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Five reasons to visit us on a rainy day

We're looking forward to welcoming plenty of visitors over half term here on Ynys Môn and want to remind you why we're a good place to visit in all weathers. Soak up the atmosphere from under our pabell Our new coffee shop 'pabell' (canopy) means you can stay dry...

How the Welsh celebrate true love

January 25th is St Dwynwen’s Day in Wales, celebrating our patron saint of love. The story of Saint Dwynwen has been passed down the generations by word-of-mouth, through poems and songs, tied together by Welsh folklore. There are lots of versions that have survived...

The scent of rain: What is petrichor?

Have you ever stepped outside after a long dry spell, just as the first raindrops begin to fall, and recognised a scent in the air? Earthy. Fresh. Comforting. Not many people realise that scent has a name: petrichor. Coined in the 1960s by two Australian scientists,...

10 stocking fillers for under £10

Fill a Christmas stocking with Halen Môn favourites, all for under £10. From bespoke matches to Christmas tree smoked salt, it's hard to choose just one. Our Smoky Dijon Mustard, made for cheese boards, slices of ham or cheese toasties during the festivities A...

Halen Môn Christmas recipes

Christmas cooking is about much more than the big day itself.  We've brought together all our Christmas recipes into one list of inspirational deliciousness for the whole festive period - our favourite one-tray fish supper to cook after a hard day’s shopping, festive...

Festive cocktails + drinks

Glittering glasses of cheer for the festive season. From frozen blood orange margaritas and a perfectly smoky negroni to a no-alcohol shrub with plenty of character so nobody feels like they’re missing out. Serve with a salty snack. Ginger Jin Môr Ginger, clementine...

Festive canapés + snacks

Dazzling canapés for the Christmas season. All easy to whip up before your guests arrive and perfect with fizz. Pleasingly little and perfectly balanced bites. Pawb Pawb cauliflowerShamelessly inspired by Bang Bang Cauliflower in name, but it’s our PAWB seasoning...

Five reasons to book a seaweed bath in winter

  1) It's all about the contrast As soon as the lid of the barrel is lifted, steam rises into the cool, damp air. The air is cleansing and fresh, almost like a drink, but the 40C water is richly comforting and warm, allowing your muscles to truly relax.   2)...

Cookbooks to give and what to gift them with

Twin Everyday grinder set + Dinner by Meera SohdaThree things we all need, everyday. Dinner and a good grinding of salt and pepper. Meera Sodha's latest book, Dinner is endlessly useful and inspiring. Equally as perfect for estabilshed cooks in need of ideas as new...

‘Cooking water should be as salty as tears’ – an interview with Max Pasetti

Our brilliant Brand Ambassador Anna Shepherd has been busy this autumn, visiting some of her favourite chefs. Here, she caught up with Max Pasetti, one half of brilliant Bristol-based caterers Pasetti + Boote. Anna chatted to Max about seasoning meat and fish, the...

HALEN MÔN BLOG

Expect interesting and delicious articles on everything from how to use our pure sea salt to eco-friendly gift ideas, how to season like a chef to flavoured salt recipes.

Five Companies Giving Back Now

Five Companies Giving Back Now

1) Goodwash company  This amazing Welsh social enterprise is the brand behind our brand spanking new Wave Wellbeing Collection. They already donate their profits to several incredible charities, but have stepped things up a gear since the corona virus crisis, and are...

Win! A bottle of Jin Môr

Win! A bottle of Jin Môr

Do you like to mix things up when it comes to cocktails? We’re (always!) looking for new ways to drink gin, most especially Jin Môr. This St David’s Day we’ll be giving away a 70cl bottle of Jin Môr to the most inventive, delicious, and beautiful cocktail we see a...

Bespoke Events at Halen Môn

Bespoke Events at Halen Môn

We have had a couple of private events at Halen Môn over the years, as the backdrop of the Menai Strait and Snowdonia is pretty hard to beat.Sea air and mountain views, right on the edge of the Menai Strait. As of 2019, we now have a beautiful tipi, as well as a food...

Autumn/ Winter Events at Halen Môn

Autumn/ Winter Events at Halen Môn

Our brand-new tipi has arrived, and our cafe is open seven days a week in the day time.  We also have a host of delicious evening events lined up to see us through the cold and crisp months ahead. We sell tickets for evening events through Eventbrite - click the dates...

Finding an Alternative to Plastic

Finding an Alternative to Plastic

We started Halen Môn in 1997 because we love the area where we live. It makes sense then that we care deeply about the environment. Our packaging is an absolute priority for us and we are actively looking into alternatives to our current plastic pouches. It is sadly...

Pipers Farm x Tide: An Autumn Supper

Pipers Farm x Tide: An Autumn Supper

Halen Môn's Sam Lomas and Pipers Farm’s Connor Reed are joining forces for a one-off dinner at Tide/ Llanw. Sam and Connor, who worked together at River Cottage in Devon, will be cooking a five course menu on Friday 4th October at Halen Môn in Brynsiencyn. Guests can...

Pipers Crisps Product Recall

Pipers Crisps Product Recall

Please note this product recall is entirely unconnected with Anglesey Sea Salt Halen Môn as an ingredient. We have received the below statement from Piper's Crisps.  Product recall: Pipers Anglesey Sea Salt & Pipers Karnataka Black Pepper & Sea Salt During...

‘Every Time I see the Sea’ by Anna Hoghton

‘Every Time I see the Sea’ by Anna Hoghton

Every time I see the sea, I am taken back to all the times I saw the sea before.   The deep blue Soothes, washes away Petty thought   Releases, purifies, cleans Never refuses to hold or baptize me,   a reminder to         let   go,   to place...

20 British Food + Drink Icons

20 British Food + Drink Icons

We are so proud that Alison, one of our co-founders, has been named one of the top 20 'food icons' of British food and drink by Speciality Food Magazine. She is in some great company - read the full list here.