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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...


Brunch substitutes for your avocado toast, as Alan Titchmarsh calls out environmental impact
Swap avocados out for these delicious alternatives… The TV gardener wants people to be more aware about the process that goes into...


3 delicious bakes to try this Easter
Put flapjack, hot cross buns and Mini Egg cookies on the menu this Easter. Jane Dunn’s hot cross buns (Ellis Parrinder/PA) Easter isn’t...


How to make Becky Excell’s Korean-style bulgogi beef or pork
Skip takeout and make this instead. Korean-style bulgogi beef or pork (Hannah Hughes/PA) This deeply flavourful Korean-inspired dish...


How to make Poppy O’Toole’s smashed potato nachos
These will feed a crowd. Smashed potato nachos (Ellis Parrinder/PA) “A nacho dish… without the nachos. Hear me out, though,” says chef...


3 anti-inflammatory recipes for a healthy start to spring
A new book touts the benefits of an anti-inflammatory diet. Stem ginger and dark choc cookies (William Shaw/PA) A diet focussing on...
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