Fresher’s Foodie Checklist

We want to welcome Freshers to Cardiff by sharing our foodie favourites across the city! Don’t miss these absolute gems: Words by Hannah Penwright The Hellenic Eatery The Hellenic Eatery is a Greek restaurant in the heart of Cathays, meaning itÔÇÖs perfect for students looking for an inexpensive but very delicious meal out. Whether youÔÇÖre a huge Greek food fan or have never tried it, … Continue reading Fresher’s Foodie Checklist

The Great British Bake OffÔÇÖs Dwindling Viewership: Should we still be watching?

Words by Lottie Ennis I was rather a latecomer to the magical affair that is The Great British Bake Off but now it is perhaps the only classic TV which I am excited to watch in its scheduled spot the minute it comes out. Each year there are a selection of ordinary people who want to demonstrate, as well as push their baking skills to … Continue reading The Great British Bake OffÔÇÖs Dwindling Viewership: Should we still be watching?

Student Foodgram: teganfrancis_

The first in our Student Foodgram series, Tegan, Cardiff final year English and German student, spills her baking secrets. Check out her Instagram account which is filled with mouth-watering foodie photos for you to enjoy. Words by Tegan Francis What type of food do you normally make and how often? IÔÇÖm a hard-core cake fan. I love everything about cake: making it, eating it, serving … Continue reading Student Foodgram: teganfrancis_

Review: Street Food Circus, Canton

Words by Christopher Colbourn Images by Christopher Colbourn and Shannon Worsey I try to keep to a pretty strict food budget (I view meals out as ÔÇÿentertainmentÔÇÖ) but when IÔÇÖm out for the day, trekking back to Roath to make lunch is an unappealing prospect. With the dwindling remains of my maintenance loan in mind, I try to put my budget before my belly and … Continue reading Review: Street Food Circus, Canton

CardiffÔÇÖs Most Meaty Menus Amid the Vegan Takeover

Words by Josh Ong There are a number of contributing factors that have led to the reduction of the old fashioned carnocentric menu. Where veganism has grown exponentially over the last half-decade, many restaurant goers have questioned whether or not both the decline of meat-centred menus and the former are directly correlated. Fortunately, in the current climate, they are not mutually exclusive. There are some … Continue reading CardiffÔÇÖs Most Meaty Menus Amid the Vegan Takeover

Review: Pieminister, St Mary Street

Words by Andrea Drobna Located at the top of St. MaryÔÇÖs Street in Cardiff, Pieminister is advertised as the home of award-winning pies and creamy soft serve ice cream. They originally opened their first branch in Bristol, and now operate in multiple cities across the UK. You can find their pies in their own Pieminister restaurants, caf├®s, or as savory additions to partner pubs who … Continue reading Review: Pieminister, St Mary Street

Review: Bite Food Festival. Insole Court, Llandaff

Words by Indigo Jones On a beautiful day in sunny Cardiff there is nothing better to do than to have a picnic with family or friends. Bite food festival enables families to do that with a bit of a spin. There arenÔÇÖt any soggy sandwiches or dry scotch eggs, but a variety of culinary delights straight from local food outlets. The food stalls offered gourmet … Continue reading Review: Bite Food Festival. Insole Court, Llandaff

Shake up your Salad for Summer!

Rainbow Vegetable and Hummus Salad Words by Hannah Penwright ThereÔÇÖs a common misconception that salads arenÔÇÖt filling, but this one definitely is! Roasted beetroot, cauliflower and carrot layered with hummus and greenery make for a colourful, nutritious treat. Serves- 6 Prep time- 50 minutes Difficulty- easy Ingredients 3 medium beetroots 100g cooked chickpeas 250g carrots Half a head of cauliflower 2 tbsps olive oil Salt … Continue reading Shake up your Salad for Summer!

Review: Cardiff International Food and Drink Festival. Cardiff Bay.

Words by Katie Duffin As I sat on the steps of the Street Food Piazza, it was clear summer had arrived, and with it one of CardiffÔÇÖs most unique and delicious festivals ÔÇö the International Food and Drink Festival. Music trumpeted out of the speakers as one of the many eccentric bands that day carried the crowd along with an electric set of up-tempo jazz … Continue reading Review: Cardiff International Food and Drink Festival. Cardiff Bay.