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
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
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
By Katie Comer Growing up I have watched my mum create, bake and decorate the most incredible desserts for our family and friends. She is the unsung hero of dessert making within family and without a shadow of a doubt, as many of her friends and family would tell you, she is the connoisseur of pavlovas. Although originating from New Zealand, this summer berry pavlova … Continue reading Berry Pavlova – Summer Bakes
When I was invited to review a pop-up cafe on 22 Crwys Road, I had the feeling where I was sure I’d been there before. Waking up after a heavy Juice session, I eagerly skipped off with a hungover stomach that was DYING for an avo-based brunch. And when I got there I found I was at none other than the door of Munchies! If … Continue reading Pop-up Avocado Cafe- A Review
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!
Here at Quench Food & Drink we love being loyal to local and independent businesses, and Wriggle helps us discover the best of the crop. A gem in the city centre is the long standing and authentic Thai House, home to the first ever Thai food brought to Cardiff. Not yet on the student grub map, but definitely a contender for the foodies of us, … Continue reading REVIEW: The Thai House via Wriggle
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
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.
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.
On a rainy, hungover Sunday last weekend, I laid in bed wondering what on earth could lighten my day and clear away my groggy head. So, naturally, I thought of foodÔǪ where could I go? What could I eat? Should I try somewhere new? God knows all I wanted was to be feline good (I love the pun.) So, I booked myself into a time … Continue reading Feline Good Cat Caf├® ÔÇô A 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
Here at Quench Food, we indulged over the festive season. So when we got an invite to go down to Tramshred at Tramshed, a HIIT workout followed by prosecco and a healthy brunch, we were excited to attend. So we turned up, eager to get to the end of that hour of sweating so we could sink a glass of bubbly and eat some tasty … Continue reading TramSHRED at Tramshed
It’s back! New name (RIP “JackÔÇÖs”), new image (hellooooo sexy purple), and a new menu (donÔÇÖt worry, not all your old favourites are gone) ÔÇô welcome to the sparkly new GassyÔÇÖs. Still situated on that busy Salisbury Rd corner, you will be unable to miss it as you walk by, with its bright purple and rainbow design! Step inside and youÔÇÖll be welcomed by our … Continue reading Gassy’s: The Relaunch.
Over the past couple of years, the vegan scene around Cardiff has really expanded, and Blanche Bakery is the new kid on the block, having opened its doors this weekend on Mackintosh Place, Roath. Owners Amy and Rem have been supplying local coffee shops around Cardiff with their delicious cakes for about a year, before deciding to take the plunge and open up their very … Continue reading Blanche, The New Vegan Bakery- A Review
As a meat eater, I was sceptical about reviewing Milgi, as it is so well known throughout Cardiff for being the veggie and vegan hub. But let me say right now that I was wrong for being so narrow-minded and I was very happily surprised once I arrived and tried the food. I walked into this quaint and cosy little restaurant on a rainy and … Continue reading Vegan Roast Dinner- Milgi’s A Winner.
On a quiet Wednesday lunch time, Quench food editors Nadine and Lottie headed out for a Japanese adventure to Yakitori. Situated in Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay, Yakitori finds itself competing with the best of the sophisticated Cardiff food scene. But it holds its own. This sushi joint is the best weÔÇÖve tasted, with much more TLC and effort put into each dish than that seen … Continue reading REVIEW: Yakitori #1
Now, summer has gone and gone with it is our desire for cold fresh salads. We want warmth, comfort and substance to our meals. But does this mean we should eat pie and mash every day? Sadly, probably not. We wanted to know how to stay ÔÇÿhealthyÔÇÖ (i.e. follow a balanced diet) throughout the cold seasons when all we want to do is eat warm … Continue reading Healthy Wintery Meals ideas.
Like many other cities in the UK, Cardiff has its own Sunday Farmer’s Market, however, differently from the others, it has an astounding variety. From traditional British products, such as pork and vegetables, to more exciting products like regionally grown spices! The Riverside Farmer’s Market took its current form in 1998 when it set up shop in Fitzhamon Embankment. The same core group who set … Continue reading The Riverside FarmerÔÇÖs Market: A Run Down.
Quench have been at it again trying out different restaurants in the Cardiff area. Next on the agenda was Meat at 156, located on City road, again another hot spot for us students. As meat lovers, we were very excited about going here and we had our suspicions that tomato soup wouldnÔÇÖt be what we found on the menu. Upon arriving, we met with 2 … Continue reading Meat at 156 – A Review.
