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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...

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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.

Our Brand Director shares her favourite places in N Wales

Our Brand Director shares her favourite places in N Wales

Will from Oyster Holiday Cottages came to Halen Môn to ask us to share our favourite spots in North Wales. Jess, our Brand Director, shared some hidden gems, from the best chip shops to her favourite beach, and even an abandoned Victorian brickworks that makes for a...

We’ve won gold stars at the Oscars of the food world!

We’ve won gold stars at the Oscars of the food world!

  We are so proud to say that, here at Halen Môn, we're no stranger to a lovely review from the judges at the Great Taste Awards. The Oscars of the UK food industry, these judges know what they're talking about so it means a lot to hear their thoughts on our...

On Business: Quality and resilience

On Business: Quality and resilience

This is the third in a series of blogs on business, resilience and entrepreneurship, from our co-founder David Lea-Wilson. Over to DLW: Having covered definitions, attitudes and planning in my last two blogs on resilience in business, what comes next? Successful...

Top notch BBQ tools

Top notch BBQ tools

Cooking over coals is a highlight of summer for us, though we’ve been known to fire up the outdoor ovens in months when the weather isn’t kind too. An outdoor kitchen or woodoven is a common occurance in lots of cultures around the world, and while Wales isn’t famous...

Favourite North Wales community pubs

Favourite North Wales community pubs

Osian Gwynn, Arts Director of our brilliant local arts centre Pontio, is a font of knowledge when it comes to music and theatre, as you'd expect. He's also an expert on local pubs, so we asked if he'd mind highlighting a handful of his favourite community pubs in...

Host your community event at Tide/ Llanw

Host your community event at Tide/ Llanw

Our coffee shop and tipi, surrounded by a wildflower meadow and overlooking Snowdonia, has been host to a wide range of activities over the years. From carer and baby groups, to pickling workshops and writing classes, wreath-making to dungaree-sewing.  It's the...

Wild Swimming: where to start

Wild Swimming: where to start

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, perfect for those searching for different experiences . Something about the bracing water, the rushing air and the natural high...

On Business: Resilience is about knowing what to focus on

On Business: Resilience is about knowing what to focus on

This is the second in a series of blogs on business, resilience and entrepreneurship, from our co-founder David Lea-Wilson. Over to DLW: Resilience is about knowing what to focus on. So for what it's worth, here is some advice that has helped me over the years....

Molesworth and Bird

Molesworth and Bird

A few months back we had the welcome pleasure of learning a little more about the team behind Molesworth and Bird, Melanie Molesworth & Julia Bird, who make unique seaweed pressings on the British South West Coast. You might have spotted their beautiful prints in...