Welsh Witterings: Revolting Recipes
My latest manuscript entitled, ‘A History of Revolting Recipes’, has been completed and sent to my publishers. Now my work is with my editor and I can’t stop thinking...
Welsh Witterings. ‘The Curious case of Spotted Dick’
‘Spotted Dick’ the source of playground sniggers from the past! The classic pudding is a source of continual embarrasment it seems, as many Restaurants and canteens too have...
Welsh Witterings: How to Make a Perfect Fish Pie
When people talk about comfort food, fish pie is frequently mentioned, and this is a delicious dish that should be celebrated. A perfect fish pie is as good...
Welsh Witterings: How to be a 1950’s Housewife – Polish and Shine
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: 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...
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: 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...
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....
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...
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...
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: 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: 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: 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: 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...
Welsh Witterings: Home Cooking is here to stay
Whilst in covid19 confinement many Brits have turned to home baking and have got themselves out of the evening meal rut. Our home baking endeavors have been so great...
Welsh Witterings: Deadly Delights- lurking in your pantry
At the moment store cupboard cooking is in the limelight and it seems everyone and their Gran is talking about how we should be delving into the back of...
Welsh Witterings: Pondering over the Pandemic
Well I’m going slowly stir crazy as the reality of Covid19 lockdown kicks in and the chaos of five children and two adults in a small cottage becomes a...
Welsh Witterings: Keeping Inner Peace During the Pandemic
We’re living through very strange and challenging times. In the span of just a few weeks, the world as we knew it has changed. Without much warning the whole...
Welsh Witterings: The Pleasure of Preserving
This week the term lock-in has come to mean something very different to me. No longer does the term lock-in conjure up images of local boozer allowing patrons to...
Welsh Witterings: is it time for rationing?
Now that I am finally out of the hospital with my baby boy, I have been able to see first hand the chaos that is referred to as panic...
Welsh Witterings: Veganuary
Traditionally January was known as the month of the sales, but now it seems the sales are all on before all the presents are placed under the Christmas tree....
Welsh Witterings: Christmas Eve Traditions
It’s finally Christmas Eve, and hopefully you can now breathe a sigh of relief as you’ve made it through all the hustle and bustle of the build up to...
Welsh Witterings: 2019 a difficult economic year for retailers
As the year is preparing to draw to a close and Christmas shopping is in full swing I have been reflecting on how 2019 has been another tough year...