Welsh cakes are better than scones. There, I said it. TheyÔÇÖre infinitely superior to the dehydrated rocks that are scones. They also come without any cumbersome baggage, like the never-ending debate of which comes first – jam or cream. When dealing with a welsh cake, no spreads are needed; just open your trap and cram it in. Then you inadvertently have to reach for another … Continue reading Goodbye Scones, Hello Welsh Cakes
Words and photos by Hannah Penwright Following the return of indoor dining in Wales, The Coconut Tree kindly invited us down for a free meal to try out their new dishes. As I’m stepping down from Quench food this month, it felt like a really lovely way to end the year so we gladly accepted. The Coconut Tree has extended 50% off for all eat-in … Continue reading Review: The Coconut Tree
Words and images by Eva Rodericks The Atma Lounge is a ÔÇÿwellbeing hubÔÇÖ based in the heart of Cardiff, and like many other shops in the area, serves hot meals every day. But as a zero-profit organisation, Atma has a unique policy; the meals cost whatever you can afford to pay. The suggested payment is ┬ú2 for a hot meal, but the ÔÇÿpay what you … Continue reading The Atma Lounge: An Ethical Treat
Featured image by Deval Parikh (via Unsplash) Words by Clara Boon I remember having a spontaneous picnic a few years ago on MotherÔÇÖs Day in Henley-On-Thames with my family. As it was so spontaneous we brought with us whatever we could find at home, such as crisps, cheese, biscuits and one solitary tomato. This tomato-gate is now a running joke within the Boon family. Alas, … Continue reading How to Throw the Ultimate Picnic
Image by Vasily Koloda (via Unsplash) The independence that university brings has, for one thing, changed my relationship with food significantly. Over the past three years, I’ve bonded over pizza at AGMs, cooked egg fried rice at four in the morning, and eaten some of the best foods I’ve ever tasted from some amazing independent restaurants and bakeries. The lessons I’ve learnt are far from … Continue reading My Food Journey at University: The Lessons I’ve Learnt
Photo by Josephine Baran on Unsplash Salmon by Eve Davies From boujee brunches to on-the-go lunches and fine-dining dinners, salmon is a requisite. Smoked, canned, grilled, poached, or pan-fried, the pinkish-orange fish can be enjoyed in various ways – with avocado on a bagel, or cream cheese in a sandwich, as sushi, in a risotto or traybake. Being an oily fish, rich in omega three … Continue reading Food Heroes: Those Foods That Never Fail to Save the Day
Photo by Leigh Skomal on Unsplash Words by Sasha Nugara The one-year anniversary of Boris JohnsonÔÇÖs announcement to ÔÇÿStay at homeÔÇÖ has come and gone, and so have most of those food fads. When I think back to lockdown, I canÔÇÖt help but remember all the foodie trends that dominated every single social media platform. For me, itÔÇÖs fond memories as I really enjoyed all … Continue reading Looking Back on the Food Trends of Lockdown 1.0
Image by Rosalind Chang (via Unsplash) Words by Molly Allen I adore bubble tea. Originating in Taiwan, the drink consists of a tea base and comes in a multitude of flavours. From creamy milk teas to refreshing fruit flavours, the drink is incredibly versatile! The tea also typically comes with toppings. Tapioca pearls, popping balls and jelly are just some of the toppings available, and … Continue reading Review: The Best of Cardiff Bubble Tea
Photo by Melissa Walker Horn on Unsplash We all have those specific food items from our childhood that we hated more than anything. Usually they originate from a particular horror story and it can be quite fun to reminisce and share the horrific, yet comical experiences of our youth. We wanted to know which foods belonged in some of your Room 101ÔÇÖs and our contributors … Continue reading Foods that should remain forgotten
Image by Anna Kerslake With Valentine’s Day just behind us, we thought it would be fun to look back on some of our contributor’s worst date experiences, where food has been the main source of embarrassment. So, let the shocking see the cringe: awkward dates, reveal yourselves. Sad steak – Megan Evans Being an incredibly clumsy person, it really doesnÔÇÖt help in my favour when … Continue reading Valentines x Dinner Date Disasters
For the second year running I signed up to Veganuary, which means I pledged to eat vegan for the whole of January. Beginning in 2014, every year the campaign has grown and grown and this year there was a record-breaking 580,000 sign ups. The environment has always been one of the biggest driving forces behind my diet changes. In 2015 I committed to a pescatarian … Continue reading Veganuary: Is It Worth the Hype?
