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In preparation for the Royal visit to the Merseyside Maritime Museum on Thursday 17th May, Head Chef Ben Sheeran has been sourcing ingredients to serve to The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh during their lunch in Liverpool.
The Royal couple will have their meal at the Maritime Dining Rooms within the Museum, with stunning views across the Albert Dock and the Pier Head.
The imaginative menu has been created by award-winning chef Ben Sheeran, who has personally visited the local areas where many of the ingredients have been sourced. Ben and his team travelled to Puffin Island off the coast of Anglesey, to begin preparations for the first course on the menu – Smoked Anglesey Mackerel. They line-caught the mackerel and brought it back to the Maritime Dining Rooms to be smoked in a blend of flavours, created specially for the Royal visit.
The Royal couple will have their meal at the Maritime Dining Rooms within the Museum, with stunning views across the Albert Dock and the Pier Head.
The imaginative menu has been created by award-winning chef Ben Sheeran, who has personally visited the local areas where many of the ingredients have been sourced. Ben and his team travelled to Puffin Island off the coast of Anglesey, to begin preparations for the first course on the menu – Smoked Anglesey Mackerel. They line-caught the mackerel and brought it back to the Maritime Dining Rooms to be smoked in a blend of flavours, created specially for the Royal visit.
Read more: Anglesey's Contribution To Merseyside Maritime Museum's Royal Lunch
2012 Food Festivals Funded by the Welsh Assembly Government:
Gorseinon Food Festival 28 April 2012
Riverside Food Festival 20 May 2012
Caerphilly Food Festival 26 May 2012
Welsh Perry & Cider Festival 1 - 4 June 2012
Llyn Land & Seafood Festival 2 - 3 June 2012
Gwyl Fwyd Castell Newydd Emlyn 16 June 2012
The Pembrokeshire Fish Week Festival 23 June - 1 July 2012
Hay Food Festival 30 June 2012
Llandysul Food Festival 30 June 2012
Margam Festival - Margam Market Day 01 July 2012
Cardiff International Food & Drink Festival 6 - 8 July 2012
Cardigan Bay Seafood Festival 08 July 2012
Eating Green / Cider Palooza Festival 12 - 14 July 2012
Really Wild Food & Countryside Festival 27 - 28 July 2012
Lampeter Food Festival 28 July 2012
Carmarthen Food Festival 01 August 2012
Cardigan River & Food Festival 11 - 12 August 2012
Welsh Food Festival 1 - 2 September 2012
Aberystwyth Food & Drink Festival 15 September 2012
Abergavenny Food Festival 15 - 16 September 2012
Narberth Food Festival 21 - 23 September 2012
Mold Food and Drink Festival 22 - 23 September 2012
Feastival (Bridgend) 28 - 29 September 2012
Newport Food Festival 5 - 6 October 2012
Neath Food and Drink Festival 5 - 6 October 2012
Brecon Beacons Food Festival 06 October 2012
Anglesey Oyster Festival 13 - 14 October 2012
Mumbles Oyster Fair 19 - 21 October 2012
Llangollen Food Festival 20 - 21 October 2012
Gwledd Conwy Feast 25 - 28 October 2012
Cowbridge Food and Drink Festival 27 - 28 October 2012
Hay Winter Food Festival 24 November 2012
Abergavenny Christmas Food & Drink Fair 11 December 2012
Gorseinon Food Festival 28 April 2012
Riverside Food Festival 20 May 2012
Caerphilly Food Festival 26 May 2012
Welsh Perry & Cider Festival 1 - 4 June 2012
Llyn Land & Seafood Festival 2 - 3 June 2012
Gwyl Fwyd Castell Newydd Emlyn 16 June 2012
The Pembrokeshire Fish Week Festival 23 June - 1 July 2012
Hay Food Festival 30 June 2012
Llandysul Food Festival 30 June 2012
Margam Festival - Margam Market Day 01 July 2012
Cardiff International Food & Drink Festival 6 - 8 July 2012
Cardigan Bay Seafood Festival 08 July 2012
Eating Green / Cider Palooza Festival 12 - 14 July 2012
Really Wild Food & Countryside Festival 27 - 28 July 2012
Lampeter Food Festival 28 July 2012
Carmarthen Food Festival 01 August 2012
Cardigan River & Food Festival 11 - 12 August 2012
Welsh Food Festival 1 - 2 September 2012
Aberystwyth Food & Drink Festival 15 September 2012
Abergavenny Food Festival 15 - 16 September 2012
Narberth Food Festival 21 - 23 September 2012
Mold Food and Drink Festival 22 - 23 September 2012
Feastival (Bridgend) 28 - 29 September 2012
Newport Food Festival 5 - 6 October 2012
Neath Food and Drink Festival 5 - 6 October 2012
Brecon Beacons Food Festival 06 October 2012
Anglesey Oyster Festival 13 - 14 October 2012
Mumbles Oyster Fair 19 - 21 October 2012
Llangollen Food Festival 20 - 21 October 2012
Gwledd Conwy Feast 25 - 28 October 2012
Cowbridge Food and Drink Festival 27 - 28 October 2012
Hay Winter Food Festival 24 November 2012
Abergavenny Christmas Food & Drink Fair 11 December 2012
South Caernarfon Creameries' Dragon brand has grown by more than 400% in the past year.
