Life is like a box of chocolates
Specialising in vegan chocolates and ice cream, Booja-Booja began their journey in 1999. They sought to create melt-in-your-mouth treats which not only tasted delicious and were dedicated to quality but used simple animal-free and organic ingredients. Over the past 24 years, they have delighted and surprised us with an array of truffles; perfect for gifts to friends, family or yourself, and ice creams which will have you exclaiming ‘this is vegan?!’
It’s not only their treats which have caught our heart but it’s their dedication to their standards and their Norfolk roots which keeps us returning to their chocolate boxes. Being dairy, soya and gluten free does not mean that this brand loses any of their charm. Instead, it reinforces their commitment to ensuring more people can enjoy those special moments; from ‘you shouldn’t have…’ as you hand over that gold patterned box to say thank you or ‘just one more…’ as you enjoy those perfectly-flavoured bites of a Saturday evening.
Try Booja Booja Caramel Pecan Praline Dairy Free Ice Cream (465ml, £5.50) for the perfect late summer delight. Seven simple ingredients go into making this delicious, creamy, smooth, ice cream, including moreish pecans and cashews. Or if you are not in the mood for ice cream, go for the Booja Booja Award Winning Selection (£12.00) which contains 16 perfect truffles to enjoy including tangy rhubarb and vanilla fool and feisty stem ginger.
Discover more from Booja Booja in the Jarrold Food Hall.
Apple of our Eye
Come September, the autumn apples are ready for harvesting. Though different varieties ripen at different times, early fall is the most reliable time to visit your local orchard. Not got time to go picking? Visit the Jarrold Food Hall to discover the best this delicious fruit has to offer.
Tea & The Gang
The hippie lavender & apple powdered latte drink (£6)
An enchanting partnership of lavender and apple, this latte drink creates the perfect beverage. A delightful, flavour packed purple
latte which retainsthe lusciousness of the apples while complimenting the perfume hint of the lavender.
Carved Angel Blaze Hot Chilli Chutney, 290g, £5
This chutney is a superb accompaniment to your meal, as a dip for poppadums or crudite this summer or even a spread in your cheese sandwich.
Fournier Le Cidre Poire
(75cl, £7.20)
Low in alcohol but big on sweet tangy flavours, this artisanal perry has fine bubbles, a blooming texture and a pleasant finish.
As Clear as Vodka…
Used over the years as currency and as medicine, vodka is one of the most versatile spirits to be found on your cocktail bar. Dating back to the 12th century, the spirit can be made from a variety of ingredients including potatoes, fruits or grains, depending on the origin. It is also the base spirit for a number of well-known cocktails including James Bond’s favourite martini and Carrie Bradshaw’s stylish Cosmopolitans.
For a Norfolk take of this cocktail staple, why not try Black Shuck Share The Spirit (70cl
£37.50)? Distilled from Sugar Beet, it retains the spirit’s smooth characteristic whilst the sweet, nutty vanilla tones make it perfect for sipping or mixing.
Named after the East Anglian folklore about a ghostly black dog, Black Shuck is an award-winning distillery producing a wide selection of gins, rums, vodkas and liqueurs. You can also visit their distillery in Fakenham finding out how some of their liqueurs are made and maybe even sample a few…
