    October 9, 2016 at 1:04 pm

    haven,t tried anything new for a long time , usual routine

    Reply
  41. karen t

    October 9, 2016 at 11:02 am

    I have tried the Cadbury’s Halloween chocolate pumpkin cakes and they are gorgeous with a yummy orange buttercream filling!

    Reply
  42. CLAIRE woods

    October 9, 2016 at 9:19 am

    I can’t think of anything new I’ve tried recently. I do tend to stick to the same things.

    Reply
  43. Angie McDonald

    October 9, 2016 at 12:11 am

    I’ve been trying out the new Krispy kreme doughnuts and oh my.. they are amazing!

    Reply
  44. JULIE WARD

    October 8, 2016 at 11:29 pm

    Trying some new face cream for blemished skin, may have left it to late, think I’m past my sell by date now

    Reply
  45. clair downham

    October 8, 2016 at 5:47 pm

    our new cofffee machine cant fathom it out at all

    Reply
  46. mark bradbury

    October 8, 2016 at 8:47 am

    The shopimum app saving me money it’s great.

    Reply
  47. Joanna Kasznicki

    October 6, 2016 at 10:59 pm

    I have just discovered kinder chocobons. They are delish and moreish ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  48. Kim Styles

    October 6, 2016 at 7:11 pm

    I am trying granose products as part of my vegetarian diet instead of my usual quorn , it makes a change and I like the falafel mix

    Reply
  49. Ray Dodds

    October 6, 2016 at 3:49 pm

    Got a home haircutter saves a fortune

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      October 6, 2016 at 5:37 pm

      I do, and I wholeheartedly agree! ๐Ÿ˜€

      Reply
  50. laura stewart

    October 6, 2016 at 11:57 am

    yes still trying to figure out how to use my new phone

    Reply
  51. Ruth Harwood

    October 6, 2016 at 9:42 am

    I tried a new filter coffee and discovered I liked it more than the one I was using, and it’s cheaper xx

    Reply
  52. Kellie Steed

    October 5, 2016 at 11:18 pm

    Recently I have tried the Method household cleaning products. They are relatively new and pricey, because they are a vegan range, eco friendly etc, but as I try to always buy vegan products I thought I would try them. They are great, highly recommend!

    Reply
  53. Karl Borowy

    October 5, 2016 at 11:10 pm

    got a hair cutter —save me loads of money

    Reply
  54. kim plant

    October 5, 2016 at 9:03 pm

    not yet but will be soon trying out the new nutribullet for shakes and smoothies x

    Reply
  55. Esme mccrubb

    October 5, 2016 at 7:54 pm

    Bread maker is my new best friends

    Reply
  56. laura banks

    October 5, 2016 at 7:33 pm

    i got a popcorn machine and its fab no more having to go to the shops buying it

    Reply
  57. Michelle Ferguson

    October 5, 2016 at 7:32 pm

    Im trying a new anti aging moisturiser, too early to tell yet if its any good

    Reply
  58. Warren Jacobs

    October 5, 2016 at 5:26 pm

    I Treated myself to a new synthesizer for my birthday, a Roland System 1 and its rather good – not played in ages and its great to spend hours tweaking the sounds.

    Reply
  59. Laura Nice

    October 5, 2016 at 3:15 pm

    Ive trying a new night cream by B is lovely although i did pick up the late 40’s one! x

    Reply
  60. Beky Austerberry

    October 5, 2016 at 3:14 pm

    I am pretty boring and have tried no new items

    Reply
  61. Annabel Greaves

    October 5, 2016 at 2:21 pm

    I would love to try out all the latest spooky products in time for Halloween xx

    Reply
  62. Tracey Peach

    October 5, 2016 at 1:13 pm

    No nothing new this month that I can think of ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  63. Stella

    October 5, 2016 at 12:18 pm

    That DVD is a fab giveaway. Would love to win that for us to watch.

    Reply
  64. lucy higgins

    October 5, 2016 at 12:16 pm

    I have just been trying new Bounce energy bites which are nice, not as nice as bounce balls but really good. Theyre great when you need energy on the go

    Reply
  65. Sharon stanley (@Shandy2008)

    October 5, 2016 at 11:49 am

    I love the bloo foam aroma in the bathroom. I do like to keep the house clean and fresh and love fragrant smells. I also love Midnight garden Zoflora which is usually on limited edition but seems to be available more often than not at my usual store and the Killamanjaro stars Yankee melt. I could go on forever about all my favourite finds but need to let others have a go too lol.

    Reply
  66. fashion-mommy

    October 5, 2016 at 11:38 am

    I’ve been trying out Baie Botanique beauty which is rose based and I’ve been really impressed.

    Reply
  67. Kathleen Hazell

    October 5, 2016 at 10:12 am

    Oh my such awesome give always this week. I would love to try the real handful mixes and that DVD would be amazing. Ok yes I would love to win all or any of this weeks specials. I love to cook and my family love it too.

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      October 5, 2016 at 10:33 am

      I’m afraid it’s just the DVD that’s offered for the giveaway this week. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply

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