It may have been an incredibly difficult year for the restaurant industry during the last 12 months but the serious food guide for serious food lovers, The Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland has just launched their 2021 list. The Michelin guide has been with us since the end of the 1800's and has become […]
The Eat Out to Help Out scheme has been a massive success in Monmouthshire, with eateries once again bustling with customers. Here are some highlights of participating eateries across Monmouthshire who are taking part.
If you are looking for an afternoon treat to enjoy in the sun in your garden or an scrumptious picnic to enjoy alfresco on your afternoon exercise, you need look no further than the Hummingbird at Llanover
We all need something to cheer us up at the moment and what better than a classy and stylish High Tea from 57 Bridge, Usk...
Why not try creating your own red, white and blue Cake to celebrate VE Day. This beautiful take on the sponge cake is a visual treat and tastes stunning. Preparation time: 30-40 minutes Cooking time: 25-30 minutes INGREDIENTS 220g/7 1\2 oz unsalted butter, softened. 220g/ 7 1\2 oz caster sugar 4 large eggs 1 tsp […]
It is always great to see Monmouthshire feature in positive ways on TV, but the ITV series, James Martin's Islands To Highlands, really showed what a fantastic county we live in. During the hour long programme, as well as showing off the beauty of the county, James also met up with some of the great […]
Sweet potatoes are rich in fibre and antioxidants and a source of beta carotene that boosts vision and overall eye health. Adding garlic, tumeric and pepper helps the immune system. 500 gm sweet potato (If you like a thick soup I double the amount of potato) 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tsp organic turmeric […]
Before you go rushing off ordering your takeaway or home delivery, it is more important than ever to ensure that you check out the Food Standards Agency Hygiene ratings. Deliveries in particular are an important area to find out about before ordering. Most businesses don't normally deliver and are therefore not geared up to offer […]
If you haven't visited the Brockweir & Hewelsfield Village Shop & Cafe, near Tintern, it's a gem in the Wye Valley. Fresh local produce, groceries & a cafe with stunning views. A community-run project with friendly and superb volunteers. We have some many great small businesses on our doorsteps, that we need to support and […]
One thing we are not short of in Monmouthshire, is great places to have a sit down, with a coffee, a bite to eat and watch the world go by. If you travelling through Monmouthshire, these two places near Abergavenny have all of the above plus amazing views of the Blorenge Mountain. Sugar Loaf Vineyards, […]
