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5 Unusual Foods to Add to Your Garden Party Menu

Quesadillas served on a plate with a cherry tomato in the middle. Ideal to feature on a garden party menu.

With summer fast approaching and Britain enjoying unusually warm spring sunshine, you’re probably already dreaming about all the garden parties you’ll be holding this summer. Before you even start thinking about your garden party menu, however, spend some time ensuring your garden is in tip-top condition. Once you’ve finished pulling up the stray dandelions, pruning […] Read more…

How To Choose a Restaurant

A flatlay of Croque Monsieur and soup at Madame Fromage in Cardiff

Would you travel for food? According to recent research by Jules Verne, 72% of Brits prioritise fine dining and local cuisine above other reasons to travel. What’s more, 17% of us have travelled purely to eat a certain type of food. With so many restaurants to pick from, however, you may be feeling a little […] Read more…

10 Mother’s Day Gifts for Mums Who Love to Cook

Retro sketch of a lady cooking in the kitchen

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about the ideal gift to treat your mum to. This year, rather than relying on chocolates, flowers or even Mother’s Day breakfast in bed, I’m going to surprise my mum with a more thoughtful gift that she’ll be able to keep for years […] Read more…

The Benefits of Organic Foods

Chickens grazing free range in a field

At the start of 2018, the value of the UK organic food sector rose by 6% to a record £2.2billion, owing largely to independent outlets and home delivery, including box schemes. There’s no doubt we’re putting more organic food into our mouths than ever before, but what does it all really mean? What exactly is […] Read more…

Coastal Dining in North East Wales

Botanical Gardens - wild mushrooms, pea shoots, edible petals and herbs on truffle and garlic toast

Earlier this year, you may remember reading about my experience of judging in the north east Wales Year of the Sea Food Challenge,  set up by North East Wales Tourism to promote the range of fresh fish and seafood produce available in the region. Following from this, I’ve been invited back to north east Wales […] Read more…