Category Archives: Food & Drink

James Bowles of oyster specialists, Oyster Meister kindly sent us this video of Abergavenny’s mayor, Martin Hickman, sampling his very first oyster at this year’s Abergavenny Food Festival. We’re not entirely convinced he enjoyed it – but we certainly did – we had a tray of 6 between us, and we’ll be back for more […]

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Here’s some our pictures from Saturday’s food filled fun at the Abergavenny Food Festival. Can you spot yourself? Click on an image for a larger/ slideshow view.

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Simon King is chef/proprietor at restaurant 1861 near Abergavenny. He talks to us about foraging, and shares his recipe for Wild Mushroom Ravioli. I am a keen forager, and you can find me out and about at all times of the year looking for delicious hedgerow goodies. Our customers love our wild food dinners too, […]

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Whether you’re a seasoned Festival goer or a first time Festival virgin, there’s no denying that there is a lot to choose from at the Abergavenny Food Festival. And it can be quite overwhelming. Where should you go? What should you eat? Who does the best cheese, for heaven’s sake?! All questions that need answers. […]

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This August, the doors opened to The Marches Delicatessen. The shop on Nevill Street has been the realisation of a long held dream for the new owner, Tom Lewis, to open a delicatessen which places an emphasis on high quality, locally-made produce. It has also provided him with the perfect platform to showcase the fine […]

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Food Banks and Food Festivals might not seem comfortable bedfellows, but it’s nevertheless  an Abergavenny reality. So in amongst the exotic food offerings of the up and coming Abergavenny Food Festival,  Saturday 20th September’s programme will also include the free-all -day “Just Food”  fringe event, where talks,  panel discussions, films, and food demonstrations will centre […]

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Food Banks and Food Festivals might not seem comfortable bedfellows, but it’s nevertheless an Abergavenny reality. So in amongst the exotic food offerings of the up and coming Abergavenny Food Festival, Saturday 20th September’s programme will also include the free-all -day “Just Food” fringe event, where talks, panel discussions, films, and food demonstrations will centre […]

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Later this month Britain’s brightest culinary talent will be flocking to the Welsh Borders for a weekend of fun and feasting. They’ll  all be sharing their fabulous skills at the Abergavenny Food Festival (20 and 21 September) – ‘Best Event in Wales 2013’*. New initiatives this year include a Night Market on the Saturday and […]

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Later this month Britain’s brightest culinary talent will be flocking to the Welsh Borders for a weekend of fun and feasting. They’ll all be sharing their fabulous skills at the Abergavenny Food Festival (20 and 21 September) – ‘Best Event in Wales 2013’*. New initiatives this year include a Night Market on the Saturday and […]

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Laura Williams lives locally and blogs about picky eaters. Are you one? Maybe you have a child that’s a picky eater? Laura’s recipe, below, might help! You don’t need a machine to make your own pasta; it’s actually incredibly easy and fun to make by hand with your Picky Pickers! It takes a while, and […]

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