5 OF THE BEST Welsh Food Boxes
Ready-to-make food and drink boxes were already on the rise before we were all forced indoors. And with restaurants and cafes similarly hunkered down to weather the storm, the growing trend became a lifeline for some to bring money in - and continue to in a post-pandemic(ish) world. For the big business adverse, why not shop local, from home?
THE LITTLE MAN COFFEE CO One of Cardiff’s favourite independent coffee spots, Little Man makes three delivery drop-offs a week in Cardiff and the Vale every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Coffee (naturally), teas, alternative milks, juices and soft drinks, jams, and sustainable household cleaning supplies. Info and orders:
orders@littlemancoffee.co.uk
TROED Y RHIW FARM The coastally-set Troed y Rhiw farm in Ceredigion has a well-established delivery box service, arriving weekly or fortnightly. Boxes range from one or two-person-sized to big families, packed with seasonal, organic produce from farm to table within a day. Info and orders: 01545 560475 /
info@troedyrhiwfarm.co.uk
BLAENCAMEL ORGANIC BOXES Sourced from the farm of the same name based in Cilcennin, Blaencamel’s organic veg boxes are a one-man-managed mission (that man being Tom). Keep an eye on the Facebook page (@ Blaencamel) for weekly updates on what’s on offer, ranging from seasonal harvests to locally baked bread and coffee bags. Info and orders: 07966 527453 [via text] /
tusarotom@hotmail.com
ECCENTRIC GINS Operating out of Cardigan’s The Welsh Wind Distillery, and winner of the 2020 Welsh Start- Up Awards, Eccentric Gins’ stylish range of gins, liqueurs, mixers and (non-drinkable) hand sanitisers are available for delivery within 25 miles of Peterson Super Ely, or by courier for further afield. Info and orders: 029 2039 7554 /
rob@eccentricgin.com
WATSON AND PRATTS Watson and Pratts is one of if not the biggest independent food shop in west Wales. Their boxes include fresh fruit, veg and salads that can be delivered regularly or once a fortnight, while their Essentials Bundle will keep your herbs and spices topped up. Feel free to ask them to swap out things you don’t like. Info and orders:
watsonandpratts.co.uk
Over the course of four days and three nights, this culinary tailored retreat will begin each day with a hearty breakfast – delivered right to your own Geodome – before taking guests foraging for edible plants and other naturally occurring treats, as well as absorbing the sights and sounds of the coastal park in the company of an expert; canoeing along the Cleddau River Estuary, crafting and sampling Welsh gin, and finally, spending the evening under the stars in a wood- fired hot tub.
Bar 44 To Publish Their First Book
A 10-course fine-dining menu at ANNWN, its courses dependant on seasonal availability, is undoubtedly the highlight of the whole thing. True to the spirit of foraging culture, the restaurant aims to spotlight Wales’ rich ecology by giving visitors a literal taste of it. And given the site’s proximity to the Cleddau, this is definitely the place to be for Welsh seafood lovers.
For almost 20 years, Bar 44 has been bringing authentic Spanish dishes, and Spanish culture, to south Wales and the West Country. Now, founders Tom and Owen Morgan are going one step further, bringing tapas into British homes with their first ever book, Bar 44: Tapas Y Copas. Part recipe book, part autobiographical tour through the brothers’ passion for Spanish cuisine and forward-thinking journey into the hot and clammy restaurant business – merging bars and restaurants was not the done thing in the early 00s – Tapas Y Copas may be that rare cookbook you’ll want to pair with an afternoon of reading, as well as a go-to for dinner parties. The book will also be launched in each of Bar 44’s three branches: Tue 19 Oct in Cardiff, Wed 20 Oct in Penarth and Thurs 4 Nov in Bristol.
Info:
bar44.co.uk
The Little Retreat
Pembrokeshire’s The Little Retreat, a luxury glamping site that prides itself on the rejuvenating qualities of pairing the great outdoors with a comfy night’s sleep, has added a unique ‘feasting’ experience to its menu of activities. Nestled among the site of an old castle in Lawrenny, the boutique holiday destination welcomes Michelin-trained Chef, Matt Powell, and his new restaurant ANNWN to host a series of “indulgent” and “sensuous” foodie experiences billed as a “feast for all senses”.
The Feast for All Senses retreats will run Tue 2-Fri 5 Nov, Tue 16-Fri 19 Nov, and Tue 14-Fri 17 Dec. Price: £1,500 per dome (for two people).
Info and booking:
littleretreats.co.uk
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