Welsh Witterings: Icky Sticky, Toffee Banana Cake
I have two children that love banana and the rest that are really not keen, so I often have ripe bananas to use up. I have quite a...
Welsh Witterings. The Making of the Great British Pie What Pie shall I choose?…A Noble Affair too!
There are many discussions on Britain’s national dish, from traditional Roast beef and Yorkshire Pudding to Fish and Chips! However I believe that the Great British Pie should be...
Table Manners…Please!
A few years ago, when I was growing up, tea (the main meal of the day that was wrongly labelled) was really Dinner and always served up on...
Welsh Witterings: Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake
I must confess that I was a bit worried about how this recipe for chocolate mayonnaise cake would turn out, but the results are a moist and deliciously rich...
Welsh Witterings: How to be a Good Housewife – Part One
In 1955, Housekeeping Monthly published a Good Wife guide, within its pages were details of how to keep, house, home and husband harmonious. As you flick through its pages...
Welsh Witterings: The Romance of a Gypsy Caravan Holiday
When it comes to a Gypsy Caravan there is no doubt that they are incredibly romantic, they contour up images of escapism, life on the open road and a...
Welsh Witterings: For the Love of a Vegetarian Sausage
There is something rather great and British about sausages, whether sizzling on a barbeque or featuring on a fry-up menu we could not live without a banger or...
Welsh Witterings: Old Fashioned Cleaning Recipes – that work!
Put down the sweet smelling, synthetic spray polish and step away from the cans of air freshener, for these are fool’s gold, which will not only make your home...
Welsh Witterings: Good Old Fashioned Comfort Food – Cheese and Potato Pie
Seldom things are as simple or comforting as a cheese and potato pie on a cold wintry night. Cheap and easy to prepare this meal is great for busy...
Welsh Witterings: Making Festive Memories to Last a Lifetime
I often lament the loss of Christmas spirit and how each year the commercial elements of Christmas steal yet another inch of this special time of year, but...
Welsh Witterings: Seren’s Favourite of the Year. Counting my blessings
It is easy to take things and loved ones for granted. We all do it to some extent, but lately I have been reflecting on this and also...
Cracking Christmas Cocktails & Mulled Wine
It’s that time of year when a glass of warm, spiced wine is just the ticket to make you flow with Christmas cheer. I’ve compiled Ingredients 2...
Welsh Witterings: 2020 Christmas is Cancelled
Well, it seems that Corona-Sadism continues as the country is told that the much hoped for relaxation of Christmas rules will not happen and that Christmas is effectively cancelled....
A Substantial Meal: Consider the Scotch Egg
Let’s face it the a Scotch Egg has suffered with a bit of an image problem in recent years. A good Scotch egg can be a source of great...
The Rise and Fall of the Argos Catalogue
It’s that festive time of year again and I can’t help thinking back to how Christmas shopping has changed. I miss high streets being busy hives of activity with...
The Ailing Tradition of Christmas Cards- Blessing or Loss
It’s not really news that the art of sending Christmas cards is an ailing one. I still like to send Christmas cards, indeed to me it is part of...
Welsh Witterings: The Art of Making Flower Essences
When the sun is shining there is little dispute that being outdoors in a beautiful garden makes us feel happy, but it seems that it is not just from...
The Changing Face of Supermarkets: the death of the deli counter
Over the years I have often lamented about the death of the high street and have written nostalgically about the loss of the corner shop, but today I find...
Welsh Witterings: a touch of luxury – pumpkin and champagne risotto
I often get bored with seeing the same old mushroom risotto listed on restaurant menus and I often feel that when it comes to the vegetarian dishes they forget...
Welsh Witterings: Welsh Government Dictates What is Non-Essential
On Friday 24th October at 6:00pm supermarkets throughout Wales were busy, but not busy with customers, they were busy with their staff plastic wrapping the shelves and cordoning off...
