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.
Marine Conservation Society
Marine Conservation Society are a team of individuals working around the UK to help to keep our waters clean, and to help to conserve our diverse array of ocean species. From cleaning beaches, to shaping government policies, they are here to help to keep our seas...
Protected by Law
European Protected Designation of OriginHalen Môn Sea Salt is made from the clean, clear seawaters that surround the beautiful island of Anglesey in North Wales. In 2014, we joined the likes of Champagne, Parma Ham and Melton Mowbray Pork Pies after being awarded...
An interview with master baker Richard Bertinet
To celebrate the launch of his new, online Bread Making home baking online course with BBC Maestro, we caught up with well-loved and respected baker Richard Bertinet. Richard first fell in love with baking as a 14-year-old apprentice in his native Brittany, but has...
Jin Môr has won a bronze award!
Classic nose with citrus freshness on the palate, softness to the mouthfeel with sweetness of ginger spices. The finish is surprisingly complex with sweet spice reappearing.'We are so happy to have been awarded a bronze medal in this year's International Wine and...
A Panad with… chef Chris Roberts (AKA Flamebaster)
Chris Roberts, AKA ‘Flamebaster’, has taken Wales (and beyond) by storm with his passion and knowledge for food, provenance and cooking outdoors. Known for filming recipes in outstandingly beautiful locations around North Wales, over serious flames, his love of...
A panad with…comedian Kiri Pritchard Mclean
As well as being one of our favourite comedians – you’ll recognise her from everything from Have I Got News For You to The News Quiz - Kiri Pritchard Mclean is known for being passionate about her home island of Ynys Môn, and for supporting independent Welsh...
Gardening by the moon: why I’m going biodynamic
By David Lea-Wilson (co-founder of Halen Môn and keen gardener) Outside a small village, and not far from our Saltcote, is my beloved walled garden. Rescued from near ruin some thirty years ago, it is where we grow much of the veg for our café, Tide/Llanw, as well as...
Our Favourite Online Shops
Thousands of local food producers around the UK need our support, as food festivals, restaurants and cafes have been unable to run as normal. Luckily, many have adapted to online selling - and as consumers, we can help keep livelihoods going, and enjoy some seriously...
Restaurants open on Ynys Môn / Anglesey
As we get ready to welcome visitors back to our beautiful island, we wanted to do a round-up of some of our favourite spots to eat. All of our businesses are adapting to the new climate, and our best advice would be to check out individual websites before setting off...
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...