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Beer-Battered Crispy Leeks with Leek Ranch Dip

Crispy leeks in beer batter, served with leek ranch sauce and a glass of beer on the side

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…

Watermelon Strawberry Smoothie

Watermelon strawberry smoothie served in a scooped-out watermelon, with a slice of lime, a honey jar, and a couple of strawberries next to it.

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…

Easy Welsh Glamorgan Sausages With Piccalilli

Glamorgan sausages in a cast iron frying pan, placed on top of a teatowel on a wooden table. In the background, you can see Dragon Piccalilli Pickle and grated Dragon cheese on a chopping board.

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…

Best Ever Slow Cooker Beef Rendang

Malaysian slow cooker beef rendang

Packed with flaky, fall-apart beef cooked in creamy coconut milk with fragrant lemongrass, kaffir lime, galangal, ginger and a myriad of spices, this traditional Malaysian slow cooker beef rendang can be left to bubble away in the kitchen while you get on with your day! Beef rendang: an introduction Perhaps one of the most popular […] Read more…

Making Wine Coolers Work For You: 5 Tips For Everyday Use

A glass of red wine next to a bottle of red wine

Whether you’re just starting to explore wine or already have a small collection going, a wine cooler can be a really handy thing to have around the house. It’s about giving your wine a consistent, calm space to rest until you’re ready to enjoy it. Here are five tips from Wineandbarrels that make using a […] Read more…

How to Improve Your Food Photography Using Lightroom Presets

Someone taking a photo of a fresh food arrangement on their iphone

Food photography has become a key ingredient in successful food blogging, social media marketing, and even restaurant promotion. Whether you’re shooting flat lays of your home-cooked creations or snapping street food on the go, editing can take your images from average to appetite-inducing. One of the easiest and most effective ways to elevate your shots […] Read more…

Cheesecake Filled Easter Egg

Cheesecake filled Easter eggs topped with chocolate chunks, chocolate sauce and Mini Eggs on a plate next to a knife

This easy no bake cheesecake-filled chocolate egg is the perfect Easter treat with a twist – on the table in less than two hours (including setting time)! If you’re looking for a fresh twist on Easter treats this year, these no-bake vanilla cheesecake-filled Easter eggs are a delicious place to start. A far cry from […] Read more…

Which Manuka Honey Is Best?

A bowl of porridge topped with blackberries and Manuka honey on a wooding chopping board, next to a jar of Manuka honey, some fresh blackberries and a wooden honey drizzler

Discover where Manuka honey comes from and hear about its unique natural benefits, as well as how to work out which Manuka honey is best to buy – including an honest comparison of Manuka Doctor’s multifloral (55MGO) and monofloral (740 MGO) Manuka honey. Long before it became a global wellness staple, Manuka honey was a […] Read more…

Gastronomic Spain: Your Online Food Shop for Authentic Spanish Food All Around Europe

A selection of five tapas dishes at Santiago's Tapas in Cardiff, Wales.

Whether you’re craving jamón ibérico, dreaming of chorizo-stuffed bocadillos or planning the perfect tapas night, Gastronomic Spain brings the heart of Spanish cuisine straight to your door. Based in Valencia and delivering across Europe, this online food shop is your one-stop destination for traditional, high-quality Spanish products – without needing a plane ticket. What is […] Read more…