Category: Food

Craft Beer
Food

Rebels and Dogs, Pipes and Brains

This may sound like a disparate collection of potentially rather unpleasant experiences, but in fact, itÔÇÖs a small insight into a burgeoning band of individuals with some refreshingly genuine interests at heart. Dafydd Haine explores the impressive, decisive rise of CardiffÔÇÖs microbreweries and craft beer community. In the two years or so since IÔÇÖve been living here, Cardiff seems to have exponentially increased its appeal … Continue reading Rebels and Dogs, Pipes and BrainsÔǪ

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Main at the meating place
Food

Review: The Meating Place

  Nestled amongst the hustle and bustle of St MaryÔÇÖs Street, The Meating Place is the ideal location for slightly lost tourists who have just stumbled off the train at Cardiff Central and equally, city locals looking to explore the contemporary grill house cuisine that the restaurant promises. Emma Giles gives us the lowdownÔǪ   Amidst a barrage of rain, wind and rugby fans, the … Continue reading Review: The Meating Place

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Take out noodles
Food

Review: Wok & Go

Sarah Baltrop heads down the latest noodle bar to pop up in Cardiff, Wok & Go. But will it stand up agains it’s many competitors, or flop like a soggy bean sprout? When ordering noodles, there are few things I love more than when theyÔÇÖre served up in authentic Chinese takeout boxes, the ones in Friends and 90s chick-flicks which always left us craving a … Continue reading Review: Wok & Go

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Butchers
Food

Buy Local, Buy Better?

Imogen Byers investigates how easy it really is to revolt against the supermarkets by eating local produce and supporting independent food retailers in Cardiff. When picturing student dinners, the idea of endless plates of beans on toast, frozen pizza and pre-made pasta sauces are often the first images to come to mind. The bulk of this food stash quite likely hoarded from the cheaper chain … Continue reading Buy Local, Buy Better?

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Food

The Cake Makeover: Vegetable Cakes

Everybody loves cake right? How about vegetable based cakes? We have a look at the rising trend and give you a recipe for a batch of delicious avocado brownies to try for yourself.   Cake; that one little word that instantly brings joy. After all, who doesnÔÇÖt get excited at the prospect of cake? And when I say cake, IÔÇÖm sure youÔÇÖre all envisaging a … Continue reading The Cake Makeover: Vegetable Cakes

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Biscuit decorated with flowers
Food

Food As Art

Kathryn Lewis takes a look at how our plates are becoming frames for our foodie conquests There was a time when food solely served a nutritional purpose; food equalled calories, calories equalled energy and that was it. Yet now, in our land of plenty, food can be indulgent, food can be fashionable and now it appears in many ways that food can be art. Just … Continue reading Food As Art

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Brunch at The Pot
Food

Brunch in Cardiff

After checking out some of the best places to have coffee around Cardiff, we realised that Cardiff is a hub of small cafes and eateries that all offer different dining experiences. So with that being said, we decided to check out what we could get in the way of brunch. Perfect for the later risers amongst us, brunch is basically a coined term for those … Continue reading Brunch in Cardiff

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Food

Diet De-Busting

  With the wealth of information available regarding our health, we have developed an increasing consciousness of nutrition and the kinds of food we put into our bodies. Along with this comes a deluge of suggestions on what to eat and how to eat it, resulting in the rise of several fad diets, popular diets that are assumed to be ÔÇÿgood for youÔÇÖ. But are … Continue reading Diet De-Busting

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Quench Food Evening
Food

Quench Food Evening: Mezza Luna

Another issue means another Quench Food Evening and it would appear this monthly expedition is turning into an exploration of continental cuisines. Kicking off with Italian, then moving onto quintessentially British, this time around Quench Food is heading to the heat of North Africa and the Middle East (or City Road to those unfamiliar with the use of creative metaphor). Boasting an extensive menu of … Continue reading Quench Food Evening: Mezza Luna

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Mexican tapas
Food

Review: Wahaca

  Co-founded by 2005 Masterchef winner Thomasina Miers, Wahaca promises a Mexican eating experience with a street-style twist. Situated on the outskirts of the St DavidÔÇÖs Centre opposite John Lewis, the restaurant oozes modernity yet with a hint of Mexican liveliness. The many lights hanging from the second floor ceiling create an intimate yet sophisticated atmosphere, bringing street-food into the realms of the restaurant and … Continue reading Review: Wahaca

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group photo at the gutsy goose restaurant
Food

Quench Food Evening: The Gutsy Goose

  Another month and therefore another chance for us to explore CardiffÔÇÖs independent eateries as we head to The Gutsy Goose on Crwys road for the second of QuenchÔÇÖs food evening. Despite having to battle the elements to get to the restaurant, everyone remained lively, eager to be let loose on the sizable menu and see what The Gutsy Goose had to offer. Dominating the … Continue reading Quench Food Evening: The Gutsy Goose

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Christmas Dinner
Food

Cardiff Christmas Dinner Guide

Attending University is good for many things; earning qualifications, gaining quality life skills and learning about ÔÇÿthe real worldÔÇÖ, but even more importantly, it provides us students with the excuse to celebrate the jolliest time of the year twice. Christmas wouldnÔÇÖt be Christmas without stuffing yourself silly, and studying away from home usually means you get to indulge in some serious festive food with your … Continue reading Cardiff Christmas Dinner Guide

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Gingerbread latte cupcakes
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Recipe: Festive Gingerbread Latte Cupcakes

There’s no better way to get into the real festive spirit than rolling up the wooly sleeves and getting stuck into some seasonal baking. Here’s a great little recipe, inspired by winter lattes and Christmasy coffee shops, that’s a little more challenging but will look mega impressive to the housemates. For the Cake: Pop┬á150g of butter┬áin the microwave for 20 seconds, just until it’s soft … Continue reading Recipe: Festive Gingerbread Latte Cupcakes

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photo of the chicken pastina soup
Food

Winter Warmer: Pastina Chicken Soup Recipe

Italian soul for the winter Ripped straight from the words of House Stark, ÔÇ£Winter is ComingÔÇØ. And thereÔÇÖs no better way to spend the cold nights than huddled up under a blanket, eating a luscious warm meal and maybe even reading a book (ÔǪnot necessarily the Game of Thrones books though). Being a student living on a tight budget, it doesnÔÇÖt necessarily mean that you … Continue reading Winter Warmer: Pastina Chicken Soup Recipe

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Curry culture clash
Food

Curry Culture Clash

The great British public love a good curry, so much so that chicken tikka masala was BritainÔÇÖs favourite dish in 2011. But, in reality, how authentic is our much loved adoptive cuisine? Amandeep Turna unveils the curry culture clash sheÔÇÖs experienced since moving to Cardiff. Before coming to University I never would have thought that curry could be a subjective topicÔǪ Oh how wrong I … Continue reading Curry Culture Clash

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