The myth behind fasting ÔÇô Is it really good for you?

By Ellis Garamszegi In a world where everyone wants a quick fix, fad diets have become increasingly alluring. A quick google search of ‘diets’ yields 11.2 million results and one of the issues is cutting through what will work, is healthy and sustainable. Dieting is a huge business; the marketisation of health and wellness has left us with overly complicated methods and products, with many … Continue reading The myth behind fasting ÔÇô Is it really good for you?

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner in Dublin

By Katie Comer For quite some time now visiting Dublin has captured my interest, so me and my boyfriend jumped at the chance to visit the city on our way back from Scotland. The city itself reminded me of Amsterdam, with its quirky shops and pubs, DublinÔÇÖs bustling metropolis is the heart of Irish culture. Breakfast P├ôG. For breakfast we visited P├ôG; a whitewashed, minimalistic, … Continue reading Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner in Dublin

From Slurping to Burping: Family Meals Around the World

By Angharad May As human beings, we seem to be intrinsically drawn to structure and routine; this is no different when it comes to food and drink rituals which vary remarkably around the globe. Under the umbrella of seven continents, 195 countries, a plethora of cuisines and countless cultures, family meals look worlds apart from place to place. Are you ready for a whistle-stop-tour of … Continue reading From Slurping to Burping: Family Meals Around the World

Greazy Vegan | Review

By Eden Griffiths Wherever you come from and whatever youÔÇÖre doing with your life right now, thereÔÇÖs a good chance youÔÇÖve at some point found yourself discussing one of the most controversial topics our generation has come across: to vegan? Or not to vegan? ItÔÇÖs no secret that veganism is currently on the rise, and whether people view this as a trend or a lifestyle … Continue reading Greazy Vegan | Review

How Is Brexit Going to Change Our Groceries?

By Nidhi Pattni The United Kingdom deciding to withdraw from the European Union has been endlessly on the news and debated about on social media. There are some who think this was a smart move and long overdue, a large number of people fumed by this decision and some ÔÇô mostly local farmers – have changed their mind after seeing the first consequences of the … Continue reading How Is Brexit Going to Change Our Groceries?

The Future of CardiffÔÇÖs Street Food

By Josh Ong Street food throughout the UK has seen a meteoric rise in the last decade. With ever increasing growth of ÔÇÿGrab and GoÔÇÖ convenience food within the culinary industry, street food vendors have begun to find a more grounded position in the nationÔÇÖs food sphere. Indeed, for the last 5 years there has been a notable boost of events popping up around Cardiff … Continue reading The Future of CardiffÔÇÖs Street Food

Fancy and Fresh Water Infusion Recipes

By Angharad May LetÔÇÖs be honest, drinking the recommended daily amount of water can be as much a chore as Harvard referencing, so several years ago I bought myself one of those cheap and cheerful water infuser bottles. It was my most-prized kitchen gadgetÔǪuntil it broke. Does this mean one has to go all-out and spend a small fortune on a fandangle bottle? Not at … Continue reading Fancy and Fresh Water Infusion Recipes

LightÔÇÿn free berry-licious ice cream – Summer Bakes

By Josie Von Jascheroff In this day and age, veganism is the latest craze of both environment and fitness. But even if youÔÇÖre not a vegan, this light and delicious dessert will rock your summer evenings. With the scorching heat both abroad and in the UK, desserts need to satisfy sweet cravings and leave us feeling light enough to dash in for a pool dip. … Continue reading LightÔÇÿn free berry-licious ice cream – Summer Bakes

Simple and Fresh Water Infusion Recipes

By Georgia Evans Procrastination is my thing. The dishes, my washing, deadlines ÔÇô IÔÇÖll put it off until the last possible second. But thereÔÇÖs one thing that you bet IÔÇÖll achieve every single day without failÔÇô drinking my two litres (minimum) of water. Not only do I genuinely enjoy a great glug of H20, I notice such a difference in my brain function, energy level … Continue reading Simple and Fresh Water Infusion Recipes

Anthony Bourdain: Celebrating The Life of One of The WorldÔÇÖs Most Iconic Chefs

By Katie Duffin Known for his candid attitude and unrivalled passion for food, throughout his lifetime Anthony Bourdain became one of the worldÔÇÖs most iconic chefs. On one side, his love for the culinary arts and will of adventure led him to all corners of the world, on the other, his sharp-witted writing quickly made him one of the most influential chefs of all time. … Continue reading Anthony Bourdain: Celebrating The Life of One of The WorldÔÇÖs Most Iconic Chefs

Review: Wahaca

By Ellie Philpotts and Georgia O’Brien (Shorter version of this is in the current and final print issue of Quench -┬áhttps://issuu.com/gairrhydd/docs/quench_163) Intro ÔÇô Ellie If youÔÇÖve ever tried to track down CardiffÔÇÖs best international restaurant, youÔÇÖll know youÔÇÖre in for a mighty mission. ThereÔÇÖs an abundance of choice in every corner you turn ÔÇô from the ArcadesÔÇÖ Madame Fromage; New York Deli and WallyÔÇÖs, to … Continue reading Review: Wahaca