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Culture, Food

Review | Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop, Br├©d

By Ilona Cabral On a dreary Cardiff day, stepping into the cosy, wood panelled walls of Br├©d, I finally felt like Christmas was near. Based in Pontcanna, Br├©d is a charming Danish bakery owned by Betina Skovbro, an experienced Baker who moved from Denmark to Cardiff in 1998. After originally pursuing a career in photography, (and finding the bread in Cardiff somewhat lacking) Betina decided … Continue reading Review | Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop, Br├©d

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Sticky Fingers Street Food Review

By Katie Duffin Sticky Fingers Street Food is the newest edition to CardiffÔÇÖs brewery quarter, and a must-try for any foodie looking to try some of CardiffÔÇÖs quirkiest dishes. The street-food scene is growing at a staggering rate in the UK and Cardiff is no exception, with restaurants like Chai Street Indian Kitchen quickly becoming a staple in CardiffÔÇÖs food scene. Just this summer, Depot … Continue reading Sticky Fingers Street Food Review

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HeaneyÔÇÖs Cardiff – Review and Interview with Award Winning Head Chef

By Caterina Dassi├¿ and Josh Ong   On Wednesday October 10th the Great British Menu chef Tommy Heaney has finally opened the doors of his brand-new bar and restaurant, HeaneyÔÇÖs, in Pontcanna on Romilly Crescent. Yet, Quench has had the opportunity to try it out the night before the launch. After being successful at the Great House in Bridgend, Tommy and his team aimed at … Continue reading HeaneyÔÇÖs Cardiff – Review and Interview with Award Winning Head Chef

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Food

Diabetes: Let’s Not Sugarcoat It

By Sara Abidi ÔÇ£LetÔÇÖs get this bread!ÔÇØ You decide, enthusiastically jumping out of bed. Your body buzzes at the thought of some hot, buttery toast just waiting to break it down into glucose. Later, the cells will use it to produce energy which in turn will power another day of bread-getting. However, a diabetic person lacks the insulin needed to move the glucose around; in … Continue reading Diabetes: Let’s Not Sugarcoat It

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An Alternative Route to the Traditional Healthy Diet – Chai Street Review

By Ellis Garamszegi When Britons contemplate healthy eating, going out for ÔÇ£an IndianÔÇØ perhaps isnÔÇÖt at the forefront of their minds. But, perhaps it should be particularly when the restaurant in question is owned by two doctors! Dr. Ajit Kandoran and Dr. Latheesh Kottilil launched the Cardiff-based Chai street brand in 2016, with the Cardiff Bay restaurant being the latest addition.You may have seen or … Continue reading An Alternative Route to the Traditional Healthy Diet – Chai Street Review

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House of Caws Cheese Festival – Review

By Rachel Nurse Disappointingly, the House of Caws cheese festival wasnÔÇÖt what I expected. I donÔÇÖt know what I expected, but it certainly wasnÔÇÖt that the food would be sold out early in the night and fort options to be limited. Unit Nineteen itself was a cool location. One youÔÇÖd go to get celebratory cocktails with your closest friends with at noon after an exam … Continue reading House of Caws Cheese Festival – Review

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Leftover Pumpkin? Don’t Throw it Away

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

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Trick or Treat?

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?

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Fashion, Features, Food

FOR Cardiff – the gift card that supports independent businesses in the Welsh Capital

by Molly Wyatt Come rain or shine, I am a sucker for shopping, window shopping or real shopping. So, when an opportunity arose to explore CardiffÔÇÖs arcades I was pretty darn keen ÔÇô and the days I spent working so hard buying and eating things, were a real treat. Nearly 200 hundred years old, the beautifully designed arcades nestled in the high streets of Cardiff … Continue reading FOR Cardiff – the gift card that supports independent businesses in the Welsh Capital

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Ultimate Kitchen Essentials Shopping List for Freshers

By Abby Wilson For all of those who have university this year, youÔÇÖve taken the bold step of packing your boxes and moving away from home. YouÔÇÖve probably had quite a lot to think about already, but youÔÇÖve undoubtedly thought about the essentials that somehow managed to evade your very long packing list. I can almost guarantee there are some kitchen essentials on there, so … Continue reading Ultimate Kitchen Essentials Shopping List for Freshers

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Food, Travel

Food Abroad: Eating the Fijian Way

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

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Chai Street Green | Review

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

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2018 London ÔÇÿFood Made GoodÔÇÖ Awards: Dusty Knuckle wins ÔÇÿPeopleÔÇÖs Favourite RestaurantÔÇÖ

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

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To drink coffee or not to drink coffee: that is the question.

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.

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Sunday Roast in a Pie? – Pieminister launches new Autumnal Sunday Menu

Words by Josh Ong Pieminister have launched their autumnal menu to combine the joys of Pies and Sunday Roasts into one.   Bristolian based Pieminister have embarked on their next adventure in the culinary world; tackling the Sunday Roast. Using their pies as a base for the dish, their Sunday Best menu allows you to combine a pie of your choice with mash, gravy, carrot … Continue reading Sunday Roast in a Pie? – Pieminister launches new Autumnal Sunday Menu

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