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All the picky bits to grab in Iceland now with prices starting from £1 for quick and easy summer dinners
WITH summer in full swing and the weather heating up, there's no better time to stock up on picky bits.
And luckily Iceland have really come through with a new selection of snacks that are perfect for hot summer days.
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After Marks and Spencer declared Friday - Happy National Picky Bits Day! - there's no better time for a picnic tea.
So if you can't be bothered to cook dinner tonight and aren't sure what to buy, look no further.
Marks and Spencer regularly offers 3 picky bits for £8 in stores, cutting costs for shoppers. But Iceland offers an even cheaper alternative, with favourites starting from £1.
Everyone loves a cool dip for their favourite snacks and Iceland's Takeaway Garlic & Herb Dip 100g looks just the ticket.
Shoppers have raved about it in reviews with one writing: "Very nice taste ideal for Doritos or pizza to dip in."
And shoppers are raving about the Delicatessen Fine Eating Swedish Style Meatballs that are perfect for eating al fresco.
One shopper said: "Kids love them cold or hot."
Another added: "Perfect size and price. Delicious recipe. Pity they can't be incorporated into a spag/meatball meal for 2. Nice to eat cold also."
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"I like these meatballs. Good to snack on. Use on salads. Really good value for money," echoed a third.
And you can't have a picnic without chicken and Iceland's Ready to Eat BBQ Chicken Breast Slices should go down a treat with your summer guests.
Shoppers describe them as succulent and tasty, nicely cooked and with a lovely BBQ taste - perfect on a salad.
But if you want something to spice up your dinner why not give Iceland's Ready to Eat Chicken Tikka Breast Slices a try.
Iceland Picky Bits Vs Other Supermarkets
As the summer heats up many of us don't want to stand in a hot and sticky kitchen - so it's perfect picnic time. Here are some price comparisons for a few picnic staples.
Iceland Ready To Eat BBQ Chicken Breast Slices 90g- £1
Sainsbury's Sweet & Smokey BBQ Sliced British Chicken Breast 180g £3.35
Iceland Takeaway Garlic & Herb Dip 100g - £1
Sainsbury's Takeaway Garlic & Herb Dip 90g - £1.85
Iceland Wafer Thin Roast Chicken 120g - £1
Tesco British Wafer Thin Roast Chicken Slices 120g - £2.50
Iceland Thick Sliced Soft White Bread 800g - £1
Hovis Soft White Thick Sliced Bread 800g - £1.39
Iceland 10 Cheesy Singles 170g - £1
Morrisons Cheesy Slices 170g - £1.19
One shopper said: "Very good value for money. Use mainly as a sandwich filler with salad and yoghurt source but have also used them in pasta dishes."
Another agreed and added: "Beautiful I would recommend them to anyone, I buy extra and freeze them so that i always have them in the freezer."
And of course how could their be a picnic tea without the British staple - the sausage roll.
Peter's Jumbo Sausage Roll coming in at - yes you guessed it, £1, is another customer favourite.
One happy shopper said: "I enjoy a sausage roll now and then, and Iceland never fail to impress with their low prices."
Another added: "Love these, these are my favourite sausage roll."
But Iceland's picky bits don't stop there - shoppers can also nab Iceland Wafer Thin Roast Chicken or Wafer Thin Cooked Ham for a pound each.
And their 10 Cheesy Singles will go with just almost anything at all.
But don't forget an Iceland Thick Sliced Soft White 800g to make your sandwiches.
With over 300 reviews, one customer said: "In a market place full of every kind of bread Iceland thick loaf Is exactly what it says on packaging, whilst being ridiculously cheap.
"Thick and constantly fresh. Would recommend to any and everyone."
"Tastes better than any other branded bread I've tried," agreed another satisfied shopper.
Remember to compare prices
It is important to remember to always shop around when buying something like this as you might find a cheaper alternative.
Websites like Trolley and Price Spy let you compare thousands of products across different retailers to find the best price.
Price Spy even lets you see how much an item has cost over time, so you can see if the current price is a good deal.
A quick scan on the Google Shopping/Product tab will also bring up how much retailers are selling a certain item for.
How to compare prices to get the best deal
JUST because something is on offer, or is part of a sale, it doesn't mean it's always a good deal.
There are plenty of comparison websites out there that'll check prices for you - so don't be left paying more than you have to.
Most of them work by comparing the prices across hundreds of retailers.
Here are some that we recommend:
Google Shopping is a tool that lets users search for and compare prices for products across the web. Simply type in keywords, or a product number, to bring up search results.
Price Spy logs the history of how much something costs from over 3,000 different retailers, including Argos, Amazon, eBay and the supermarkets. Once you select an individual product you can quickly compare which stores have the best price and which have it in stock.
Idealo is another website that lets you compare prices between retailers. All shoppers need to do is search for the item they need and the website will rank them from the cheapest to the most expensive one.
CamelCamelCamel only works on goods being sold on Amazon. To use it, type in the URL of the product you want to check the price of.
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