After Eight

Brand: Nestle

Cost: £1.50

Found at: Morrisons

Once again, Nestle has me feeling deceived. Everything about these chocolates says elegance and sophistication. They come in a long, dark green box with a provocative name. Each square of chocolate is individually wrapped in its own little paper sleeve. When I reach for one, I feel like I should be draping my arm over a velvet sofa as my diamond tennis bracelet gently brushes against the box.

And then I bite into a York Peppermint Pattie.

Turns out, these chocolates are just like me in an evening gown: all packaging and no real class. At least I’m content to be cheap and cheerful.