By Katie Duffin Most people who come to live in Wales seem to develop a special place in their hearts for GodÔÇÖs country. In lieu of St DavidÔÇÖs day, which celebrates all that is Welsh, why not try your hand at some delicious Welsh recipes? TheyÔÇÖre simple, easy to make and delicious. Cawl If you havenÔÇÖt tried cawl yet, please do so for your own … Continue reading Welsh Delights
Words by Catarina Vicente The first time I had a├ºai, it was served to me in a plain bowl, topped with chia seeds, granola and coconut flakes; if not for its presentation, IÔÇÖd never have predicted the food item had been such a hot topic years ago. A├ºai bowls are originally from Brazil, a blend of a├ºai pulp and banana: its rise in popularity was … Continue reading Food Fashions of the Decade
Peter Wolinski kindly reviewed Wild Thing for Quench. I thank the heavens each day that I met my partner after she became a vegetarian. As the son of a Pole, and therefore a vociferous meatatarian, such a conversion dans relationship wouldÔÇÖve ended in each party being disappointed in the other; her displeased with me for not following suit, me with her for abandoning lamb shank. … Continue reading Review: Wild Thing, Grangetown
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
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
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
Written by Eduardo Karas and Sai
Throughout history, there have been many inventions that have changed the course of history and the lives of people. These creations are, most likely, a normal part of our lives today, but when they first appeared they were truly extraordinary. This list is by no means complete, it will just try to show how 5 things we take for granted today came to be and what were the immediate effects it had on people. So, letÔÇÖs start? Continue reading “5 Inventions that Changed Our Lives”
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
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
By Sai As most people know, cr├¬pes originated in France. Specifically, in Brittany or Bretagne around the 12th century, when buckwheat arrived in France. Legend says that a housewife accidentally dropped batter on to the stove and was pleased with the result. The name Cr├¬pe is derived from the Latin name ÔÇÿCrispusÔÇÖ meaning crisp or creases, which then evolved into Crespus in the 14th … Continue reading Pancakes in Paris – Food Tours
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.
Words by Saoirse OÔÇÖConnor and┬áIzzy Boulton The UKÔÇÖs largest Gin and Rum Festival came to Cardiff on Friday 28th June to Saturday 29th June. The festival, that was sponsored by Schwepps, boasted over 120 gins and rums to try! We were lucky enough to be invited down to review both days of the spectacular event. Day One ÔÇÿAccording to chemists, gin IS a solution.ÔÇÖ ÔÇô … Continue reading Review | Gin and Rum Festival
Words By Lottie Ennies The British diet isn’t that wide, but even by our standards, there’s a lot of peculiar stuff that other nations eat. Whether it’s odd body parts of uncommon animals or interestingly shaped vegetables, this article aims at covering the weirdest foods out there and why we should (or shouldn’t) be trying them out. Huitlacoch – Mexico In Mexico there is a … Continue reading Weirdly World Foods
Words By Caterina Dassi├¿ Quench were invited to try some of the food of Hotpot Spot. In the middle of Roath, based on Wellfield Road at the first floor of the Globe Centre, you can find the first Hotpot Spot in Wales. Yes, you heard me, the first and only one! After spending some time with a Chinese friend in Beijing and discovering the delicious … Continue reading Hotpot Spot | Review
Words By Caterina Dassi├¿ Cocoa & Drizzle is a brownies businessÔǪyou heard meÔǪBROWIES (and blondies) delivered to your door. Lauren, the founder and baker, graduated in Law at Warwick University last July and currently works as a Paralegal in Cardiff and bakes in her spare time back in Swansea. Quench had the opportunity to both try out her delicacies and exchange some words. Hi Lauren, … Continue reading Cocoa & Drizzle | Review
Words By Eleanor Strong Since I was 16 years old, I have always worked within the food and drink sector. Whether it is waitressing, bartending or food preparation; any job surrounding this line of work ÔÇô you name it, IÔÇÖve done it. However, itÔÇÖs a whole different ball game when the opportunity arises to take part in the business side. My first experience was with … Continue reading Flawsome: The wholesome all-natural juice company paving the way for sustainable brands
Words by Ashavari Baral As a deep lover of pan Asian cuisine, I have a high standard of what constitutes as good Asian food. Noodles, stir fry and thick soups are in my daily go to(s) when I go back home in India. So I was sort of skeptical about trying the ÔÇÿÔÇÖBangkok Caf├®ÔÇÖÔÇÖ in Canton, but hereÔÇÖs why IÔÇÖm glad I didÔǪ The Bangkok … Continue reading Bangkok Caf├® | Review
Words By Eve Lewis Spring is here and Cardiff is in bloom. Walk through any part of Bute or Roath Park and you will be struck by how many different shades of pink you can find in the blossoms. Nonetheless, if you can tear your eyes away from the trees for just long enough, you might also notice the rich greens which carpet the ground. … Continue reading Global Gardens – Wild Food Workshop
Words By Ashavari Baral In the heart of CardiffÔÇÖs hub of international food and culture ÔÇô City Road ÔÇô lies a Turkish restaurant called Saray. A friend of mine and I decided to try it out and we were really excited to have our Sunday filled (with food). We were joined there by Ali and Gizem two lovely Turkish former Cardiff marketing students, who are … Continue reading Saray | Review
Words By Angelica Marengo On the 14th of March, a friend of mine and I had the pleasure of tasting some of CilieginoÔÇÖs specialities. Ciliegino is an Italian restaurant located inside Cardiff Saint DavidÔÇÖs Centre and opened its doors to the city in 2017. After finding out that the chef, Tonino, is the owner of five other restaurants in Sicily, I could not wait to … Continue reading Ciliegino | Review
