Sainsbury's Basics Mozzarella Cheese Ball Description: Manufacturer: Sainsbury's / Food Type: Cheese Like so many of us, I ate and drink too much over the festive season and as a result, am now trying to eat healthily in order to lose a few pounds and also, feel less sluggish. Part of this healthy eating regime means replacing junk food with healthy snacks, and cutting back on things like bread (which I could eat quite a lot of, given the opportunity!). This weekend, I decided that I deserved a little bit of a treat so made bruscetta with pesto and mozzarella cheese. These are really easy to prepare, simply slice french bread, ...  Read the complete review

This is mozzarella made from cow's milk rather than water buffalo milk (as in buffalo mozzarella). I think it is fine for using in salads but the gourmets amongst you may disagree. However, I would be surprised if anyone could tell the difference when used on pizza or in a pasta bake. It is a very reasonable price (47p for 125g) for a very reasonable product. The bonus is that the packaging can be rinsed and recycled in one of the plastic bag recycling bins at the larger Sainsbury's stores. Sainsbury's seem to be doing this with a lot of their own-brand food now and it is definitely a step in the right direction. It seems only right that supermarkets and ...  Read the complete review