The Rare Welsh Bit

South West Wales

Welsh Rarebit Fortnight Launches in Wales

Rarebit lunch special on house sourdough at Tides Kitchen and Wine Bar in Newport, Pembrokeshire

Welsh rarebit is now firmly in the spotlight thanks to Rarebit Fortnight, a two-week campaign bringing together independent cafés and restaurants across Wales in support of a shared cause. Running from 21 February to 7 March, Rarebit Fortnight sees businesses across south and west Wales serving their own takes on the iconic dish, with a […] Read more…

How To Enjoy Fish And Chips Sustainably

MSC certified battered cod and chips in cardboard box

Read on to hear all about where I got some MSC certified fish and chips, as well as pick up some top tips on how to enjoy one of the UK’s favourite dishes sustainably. Did you know National Fish and Chip Day is being celebrated across two days this year? Traditionally, it’s held on the […] Read more…

Sosban Restaurant Sunday Tasting Menu – Llanelli, South-West Wales

Cod Five Ways Sosban

You only have to glance at Sosban Restaurant in Llanelli, south-west Wales to know that it’s a pretty special place. A Grade-II listed Victorian pump house perched on Llanelli’s North Dock, this awe-inspiring building is a beacon for the iconic industrial heritage of the surrounding area. Lovingly restored by Bendigo 9-10 (a team consisting of […] Read more…

Wining and Dining in South-West Wales

Llanerch Vineyard tour

It’s no secret that I love to travel for food, but recently I was reminded of just how much amazing food and drink is sitting right on my doorstep, when I embarked on a food-focused press trip across south-west Wales with Food and Drink Wales. We ate our way across the region as we explored the local […] Read more…