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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In the kitchen
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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Culinary Causerie
With Lesley Williams
Last month we escaped the wet Welsh weather and traded it for more wet weather, but in the Italian lakes. At least it wasn’t cold and the scenery was breathtaking. Autumn had come early to Northern Italy so it seemed
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Green Pesto Sauce
Vegan recipe with Rachel Jamison
Rachel Jamison’s vegan recipe for September is a crowd-pleaser whether you follow a plant based diet or not. This amount will serve 2 but it’s easy to scale up if you need to. It will keep for up to 3
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Culinary Causerie
with Lesley Williams
Glorious Gower The first Sunday in August is the designated day for the highlight of the Gower calendar – come rain or shine the great and the good will descend on Penrice Castle grounds for the Gower Show. This year
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Newlyn Fish Festival
Through the viewfinder 2 with Liz Barry
LIZ KNOWS A THING OR TWO ABOUT THE PERFECT PHOTO-OPPORTUNITY, AND THE NEWLYN FISH FESTIVAL PROVIDED HER WITH PLENTY OF SCOPE. YOU’LL HAVE TO GET YOUR SKATES ON IF YOU WANT TO CATCH IT THIS MONTH August Bank Holiday Monday,
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WIN lunch and more at Cwm Deri Vineyard – Pembrokeshire
Through the viewfinder with Liz Barry
LIZ VENTURED INTO PEMBROKESHIRE TO SUSS OUT A WELSH VINEYARD AND SAMPLE A TASTE OF THE GOOD LIFE Cwm Deri Vineyard, Estate and small holding is situated in the beautiful Pembrokeshire National Park at Martletwy just outside Narbeth. The Vineyard
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Culinary Causerie
With Lesley Williams
Jamaican Jills Sometimes I wonder how restaurants fall under my radar. I love spicy food, but for some reason I hadn’t been to a Caribbean restaurant, until just recently As we approached Jamaican Jills on a hot and humid July
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