Image by Mohamed Hassan (via Pixabay) In the UK, the first cooking show began in 1946 with Philip HarbenÔÇÖs 10 minute long show aptly named ÔÇÿCookeryÔÇÖ, making lobster vol-au-vents in the first episode. Over the years, weÔÇÖve seen many famous faces come and go on our TV screens, including the likes of Fanny Cradock, Delia Smith, and the beloved Mary Berry. However, some of the … Continue reading The Best ’90s Cooking Shows
Image by Dean Moriarty (via Pixabay) Words by Eve Davies Following the consumer boom of the 1950s, as the economyÔÇÖs war scars healed, the 1960s were characterised by change and innovation. Kitchen appliances evolved. Rationing was ÔÇÿso last decadeÔÇÖ. There was a rise in immigration from former British colonies, and with these social, economic, and scientific changes came flavour! Today, a few taps on our … Continue reading The Sixties Food Revolution
Image by Madeline Howell By┬áIndigo Jones Unfortunately, this will be our last edition of the Quench food festival. IÔÇÖm sad to say that as I leave Quench the food festival will sadly be leaving with me! I created this series to showcase the diversity of our magazine, whether that be a Sri Lankan curry from our food editor Sasha, or the Korean inspired meal from … Continue reading The Quench Food Festival
If thereÔÇÖs one thing that I could bring back from my childhood, itÔÇÖs the snacks that shaped my school packed-lunches, ice-cream man visits, and summer holiday picnics. So, for a chance to visit those happy days gone by, hereÔÇÖs a ranking of 10 of the foods that were taken from us far too soon. 10. Calippo Shots Calippo Shots- the only worthy choice at the … Continue reading 10 Foods That Were Taken From Us Too Soon
A French Christmas By Scarlet Charles Christmas back home in France was always about food, drink, and the friends and family who’d join us. There, Christmas starts on the 24th, mostly because of religious reasons. France, despite being a secular country, has a history of Catholicism, and celebrates a midnight mass on the 24th and another mass on Christmas morning. Very few people actually attend these, … Continue reading Christmas cuisine from around the world
Image by Sabrina Ripke (via Pixabay) Christmas wouldnÔÇÖt be Christmas without food being the star of the show, and itÔÇÖs not complete with a cake to celebrate. The traditional Christmas cake began as Twelfth cakes, which were eaten at Twelfth Night parties. But over time, itÔÇÖs evolved as being a larger cake, decorated with marzipan and either fondant or royal icing. After the year weÔÇÖve … Continue reading Fed Up With Fruitcake? Here’s our Favourite Christmas Cake Alternatives to Celebrate the Festive Season in Style!
Photo by Eaters Collective on Unsplash It would be fair to say that pasta ranks highly in the average university studentÔÇÖs food consumption. I know students that would eat pasta on a daily basis, cooking a huge portion of Bolognese at the beginning of the week and slowly working their way through it before repeating the process. I know students that jump back and forth … Continue reading The Pasta Shape Review
Image by ymkaaaaaa (via Pixabay) By the time Christmas rolls around, many students have blown most of their student budget on one takeaway too many; leaving not much left over for presents. The next loan drop feels very far away, but you donÔÇÖt want to come home with piles of dirty laundry as the only present (Merry Christmas, Mum). If youÔÇÖre in this boat, then … Continue reading The Best Foodie Gifts to DIY this Christmas
Photos by Sasha Nugara Words by Sasha Nugara In this day and age, the average cheese plate will no longer do. ItÔÇÖs all about the charcuterie boards. The term charcuterie comes from France, directly translating to ÔÇÿdelicatessenÔÇÖ and involves a branch of cooking devoted to prepared meat products. Although the term specifically refers to the cooking of meat, the connotations of a charcuterie board has … Continue reading The art of charcuterie
