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Christmas 2014: 18 best foodie gifts

Christmas 2014: 18 best foodie gifts

We were very pleased to hear we have made in into the Independent’s 18 Best Foodie Gifts of 2014.  To be listed in the company of a beautiful Fortnum & Mason’s hamper and Heston Blumenthal’s latest food writing is quite an accolade. You can buy...
The way the land lies

The way the land lies

When we started looking at the design of our new Saltcote, we knew it would have to be a special building to fit in with the surrounding Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. So when a visitor today told us that our new roof appeared to curve into the mountains, we were...
A day of mellow fruitfulness

A day of mellow fruitfulness

Autumn has arrived, and with it, the autumnal Snowdonia mushroom foray and feast for our book project. Here’s a sneak preview of the stunning day. For more info on the book and to buy your copy in advance, head to Unbound. The sunrise was superb, red sky...
Breakfast at the Houses of Parliament

Breakfast at the Houses of Parliament

We left in plenty of time to reach Dining Room A in the Houses of Parliament where we had an invitation to breakfast with our MP, Albert Owen. ‘Please allow 30-40 minutes to clear security’ it said clearly; possibly we should have allocated more as my husband had a...
An office with a view

An office with a view

Building a brand-new Saltcote in the run up to the busiest time of the business year has its moments. When problems with costings and measurements coincide with Christmas orders there are times when you wonder why on earth you are doing it. But then it also has rather...
21 delicious things to try in Wales

21 delicious things to try in Wales

We’re not quite sure you can narrow down the Welsh foods that you must try into just 21, but we were rather excited when we read that we were included in this Buzzfeed list. Particular favourites also on the list include Gower Cottage Brownies, who makes the...