Author: Beth Mendleton

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Review: Corfu by Night – From Corfu to Cathays

Corfu by Night is a new, up and coming restaurant and cocktail bar, bringing the distinct flavours of Corfu to the Cardiff community. They describe Corfu as a ÔÇÿbridge to our Italian neighboursÔÇÖ that for centuries has traded with other surrounding peninsulas, making its identity unique and its food inspired by other diverse and fruitful cultures.   The setting replicates a classic Greek taverna with white … Continue reading Review: Corfu by Night – From Corfu to Cathays

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What Will Be Trending in the World of Food and Drink in 2022?

Thanks to apps like TikTok, this past year we have seen so many foods trending online. Many of which have made their way into peopleÔÇÖs go-to recipes…baked oats and feta pasta anyone? But the vast majority are short-lived fad foods. I mean, who really wants to chew down on frozen honey or tuck into a bowl of ÔÇÿnatureÔÇÖs cerealÔÇÖ? Spoiler alert, itÔÇÖs essentially just fruit salad.  … Continue reading What Will Be Trending in the World of Food and Drink in 2022?

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TisÔÇÖ the Season to be Vegan – Veganizing Festive Favourites

Traditional Christmas food brings to mind different kinds of meats stuffed inside of each other, creamy and rich desserts, and fancy cheese and canap├®s. Whilst there are a lot of shop-bought vegan alternatives on the market these days, there are ways we can easily veganize festive foods ourselves at home.   Here are some small treats, perfect for Christmas Eve, Day or New Year to … Continue reading TisÔÇÖ the Season to be Vegan – Veganizing Festive Favourites

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Review: Yakitori 1 – A Hidden Gem in the Bay

This week I was lucky enough to try out Yakitori┬á1ÔÇÖs fabulous menu, and boy was it delicious!┬áWhen we received a┬áDM┬áinviting us down to the Bay, my eyes lit up at the Instagram notification. Japanese food is one of my┬áfavourite┬ácuisines, and with the plentiful sushi options we have in Cardiff I had not had a chance to try Yakitori 1 yet ÔÇô so I am┬ávery┬ágrateful┬áfor this┬áopportunity.┬á … Continue reading Review: Yakitori 1 – A Hidden Gem in the Bay

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Get to Know Cardiff’s Food and Drink Societies

The immediate stress and chaos of post-freshers’ week slump; where time is just a construct and deadlines seem startlingly close, yet so far… is among us.  One way to get settled into the new academic year and really feel like your university experience is in full swing, is to explore the many societies that Cardiff has to offer. As readers of Quench Food IÔÇÖm sure you would appreciate hearing from our Food and Drink related societies … Continue reading Get to Know Cardiff’s Food and Drink Societies

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How to Get Over Fresher’s Flu With Culinary Cures

Lemon & Ginger Tea with Honey  Words by Rosenwyn Dorrell It doesnÔÇÖt matter how you got it, all you know now is your throat hurts, you canÔÇÖt breathe through your nose, and youÔÇÖve prodded your tonsils with swabs enough to be assured that itÔÇÖs not Covid.  Yes, itÔÇÖs Freshers Flu.  The go-to method might be paracetamol and cough syrup, but turning to more┬áholistic┬áapproaches┬ácould be better for instant relief.┬á You may … Continue reading How to Get Over Fresher’s Flu With Culinary Cures

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