The Rare Welsh Bit

Celebrate Beef Week (23–30 April 2026) with this PGI Welsh Beef steak Caesar salad with wild garlic croutons – a simple yet satisfying take on a classic Caesar salad recipe, ready in around 45 minutes. Steak Caesar salad takes everything that works about a traditional Caesar and builds on it, combining crisp romaine lettuce, a […] Read more…

This ham cawl is a traditional Welsh gammon and root veg broth built around everyday ingredients and a slower, more considered approach to cooking. Created in line with the Welsh Government and Food & Drink Wales’ ‘Rooted in Wales’ campaign, it reflects the idea of choosing food that’s local, seasonal and close to home – […] Read more…

What if you could simplify the preparation of your favourite homemade bakes without losing the tradition behind them? Today I’m making one of Wales’ most traditional teatime treats – bara brith – using my new Thermomix® TM7. Don’t forget to PIN this recipe so you can find it once you’re ready to start baking! Few […] Read more…

Looking for an easy way to bring everyone together this Easter? These lamb and leek rosemary skewers are a delicious alternative to traditional roast lamb, paired with simple sides and a relaxed approach to Easter hosting with help from Very. Easter is the perfect excuse to slow things down and gather around the table with […] Read more…

Gone are the days of swapping SIM cards at every border. For my last trip to Greece, I tested SimLocal’s Europe eSIM, and it’s easily one of the best eSIM options I’ve used for European travel in 2026. Here’s my honest breakdown of everything you need to know before buying. If you’ve ever arrived in […] Read more…

Wales’ food festivals tend to feel grounded rather than glossy – more about producers, place and eating well than spectacle. From seaside towns to city centres, these events are often best experienced as part of a wider trip, whether that’s a weekend away or an extended food-focused route around the country. Tip: Many Welsh food […] Read more…

Set among the undulating hills of Corinthia in the northeastern Peloponnese, Nemea is often dubbed the ‘Bordeaux of Greece’ – and for good reason. As you enter the region, a sign reading “Welcome to Wine Land” offers a fitting introduction to Greece’s largest red wine appellation, and a rising star on the global wine map. […] Read more…

There are few ingredients more overlooked in the kitchen than the humble raisin. Yet tucked away in the sun-drenched vineyards of Greece, a centuries-old story of identity, mislabelling, and agricultural pride is being quietly reclaimed – one tiny raisin at a time. On a recent press trip to the northern Peloponnese, I travelled to Kiato, […] Read more…