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Hot Off The Press ‘Grain to Glass’ Welsh Whisky In The Welsh Wind is a small distillery overlooking Cardigan Bay that specialises in creating bespoke spirits in copper pot stills. The distillery is largely focused on gin but has taken a recent interest in whisky. Owners Alex and Ellen have studied the whisky making process, learning to understand the grain, but endeavouring to bring their own unique spin on it. In The Welsh Wind’s ‘Welsh Origin Whisky’ is a single malt whisky distilled using Welsh-grown barley, made 100% ‘grain to glass’. The inaugural distillation of Welsh Origin Whisky is currently being matured at the distillery in 30-litre casks. One thousand casks, laid down to mature until spring 2024, are available to buy both online and at the distillery at £1,500 for 30L. Investors receive a cask ownership certificate, regular updates on how the whisky is developing, and access to offers relating to In The Welsh Wind whisky.
Business has been going strong at the coffee bar since opening day, and Ground Swansea is already catching the eye of the vegan community by releasing a vegan gelato, which they believe is one of only a handful for sale in the UK. If you head into Ground Swansea, make sure to try their decadent affogato, combining their gorgeous gelato with coffee to create the perfect summer pick me up. Ground Swansea is further dedicated to being a plastic free business; no drinks are sold in plastic bottles, and you will only receive your drinks in biodegradable cups. You can enjoy your drink on the beach, knowing that you’re helping keep the oceans clear of plastic waste. Keep up with Ground Swansea at https://greatgreenkitchen.com/ or give them a call on 07581 005605
So why not be a part of history and join the whisky revolution? Head to https://www.inthewelshwind.co.uk/ to buy now or contact them on 01239 872300
Culinary Courses, Cook-alongs and Cocktails Amgueddfa Cymru’s second Digital Food Festival will return 6-12 September 2021. The digital event will replace the food festival that is usually held at St Fagans National Museum and will take place across the Museum’s website and social media channels to ensure the festival can safely take place. The event will feature a host of exciting courses, talks, music events and cookery demos. There will be a wide range of culinary courses to suit all ages including a patisserie course with Thibault Courtoisier, one of the winners of Bake Off: The Professionals 2020, a family cook along with Beca Lyne-Pirkis, a cook along with Michelin starred chef, Hywel Griffith and a cocktail masterclass with Blasus magazine. An online marketplace will also take place over Facebook, featuring over 40 Welsh food and drink businesses. They will be showcasing their unique Welsh produce throughout the festival week. The Amgueddfa Cymru Digital Food Festival is a free event with some paid ticketed experiences. For the full festival programme, head to their website at https://museum.wales/whatson/food-festival-2021/
Breaking New Ground Swansea’s First Vegan Gelato Planning a trip to the beach this summer? Dreading a long drive and looking for your nearest vegan friendly coffee place? Ground Swansea is a new coffee bar run by Great Green Kitchen, offering 100% plantbased drinks and snacks co-owned by vegan chef and consultant, Helen Wilson.
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A Partnership with The Parsnipship The Parsnipship makes delicious and beautifully vibrant vegetarian and vegan bakes. To help them further expand their vegan range, they have recently acquired vegan nut-based cheese alternative producer Nutchi. The Parsnipship will sell Nutchi products as well as using Nutchi products in future recipes. At the end of last year, The Parsnipship was approached by Nutchi, created by Charmaine in Cardigan, West Wales who had previously worked for them and knew they would make the perfect collaboration with Nutchi as they both work to cater to plant-based lifestyles. The Parsnipship are excited for the ‘partnership’ as it will help them expand their vegan range and help them move away from using dairy ingredients in their products. The Parsnipship are hoping to show off their new range at the Abergavenny Food Festival in September, and at BlasCymru/TasteWales in October. Contact The Parsnipship on 01656 857130 or visit their website at https://theparsnipship.co.uk/
