Food & Drink
If you've seen our What's Cooking section, you'll know there are some tasty treats to be had in South East Wales. Find out more about producers, recipes, and festivals online. Let us know of any other good food sites.
Riverside Market
http://www.riversidemarket.org.uk
A farmers' market in the heart of Cardiff, every Sunday 10am till 2pm opposite the Millennium Stadium. Featuring dozens of suppliers offering a range of local and organic produce, including Middle Eastern, Indian and oriental food.
Farmers Markets in Wales
http://www.fmiw.co.uk
There are plenty of opportunities to buy local produce - this site is by no means comprehensive but offers markets and producers a place to promote their activities.
Bridgend Farmers Market
http://www.bridgendfarmersmarket.co.uk
Currently held on the fourth Saturday of the month at Awely-y-Mor Community Hall in Porthcawl.
Caerphilly Farmers Market
http://www.caerphillyfarmersmarket.co.uk
Once a month, usually the second Saturday, at the Twyn.
Organic Centre Wales
http://www.organic.aber.ac.uk
Website offering details of training and development, particularly for farmers wishing to convert to organic. You'll also find a directory of organic farms and a calendar of events on this biligual site.
Abergavenny Food Festival
http://www.abergavennyfoodfestival.co.uk
An annual event in September offering dozens of stalls of local and regional foods, demonstrations, tastings and visits by celebrity chefs and writers.See some photos of the festival
Gwent CAMRA
http://www.gwentcamra.org.uk
One of the most active local branches of the Campaign for Real Ale. Check their website for news about the Great Welsh Beer and Cider Festival, where to get a good pint, and details of local breweries.
Usk Farmers' Market
http://www.uskfm.co.uk
The best local produce, first and third Saturdays of every month at the Memorial Hall.
Wales Calling - Food
http://www.wales-calling.com/food.htm
A simple page, but some useful traditional Welsh recipes are featured including Bara Brith, Laver Bread, and Welsh Rarebit.
My School Lunch
http://www.myschoollunch.co.uk
A fun-filled website about school meals aimed at informing and educating parents, pupils and teachers on the importance of healthy eating. Bridgend and Caerphilly are among the councils involved - you'll find specific information about school meals in those areas.
Wales: The True Taste Home
http://www.foodwales.com
Run by the food marketing arm of the Welsh Assembly Government, this website offers a guide to producers, recipes and food-related events and exhibitions in Wales.
Taste Buddies
http://www.tastebuddieswales.co.uk
Recipes and courses with home economist Gaynor Jones from Merthyr Tydfil.
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