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  • Today’s Too Good To Go box was another massive win 17 premium sauces for just £20.97!

    Today’s Too Good To Go box was another massive win 17 premium sauces for just £20.97!

    Four jars of sauces on a dark background, including Stokes Beer Chutney, Habanero Chilli Mayo, Coronation Sauce, and a jar of Bisto turkey gravy.
    A selection of Stokes sauces and Bisto turkey gravy, perfect for enhancing a variety of meals.
    A collection of assorted sauce bottles and jars on a dark surface, featuring brands like Heinz, Raju, and Tingly Ted's, showcasing a variety of flavors and styles.
    A vibrant assortment of sauces and condiments, including Heinz and Raju products, perfect for enhancing everyday meals.
    A variety of sauce bottles and jars, including Stokes Habanero Chilli Mayonnaise, Stokes Beer Chutney, Tingly Ted's Extra Tingly Sauce, Raju Tangy BBQ Tamarind, Bibigo Hot Jang Chilli Sauce, and Blue Dragon Ketjap Manis, arranged together on a surface.
    A vibrant assortment of sauces and condiments. Showcasing brands like Stokes, Raju, and Bibigo, perfect for adding flavor to home-cooked meals.


    Inside were jars and bottles from brands like Stokes, Heinz, Raju, Bibigo, and Blue Dragon. Plus a surprise jar of Bisto turkey gravy that made the box feel extra special all in date.


    The mix included everything from everyday staples to bold world flavours:

    Stokes Coronation Sauce sweet, spicy, and perfect for wraps or cold chicken.

    Stokes Habanero Chilli Mayo smooth heat with a hint of smoke.

    Stokes Beer Chutney rich and earthy, ideal with cheese or pork.

    Tingly Ted’s Extra Tingly Sauce fiery and fun.

    Tangy BBQ Tamarind, Sweet Chilli Mango, and Hot Jang Chilli global favourites for stir-fries or marinades.

    Heinz Garlic & Caramelised Onion Mayo, Smoky Baconnaise, and Tomato Ketchup these are popular comfort classics.

    Old El Paso Soured Cream used for cooling down those spicy dishes!

    It’s a brilliant example of what Too Good To Go can offer. Premium groceries saved from waste, giving home cooks like me the chance to stock the pantry sustainably and affordably.

    Solaris Kitchen Tip: Enjoying sauces with diabetes

    Solaris Kitchen Tip: Enjoying sauces with diabetes

    As someone with type 2 diabetes, I use these in moderation. A spoon or two for flavour goes a long way. Pair sweeter sauces with lean proteins or fibre-rich vegetables to help balance blood sugar levels. Cooking from home with variety like this makes healthy eating much easier and tastier too.

    Final Thoughts:


    For £20.97, this box easily contained over £54 worth of sauces. an incredible saving and another reason to love Too Good To Go. Every jar adds a little inspiration to the kitchen, turning budget meals into flavour-packed dishes.

    Would I buy it again?


    Absolutely.


    Next up: the Drinks Box 36 cans of Diet Cola arriving soon!

    Further Reading

    https://www.toogoodtogo.com

    Too Good To Go Seasoning Box Massive Win for Budget Cooking! (£20.97)

    Sustainable Meals Inspired by Ancient Diets

  • Easy Air Fryer Meal: Hearty Gluten-Free Bowl Under £1

    Easy Air Fryer Meal: Hearty Gluten-Free Bowl Under £1

    A blue plate with gluten-free pasta, baked beans, sausage slices, and a sprinkle of cheese, accompanied by blue cutlery.
    A hearty Comfort Hearth Bowl featuring gluten-free sausages, pasta shapes, and baked beans, topped with a sprinkle of cheese.

    Diabetic-Friendly & Gluten-Free (Under £1)By E. L. Hewitt

    Some evenings call for warmth and simplicity something easy, steady, and kind to the body.


    This Comfort Hearth Bowl uses sausages, pasta shapes, and baked beans. Finished with a little cheese, and made entirely in the air fryer.

    Gluten-free. Diabetic-friendly.
    Affordable. Real. Homely.

    Ingredients (Serves 1–2)

    3 gluten-free sausages

    1 cup gluten-free pasta shapes

    ½ tin no-added-sugar baked beans

    A sprinkle of cheese (optional, to finish)

    Cost Breakdown


    Gluten-free sausages 3 £0.60
    GF pasta shapes 1 cup £0.20
    No-added-sugar baked beans ½ tin £0.25
    Cheese small handful £0.10

    Total: ~£1.15
    Cost per bowl: ~£0.60

    Comfort that doesn’t ask much but gives a lot.

    Air Fryer Method

    Cook sausages in the air fryer at 200°C for 10–12 minutes.

    While they cook, boil gluten-free pasta until soft (GF pasta cooks fast).

    Warm baked beans.

    Slice sausages and stir together:

    Pasta

    Sausages

    Beans

    Optional: Transfer to a heat-safe bowl and air fry for another 3–4 minutes to melt the cheese over the top.

    Simple. Filling. No stress.

    Why This Is Diabetic-Friendly

    Protein + fat from sausages slows blood sugar rise

    Beans offer fibre + steady release

    Choosing no-added-sugar beans keeps it balanced

    Small pasta piece = gentle carb load

    This is slow energy, not a blood spike.

    Why It’s Gluten-Free

    Using:

    Gluten-free sausages

    Gluten-free pasta shapes

    makes this naturally gluten-free without changing taste, comfort, or cost.

    Serving Suggestion.

    Best enjoyed:

    Wrapped in a blanket

    Watching the evening settle

    Knowing you fed yourself with kindness today.

    Author Note

    Ancient meals didn’t have to be complicated.

    They only had to warm you.

    A simple gluten-free, diabetic-friendly comfort bowl cooked in the air fryer warm, filling, and under £1.

    If you don’t need Gluten Free then change the sausages for normal sausages of your choice.

    For more Recipes see: Explore Healthy Recipes at Solaris Kitchen