A nice sit down, cup of tea and massive Gammon bap in Barkers Castle Arcade...
As anyone who knows me would realise that I am not a follower of fashion so would not normally go into the many hipster boutiques scattered around the Victorian arcades of Cardiff, but I made the...
View ArticleSome great Star Wars Foodie related things – Princess Leia Apron for starters
Thinkgeek has some great Star Wars related items for the sci-fi foodie in your life – to be honest I think I can see myself in the Leia apron * Kitchen & BBQ apron that instantly turns you into...
View ArticleSnack based island & Cardiff institution – The Hayes Island Snack Bar is it...
UPDATE Food writer Stephen Nottingham thankfully reports that it’s just temporary – great news for Cardiff & snack fans. A spokesman from First Cafes, who own the snackbar, reassurred me this...
View ArticleStow-on-the-Wold – not sure what a wold is – but great food at Grapevine Hotel
Myself and mrsuw had a short break (thanks Groupon) at the quaint English town of Stow-on-the-Wold near Cheltenham, we just left before the onslaught of Irish race goers descended on the town for the...
View ArticleWally’s Kaffeehaus at Wally’s Delicatessen, Cardiff
Mrsuw treated me to lunch today at the newly opened Wally’s Kaffeehaus upstairs in the famous Wallys Delicatessen in Royal Arcade in Cardiff. I was expecting wooden cladding and grandeur with...
View ArticleIt must be my age – I’am getting excited about a new tea shop opening in Cardiff
I’am a big fan of cake – but don’t eat it as much as I would like – but that may change when a new tea shop opens in an historic building in Cardiff some time in March. photo from bara-koukoug David is...
View ArticlePurple Poppadom Cardiff they say Nouvelle Indian Cuisine I say best curry I...
I have not blogged about food (or much else on this blog) for a long time – but a meal enjoyed at the Purple Poppadom last night gave me the opportunity to post, just so I can relive the most amazing...
View ArticleCelebrate 50 years of Doctor Who by baking a Dalek or a cyberman
Everyone is jumping on the Doctor Who bandwagon – but lakeland have out done themselves The TARDIS stuff is briliant – but the DALEK CAKE STAND is a thing of beuaty A magnificent centrepiece for...
View ArticleBacon, Yes , Caramel Yes – best bar snacks in Cardiff ever
First it was the amazing hop infused crisps, now Paul from the Urban Tap house has outdone himself with his candied bacon strips. This is not a review just a celebration of what is good with the world...
View ArticleCoffee Coffee Coffee Blah Blah Blah
I drink lots of coffee I have an espresso machine I grind beans (from a blend I have mixed myself) I take photos of my coffee, the beans and the froth YES I’m a coffee bore – but I love the taste and...
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