Words By Caterina Dassi├¿ Kayla Howey is an American food blogger and corporate chef who Quench had the opportunity to interview. – Hi Kayla. Thank you for your time; it is a pleasure being able to interview you. LetÔÇÖs get started…On your blog, The Original Dish, there is written that you want to help readers to become more creative and adventurous in cookingÔǪhow did you … Continue reading Kayla Howey | The Original Dish | Interview
By Katie Duffin There are lots of goods out there which represent cultures, but most of them are unknown. I will try to tell you stories including historical backgrounds of some of them. Hungary – Goulash Anyone whoÔÇÖs travelled to the likes of Prague or Budapest will have stumbled across one of central EuropeÔÇÖs favourite homely dishes ÔÇö Hungarian Goulash. Originally prepared by shepherds in … Continue reading A (Small) Food Map
By Angharad May When it comes to food, fresh is best, right? ┬á30% of Brits would agree, alongside the belief that frozen-food is inferior to fresh. There is a widespread frosty attitude towards frozen food which is subjected to a snobbish banishment for being nutritiously mediocre. Is it really so unhealthy? Of course, the existence of notoriously unhealthy frozen food products cannot be denied; ready … Continue reading Frozen Food: Friend or Foe?
By Hannah Penwright The planetary diet might just sound like the next new diet some expert claims is the diet to solve all our problems, but this one does actually seem worth listening to. And perhaps, for once, even following. The planetary diet has been created by a group of international scientists to allow us to understand what they think we should be eating to … Continue reading The Planetary diet
By Caterina Dassi├® I had the honour to interview Imran Nathoo who took part in MasterChef 2017, reaching not only the quarterfinal but won a place as one of the final 10 contestants. Working as a Dentist for the last 11 years, his love for food and cooking have always been part of his life… Full name: Imran Nathoo Age: 37 (Argh! Too close to … Continue reading Interview with a Masterchef: Imran Nathoo
By Ashavari Baral ÔÇÿÔÇÖClothing starts conversation, especially vegan clothingÔÇÖÔÇÖ says Jane, who started her own vegan clothing store 5 years ago. Her company Viva La Vegan was one of many at Cardiff Viva! Vegan Festival on the 16th of February at City Hall. My friend Deni and I attended the festival, when we walked in, we were taken aback with the variety of stalls there … Continue reading Cardiff Viva! Vegan Festival | Review
Words by ┬áCaterina Dassi├¿ Just tucked inside the High Street Arcade, ┬áhides the cozy and delicious Bwyta Bwyd Bombai (3B’s) Caf├¿. The name stands for the food they actually offer; Bwyta Bwyd Bombai means ÔÇ£Eating Bombai(y) (Mumbai) FoodÔÇØ. The menu differs from the plethora of choice of other ┬áIndian restaurants in Cardiff because of their focus on Indian Street Food, something which helps keep the … Continue reading Bwyta Bwyd Bombai (3B’s) Caf├¿ | Review
By Ashavari Baral Viva! Vegan Festival is back in the diff for the third year in a row this Saturday – the 16th of February. Viva! has been spreading the message of positive vegan activism for 25 years now- it promotes animal welfare, takes up undercover investigations and spreads the message of a healthy vegan lifestyle. For those who have ever been curious about veganism … Continue reading Viva! Vegan Festival
Words By Yana Milcheva┬á┬á┬á┬á┬á┬á ItÔÇÖs 9AM, you are late for a lecture and are rushing through the supermarket aisles in search of a cereal bar or a sandwich that you can eat on the go. Our hectic schedules have made us accustomed to accessing a wide array of foods on-demand and at a low price. However, the trend towards convenience over quality and, sometimes, taste, … Continue reading The grab and go revolution- can independent businesses keep up?
