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This month’s must-try goodies
Lakrids By Bülow liquorice The Danish luxury liquorice brand has launched a selection of its confectionary into Selfridges. Try sweet liquorice in a sphere of white chocolate and passion fruit. From £8.99 (125g), selfridges.com
Funky Nut Co peanut butter A superior light roast peanut butter with good chunky pieces for extra crunch. Flavours range from a touch of sea salt to chocolate peanut butter with whole M&Ms. From £3.29 (265g), funkynutco.com
Black garlic pickle Black garlic cloves are slow-cooked for six weeks to create the base of this deeply umami, caramelised pickle. A sensational partner for cheese or a rich curry. £5 (110g), paxtonandwhitfield.co.uk
Purearth grapefruit sparkling water kefir A crisp and refreshing drink with a fine, lively sparkle, this water kefir is a grown-up soft drink with probiotic goodness. £3.25 (270ml), abelandcole.co.uk
The Northern Dough Co beer crust pizza dough Pre-made pizza dough is a great way to make pizza at home, and we’re fans of this beer-infused version made with a robust IPA. £2.85 (440g), Waitrose & Partners
Cartografie Venezuelan single-origin hot chocolate October’s colder weather is all about cosy nights with hot chocolate. This one is rich with a silky smooth texture. £16.50 (250g), cartografiechocolate.com
Daylesford organic lamb massaman curry Spiced with warming cinnamon, cumin and black pepper, this hearty, aromatic curry is slowcooked with lamb, potatoes and lentils. £8 (550g), ocado.com
Punchy Drinks soft punch A zesty, aromatic drink with blood orange, bitters and cardamom, this is a great softie for when you’re not drinking. Complex and lightly sparkling, it’s best served chilled with ice. £1.35 (250ml), ocado.com
The London Deli charcuterie An online farmers market connecting small British producers with the public, this is a treasure trove of deli goods. We loved the Rampisham Tingler salami from Dorset-based charcuterie Capreolus – fragrant with fennel seeds and spiked with subtle warmth from chilli with a lovely bite. £4.90 (80g), londondelicatessen.com
Freezecakes frozen cheesecake The dessert we didn’t know we needed – scoopable frozen cheesecake in a tub – is now available in three new flavours: cherry bakewell, chocolate orange brownie and red velvet. We love the latter’s layers of mascarpone cheesecake filling, rich chocolate and fruity strawberry. £18.99 for three tubs, pleesecakes.com