Words by Lottie Ennis Lab grown meat has been in the pipeline for some time now, and it was in 2013 at a news conference in London that it was first tasted in the form of a burger. When the two tasters tested the burgers, they reported that the meat tasted very similar to normal meat, with the only complaint being that it was a … Continue reading Lab Grown Meat – A Revolution in Food?
Peter Wolinski kindly reviewed Vivo Latino for Quench. An annoying culinary trope is the use of the pan- prefix. The worst application is pan-fried, primarily used instead of deep- or shallow-fried to tart something up that otherwise sounds rather boring. Masterchef are seasoned offenders: ÔÇ£Barry is serving pan-fried boeuf with twice cooked potato strips.ÔÇØ Translation: Barry is cooking steak and chips. Close behind is pan-[insert … Continue reading Review: Vivo Latino, Canton
Quench were invited to review Metchy’s Cafe on Cathays Terrace. Words by Sai Right next to Lidl there is a little cafe. It used to be no more than a sandwich stand, but over summer, the owner, Metchy, transformed it into a caf├®, specifically designed for students and businesspeople as a sort of comfortable study space. The first thing you notice when you walk in … Continue reading Review: Metchy’s Cafe, Cathays
For the third foodgram of the series, Quench interviewed Cardiff student food blogger, Carys, who features a mixture of homemade meals and restaurant dishes on her colourful Instagram page. Words by Carys Wigley How long have you had your foodgram for and what inspired you to start it? IÔÇÖve had my foodgram for five months. I often eat out and love trying new places but … Continue reading Student Foodgram: cookingincathays
Cardiff Masters student, Peter Wolinski, kindly reviewed The Dough Thrower for Quench. By Peter Wolinski There isnÔÇÖt much that tops a stodge binge. Whether itÔÇÖs whilst youÔÇÖre drastically hungover on the sofa, at a late-night takeaway or perhaps out somewhere slightly more cultured, bolting down a dangerous amount of carbohydrate is rarely an unenjoyable experience. And one evening, after a particularly miserable Cardiff afternoon, my … Continue reading Review: The Dough Thrower, Cowbridge
Words by Lauren Stenning Having previously reviewed this Sri Lankan restaurantÔÇÖs divine food, Quench were invited to sample their recent cocktail launch, aptly named ÔÇÿCocotailsÔÇÖ. Being a huge cocktail fan, I couldnÔÇÖt resist this opportunity, along with the chance to try Sri Lankan street food for the first time! Their new Cocotail menu consists of 15 sweet and fiery cocktails in total, including sharing options … Continue reading Review: The Coconut Tree ÔÇÿCocotailÔÇÖ Launch
Words by Sai With the weather getting colder and finding the time to cook getting ever harder, thereÔÇÖs nothing better than a warm, sumptuous bowl of Pho (Vietnamese soup). Luckily, a new Pho restaurant opened in Cardiff centre last month! And I went to check it out pho QuenchÔǪ When walking down Church street where the quaint St JohnÔÇÖs Church is situated, it was rather … Continue reading Review: Pho, Cardiff
Cardiff student Hannah tells us how to get creative with vegetarian cooking, as well as showcasing her incredible cakes which you can drool over on her Instagram account. Continue reading Student Foodgram: @hannah_penwright_
Disclaimer: Abergavenny Food Festival provided Quench with press accreditation and passes. Sometimes itÔÇÖs very easy for Wales to be left off the map, especially in terms of anything food related. After all, if you try to mention any Welsh delicacies, whether in the form of laverbread and cockles or cawl, to any outsider, youÔÇÖre often going to be met with a bewildered and confused glare, … Continue reading Review – AFF 2019 – And Why Food Festivals Matter More Than Ever
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
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?
WeÔÇÖve all heard of Weight Watchers. In diet culture, itÔÇÖs quite difficult to avoid WWÔÇÖs points system, the side-by-side pictures of women standing in their old jeans; and the endless cookbooks. Sometimes, these things work for people and they see results. Bear in mind, most people who partake in Weight Watchers are adults who have made their own decision about changing their diet.┬á This is … Continue reading Kurbo: When Diet Culture Goes Too Far
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_
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
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
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
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
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!
By Sai Sri Lankan cuisine is nearly synonymous to extravagant flavours and spicy goodness. Thanks to Quench, I was able to experience this myself, in the newly opened street food bar and restaurant, The Coconut Tree. For good measure, and as an expert of spicy food, I took my boyfriend along as well. Situated right next to Cardiff Central Library and Cardiff Market, the restaurant … Continue reading Review: The Coconut Tree
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.