Welsh Witterings – An alternative to Nut Roast: Pumpkin and Hazelnut Roast
If you’re looking for an alternative to the traditional nut roast, this Pumpkin and Hazelnut Roast is sure to delight. Many nut roast recipes contain very strong flavours...
Welsh Witterings: Simple Cake Memories
As a mother of five I have many books on cooking with children, which I leaf through and sigh, ‘wouldn’t it be wonderful to whip up a three tiered,...
Welsh Witterings: Coconut and Brazil Nut Curry – a Delicious Vegan Dish
This creamy Coconut and Brazil Nut Curry is perfect served with brown rice to soak up the creamy nutty sauce. A perfect quick and healthy dish and it...
Welsh Witterings: Quick Fix Chocolate Pudding
I love to finish a home-cooked meal with a home-made pudding, but with five children I often end up time poor and pudding can easily be a bridge too...
Welsh Witterings: Strawberry Fool Recipe
British strawberries are now in abundance and I have the perfect recipe for using up a strawberry glut. This recipe looks great served in pretty glasses and is a...
Welsh Witterings: 5 GOLDEN RULES TO SETTING UP AN ARTISAN DRINKS COMPANY – TIPS AND ADVICE TO MAKE IT PAY
Thinking of Setting Up An Artisan Drinks Company? Here Are Some Tips And Advice The artisan or craft drinks market today has grown. There was a time when the...
Welsh Witterings – Sumptuous Camper Van Recipes
It seems that camping, caravanning and camper van trips are becoming very popular and one thing that puzzles me is that people seem to be obsessed with eating very...
Welsh Witterings: Top Vegetarian Toastie Recipes to Tickle your Taste buds
When it comes to lunch at home it is very often a sandwich affair, but the problem with sandwiches is that they can become repetitive. The world of...
Welsh Witterings: Great British Food Award Finalist
This year all the food awards have been a little strange as a result of the Covid19. The dates for entries to be sent for judging have been all...
Welsh Witterings: the curse of parenthood – children grow so fast.
It is wonderful that the children’s playgrounds and parks have opened again. I cannot express how delighted I am to be able to take my children to the park...
Welsh Witterings. The Perfect Picnic
There is no lovelier way to...
Welsh Witterings. Eat up your Greens you’re in Wales – Exploring South Pembrokeshire and the Welsh Tradition of Seaweed
Wales is fast becoming a favourite destination for foodies in the British Isles and quite frankly this is not a surprise. Wales after all, is home to some of...
Welsh Witterings: growing family
I have recently been contemplating travel, but as a family this does present a problem. Indeed, Covid19 aside, as a growing family I have found travel and travel opportunities...
Welsh Witterings: life’s a picnic
My week has been dominated by picnics. Sadly, I’ve not got to enjoy a picnic myself, but I have been researching and writing about them. A few years ago...
Welsh Witterings: Farewell to Laura Ashley – a Piece of Welsh History
The home and fashion retailer Laura Ashley collapsed into administration a few months ago after its attempts to raise capital to fund a restructure of the business failed,...
Welsh Witterings: The Pleasure of Preserving – making the most of seasonal fruits and vegetables
Culinary history has plenty to teach us especially when it comes to preserving food. Circumstances may differ, times undoubtedly change, but even in the age where most people own...
Welsh Witterings: Never Work with Children
I love my children dearly, but the rule never work with children or animals has held true this weekend. I have written a mindfulness course and I decided that...
Welsh Witterings: Simply Good Food
In these strange times I must confess I have lamented the inability to get out for a coffee or a spot of lunch. I love cooking for my family,...
Welsh Witterings: The Question of Dog Poop
I love dogs and over the years I’ve owned a few. Indeed I miss owning a dog and hope that one day I’ll have the time and space to...
Welsh Witterings: Staying Motivated
I’ve seen dozens of articles lately on staying positive and motivated. There is certainly some great content being shared lately and it does seem that people are embracing creativity...