Verve 37 With so many new places to eat out opening in Uplands, it’s good to go back to an old favourite. Verve 37 is a wine bar and restaurant that has stood the test of time – its food
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With Lesley Williams
Articles in Category : Food & Drink
Vegan Recipe – Cashew nut cheese
With Rachel Jamison
Rachel’s recipe for April is sure to be a winner for everyone who is trying to follow a plant based diet but misses cheese. This cheese can be sliced to use in toasted sandwiches or to top a dish au
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Vegan Recipe
With Rachel Jamison
Jamaican black bean and jackfruit burritos with tomato and chilli salsa and cashew cheese sauce Jackfruit is related to figs and breadfruit and grows in tropical areas of Southeast Asia, Brazil and Africa. While it is a fruit, its consistency
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Culinary Causerie
With Lesley Williams
Hoogah Cafe Bar Kitchen Hoogah opened in Brynymor Road towards the end of last year – and since then it was on my ‘go to’ list. As you approach it, you’re greeted by the sight of hundreds of twinkly fairy
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Easy to follow lamb recipes
With eatwelshlambandwelshbeef.com
Stuffed Welsh Lamb Chops with Halloumi, Pesto and Hummus This is the sort of recipe that you can tailor to however many mouths you have to feed. It’s the sort of food that can be served at a buffet, barbeque
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WIN a pair of tickets
With ND John Wine Merchants and the Swansea International Wine Fair
Bay has teamed up with ND John Wine Merchants and the Swansea International Wine Fair to give one lucky reader the opportunity to WIN a pair of tickets for this prestigious event on Saturday 21 April 2018 This event will
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Culinary Causerie
With Lesley Williams
Hanson’s at The Chelsea There is much in our news today of obesity in the UK and how we must address it now for fear of breeding a nation of children with health issues. It seems to me that part
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With Lesley Williams
Seville Orange Marmalade Liz’s visit to Seville prompted me to dust off my preserving pan and forage into the back of my kitchen cupboard for my empty jam jars. Orange trees are everywhere in Spain, but funnily enough they are
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Vegan Recipe
With Rachel Jamison
Chickpea and carrot burgers Rachel’s vegan recipe for February uses that versatile store-cupboard standby cooked chickpeas. It’s better if you can get the glass jar variety as they are far superior to the cheap tinned ones. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive
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Editor’s Choice – Talking Turkey
Old Castle Farm with Lesley Williams
Last year I wrote about my visit to OLD CASTLE FARM in Tonna, where Ian and Cheryl Roberts rear free-range bronze turkeys. I had placed an order for a bird and was eagerly awaiting its delivery. It was to travel
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Christmas Wine Recommendations
with CPA's Wine
Although no longer at Fairy Hill in Reynoldston, Andrew Hetherington and Paul Davies are still involved in the industry with their wine distribution business. With Christmas in mind they have some great suggestions for wines to complement your festive menus,
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Christmas recipes
with eatwelshlambandwelshbeef.com
If turkey isn’t for you this Christmas here are two great alternatives. Rib of Welsh beef or leg of Welsh lamb would certainly be crowd pleasers. Christmas Rib of Welsh Beef Ingredients Rib of Welsh beef on the bone 45ml
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Culinary Causerie
with Lesley Williams
Hat Stand Competition We’ve teamed up with Callum Latham of The Hat Stand in Walter Road to bring you a competition to WIN a meal for two people including a bottle of wine. To be in with a chance of
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Top ten tips for the perfect Christmas roast
with Stuart Hemmings, Head chef st Swansea University's Bay Campus
Stuart Hemmings (right) is the Head Chef at Swansea University’s Bay Campus which includes the Great Hall Café Bar and Restaurant. Stuart shares his hints and tips for cooking the perfect stress-free Christmas lunch. Plan in advance The best way
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Vegan Christmas Recipe
with Rachel Jamison
Vegan Christmas Layered Pie with red wine and porcini mushroom gravy Even non-meat eaters want to have something deliciously festive at Christmas-time, and Rachel of COOL BEANS COOKERY SCHOOL has just the thing For the first layer of the pie
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Monroe’s Christmas Cake recipe
From Dean Parker, Excutive Chef at Monroe's restaurant and bar at The Gower Hotel
Dean Parker Executive Chef of Monroe’s Restaurant at The Gower Hotel, shares a recipe with us. It’s far removed from a traditional Christmas cake and is much lighter – and since it contains fresh fruit maybe it could be part
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Pumpkin Pie vegan recipe
With Rachel Jamison
Rachel’s vegan recipe for October is bang on season. Rachel uses tinned pumpkin, but you could of course use a fresh one if you are going to make a jack- o’-lantern . Simply boil or bake the pumpkin until soft
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