Words By Charlotte Barrett I think all these years of watching MasterChef and Great British menu have equipped me with vast knowledge to present my first review to all of you Quench readers!! Church Street has just opened a brand-new Spanish Tapas restaurant named SantiagoÔÇÖs and a friend of mine and I had the opportunity to attend their launch event. Set up by husband and … Continue reading Santiago’s | Review
Words By Bethany Griffiths Since turning vegan in October, chickpeas have become one of my most reliable food staples. Whether its curries, soups or an adventurous hummus, chickpeas can be used to make a variety of great dishes! Most everyday recipes, vegan or not, can be adapted to include chickpeas;they are a great source of protein that can be used as an alternative to meat. … Continue reading The Chickpea Takeover
Words by Shubhangi Dua All equipped for the white season with fuzzy socks, uggs, north face jacket and a woolen muffler, you definitely need a cup of hot drink to compliment the eskimo inspired outfit and warm your numb gloved hands. WhatÔÇÖs better than a hot chocolate, gingerbread Latte, Matcha and espresso, maybe topped with heavy whipped cream, a dash of cinnamon, nutmeg or chocolate? … Continue reading Warming Drinks to See You Through the Winter
Words by Angharad May I donÔÇÖt want to make this review about me, but I would like to start off with a little personal background, to set the scene. ┬áAs someone who struggles with often crippling anxiety, I try to set myself challenges, which to most people seem mundane, everyday tasks, but to me, they are huge hurdles to constantly battle in order to overcome. … Continue reading The Little Man Coffee Company | Review
By Manavi Mehrotra As a fascinated observer of Christmas, IÔÇÖve seen and adored the magic of it. How it brings together families and friends, how thereÔÇÖs a warm scent of comfort that hugs the air, and of course, the food. My astute observation has highlighted the importance of the traditional apple pie: a delicious tart enveloping crushed apples which is often served hot. As a … Continue reading Quick and Easy Budget Friendly Christmas Dinners
by Dylan Graham Monday 3rd of December saw the launch of Milgi Sessions, a brand new live music experience alike no other in Cardiff. Based in a cosy yurt in the back-yard of Milgi Restaurant on City Road, the event will take place on the first Monday of every month, with each edition consisting of a studio session and a live performance from 3 different … Continue reading Introducing Milgi Sessions: a live music experience alike no other in Cardiff
Words by Katie Comer Once again, my love affair with tapas continues, but this time in Cardiff. Situated off of St MaryÔÇÖs street, Curado Bar is contemporary bar and deli serves food and drink typical of northern Spain. Boasting a great selection of cured meats, cheeses, wines and cocktails they also offer delicious home cooked items from the kitchen. Although I would consider their dishes … Continue reading Curado Bar | Review
Words and Pictures by Katie Renker For vegans, not unused to going out for a meal with friends and having to be satisfied with a side of fries and some lettuce served with a healthy side of fun-poking, City Hall last Sunday had become a wonderland. Inside its marble halls and between its great columns waited ice-cream by the cone; cupcakes and cheese; pies and … Continue reading Welsh Vegan WinterFest – G┼Áyl Aeaf Feganaidd Cymru | Review
By Chloe Erin Now that winter and – yes, IÔÇÖll say it – Christmas, is snowballing towards us faster than you can say January deadlines, you might find yourself seeking solace in our friend television. Have you had a sudden craving for a romantic comedy as cuffing season approaches, or a nostalgic childhood classic to get you in the festive spirit? Here are five wonderful … Continue reading Five Films on Food
By Mary Stephanie Israel Recipes: Breakfast- Banana Pancakes Starter- Baked barbecue chicken wings Main- Mac and Cheese Snack- Mozzarella sticks Dessert- Oreo truffles Extra: Drink- Nutella hot chocolate BREAKFAST RECIPE: Banana Pancakes (1 serving) Preparation: 5 minutes Cook: 6-8 minutes Difficulty: Easy Total cost: Less than ┬ú1 Ingredients: 1 overripe large banana 1 large egg 2 tablespoons whole-wheat flour Method: Mash 2/3 of overripe banana … Continue reading Three Ingredients Recipes
By Ilona Cabral On a dreary Cardiff day, stepping into the cosy, wood panelled walls of Br├©d, I finally felt like Christmas was near. Based in Pontcanna, Br├©d is a charming Danish bakery owned by Betina Skovbro, an experienced Baker who moved from Denmark to Cardiff in 1998. After originally pursuing a career in photography, (and finding the bread in Cardiff somewhat lacking) Betina decided … Continue reading Review | Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop, Br├©d
