The Rare Welsh Bit

Crispy leeks don’t get better than this. Try these golden beer-battered leeks with creamy leek ranch dip for a tasty snack or appetiser everyone will love. There are plenty of ways to enjoy the humble British leek, and Welsh cuisine, in particular, makes great use of it. Introduced to Wales by Phoenicians trading tin in […] Read more…

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…

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…

With spring in full swing, here’s how to create a simple charcuterie board that really looks the part, yet only takes around 30 minutes to prepare from scratch using artisan cured meats, British cheeses and fine accompaniments from Harvey and Brockless, paired with seasonal ingredients. Spring is one of my favourite seasons of the year. […] 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…

Enjoy a memorable Mediterranean escape at five-star, adult-focused Constantinou Bros Asimina Suites Hotel in Paphos, Cyprus. The original capital city of Cyprus, Paphos is a living museum for Cypriot heritage and culture, shaped by ancient Greek mythology, distinct Neolithic archaeological sites and a long history of traditional wine-making. However, the city is far from being […] Read more…

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…

When North East Wales Tourism commissioned me to write about fine dining in the region, I was literally spoilt for choice when it came to choosing which restaurants to feature. As I’ve discovered in previous blog posts about the coastal dining scene in north east Wales and the 2018 north east Wales Year of the Sea […] Read more…