The Rare Welsh Bit

Food

  • Korean corn dogs on an oven tray, with melted cheddar cheese oozing out of one of them. Dragon Mature Welsh Cheddar is visible behind.

    Korean Corn Dog Recipe with Dragon Cheese

    My Korean corn dog recipe puts a tangy twist on traditional ‘gamja hot dogs’ with melted Dragon Mature Welsh Cheddar Cheese and umami-twanged gochujang mayonnaise – the ultimate comfort food snack! My first encounter with corn dogs was on a college trip to New York at 17 – my first time abroad. These fluffy, cornmeal-battered […] Read more…

  • Shakshuka in a Turkish copper pan on an electric hob, with ingredients in the background.

    Easy Shakshuka with Dragon Cheese

    Traditional shakshuka gets a makeover with juicy courgette, tangy leeks, and a crown of golden-yolked poached eggs, all topped with melted Dragon Vintage Welsh Cheddar Cheese. On the table in just 30 minutes! There’s something undeniably comforting about a pan of shakshuka, its deep red sauce simmering with hints of cumin and smoked paprika, as […] Read more…

  • Heart-shaped Welsh cake recipe

    Heart-Shaped Welsh Cake Recipe

    Love Welsh cakes? Just wait until you’ve tried these heart-shaped Welsh cakes! Okay, so they don’t taste any different to regular Welsh cakes, but trust me, you’re going to fall head-over-heels with them (and if not, you can always just use a round cutter instead! 😉 ) Perfect for St. Dwynwen’s. Day or Valentines Day, […] Read more…

  • A bowl of veggie chilli topped with sour cream, cheese and coriander, next to bowls of guacamole, soured cream and cheese.

    Healthy & Hearty Vegetarian Chilli

    Brimming with black beans, sweetcorn and red bell peppers with ancho chillies for a subtle spicy kick, this vegetarian chilli doesn’t just taste amazing – it’s also pretty good for you too! When it comes to veggie takes on traditionally meaty meals, there aren’t many dishes more up to the challenge than chilli con carne. […] Read more…

Travel

  • Popular Tunisian street food, Tunisian plate, at Tunis Central Market.

    Scoffing Street Food & Dining In Dars: A Tunisian Food Tour with Sawa

    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…

  • The vineyards at Hebron Vineyard in Whitland, Carmarthenshire, west Wales.

    On the (Larder) Trail: Local Producers & Places To Eat in Carmarthenshire, Wales

    Join me on a foodie trip with Discover Carmarthenshire and discover some of the best producers, restaurants and places to eat in Carmarthenshire, south-west Wales. From eating at a steakhouse with its own home-reared herd of pedigree cattle; to meeting the independent cheesemakers exporting their artisan organic cheese worldwide; and sipping fine wines at local, […] Read more…

  • The 'Lloyd George' room at The Wynnstay Hotel in Machynlleth, featuring an old Gothic mahogany four-poster bed

    The Wynnstay Hotel in Machynlleth: Ancient Capital of Wales

    Exploring the ancient capital of Wales, Machynlleth, nestled within the beautiful Dyfi (English ‘Dovey’) Valley in Powys, Mid Wales, while staying at The Wynnstay Hotel in Machynlleth. Did you know the rural market town of Machynlleth, Powys was once the ancient capital of Wales? Standing at the head of the Dyfi estuary in the picturesque […] Read more…

  • The Market Hall in Abergavenny - Abergavenny Market in full-swing.

    Visiting Abergavenny Market & Shopping Local in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire

    Following my recent visit to the market town of Usk, join me on a festive visit to Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, working with Visit Monmouthshire to promote the county’s Shop Local campaign and support independent high street retailers and businesses in the run-up to Christmas. Monmouthshire has a growing reputation as Wales’ foodie capital, and the market town of […] Read more…