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Daily post video, Bodnant Cookery school and a recipe for mussels with cider,...
Once more in the press, this time the North Wales Daily Post website. A couple of weeks ago I and a number of other local chefs spent a slightly nerve-wracking, but fun morning making a series of 3...
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The sensory pleasure of Bristol
I visited Bristol once for an interview at the university. This was years ago when I was still an academic researcher, searching for a highly sought after PhD place just before I had kids. Despite...
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One for midweek..Moroccan lamb and spinach balls with harissa tomato sauce...
Sometimes my decision-making skills seem distinctly lacking. There are times when I endlessly dither over the tiniest details, instead of going with my instincts, until I drive myself (and others mad)...
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I’m back! …with two recipes from the Menai Seafood Festival: Scallops tartare...
Its been a long and busy summer. I know this because I haven’t written a thing on here since 9th June. Such a long time for me! So what have you been doing with yourself?I hear you ask. I’m sure some...
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Robust venison goulash for an Autumn supper
I know it hasn’t been particularly Autumnal of late, but as the nights start to draw in and the evenings are beginning to cool, I’ve found myself craving the dishes I associate with this time of year....
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Masterclasses with Aroma coffee at Ludlow Food Festival
September 29th was apparently international coffee day, a day for people to celebrate their love for the dark liquid. I totally missed it as I do most of these ‘international’ days. There are so many...
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STOP PRESS: Exciting Competition Announcement for local cooks and chefs...
Here is that exciting announcement I mentioned on Friday. For all amateur chefs & cooks in Gwynedd or Ynys Mon I just want you to know that I am working with FLAG (fisheries local action group) and...
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Thai turkey and shiitake meatballs with spinach and coconut
Finding the oomph to create new and inspiring recipes when life conspires against you is hard. The last couple of years have been something of a roller-coaster, one where I’ve barely recovered from...
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Welsh business, Halen Mon salt and taking the plunge into self-employment
There’s no doubt that Wales is a nation of self-employed and small business owners. My partner, when he first moved here from Leeds and started to get to know people, would ask what they did for a...
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Three gluten free and dairy free Christmas desserts
In the run up to Christmas I have my annual date with the Portmeirion Food and Craft Fair . Now in its sixth year the market combines all that’s best of our local crafters, small businesses and food...
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