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The best celebrations cakes in Cardiff
Weddings, baby showers or birthdays, some moments deserve more than just a slice of sponge, they deserve an amazing centrepiece. (Let...


Jane Dunn’s salted pretzel brownies
Sweet, salty, moreish, these brownies won’t last long. Jane Dunn’s Salted Pretzel Brownies (Ellis Parrinder/PA) “Can I just say that I am...


What is a mangelwurzel, the viral vegetable sensation?
Learn how to grow this vegetable which has taken social media by storm. Cousin of beetroot, sugar beet and chard, the heirloom veggie...


How to use your freezer to transform family mealtimes and lunchboxes
Lou Robbie – who went viral for her healthy lunchbox snacks online – chats to Lauren Taylor about why we all need to use our freezers...


Edd Kimber: 3 nostalgic French desserts to make at home
Bring French patisserie to your home kitchen. Lemon Madeleines (Laura Edwards/PA) Baker and food writer Edd Kimber aims to demystify...


Vale Resort and Hensol Castle Unveil 2025 Christmas Party Packages with an early surge of bookings
The Vale Resort and Grade I-listed Hensol Castle, two of South Wales’ most popular destinations for Christmas celebrations, have...


Cardiff’s prettiest garden ice-cream parlour is serving joy by the scoopful
Tucked beside the leafy charm of Victoria Park in Canton, Let Them See Cake’s dreamy new Parlwr Hufen Ia (Ice Cream Parlour) is the...


Wimbledon-inspired strawberry recipes to tuck into for the tennis
Tennis season has started. Wimbledon-inspired strawberry recipes (Steven Paston/PA) If there was ever a food synonymous with a sporting...


Gurdeep Loyal’s treacle, mocha and blonde chocolate brownies recipe
Dense and rich, these will hit the spot. Treacle, mocha and blonde chocolate brownies (Patricia Niven/PA) “The distinction between...


Paul Hollywood: I put on Coldplay and make some bread
Lauren Taylor chats to The Great British Bake Off star about criticism, handshakes and his beginner baking tips. Paul Hollywood on the...


New opening on Mill Street, Banana Tree Cardiff review
Mill Street just got a major glow-up. Thai Green Curry. Banana Tree Cardiff Enter Banana Tree, Cardiff’s latest foodie hotspot - and...


Why English whisky is causing a stir
Raise a glass to World Whisky Day (May 17), with a top drop from Blighty, says Sam Wylie-Harris. Top tipples from Britain to toast World...


2 recipes to make from Asma Khan’s new cookery show: Secrets Of The Curry Kitchen
Whip up Asma Khan’s Jhal Steak and Mushroom Hakka Chow – easy Indian dishes to make at home. Mushroom Hakka Chow (Ola O.Smit/© 2025...


How to make Katie Caldesi’s Scotch eggs in an air fryer
The ultimate picnic food. Katie Caldesi’s Scotch eggs (Maja Smend/PA) “Scotch eggs were invented by Fortnum and Mason in 1738 for...


Moreish mocktails and cheeky cocktails for Eurovision parties
These snazzy serves are right on song, says Sam Wylie-Harris. A showy spectacle with glitter, sequins and costume dramas galore, song...


Tom Kerridge’s smoky beef short ribs recipe
Up your barbecue game with this slow cooked meat, finished off on the grill. Tom Kerridge’s smoky beef short ribs recipe (Cristian...


Banana Tree to open first Welsh restaurant at St David’s Cardiff this summer
Southeast Asian kitchen Banana Tree will be bringing its menu of big, bold flavours to Wales this summer as it confirms a June opening at...


Carl’s Jr giving away 100 free burgers to celebrate its opening at St David’s Cardiff
Carl’s Jr., the renowned American burger chain founded in 1941 in Southern California famous for its Chargrilled Burgers, is officially...


Best Easter egg hampers and gift baskets from Cadbury
Looking for the perfect Easter egg hampers to delight your loved ones this holiday season? Look no further! Cadbury Easter egg hampers...


Best Mother's Day gift hampers
Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? These Mother’s Day gift hampers from Cartwright and Butler are the perfect way to show your...
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