BBQ Of The Summer with M&S Food

How incredible has this recent warm (okay, boiling!) weather been?! It's crazy to think that just a few months ago we had some seriously bad snow...! Our summer is in full swing which means if you haven't already, it's time to light the barbecue and enjoy the sunshine because it'll soon be back to cosy jumpers for autumn.

Dinner at The Captain's Wife | Sully

After living in Penarth for a few years, I’ve paid numerous visits to The Captain’s Wife in Sully as it’s a great pub with a beautiful view! What’s not to like! So when I was invited to review their menu, service and refurbishment, I was thrilled! I was able to tie it in with my dads 74th birthday too!

Afternoon Tea at Marco Pierre White | Cardiff

Earlier this month I visited Marco Pierre White’s restaurant for the first time! I was invited to try their new afternoon tea menu, and as a lover of tea and cake I was not one to turn this down!

Caerphilly Cheese Tart Recipe & Welsh Hamper Giveaway!

To celebrate St David's day (that's today if you didn't know!) I've teamed up with Food & Drink Wales to highlight the wealth of fabulous food and drink that comes out of Wales! In this post I'll be showing you how to make a Caerphilly cheese tart, with traditional Caerphilly cheese which has recently won a PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) status! I've also got a special giveaway for my lovely readers worth £50! Read on to find out more!

Admiral - St David's Hotel Cardiff Bay

I recently visited the new restaurant in St David's Hotel, Admiral, to sample their menu and see how they've refreshed the restaurant (previously Tempus at Tides). Admiral has brought something new to this 5 star hotel, situated on the waterfront and overlooking the breathtaking views of Cardiff Bay. The new bar and restaurant uses fresh Welsh produce while creating Australian inspired dishes to take your tastebuds on an adventure of their own.

3 New Updates at McDonalds!

While I will always support independents and locally run restaurants, McDonalds is admittedly a guilty pleasure of mine. Mainly because it's so quick, affordable and you always know what you're going to get (although sometimes they do forget the fries with my meal...) so when McDonalds invited me to see the new changes they've put into place I was down.

New Menus & Restaurants in Cardiff

Tempus at Tides Restaurant Review

I was invited to try out the new à la carte menu at the Tempus at Tides restaurant in the beautiful St David's hotel, overlooking Cardiff Bay. It just so happened to time perfectly with my mums birthday so I took her along to try it too!

Midori Teams Up With Yo! Sushi

It's a tradition in my house that we have a seafood dish on Christmas Eve, so when Midori got in touch with me and asked me to sample their new Midori cocktail at YO! Sushi, along with of my favourite sushi dishes, I jumped at the chance..

Dining at Home Like a Queen

Last month La Belle Assiette contacted me and asked if I would be interested in hosting a small dinner party at my house with some friends... Like as if that's a question! So I got a few of my closest together and let La Belle Assiette do the rest.

My Dream Magnum

Magnum got in touch with me recently and asked me to think about what my dream Magnum would be if I could add anything to their velvety ice creams... After some thought I put together these mouth watering combinations which are hands down my ultimate toppings, including one which is perfect for a Christmas themed treat. Read on to discover what they are...

October Overview of Cardiff's Restaurants

It's been a busy month for Cardiff's food scene, lots of openings, relaunches and new menus within the city and the surrounding areas. I've been fortunate enough to sample a fair few and condense them into this overview, enjoy! Photo above at The Lounge in Swansea. 

Steak of the Art Restaurant Review (Cardiff)

When I experimented being a vegetarian for 8 months, the only thing that brought me back to my meat eating ways was steak. I love the taste, the texture, and just everything, about a good steak. So when Steak of the Art invited me to try some of their popular dishes, I couldn't pass up the opportunity. Steak and art under one roof, yes.

The Goods Shed & Novotel Cardiff Review

I was invited to the launch of The Goods Shed in Novotel Cardiff, which has recently been renovated and taken back to it's roots as an old goods shed in 1875, which was part of the London and North Western railway on the Bute Docks.

Photos above by Nutty Pear / Explore with Ed

How to Make Glamorgan Sausages

Haven asked me to share a local Welsh delicacy taking inspiration from their UK delicacy quiz so I chose to make Glamorgan sausages, or Selsig Morgannwg as they're called in Wales. They're a traditional vegetarian dish which combines Welsh cheese, breadcrumbs and leeks to create an efficient and satisfying meal, read on for the recipe...

29 Park Place - Autumn Menu

Pie of the Week

If you take a short stroll away from the hustle and bustle of Cardiff Queen Street, you'll find yourself on the doorstep of 29 Park Place; a cocktail bar and resturant decorated to make you feel like you're right at home... 29 Park Place invited me to their bloggers evening to give their new menu a try, read on for my thoughts:

Simple Hawaiin Doughnut Pizza Recipe

I saw a pizza star recipe idea on Facebook last week and immediately wanted to try it out! So I've put my own twist on this method and turned it into a Hawaiian pizza doughnut delight! This recipe is a perfect fit for the Fire & Smoke Flame Grilled Ham, which adds a lovely smoked flavour to the pizza! Read on for the straightforward recipe and process...

The High Street Salad Taste Test

Greggs recently asked me to try their brand new range of salads and rate them... But to put them to the real test they also asked me to compare the salad to other popular competitors! Read on to see how they scored..

The Stable Restaurant Review (Cardiff)

The Stable opened its Cardiff doors back in Christmas 2015, offering its charming varieties of ciders, pizza and pies to the Welsh crowd. I was invited to see what the fuss was about recently:

Easy Peanut Brownie Sundae Recipe

Mr Tom produce nutty bars to satisfy your peanut cravings! They asked us at Nutty Pear to get creative with their bars and make a nutty dessert, here's what we came up with.. And good news; it's super easy and delicious...