Posts Tagged ‘Food’

January, eating well in pyjamas!

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

I LOVE January. Detoxing comes easily and relaxing in new Christmas pyjamas on the sofa seems like the fitting reward for staying in drinking green tea evening after evening. Exercise is not a chore, it’s promoted everywhere and it’s what we DO in January to fight the festive flab. Besides, it’s chilly at this time…
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STOLLEN, all the spice of a Nordic Christmas

Tuesday, December 20th, 2011

STOLLEN is a delicious German or Nordic heavily spiced loaf, brushed with melted butter, rum and dusted generously with icing sugar. It is filled with fruit, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon and a twist of marzipan running through it. It is traditionally made with yeast but this quick recipe of mine is easy and has none of the…
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Meat balls, a truly versatile dish

Thursday, November 17th, 2011

MEATBALLS are not just made of pork or beef. Traditionally yes, the Swedes have made pork meatballs with a delicious cream sauce, the Italians have beef ones with a rich tomato ragu but why don’t you have a go at experimenting with your own favourite flavours. Go left field. It could be rabbit meatballs braised…
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Home made Marsh Mallows

Thursday, October 20th, 2011

I made these last night after the kids had gone to bed, Its based on a James Martin recipe and it is really easy and really satisfying to hand cut your very own creamy, soft,  bouncy Marsh mallow.  They also make lovely gifts or perfect skewered with fresh fruit and a hot chocolate dipping sauce…
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It is the season of little oranges. Do you pick a tangerine, clementine or satsuma?

Friday, October 14th, 2011

Are you one of those who picks the one which looks like it will be easiest to peel and what are the differences? They are all varieties of the mandarin family, originating in Japan, and are in season in the northern hemisphere from October to February.  The trees are all evergreens and the fruits very low…
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From hunter gatherer, to super markets and back to Crab apples in 500 words!

Sunday, October 2nd, 2011

We used to be hunter gatherers foraging the hedgerows. Autumn is a great time for berries, herbs, seeds and fungus to name a few and the hunting season is about to begin, even though most of us get our food from shops these days. Shops too have changed considerable over the last 50 years. Remember…
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Christmas Season Vacancies – Waiter’s and Waitresses

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

We are a vibrant Cardiff based free lance catering business with a friendly spirited team, catering top end events in and around the city. We are looking to build a waiting team this Christmas as our front of house service is crucial to delivering the standard of excellence we offer to our clients. Basic experience…
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We Have Moved, What’s News & Property to Let!

Thursday, May 5th, 2011

We have moved to Unit P5, Capital Business Park, Parkway, Cardiff, CF3 2PU.  Our contact details remain the same and it’s business as usual – we’re only 12 minutes drive away from Clive Road. We are delighted to announce that Waffles (the cafe next door to our old premises) will be stocking our freshly prepared…
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Glanusk Estate – Polo Event – 9th July 2011

Monday, April 4th, 2011

It is with great pleasure to announce that we will be catering, once again, for this year’s prestigious International Polo Match between Wales and Ireland at Glanusk Estate.   The event this year has an improved layout and post Polo evening party featuring DJ’s and garden area and plenty of bars! Those who book private boxes may…
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Mother’s Day Treat

Friday, March 18th, 2011

  Being a mother herself, Emma has organised a treat (in collaboration with Tracy at The Flower Lodge, Rhiwbina) that she hopes to receive herself on Sunday 3rd April. Together with head chef, Nathan, they have recreated the classic Black Forest Gateau with a modern look and flavour.   The Flower Lodge has added a vibrant…
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