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From Slurping to Burping: Family Meals Around the World

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

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Greazy Vegan | Review

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

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Summer Strawberry Cheesecake Squares – Recipe

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

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How Is Brexit Going to Change Our Groceries?

By Nidhi Pattni The United Kingdom deciding to withdraw from the European Union has been endlessly on the news and debated about on social media. There are some who think this was a smart move and long overdue, a large number of people fumed by this decision and some ÔÇô mostly local farmers – have changed their mind after seeing the first consequences of the … Continue reading How Is Brexit Going to Change Our Groceries?

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The Future of CardiffÔÇÖs Street Food

By Josh Ong Street food throughout the UK has seen a meteoric rise in the last decade. With ever increasing growth of ÔÇÿGrab and GoÔÇÖ convenience food within the culinary industry, street food vendors have begun to find a more grounded position in the nationÔÇÖs food sphere. Indeed, for the last 5 years there has been a notable boost of events popping up around Cardiff … Continue reading The Future of CardiffÔÇÖs Street Food

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Fancy and Fresh Water Infusion Recipes

By Angharad May LetÔÇÖs be honest, drinking the recommended daily amount of water can be as much a chore as Harvard referencing, so several years ago I bought myself one of those cheap and cheerful water infuser bottles. It was my most-prized kitchen gadgetÔǪuntil it broke. Does this mean one has to go all-out and spend a small fortune on a fandangle bottle? Not at … Continue reading Fancy and Fresh Water Infusion Recipes

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LightÔÇÿn free berry-licious ice cream – Summer Bakes

By Josie Von Jascheroff In this day and age, veganism is the latest craze of both environment and fitness. But even if youÔÇÖre not a vegan, this light and delicious dessert will rock your summer evenings. With the scorching heat both abroad and in the UK, desserts need to satisfy sweet cravings and leave us feeling light enough to dash in for a pool dip. … Continue reading LightÔÇÿn free berry-licious ice cream – Summer Bakes

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Simple and Fresh Water Infusion Recipes

By Georgia Evans Procrastination is my thing. The dishes, my washing, deadlines ÔÇô IÔÇÖll put it off until the last possible second. But thereÔÇÖs one thing that you bet IÔÇÖll achieve every single day without failÔÇô drinking my two litres (minimum) of water. Not only do I genuinely enjoy a great glug of H20, I notice such a difference in my brain function, energy level … Continue reading Simple and Fresh Water Infusion Recipes

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Anthony Bourdain: Celebrating The Life of One of The WorldÔÇÖs Most Iconic Chefs

By Katie Duffin Known for his candid attitude and unrivalled passion for food, throughout his lifetime Anthony Bourdain became one of the worldÔÇÖs most iconic chefs. On one side, his love for the culinary arts and will of adventure led him to all corners of the world, on the other, his sharp-witted writing quickly made him one of the most influential chefs of all time. … Continue reading Anthony Bourdain: Celebrating The Life of One of The WorldÔÇÖs Most Iconic Chefs

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The Great British Gin Festival is Coming to Cardiff!

By Molly Wyatt Calling all Gin Lovers: A Gin Festival is coming to Cardiff! We can hear the chime of gingle bellesÔǪ Calling all gin drinkers, gin fantatics, and general gincredible Cardiffians ÔÇô The Great British Gin Festival is coming to Cardiff in July and weÔÇÖve got the lowdown on all you need to knowÔǪ I was lucky enough to get a sneak preview of … Continue reading The Great British Gin Festival is Coming to Cardiff!

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Asador 44’s Fiesta de la Cal├ºotada

By Josh Ong Asador 44 brings a homage to Catalonia within Cardiff in a forthcoming festival of cuisine and culture. ┬á Approaching itÔÇÖs first birthday, it would certainly be easy to say that the first year of Asador 44 has been an undoubted success. The shift of focus from tapas, served across the other Bar 44 venues, to traditional northern Spanish delicacies has seen owners … Continue reading Asador 44’s Fiesta de la Cal├ºotada

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International Women’s Day: A Celebration of Cardiff’s Women in Food and Hospitality.

This is a very last-minute article. This morning when I woke up, I realised my time as Food and Drinks editor for Quench Magazine is coming to an end soon; with our final issueÔÇÖs pitches sent in, the only creative space left for me is our online outlet. Then I realised it was International WomenÔÇÖs day. I scrolled through social media, seeing women lifting each … Continue reading International Women’s Day: A Celebration of Cardiff’s Women in Food and Hospitality.

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Cardiff Viva! Vegan Festival – A Review.

I never really know what to expect of vegan fair events like these. IÔÇÖve had lukewarm experiences where there were about four to five different stalls all selling some variation of vegan cake, IÔÇÖve had slightly better experiences where there were a lot of stalls but the venue was too small, too cold, smelt funny. So I find that its best to go without any … Continue reading Cardiff Viva! Vegan Festival – A Review.

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New Year, New Las Iguanas – A Relaunch Review

Last week Las Iguanas, Mill Lane, re-launched their restaurant, with a new look and a tweaked menu, and here at Quench we went to check it out! We were greeted by a bustle of people, food, colour, and energetic girls clad in feathers, and a waitress who seated us. From the minute we sat down, we were well-looked after, with our cocktail order taken almost … Continue reading New Year, New Las Iguanas – A Relaunch Review

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