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Category Archives: Food & Drink

Pan Roast Salmon, Curried Cockle Risotto with Peas & Shoots

This month’s chef recipe comes courtesy of Peterstone Court Hotel. This recipe would make a fantastic summertime dinner party dish – bursting with the flavours of the sea, matched beautifully with a hint of curry. Delicious. Cooking time 18-20 minutes Serves 4 people Ingredients 500g arborio rice 1 large onion finely diced 2 cloves of […]

Top chefs heading for ‘Best Event in Wales’

Marcus Verberne, Head Chef at ‘Roast’

Last year the Abergavenny Food Festival won the accolade ‘Best Event in Wales’ (National Tourism Awards 2013), so the bar has been set high for 2014. This year’s programme won’t disappoint. The Festival takes place over the weekend of 20 and 21 September and box office is now live at abergavennyfoodfestival.com. The special events programme […]

Ready, Set, BAKE!

We all know about the agricultural and horticultural classes at Village and County shows, but what about the homecrafts and baking categories? These are as much a part of fayres, fetes and shows as prize-winning runner beans. Nevertheless, entering one of these classes can feel a little intimidating, especially considering all the rules and guidelines […]

Taste the Beacons

Over 40 people attended the launch of Taste the Beacons at Penpont near Brecon, to learn the latest in food trends and menu design. The event was organised by Brecon Beacons Tourism to encourage local businesses to include more original local content in their food offer. Specialist food consultant, Nerys Howell, provided some inspirational ideas […]

Top chefs heading for ‘Best Event in Wales’

Last year the Abergavenny Food Festival won the accolade ‘Best Event in Wales’ (National Tourism Awards 2013), so the bar has been set high for 2014. This year’s programme won’t disappoint. The Festival takes place over the weekend of 20 and 21 September and box office is now live at abergavennyfoodfestival.com. The special events programme […]

Pan Roast Salmon, Curried Cockle Risotto with Peas & Shoots

This month’s chef recipe comes courtesy of Peterstone Court Hotel. This recipe would make a fantastic summertime dinner party dish – bursting with the flavours of the sea, matched beautifully with a hint of curry. Delicious. Cooking time 18-20 minutes Serves 4 people Ingredients 500g arborio rice 1 large onion finely diced 2 cloves of […]

Abergavenny Food Festival 2014

The 2014 Abergavenny Food Festival takes place on 20th and 21st September. Box office goes live 16th July and tickets can be purchased at abergavennyfoodfestival.com or through the Borough Theatre on 01873 850805. As well as the Festival markets with over 200 top-notch exhibitors across five locations (accessed on a stroller ticket)  there’s a fabulous […]

Abergavenny Food Festival 2014

The 2014 Abergavenny Food Festival takes place on 20th and 21st September. Box office goes live 16th July and tickets can be purchased at abergavennyfoodfestival.com or through the Borough Theatre on 01873 850805. As well as the Festival markets with over 200 top-notch exhibitors across five locations (accessed on a stroller ticket) there’s a fabulous […]

Bring on the Barbie!

It’s that time of year again and, with a bit of luck, the weather will stay nice throughout the summer. Time to dust off the barbecue and enjoy some summer sizzles! Gas or Charcoal? Nifty charcoal gadget: Looftlighter Say goodbye to the days of squirting lighter fluid everywhere. This helpful device ignites charcoal in less […]

Bring on the Barbie!

It’s that time of year again and, with a bit of luck, the weather will stay nice throughout the summer. Time to dust off the barbecue and enjoy some summer sizzles! Gas or Charcoal? Nifty charcoal gadget: Looftlighter Say goodbye to the days of squirting lighter fluid everywhere. This helpful device ignites charcoal in less […]

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