HALEN MÔN BLOG
Tide Bars: Toasted Sesame + Sea Salt Flapjacks
INGREDIENTSFlapjack base 150g golden syrup 1 tbsp honey 200g Halen Môn sea salted butter 350g rolled oats 60g soft brown sugar Salted caramel layer 60g soft brown sugar 130ml double cream 60g Halen Môn sea salted butter Pure Sea Salt Toppings 150g dark chocolate 50g...
Meera Sodha’s Leek + Pea Samosas
INGREDIENTSMAKES: 18-22 750g trimmed leeks 2 tbsp rapeseed oil 1 tbsp unsalted butter 1 tsp black mustard seeds 1 large white onion, finely sliced 4 cm ginger, peeled and grated 200g peas (fresh or defrosted) 1 1/2 tsp garam masala 3/4 tsp ground cumin 3/4 tsp chilli...
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
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...
Anna Jones’ Cavolo Nero Spanakopita
INGREDIENTSServes 10 Olive oil, for cooking and brushing 2 leeks, finely shredded 600g Cavolo Nero 1 red chilli 2 cloves garlic 100g almonds, toasted A bunch of mixed soft herbs (I like mint, dill, coriander and parsley) 1 lemon zest 200g feta, crumbled 1/8 nutmeg,...
Classic Bara Brith
INGREDIENTSFor one loaf: 1 pint of mixed dried fruit. We use a mixture of raisins, dates and prunes. ½ pint soft dark brown sugar 1 free-range egg ½ pint of strong Earl Grey tea ½ tsp mixed spice Pinch of Pure Sea Salt 1 pint self-raising flour This classic Welsh tea...
Roasted Chilli + Garlic Sea Salt Squash
INGREDIENTS A butternut squash Olive oil Pure Sea Salt with Garlic and Chili Fancy a simple, comforting Sunday supper? Peel and very thinly slice a butternut squash (don't put your knife all the way through) Rub it with good olive oil, Pure Sea Salt with Chilli and...
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
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...
Wild Swimming Spots in North Wales
Wild Swimming, or simply swimming outdoors as some people would prefer to call it, has enjoyed a real resurgence in recent years in the UK. Something about the bracing water, the rushing air and the natural high of submerging yourself outdoors is addictive. North...