Wales’ biggest and best-loved food festival gives visitors a taste of what’s on the menu announcing three chefs taking to the stage in September. The Abergavenny Food Festival will once again bring the best in food and drink to the beautiful Monmouthshire market town over the weekend of 18, 19 and 20 September 2015. Renowned […]
Focus Magazines
The local magazines for Abergavenny, Crickhowell, Brecon & Talgarth – Events, News and Advertising
Category Archives: Food & Drink
Where to Eat Out : Free Editorial
Calling all hotels, pubs, restaurants cafes and coffee shops! Here’s a great oppurtunity to shout about what’s great about eating out at your establishment! To participate in our June feature, ‘Where to Eat Out’, and to recieve oodles of complimenatary promotional editorial space, all you need to do is book in your advert, and […]
June’s Abergavenny Focus : Where to Eat Out!
Where do you go out to eat? Where is the best pub/restaurant Sunday Lunch served? Which cafe does the tastiest coffee and cake? We’ll be covering all this and more in next month’s Focus magazine. For pubs, hotels, restaurants and cafes, we urge you to make your advertising bookings with us as early as you […]
Nana’s Kitchen: Madeleines
I was first introduced to these morsels of loveliness when visiting France, many, many years ago. They are a favourite with the French who like to dip them in their coffee or hot chocolate at breakfast. Ideally a madeleine tray should be used (the moulds are shaped like shells) but a small bun tin works […]
Nana’s Kitchen: Boiled Fruit Cake
This is one of my favourite store cupboard bakes, so called because I always have the ingredients in the cupboard and can bake it whenever the mood takes me. It can be cooked in an assortment of tins – I usually bake it in a loaf tin so that it can be sliced easily and, […]
Nana’s Kitchen: Raspberry Viennese Cupcakes
These delicious morsels of loveliness are a great favourite at any time of the day in my household. As I always have the ingredients to hand in my store cupboard and they only take minutes to make, they are a really great treat to cook up when you have unexpected guests. You can use any […]
Wedding Cakes
Firstly, CONGRATULATIONS on planning to marry the love of your life. How romantic! An exciting time awaits to make it your perfect day. Organising a wedding can seem a little daunting as there are a few decisions to be made. And, of course, every bride wants nothing more than the best and why shouldn’t you? […]
Low Carb Crustless Quiche
Like many, you might be watching what you eat at this time of year. This crustless quiche dispenses with the calorie-laden pastry that other recipes may call for. It is a versatile recipe and you can use any filling you like; just avoid very wet vegetables such as tomatoes, as they will leak too much […]
Nana’s Kitchen: Easy Peasy Soda Bread
On a cold day, I love nothing more than a bowl of hot soup and some fresh chunky bread, and with this easy recipe I can always have it! There’s no hanging around waiting for it to prove and it can be rustled up in less than an hour from start to finish. The bicarbonate […]
Get Top seasonal tips at Abergavenny Christmas Food & Drink Fair
The Abergavenny Christmas Food & Drink Fair takes place on Sunday 14 December (10.00 – 5.00pm), but there’s a run-up event on the Saturday (13 Dec) at Homes of Elegance (Abergavenny) to get you in the party mood. Lindy Wildsmith, award-winning cook and food writer, will make festive drinks based on recipes from her new […]
Please support our local businesses
