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■■If you like everything about tequila except the hangover, you might want to try Lyre’s non-alcoholic alternatives, Agave Blanco and Agave Reserva Spirit (£23.50 each; lyres. co.uk), this Cinco de Mayo. With notes of citrus, peppery spice, pine and oak, they’re perfect for mixing up booze-andconsequence-free margaritas at home.
■■Out this Thursday, Salads are More Than Leaves by Elena Silcock (£20; Hamlyn) is a great read if you need meal inspiration now the weather is warmer. Big on flavour and texture, you’ll never settle for limp iceberg lettuce again. We particularly love that it’s packed with recipes that don’t sog when prepped ahead of time. ■■Get set for the Bank Holiday with Tesco’s new Finest BBQ range (currently two for £10). Taking the hard work out of dressings and marinades, the Finest Chicken King Kebab comes pre-rubbed with aromatic hariyali spices (mint, coriander, garlic) and a yogurt dressing to serve, while the Garlic and Parsley Butter King Prawns are delicious charred over coals.
■■Shrooms are creating quite a buzz in the world of wellbeing, particularly in coffee with bonus benefits. Dirtea Mushroom Coffee (from £31.99 for 60 servings; dirteaworld.com) blends arabica beans with lion’s mane, chaga and cordyceps mushrooms, maca for digestion and ashwagandha to reduce stress. You get a smooth brew packed with vitamin D, potassium, zinc, iron, magnesium and calcium too.