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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.

A Royally Good Welsh Show

A Royally Good Welsh Show

It’s a long way to drive to Builth Wells, despite it being centred in the middle of Wales, but the Royal Welsh Show attracts visitors in their thousands. Farmers, producers, traders and demonstration chefs, politicians, civil servants, judges, stewards and enthusiasts...

A Panad with…Chef Ken Hom OBE

A Panad with…Chef Ken Hom OBE

Author of more than 20 cookbooks, purveyor of over 7 million woks, and the final word in Chinese cookery, Ken Hom OBE is nothing short of a living legend.  We were lucky enough to meet him recently at a trade show in Milan, and were pleased to find him as friendly,...

Season to Taste: A Seafood Pop-Up at Halen Môn

Season to Taste: A Seafood Pop-Up at Halen Môn

For 2 days only this summer, on 1st & 2nd August, pop-up food company The Kitchen will be offering a unique seafood menu at our new Saltcote, Ty Halen. Following the success of their first pop-up adventure at The Great Orme Brewery, the team at The Kitchen have...

A Dip in King’s X

A Dip in King’s X

When summer eventually rolls around, and Magnums, BBQs and sunburn become daily occurrences, where is better to head to than the nearest stretch of water? Luckily, in Anglesey, we don't have far to go. We have a list of favourite beaches as long as our coastal path,...

Restaurant review: Dylan’s Criccieth

Restaurant review: Dylan’s Criccieth

Earlier this year, Dylan's pizzeria opened their second branch, adding to their popular restaurant in Menai Bridge one in beautiful Criccieth. The building is every bit as striking as the one on Water St, perhaps primarily because it was designed by the infamous...

A Panad with…Chef & Food Writer Lee Watson

A Panad with…Chef & Food Writer Lee Watson

We are always excited to meet food lovers in North Wales, and Lee Watson from the brilliant blog Beach House Kitchen is no exception. Living most of the time in stunning Snowdonia, but often travelling and being influenced by cuisines the world-over, makes sure his...

Halen Môn in Milan

Halen Môn in Milan

Held once every five years, the Milan Expo is the world’s largest exhibition, attracting over 20 million international visitors. Halen Mon attended through the GREAT Week initiative -  a series of trade missions coinciding with the Expo. Under the theme ‘Grown in...

A Panad With… Rude Health’s Nick Barnard

A Panad With… Rude Health’s Nick Barnard

Eat right, stay brilliant - so it says on every box of our favourite Rude Health cereal. Next up in our A Panad With... feature is Nick Barnard, co-founder of the company with his wife Camilla. We rarely find someone as discerning about what they consume, as you will...

Restaurant review: Brawn

Restaurant review: Brawn

STALKS AND SNOUTS ON COLUMBIA ROAD Organising activities and interesting eating experiences for mixed generation (3 in this case) groups in London can be tricky but last weekend it was expertly achieved. Early Sunday morning the extended HM family ventured to East...