Le Welsh is a dish made from boiling beer and cheese, poured over toast and ham, cooked at high temperature until golden brown, topped with a fried egg.
The Welch or Welsh complet is a French take on the Welsh rarebit. The dish is made by boiling beer in a pot, adding cheese (usually cheddar) to the pot, then pouring the mix over a slice of toasted bread and ham. It's then cooked until it becomes golden, followed by the addition of a fried egg on top.
Dating back to the 14th century, cawl, also known as 'lobscows' in areas of North Wales, is a hearty stew of lamb and seasonal vegetables that is considered to be the national dish of Wales. Usually accompanied by slabs of fresh bread, it's the perfect meal to warm up during a frosty Welsh winter.
Staple fruits of the land include oats, barley, wheat and vegetables, including the famous Welsh leek – an enduring symbol of Wales and found in traditional dishes, such as Glamorgan sausage and the hearty broth known simply as cawl. Nothing showcases the Welsh tradition of simple wholesome fare more than cawl.
The Welsh Breakfast is a unique combination of some of the most symbolic food of Wales, such as Welsh bacon, Laverbread, and Penclawdd cockles. The breakfast begins with thick slices of Welsh bacon. Historically, bacon was kept and used as a staple source of fat in most kitchens throughout Wales.
Our Welsh Dragon sausages are made of Welsh pork with just the right amount of Welsh leek and a hint of fiery chilli. They are home-made every day in the shop from our own recipe (yes it's a secret!) to produce the perfect banger.
Wales; famous for its rugged coastline, mountainous National Parks and not forgetting the Celtic Welsh language. It's a pretty cool country to live in or to visit. Firstly, not only does it have some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, the Welsh people are known as one of the friendliest.
A magnificent patisserie, that for more than 250 years, has delighted gourmets with its specialties from the region of Lille, such as berlingots (candies) and gaufres à la vanille(vanilla filled waffles).
Lille is famous for its beer culture, with a number of local breweries producing a variety of beers, including the popular Jenlain and Ch'ti brands. The city is home to a number of historic churches and cathedrals, including the stunning Notre-Dame de la Treille, a neo-Gothic masterpiece with a striking modern facade.
Lille's Dutch name is Rijsel, which comes from ter ijsel (at the island) from Middle Dutch ijssel ("small island, islet"), calque of Old French l'Isle ("the Island"), itself from Latin Īnsula, from īnsula ("island").
The traditional Welsh, or 'the Welch' as it is sometimes called, is made by boiling beer in a pot, adding cheese and pouring it over a slice of toasted bread and ham. The whole dish is then cooked at a high temperature until it turns golden and a fried egg is added on top.
There are no figures to confirm what their Celtic cousins in Wales and Northern Ireland think but anecdotally, tea comes top. Interestingly, Welsh speakers have one interchangeable word for the midday and evening meal – 'cinio' – along with 'te' for tea and 'swper' for supper.
Welsh cakes (Welsh: picau ar y maen, pice bach, cacennau cri or teisennau gradell), also bakestones or pics, are a traditional sweet bread in Wales. They have been popular since the late 19th century with the addition of fat, sugar and dried fruit to a longer standing recipe for flat-bread baked on a griddle.
The Welsh word 'draig' means dragon, but also 'warrior' or 'leader'. And the first tale of the 'Y Ddraig Goch' (the red dragon) was written around 828 A.D.
The red dragon's victory is used as a prophecy of the coming of King Arthur (the Arthurian legends also have very strong links with Wales and Snowdonia in particular). As with all ancient myths and legends, there are many variations of the tale, and many disagreements about it's origins.
In Welsh, the dragon is commonly referred to as "Y Ddraig Goch", which literally translates to "the red dragon". It's also sometimes known as the "dragon of Cadwalader". Cadwalader was a king in the Middle Ages who was one of the first people to use the red dragon we recognise today as their emblem.
These include Denbigh Plum, Bardsey Apple and Cariad Cherry. These are rare and special varieties that have a long interesting history in Wales. Especially the Bardsey apple that if found nowhere else in the world. This variety of apple is believed to date back to the 13th Century when it was grown by monks.
Everyone likes to eat their welsh cakes differently and you should know that if you are talking to us there is no wrong or right way. Enjoy them with sugar, butter, plain, jam, cream, or even chocolate spread and marshmallow – the point of a welsh cake is that is makes you feel warm and cosy for a little minute.
The 'Vale of Clwyd Denbigh Plum' is as unique as its name suggests – it is the only plum variety native to Wales and is grown in the designated geographical area of the Vale of Clwyd in Denbighshire, North Wales.
Welsh Bacon: the Welsh cure produces very salty bacon with a good flavour. The bacon is not smoked after curing. It is not easily available other than in West Wales.
2) Traditional Christmas Welsh Goose Cawl. Goose were very common in the rural areas of Wales and was often used to create a cawl instead of a roast. You can accompany the goose with mash potatoes, gravy and present with buttery apples and root vegetables for a colourful touch.
