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Pot of cockles at Harold O'Vinegars in Saundersfoot
Food for thought Wales

Chasing Wales’s oldest seaside snack

updated on 16th August 202616th August 2026Leave a Comment on Chasing Wales’s oldest seaside snack

We’ve just got back from a few days on the Pembrokeshire/Carmarthenshire border, and what a lovely time we had. Stunning coastline, brilliant weather, and one …

Food Reviews Pubs & Restaurants Wales

Thomas Pontcanna review: Cardiff’s best restaurant for 2026

on 7th August 20267th August 2026Leave a Comment on Thomas Pontcanna review: Cardiff’s best restaurant for 2026

 After almost a year and a half of living in Cardiff, I finally made it to Thomas in Pontcanna, and I honestly don’t know what …

Instant noodles

Nongshim Holey Toppokki Jjajang Review

on 8th July 20268th July 2026Leave a Comment on Nongshim Holey Toppokki Jjajang Review

It’s been a while but it’s time for another of my noodle reviews! It’s Nongshim’s holey toppokki with noodles in the Jjajang (black bean) flavour. …

Yellow stickers on a pile of ready meals in Waitrose
Food for thought

Does buying reduced price food at the supermarket help prevent waste?

on 6th June 20266th June 20262 Comments on Does buying reduced price food at the supermarket help prevent waste?

A few weeks ago, I started posting pictures of reduced price food  on my instagram. Yellow stickers from a few different supermarkets, nothing out of …

Product Reviews Savoury Vegetarian & Vegan

Turkish eggs (çılbır) recipe: an easy yoghurt & poached egg breakfast

updated on 16th August 20269th May 2026Leave a Comment on Turkish eggs (çılbır) recipe: an easy yoghurt & poached egg breakfast

T There are some dishes that look impressive, taste incredible, and yet take barely any effort to pull together. Turkish eggs, or Çılbır (pronounced chill-bir) …

The floral decor around the entrance to Jang restaurant in London's Royal Exchange.
Food Reviews Pubs & Restaurants UK & Ireland

Jang London review: Korean fine dining in the Royal Exchange

updated on 6th June 20268th March 2026Leave a Comment on Jang London review: Korean fine dining in the Royal Exchange

In late November, I turned 41. And how did I celebrate? By… going to London for a work event. Womp. Not the most glamorous start …

A plate of sliced watermelon, topped with whipped feta and crushed pistachio
Food Reviews Pubs & Restaurants Wales

Longa Cardiff: a good reason to get back into restaurant reviewing

updated on 6th June 202631st January 2026Leave a Comment on Longa Cardiff: a good reason to get back into restaurant reviewing

Recently, I’ve been getting back into reading restaurant reviews. I’m particularly enjoying Gourmet Gorro and Edible Reading at the moment. It made me realise it’s …

Tupperwares and packets of food crammed into a kitchen cupboard
Food for thought

How I’m tackling food waste and overbuying in 2026

updated on 6th June 20262nd January 2026Leave a Comment on How I’m tackling food waste and overbuying in 2026

Happy New Year! Kicking off as I mean to go on, with a renewed focus on cooking and the food we choose to put into …

Warm beetroot and goats cheese salad
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan

Warm quinoa, beetroot and goat’s cheese salad

updated on 8th February 202617th November 2025Leave a Comment on Warm quinoa, beetroot and goat’s cheese salad

I appreciate the irony of writing this on the day that the temperatures plummet. But, last month when I made this, the weather was better. …

Instant noodles

Ottogi Yeol Tteokbokki noodles review: Korean spice with a chewy twist

updated on 6th June 202625th October 2025Leave a Comment on Ottogi Yeol Tteokbokki noodles review: Korean spice with a chewy twist

It’s time for another noodle review and today it’s the Korean Ottogi yeol tteokbokki noodles. The combination of noodles and rice cakes makes for a …

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