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Farmer and TV Presenter Adam Henson to headline Blas Cymru/ Taste Wales The 27th October will see the return of Wales’s largest food and drink event, BlasCymru/TasteWales, which brings the Welsh food and drink industry together with international buyers to help open new markets and trade relationships. One of the main draws of the event this year is the conference, titled ‘Food and Drink for Future Generations’. We’re very excited to see that farmer and tv presenter Adam Henson, known for Countryfile, will be headlining the conference programme! Prominent sustainability and climate change writers and experts will be joining him with the aim to inspire delegates to take action in their organisations and their lives to address the challenges and opportunities presented by climate change. The conference will be opened by the Minister of Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd, Lesley Griffiths MS, and hosted by Sara Edwards. The two-day event, sponsored by one of the largest names in the UK food and drink industry, Princes Limited, will be held at the International Convention Centre (ICCW) on 27 & 28 October 2021.
From Campervan Coffee to Artisan Coffee Bar The Thirsty Elephant is a small independent coffee shop, comfortably nestled on Pontyclun high street. If you’re looking for a warm cup of Joe with a smiley knowledgeable barista, this is the place to go! Serving up Coaltown Coffee Roasters as their home brew, it’s a stunning example of the flavours Wales has on offer. Owner Chris learned the art of coffee whilst working at Starbucks. After saving up for a year, he bought his van and spent the next two years seeing what customers liked. Whilst travelling he realised, he wanted to have a regular customer base. Realising there were hardly any coffee shops in the area, he decided to look for a spot for his coffee company. Chris is now looking to expand even more by adding a restaurant to the place with the idea of serving brunch by day and tapas by night. From fuelling the van to fuelling his ideas, The Thirsty Elephant remains a strong presence in Pontyclun. We hope to try the brunch alongside a cup of Welsh brew soon.... www.instagram.com/thethirstyelephant to book a table and keep up with what’s next.
Tickets are available at www.tastewales.com.
Still Waters Run Deep For the dedicated driver, or those making a life-style choice, appealing alcohol-free options are limited. Few come close to the real flavour, aromas and sensation of something that’s gone through the distillation process. Until now. With many years of distilling experience, David O’Brien and his team at Stillers have perfected the world’s first alcohol free distillery here in Wales – Monmouth to be precise. The result is an alcohol-free 100% copper pot distilled botanical drink that finally gives abstainers a ‘proper’ drink. These gin alternatives use Welsh spring water as a base and are handcrafted using traditional processes and the finest grade organic herbs and spices. Available in two versions, there’s the aromatic and spicy Silk Roots, inspired by flavours of the Orient, or the more herbal, Mediterranean influenced, Celtic Myst. Both are excellent and make very convincing G&Ts and gin-based cocktails and are actually very pleasant tipples in their own right. Look out for full reviews in the next issue. www.stillersdrinks.com
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Cardiff Takeaway Transforms into Rotating Restaurant In its first month of opening Riversides’ Neighbourhood Kitchen has been dishing out the deliciousness. It’s ‘rotating menu’ will make each visit special whilst still hosting a familiar cocktail selection to return to. If you’re on the lookout for new venues this autumn, Neighbourhood Kitchen is the place to go. Not only do they have vendors who locally source produce, they have also partnered with Welsh breweries such as Flowerhorn Brewery and Tenby Brewing Co. After visiting recently, I can confirm that I had a breakfast to remember, their monthly resident Rogue Welsh cakes has resurrected your grandma’s old recipe and turned it into a fun flavoursome experience for all. Whether you’re sweet or savoury, your needs will be catered for, and if you’ve never had a Marmite Welsh cake, you’re missing out. Like what you see? Book at table now at https:// neighbourhoodkitchen.co.uk and follow @ neighbourhoodcardiff to keep up with who’s cooking up a storm next…
