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Spotted In Shops! - Tango Jaffa Cakes, Pots of Joy Hazel Whirl, Skittles Berry Milkshakes, Panda Squash, etc...

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Here's some new and limited edition products I've spotted in supermarkets recently... Cadbury Roses Pots of Joy Hazel Whirl Following on from Roses Strawberry Dream Pots of Joy , Cadbury have now added this new Hazel Whirl variety to the range. Only available in 4 packs so far. Spotted in Tesco. Tango Jaffa Cakes Tango Jaffa Cakes! These are made by Huntley & Palmers who have quite a bit of history as a biscuit manufacturer, and contain an orange Tango filling coated in dark chocolate. I wonder how they compare to McVitie's Jaffa Cakes? Spotted in Home Bargains. Skittles Wild Berry Milkhake Last year I reviewed the regular Skittles Milk Shake and now they've brought out this Wild Berry variant...I didn't realize fruity milk drinks were so popular! Spotted at Tesco.  Nestlé Aero Bubbly White Biscuits: Nestlé are expanding their " Bubbly White " Aero even further with the release of these Bubbly White biscuits. The...

Vimto Candy Floss Review

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This Vimto Candyfloss has quite an amusing story behind it - it may be responsible for getting some innocent piglets hooked on sugar! I bought it last year when I visited an arboretum (posh word for botanical gardens) in Southampton. They had some piglets there that were so cute I just  had to give them something, but all I had was this tub of Vimto Candyfloss. I thought the piggies might appreciate the sugar boost so I gave them a few pieces...and they went CRAZY for it! Afterwards they started snuffling around manically, looking for more. I've since heard they've been "acting a bit funny" when fed. Oh dear - seems like I made sugar addicts out of them! If you ever happen to eat Vimto-flavoured bacon, blame me! Luckily the candyfloss didn't send me as crazy as the piggies...I hated the stuff. When I removed the lid it looked like a solid clump of purple foam - nothing like the soft fluffy candyfloss you get at the fairground! It had a strong, artific...