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Food is Life: Our Favourite Foodie Entertainment

Home Cooking podcast words by Lizzi Richards I discovered┬áHome Cooking┬áafter watching┬áSalt, Fat, Acid, Heat┬áon Netflix and absolutely falling in love with Samin Nosrat and her approach to food. The podcast started during lockdown when we all had to stop eating out and had a bit of extra time on our hands to spend in the kitchen. Samin and her co-host, Hrishikesh Hirway (of the wonderful┬áSong … Continue reading Food is Life: Our Favourite Foodie Entertainment

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Banish New Year Diet Trends and Feel Your Best All Year Round with a Balanced Diet

words by Molly Chambers Like many others around the new year, I find myself in conversations about goals and plans. I have become particularly conscious of how many people say, with dread, that they are dieting for January. It is a known fact that one feels more awake and well when eating healthier. Therefore, I believe there is importance in maintaining a healthy and happy … Continue reading Banish New Year Diet Trends and Feel Your Best All Year Round with a Balanced Diet

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The Christmas Chocolate Debate

words by Mia Coley Heroes are the superior Christmas chocolate box. Not only is it from Cadbury so its┬águaranteed to be good chocolate, with the recent addition of the dinky decker and crunchie┬ábits itÔÇÖs a perfect balance of textures and flavours. For something chewy thereÔÇÖs the ├®clair,┬áfor pure chocolate thereÔÇÖs the dairy milk block, for sugary sweet thereÔÇÖs the twisted cr├¿me┬áegg or for crunch thereÔÇÖs … Continue reading The Christmas Chocolate Debate

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‘Tis The Season Of Cosy Meals And Comfort Foods

Nights are starting to draw in and you are trudging home from lectures in the dark, howling wind with wet leaves stuck to the bottom of your shoes. You find that all you want to do is curl up on the sofa and rewatch your favourite film, with an even better bowl of food to bring back that warm feeling that gradually disappeared with the summer weather. However, tempting as it may be to order in a pizza, nothing can compare to a … Continue reading ‘Tis The Season Of Cosy Meals And Comfort Foods

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Introducing Things on Toast

words and photos by Rhiannon Farr and Zoe Price You wouldnÔÇÖt expect to find a tranquil piece of independence right in the middle of Splott, but the newly opened Railway Gardens is like the urban areaÔÇÖs Garden of Eden. Located just off Adeline Street (a stoneÔÇÖs throw from SplottÔÇÖs vaccination centre, if that jogs your memory), Railway Gardens is a community driven spot that repurposes … Continue reading Introducing Things on Toast

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Four Recipes To Get The Most Out Of Your Pumpkin

words by Alisha Ratcliffe Its finally pumpkin season! As the autumn wind rolls in, we’re heading towards that cozy time of year when the unusual bright orange fruit is ready for harvest. However, it is usually forgotten that pumpkins can be made into various delicious meals and snacks rather than just being carved. So, IÔÇÖm here to tell you about four ways that you can … Continue reading Four Recipes To Get The Most Out Of Your Pumpkin

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bigmoose coffee co.ÔÇô Review and Q&A

words by Eve Davies bigmoose is no average coffee company, their story goes deep, and their purpose is admirable. We were lucky to be invited down to the shop for some [great] coffee, [delicious] homemade food, and a chat about what bigmoose is all about. Situated in the centre of Cardiff just off Queen Street, bigmoose coffee co. is a thriving, non-profit coffee shop. They … Continue reading bigmoose coffee co.ÔÇô Review and Q&A

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Covid-Era Valentines: Intimate Meals > Fancy Restaurants

My partner and I celebrated our first ValentineÔÇÖs Day together at the height of the Coronavirus pandemic in 2021. We knew going into the new year that our first celebration wouldnÔÇÖt be what we had really expected, but were simultaneously optimistic that we could make it one to remember. Admittedly, I am not the top chef in the relationship; so when my partner revealed his … Continue reading Covid-Era Valentines: Intimate Meals > Fancy Restaurants

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Review: Corfu by Night – From Corfu to Cathays

Corfu by Night is a new, up and coming restaurant and cocktail bar, bringing the distinct flavours of Corfu to the Cardiff community. They describe Corfu as a ÔÇÿbridge to our Italian neighboursÔÇÖ that for centuries has traded with other surrounding peninsulas, making its identity unique and its food inspired by other diverse and fruitful cultures.   The setting replicates a classic Greek taverna with white … Continue reading Review: Corfu by Night – From Corfu to Cathays

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What Will Be Trending in the World of Food and Drink in 2022?

