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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 …

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 …

zero degrees loaded fries
Pubs & Restaurants UK & Ireland

Zero Degrees Bristol: 25 years of craft beer and wood-fired pizza

updated on 6th June 20265th June 2025Leave a Comment on Zero Degrees Bristol: 25 years of craft beer and wood-fired pizza

Bristolians – if you’ve ever wandered up Colston Street, chances are you’ve clocked the industrial-chic façade of Zero Degrees—a microbrewery-meets-restaurant perched on the hill staring …

Traditional rabelo fishing boats in Porto
Portugal Travel

5 things you have to eat in Matosinhos and Porto

updated on 17th March 202517th March 2025Leave a Comment on 5 things you have to eat in Matosinhos and Porto

I’m awarding myself ‘longest time to post’ for this one – which refers to a trip we took to Matosinhos and Porto in April 2024. …

Grand georgian house wth christmas ribbon tied around the pillars infront of the front door
Travel UK & Ireland

A weekend at Bishopstrow hotel & spa

updated on 29th December 202424th December 2024Leave a Comment on A weekend at Bishopstrow hotel & spa

As some of you may know, I recently turned 40. Just saying it shocks me, but here we are! For a birthday surprise, my lovely …

Grilled jeju black pork
South Korea Travel

Jeju Black Pork: why this South Korean island speciality is worth the trip

updated on 6th June 20261st November 2024Leave a Comment on Jeju Black Pork: why this South Korean island speciality is worth the trip

In September 2023, we returned to South Korea, this time with our toddler. We included four days on Jeju, a popular holiday island to the …

pouring water on the rice to make soup
South Korea Travel

Eating traditional food at a Korean Hanjeongsik

on 29th May 202429th May 20242 Comments on Eating traditional food at a Korean Hanjeongsik

Last September, we were back in South Korea for just over two weeks (this time with our little boy). One thing we do everytime we …

Cured Cornish sea trout with poached eggs and lemon hollandaise
Food Reviews Pubs & Restaurants UK & Ireland

Brunch at The Metropolitan, Bristol

updated on 18th February 20256th April 2024Leave a Comment on Brunch at The Metropolitan, Bristol

*Note – in 2025, The Metropolitan stopped offering their brunch menu and now only offer all day dining menu. It looks great but I’m yet …

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