Words by Angharad May I donÔÇÖt want to make this review about me, but I would like to start off with a little personal background, to set the scene. ┬áAs someone who struggles with often crippling anxiety, I try to set myself challenges, which to most people seem mundane, everyday tasks, but to me, they are huge hurdles to constantly battle in order to overcome. … Continue reading The Little Man Coffee Company | Review
By Manavi Mehrotra As a fascinated observer of Christmas, IÔÇÖve seen and adored the magic of it. How it brings together families and friends, how thereÔÇÖs a warm scent of comfort that hugs the air, and of course, the food. My astute observation has highlighted the importance of the traditional apple pie: a delicious tart enveloping crushed apples which is often served hot. As a … Continue reading Quick and Easy Budget Friendly Christmas Dinners
Words by Katie Comer Once again, my love affair with tapas continues, but this time in Cardiff. Situated off of St MaryÔÇÖs street, Curado Bar is contemporary bar and deli serves food and drink typical of northern Spain. Boasting a great selection of cured meats, cheeses, wines and cocktails they also offer delicious home cooked items from the kitchen. Although I would consider their dishes … Continue reading Curado Bar | Review
Words and Pictures by Katie Renker For vegans, not unused to going out for a meal with friends and having to be satisfied with a side of fries and some lettuce served with a healthy side of fun-poking, City Hall last Sunday had become a wonderland. Inside its marble halls and between its great columns waited ice-cream by the cone; cupcakes and cheese; pies and … Continue reading Welsh Vegan WinterFest – G┼Áyl Aeaf Feganaidd Cymru | Review
By Mary Stephanie Israel Recipes: Breakfast- Banana Pancakes Starter- Baked barbecue chicken wings Main- Mac and Cheese Snack- Mozzarella sticks Dessert- Oreo truffles Extra: Drink- Nutella hot chocolate BREAKFAST RECIPE: Banana Pancakes (1 serving) Preparation: 5 minutes Cook: 6-8 minutes Difficulty: Easy Total cost: Less than ┬ú1 Ingredients: 1 overripe large banana 1 large egg 2 tablespoons whole-wheat flour Method: Mash 2/3 of overripe banana … Continue reading Three Ingredients Recipes
By Caterina Dassi├¿ Just a twenty-minute or less walk from the city center, in Canton, you can find the Michelin & Good Food Guide listed Indian restaurant purple poppadom. Be careful to check for the sign and not for the restaurant window as the actual dining area for the restaurant happens to be hidden up a a flight of stairs.. Our visit to purple poppadom … Continue reading Purple Poppadom | Review
By Abby Wilson After visiting Stag Coffee two times in the past two weeks, I thought it was only necessary to write a review of the place. An independent caf├®, located on Crwys Road, in the heart of Cathays. With unique d├®cor and a quirky feel, Stag oozes a relaxed and comforting vibe. The small caf├® possesses a large menu containing all-day breakfast dishes (perfect … Continue reading Stag Coffee | Review
By Gintare Safigulinaite Ever wondered what to do with the insides of a gutted pumpkin after you’ve transformed it into a piece of ghostly art? Well, there is plenty you can do and it can be as creative as carving the pumpkin! You can make fantastic meals and surprise everyone you live with. So this is how it usually works: you carve the pumpkin, put … Continue reading Leftover Pumpkin? Don’t Throw it Away
By Amy Layton Having a Halloween house party and need some snacks to impress your guests? Or are you simply looking for a bite to devour after a night out? Here are some tricks and treats to get you in the Halloween spirit. Treats Rice Crispy Ghouls This spooky twist on a classic rice crispy cake recipe is an easy, cheap and quick treat. Ingredients: … Continue reading Trick or Treat?