Thanks to apps like TikTok, this past year we have seen so many foods trending online. Many of which have made their way into peopleÔÇÖs go-to recipes…baked oats and feta pasta anyone? But the vast majority are short-lived fad foods. I mean, who really wants to chew down on frozen honey or tuck into a bowl of ÔÇÿnatureÔÇÖs cerealÔÇÖ? Spoiler alert, itÔÇÖs essentially just fruit salad.  … Continue reading What Will Be Trending in the World of Food and Drink in 2022?

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TisÔÇÖ the Season to be Vegan – Veganizing Festive Favourites

Traditional Christmas food brings to mind different kinds of meats stuffed inside of each other, creamy and rich desserts, and fancy cheese and canap├®s. Whilst there are a lot of shop-bought vegan alternatives on the market these days, there are ways we can easily veganize festive foods ourselves at home.   Here are some small treats, perfect for Christmas Eve, Day or New Year to … Continue reading TisÔÇÖ the Season to be Vegan – Veganizing Festive Favourites

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My Perfect Christmas Dinner

My housemate recently asked me what my last meal would be. I said a roast, but more specifically, Christmas dinner. It is honestly my favourite thing. However, a roast can be excellent, but it can also be awful ÔÇô there is a fine line between masterpieces and failures. This is my perfect Christmas dinner; with all the trimmings and extras you might not think to … Continue reading My Perfect Christmas Dinner

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Festive Ice Creams ÔÇô The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

By Niamh Newman Although not usually a huge ice cream fan, the oxymoronic concept of a festive ice cream intrigues me. So, whilst doing my weekly shop in Lidl, I knew exactly what I had to do when I spotted their festive Mince Pie and Gingerbread flavours as part of their Deluxe Christmas range. Priced at a hefty ┬ú1.99 per tub, cheaper than the beloved Ben and … Continue reading Festive Ice Creams ÔÇô The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

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Review: Yakitori 1 – A Hidden Gem in the Bay

This week I was lucky enough to try out Yakitori┬á1ÔÇÖs fabulous menu, and boy was it delicious!┬áWhen we received a┬áDM┬áinviting us down to the Bay, my eyes lit up at the Instagram notification. Japanese food is one of my┬áfavourite┬ácuisines, and with the plentiful sushi options we have in Cardiff I had not had a chance to try Yakitori 1 yet ÔÇô so I am┬ávery┬ágrateful┬áfor this┬áopportunity.┬á … Continue reading Review: Yakitori 1 – A Hidden Gem in the Bay

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Get to Know Cardiff’s Food and Drink Societies

The immediate stress and chaos of post-freshers’ week slump; where time is just a construct and deadlines seem startlingly close, yet so far… is among us.  One way to get settled into the new academic year and really feel like your university experience is in full swing, is to explore the many societies that Cardiff has to offer. As readers of Quench Food IÔÇÖm sure you would appreciate hearing from our Food and Drink related societies … Continue reading Get to Know Cardiff’s Food and Drink Societies

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Matsudai Ramen – Uncle Roger Approved!

Most peopleÔÇÖs midlife crises end with them slumped over a bar counter, sporting an attractive beer belly and unshaven whiskers.  James Chant is not like most people.  After becoming disillusioned with the music industry work heÔÇÖd been doing all his life, James decided to stop making music and start making ramen. Which in all honesty, is a wise decision, if you ask me. Music might … Continue reading Matsudai Ramen – Uncle Roger Approved!

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