Advantages: Was on offer in supermarket (buy-one-get-one-free) Disadvantages: Slightly more expensive that pot noodles, and not a lot to show for it.
** Intro**
My girlfriend and I were walking around our local Morrisons this week, doing a weekly shop. As we walked along the centre isle, we found Ainsley Harroitt's Meal in 5 range, on a buy-one-get-one -free offer (priced at 99p each). Neither of us had tried one before, so we threw a couple in the basket and carried on shopping.
** Packaging**
I thought the packaging was quite eye-catching, with a duo black and orange colour scheme. The product is self described as "A gorgeously tasty meal in minutes........ just add boiling water and enjoy." Rather a high claim to make, but I must admit, it did make me want to try it.
The packaging also highlights the fact that it contains no artificial colours or flavours, and has less than 3% fat. (These claims are made throughout the range.)
** Preperation Guidelines **
Peelback ...
Advantages: Tasty and filling Disadvantages: None really, it's a little on the small side if you're really hungry.
I first bought one of these on the last day of the month, when I literally only had a pound for lunch. My colleague, who recommended this to me, seems to be a ready and sachet meal expert whereas I prefer to buy something healthier or bring something from home. So, off I went to the shops, glad to have been told about this product - I was SO hungry. At 99p it was a lifesaver, which as soon as I was back in the office I proceeded to gobble down. On my first purchase of AinsleyHarriot's Macaroni I was desparate, but still able to appreciate that although it wasn't made of the finest ingredients man has to offer, it was filling and did have a nice taste. So I bought it again.
It's a nice little money saver for those days when you don't want to spend too much on lunch. It beats other instant products of the pot variety, hands down ...
I know, you?d of thought after the AinsleyHarriot glorified ginger nuts, I?d of learned a lesson- but alas I have not. Still when I see something new and interesting on the shelves of Sainsbury?s I pick them up! But in this case they were a bargain - HALF the intro price - just 50p!
The packaging is green in colour: A natural assumption for the colour of mint. However again with the packaging we have Ainsley?s face plastered on three of the four sides, not too inviting. Face aside they are otherwise well packaged. To help maintain freshness they are wrapped in foil, after they are encased by a plastic tray. At least that way, they are protected against breakage. And in fairness of the two packs I have bought of this type product, no biscuits have been damaged at all. Each packet contains around 9 biscuits and is currently selling ...
