April brings plenty to enjoy: longer days and a hint of spring sunshine mean it’s a time for relaxed gatherings, seasonal treats and a little well-timed indulgence. This month, the Good Food team has rounded up a fresh selection of standout buys that deliver on flavour, quality and, most importantly, sheer enjoyment.
From clever curry pastes that make midweek cooking a breeze to a decadent chocolate and cheese hamper perfect for Easter gifting, plus our supermarket hot cross buns pick and a crisp, refreshing non-alcoholic cider, these are the products we’ve been reaching for most. Whether you’re planning a laid-back bank holiday feast, searching for an easy upgrade to your store cupboard or simply treating yourself, consider this your guide to what’s worth buying this April.
Good Food recommends for April
Sandford Orchards Red Zero
For an award-winning sip
This crisp cider is the alcohol-free version of Devon Red from Sandford Orchards, Devon’s oldest working mill. Red Zero was crowned best non-alcoholic cider at the World Cider Awards, and is made using traditional apple varieties and real fermentation.
Available from:
Sandford Orchards (£30/12 x 500ml)
Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Fruity Hot Cross Buns
For traditionalists
Winner of the ‘best traditional hot cross buns’ award in our Easter Taste Awards, these are generously filled with fruit and a touch of orange zest.
Available from:
Sainsbury’s (£2)
Snowdonia Cheese & Chocolate Tasting Basket
For full indulgence
Here’s a way to end the chocolate vs cheese debate: just have both! This sharing basket pairs four Snowdonia cheeses with four single-estate Willie’s Cacao chocolate bars.
Available from:
Snowdonia Cheese Co. (£48)
Terry’s Chocolate Orange Marble Easter Egg
For a classic combo
Who says chocolate orange is just for Christmas? New this year, this large, marbled orange egg comes with a whole chocolate orange too – perfect for last-minute gifting or sharing, if you can resist…
Available from:
Morrisons (£15)
Daylesford Organic printed egg tin with speckled praline eggs
For an Easter gift
Bring a touch of elegance to Easter chocolate chaos with this pretty printed egg tin (perfect for reusing year after year as the ultimate Easter egg hunt prize). Inside are no ordinary mini eggs – these are filled with a smooth praline centre.
Available from:
Daylesford Organic (£19)
Payst curry pastes
For top-tier curries
Chef Sebby Holmes of Farang in Highbury, London has created two new, authentic Thai pastes. Panang is sweet and nutty, while hung lay is rich and aromatic. An easy route to a restaurant-level curry in your own kitchen.
Available from:
Payst (£4.75)
Tracklements Sweet Carrot & Pink Peppercorn Relish
For a universal condiment
A clever twist on a Bengal-inspired pickle, this vibrant relish combines naturally sweet carrots with Bramley apples, garlic, ginger and warming spices. Spoon it alongside curries, dal and poppadoms, or try it with cheese or burgers.
Available from:
Tracklements (£4.20)
Chococo pistachio and raspberry milk chocolate Easter egg
For trend lovers
Handmade in Dorset, this creamy milk chocolate egg is studded with tangy dried raspberries and a generous amount of crushed pistachios, which add crunch and a touch of salt.
Available from:
Chococo (£15)
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