Cocoa & Drizzle | 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

Blanche: Cardiff’s First 100% Vegan Caf├®

By Nadine Pinnock CardiffÔÇÖs vegan scene is soon to be spruced up for the sweet-tooths. Blanche is a 100% vegan bakery, owned and run by Amy-Rose Hopkins and Remed Aran. They have successfully crowd-funded for the opening of a brand new Roath-based bakery and coffee shop. ThatÔÇÖs right, Cardiff vegans can soon indulge in a wide range of cakes, cookies and other delectable sweet treats. … Continue reading Blanche: Cardiff’s First 100% Vegan Caf├®

Top of the Shops: Best of Cardiff

Cardiff: the fashion capital of Wales. With three huge shopping centres packed with popular brands and labels, the St DavidÔÇÖs Centre, Capitol Shopping Centre and QueenÔÇÖs Arcade are the go-to mallÔÇÖs for your style desires. However, we have decided to shine some light on the hidden treasures of the fashion scene in and around Cardiff; to open your eyes up to some of the unique … Continue reading Top of the Shops: Best of Cardiff

Butchers

Buy Local, Buy Better?

Imogen Byers investigates how easy it really is to revolt against the supermarkets by eating local produce and supporting independent food retailers in Cardiff. When picturing student dinners, the idea of endless plates of beans on toast, frozen pizza and pre-made pasta sauces are often the first images to come to mind. The bulk of this food stash quite likely hoarded from the cheaper chain … Continue reading Buy Local, Buy Better?