The Rare Welsh Bit

Welsh rarebit is now firmly in the spotlight thanks to Rarebit Fortnight, a two-week campaign bringing together independent cafés and restaurants across Wales in support of a shared cause. Running from 21 February to 7 March, Rarebit Fortnight sees businesses across south and west Wales serving their own takes on the iconic dish, with a […] Read more…

A quick and easy vegetarian recipe for traditional Welsh Glamorgan sausages, made using Dragon’s Handcrafted Cavern Emerald leek-blended Cheddar cheese to save time on cleaning, cutting and cooking leeks. On the table in just one hour, and delicious served with Dragon’s Piccalilli Pickle! Despite having written about Welsh food for the best part of 13 […] Read more…

All you need to know about traditional Welsh, chip shop-style corned beef rissoles, including an authentic, quick and easy Welsh rissole recipe. One of my most nostalgic childhood memories takes me back to Friday evenings after school, when I’d go to my local Brownies group for an hour and, on the way home, my Mum […] Read more…

I’m going back to basics with a recipe for traditional Welsh rarebit, also known as Welsh rabbit. Perhaps one of the most popular of all traditional Welsh dishes, Welsh rarebit is often likened to cheese on toast, but it’s much more than that! In this blog post, I’ll be answering some of the most commonly […] 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…

Discover the best of traditional Tunisian cuisine on a Tunisian food tour with Sawa Taste of Tunisia. Join me on a four-day taster tour showcasing the highlights of Sawa’s culinary experiences, from Tunisian street food to the best local independent restaurants and producers. Once seen as the granary of Rome for its plentiful harvests, Tunisia […] Read more…