THE PERFECT STORM This winter has produced the most consistent run of surf in decades. A procession of giant low pressure systems have been making their way across the North Atlantic bringing gales and torrential rain to Wales for months
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AROUND THE WORLD IN 9,722,159 PEDALS
WELCOME HOME GREG On 10th October GREG HEALEY cycled into Swansea Bay over seven months after he embarked on a bike ride that would take him around the world. Greg left Swansea in February to begin a cycle trip of
Read MoreLa Paella…. Olé
Paella is a controversial dish as there is no ‘original’ paella recipe. So what exactly is Paella? Well this dish actually takes its name after the pan it’s cooked in and although there is no strict recipe, there are a
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GREG HEALEY left Swansea in February to embark on a round the world cycle trip. Last month we followed his progress across South East Asia, this month his journey continues across India during the monsoon season. If you have missed
Read MoreFish Chowder Recipe
As the weather gets chillier, a bowl of piping hot soup served with a hunk of bread satisfies even the most voracious appetites. Luke Rees, chef at Chai Tearoom and Delicatessen in Newton Road serves his fish chowder all year
Read MoreAROUND THE WORLD IN 9,722,159 PEDALS – Part 3
Part 3, Stage 4 Southeastc Asia GREG HEALEY left Swansea in February to embark on a round the world cycle trip. Last month we followed his progress across North America from Miami to Los Angeles, this month we cover his
Read MoreHow to prevent Makeup meltdown
Lora Gladwin has some great hints and tips on keeping your makeup fresh in the summer heat. Lora is an independent make-up artist so her recommendations are totally unbiased and purely based on her preferences. Even if you love the
Read MoreKim Jones Mountainbike trails
Last month Kim Jones took his bike to Northern Spain to explore the Picos de Europa and very nearly came to a sticky and somewhat watery end. I remember many years ago being told ‘you’re old enough to know better’ and
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IN FEBRUARY THIS YEAR, GREG HEALY LEFT SWANSEA AND EMBARKED ON A CYCLE TRIP THAT WOULD TAKE HIM AROUND THE WORLD. LAST MONTH WE LEFT HIM AS HE WAS ABOUT TO ARRIVE IN MIAMI JUST AS TROPICAL STORM ANDREA WAS
Read MoreDuck Prosciutto – With Fig, Honey & Balsamic Salad
Curing meat and fish sounds very cheffy and possibly a bit challenging but in fact it is a very simple process which has been practised for hundreds of years. Here TATIANA BENTO of the MARMALADE COOKERY SCHOOL demystifies the process
Read MoreBirstonas, Lithuania
So spa so good The popularity of relaxing in spa waters is nothing new. The Egyptians used thermal baths for therapeutic purposes as did the ancient Greeks. Hippocrates mentions them in his book “Epidemics” and recommended hydrotherapy to treat jaundice
Read MoreHealthy Skin
Lora Gladwin has come on board as a contributor to TheBAY Magazine this month. Lora has worked in the beauty industry as a make-up artist for eight years and was trained by Lisa Eldridge, best known as the make-up artist
Read MoreAround the world in 9,722,159 pedals
Around the world in 9,722,159 pedals IN 2012 TheBAY INTERVIEWED SWANSEA BORN GREG HEALY AFTER HE HAD CONQUERED EVEREST. SO IT CAME AS NO SURPRISE WHEN WE RECEIVED AN EMAIL FROM HIM IN EARLY MAY TO SAY THAT HE WAS
Read MoreLa Pizza Vera Napoletana
This month’s recipe from Tatiana is influenced by her recent trip to Naples, Italy on her quest to discover the best pizza in the world. Here she tells us about not only her journey but also reveals all she learnt,
Read MoreUncovering Pompeii and Herculaneum
A great exhibition in the British Museum brought back memories to LIZ of her visit to these historic sites last year The British Museum currently has an exhibition “Life and death in Pompeii and Herculaneum” which runs until 29 September.
Read MoreAudi A3
AUDI A3….FUN! Liam test drove the NEW Audi A3 last month. Let’s just say he was suitably impressed It’s taken me a little while, but now I think, I’ve finally made myself comfortable in Audi’s all new A3. It arrived
Read MoreDiscovering Kaunas
Early in 2013 TheBAY received an email from the marketing manager at Kaunas Airport in Lithuania, inviting us to join a party of travel writers on a weekend break, to discover what this part of the country has to offer
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