Social Challenge With Brita Boost and Foodelity for Dry January

As part of my Dry January challenge Brita recognised that one of the reasons people choose to drink is from a social aspect. This is very true for me, I love meeting my friends and new people over a cocktail or two. So to try and help with this through my Dry January challenge they sent me a dinner party set from Foodelity.

The idea is genius. Top quality produce delivered to your door in the exact quantities you need with colour coded packets and recipe cards to guide you through making your meal with minimum fuss.

The minimum fuss was a real bonus for me and meant that I could spend more time with my friends socialising and catching up with their lives; the exact reason Brita had suggested this as an option instead of going out drinking.

First I made a goats cheese soufflé with rocket, apple and walnut salad. When I saw the recipe I was nervous to say the least. I’d never made soufflé before and it looked fairly difficult using a fair bit of equipment. I managed it though and you know what? They were gorgeous, even if I do say so myself! I found myself picking at the salad whilst the soufflé was cooking though.

Next up was rib eye steak with chips. It was supposed to have a béarnaise sauce but unfortunately some of the containers had leaked in transit so I had lost a few of the ingredients that were vital to the sauce. No problem though because the quality of the steak was evident and it melted in the mouth. I loved it.

Unfortunately I also lost the double cream due to damaged pots so I couldn’t make my dessert (strawberry and basil mille fueille) but I will stock up next time I call at the supermarket as I have everything else I need to make it.

I love the idea of Foodelity which really did keep my mind of wanting to enjoy a bottle of wine with my meal. I was far too busy chatting and preparing to really think about it. I think the courier service could be better and prevent broken containers but the quality of the produce really does make up for it. I love the recipe cards too although I think some more help with specific timing between courses would be good for those of us who aren’t quite as organised and only think to look at the information a few hours before our guests arrive…!

Huge thanks to Brita and Foodelity for keeping my mind of alcohol for another day. I still have my confidence and adrenalin challenges to tell you about!