Sweet potatoes are rich in fibre and antioxidants and a source of beta carotene that boosts vision and overall eye health. Adding garlic, tumeric and pepper helps the immune system. 500 gm sweet potato (If you like a thick soup I double the amount of potato) 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tsp organic turmeric […]

Before you go rushing off ordering your takeaway or home delivery, it is more important than ever to ensure that you check out the Food Standards Agency Hygiene ratings. Deliveries in particular are an important area to find out about before ordering. Most businesses don't normally deliver and are therefore not geared up to offer […]

If you haven't visited the Brockweir & Hewelsfield Village Shop & Cafe, near Tintern, it's a gem in the Wye Valley. Fresh local produce, groceries & a cafe with stunning views. A community-run project with friendly and superb volunteers. We have some many great small businesses on our doorsteps, that we need to support and […]

One thing we are not short of in Monmouthshire, is great places to have a sit down, with a coffee, a bite to eat and watch the world go by. If you travelling through Monmouthshire, these two places near Abergavenny have all of the above plus amazing views of the Blorenge Mountain. Sugar Loaf Vineyards, […]

The Hardwick in Abergavenny, has been named one of the best Gastropub in Britain, in the 2020 Estrella Damm list. The Hardwick is the only Welsh pub featured on the list for the second year running, after being ranked in 7th place in 2019. The pub is owned by TV Celebrity chef, Stephen Terry and is […]