Words By Abby Wilson As a food lover, I was quite nervous about my volunteering trip to Fiji. Living with a Fijian family and eating traditional delicacies for six whole weeks. Knowing that I wouldnÔÇÖt be able to pop to the supermarket to grab a Dairy Milk bar, or a bag of Sensations, or even better, indulgence in a juicy burger and chips. As a … Continue reading Food Abroad: Eating the Fijian Way
Words by Andrea Drobna When┬áfirst opened in Cardiff their goal was to provide authentic, tasty food from across India to a city on the go. For those looking to dine in, the restaurant also hoped to provide a contemporary chilled out environment, welcoming both long-time lovers of Indian cuisine and first-time wanderers. Recently, the restaurant has aimed at a new objective: challenging themselves to provide … Continue reading Chai Street Green | Review
Words by Caterina Dassie Da Mara is an Italian restaurant pizzeria situated in Penylan, just at the end of Albany Road in 2 Pen-Y-Lan Road. It has a capacity of 70-seating but also offers a takeaway menu. The business is run by a husband and wife team, Mark and Rita, who have always been passionate about the culinary field. Indeed, Mark is a professional of … Continue reading Da Mara | Review
Words by Caterina Dassie’ On the night of October the 1st, the Dusty Knuckle was awarded for its commitment to sustainable practices. The Cardiff pizzeria won the ÔÇÿPeopleÔÇÖs Favourite RestaurantÔÇÖ in the Sustainable Restaurant AssociationÔÇÖs ÔÇÿFood Made Good AwardsÔÇÖ in London. The pizzeria is run and owned by Phill and Deb Lewis, an husband and wife team, whose business journey begun by joining local markets … Continue reading 2018 London ÔÇÿFood Made GoodÔÇÖ Awards: Dusty Knuckle wins ÔÇÿPeopleÔÇÖs Favourite RestaurantÔÇÖ
By Lucy Wilkinson Monday the 1st October marks International Coffee Day, so today youÔÇÖve got even more of an excuse to spend ┬ú4 on that necessary cappuccino. Coffee has undeniably become a central feature of modern-day life, and socialising. It seems like everything thatÔÇÖs not to do with drinking alcohol, revolves around the caffeinated substance. But the substance has the world divided on whether itÔÇÖs … Continue reading To drink coffee or not to drink coffee: that is the question.
Amante, Ibiza By Lucy Wilkinson If youÔÇÖre ever in Ibiza, and have a day to spare away from the beach clubs and nights out, Amante is the place to go. Admittedly, it is not cheap, but in my opinion is well worth it. The value for money can be found in its stunning location. Situated in a quintessentially Ibizan cove, the only word to describe … Continue reading Best Holiday Meals
By Ellis Garamszegi In a world where everyone wants a quick fix, fad diets have become increasingly alluring. A quick google search of ‘diets’ yields 11.2 million results and one of the issues is cutting through what will work, is healthy and sustainable. Dieting is a huge business; the marketisation of health and wellness has left us with overly complicated methods and products, with many … Continue reading The myth behind fasting ÔÇô Is it really good for you?
By Katie Comer For quite some time now visiting Dublin has captured my interest, so me and my boyfriend jumped at the chance to visit the city on our way back from Scotland. The city itself reminded me of Amsterdam, with its quirky shops and pubs, DublinÔÇÖs bustling metropolis is the heart of Irish culture. Breakfast P├ôG. For breakfast we visited P├ôG; a whitewashed, minimalistic, … Continue reading Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner in Dublin
By Angharad May As human beings, we seem to be intrinsically drawn to structure and routine; this is no different when it comes to food and drink rituals which vary remarkably around the globe. Under the umbrella of seven continents, 195 countries, a plethora of cuisines and countless cultures, family meals look worlds apart from place to place. Are you ready for a whistle-stop-tour of … Continue reading From Slurping to Burping: Family Meals Around the World
By Eden Griffiths Wherever you come from and whatever youÔÇÖre doing with your life right now, thereÔÇÖs a good chance youÔÇÖve at some point found yourself discussing one of the most controversial topics our generation has come across: to vegan? Or not to vegan? ItÔÇÖs no secret that veganism is currently on the rise, and whether people view this as a trend or a lifestyle … Continue reading Greazy Vegan | Review
By Caterina Dassie’ in collaboration with Mikey Bell Summer is almost over, but no-bake dessert recipes are never enough for whichever season we are in. Today, I am going to open up your eyes (and stomachs) with a cheesecake recipe, or rather, Mikey BellÔÇÖs recipe. Mikey is a full time Marketing Manager, who has a passion for cooking and a good eye for photography ÔÄ» … Continue reading Summer Strawberry Cheesecake Squares – Recipe
