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…

Packed with refreshing watermelon and sweet strawberries, this watermelon strawberry smoothie makes for a tasty way to cool down this summer. As the days grow longer and the sun intensifies, we all crave something cool and refreshing to beat the summer heat. Smoothies, with their versatility and ease of preparation, are the perfect solution. They […] 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…

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…

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…

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…