According to commissioned research by Kantar Worldpanel, the Dragon brand has outperformed all other leading brands available for purchase in Wales in the last year; and, compared to those brands which trade on a 'Welsh image', Dragon is the only one showing growth.
"We have worked extremely hard over the past year to develop the Dragon brand in Wales. Compared to other brands trading on a Welsh image, Dragon is the only one that
has seen any sales growth. This could be related to the fact that Dragon is completely authentic, it is produced in Wales, packed in Wales and made using Welsh milk" explains Lynne King, Commercial Director at South Caernarfon Creameries. "This provides us with a clear indication that Welsh shoppers seem to prefer 'home produced' cheese."
"We are obviously mindful that the growth rate exceeding 400% in the year is extremely impressive. The percentage terms are large as we have come from a relatively small base, however more than 40% of Dragon's growth is incremental to the cheddar category, which means more people are buying cheese rather than simply switching their purchase from other brands or
supermarket own label options" adds Lynne. "Research such as this is invaluable as it provides us with a benchmark of performance and an indication for future development."
According to commissioned research by Kantar Worldpanel, the Dragon brand has outperformed all other leading brands available for purchase in Wales in the last year; and, compared to those brands which trade on a 'Welsh image', Dragon is the only one showing growth.
"We have worked extremely hard over the past year to develop the Dragon brand in Wales. Compared to other brands trading on a Welsh image, Dragon is the only one that
has seen any sales growth. This could be related to the fact that Dragon is completely authentic, it is produced in Wales, packed in Wales and made using Welsh milk" explains Lynne King, Commercial Director at South Caernarfon Creameries. "This provides us with a clear indication that Welsh shoppers seem to prefer 'home produced' cheese."
"We are obviously mindful that the growth rate exceeding 400% in the year is extremely impressive. The percentage terms are large as we have come from a relatively small base, however more than 40% of Dragon's growth is incremental to the cheddar category, which means more people are buying cheese rather than simply switching their purchase from other brands or
supermarket own label options" adds Lynne. "Research such as this is invaluable as it provides us with a benchmark of performance and an indication for future development."
A former royal chef who knows all the Queen's favourite dishes has been honoured with a prestigious award.
Kevin Williams, the Manager of Catering and Hospitality at Coleg Harlech, received the ultimate accolade from the Welsh Culinary Association of which he is a leading member.
Kevin Williams, the Manager of Catering and Hospitality at Coleg Harlech, received the ultimate accolade from the Welsh Culinary Association of which he is a leading member.
Tuesday 4th, 11th, 18th September 2012 7:00pm – 9:00pm
If you know a little bit about wine and want to know more, then this is the course for you. Following on from 'The Basics' (Tuesday 15th May, 22nd and 29th. 7.00pm - 9.00pm), you will develop your skills as a wine taster and learn more about the less well known grape varieties. You will be able to find your way around the wine list of any good restaurant without just choosing a familiar name.
Wine Wisdom: Champagne Mandois Thursday 25th October 2012
The opportunity to learn all about the house Champagne, winners of the 2009 Chardonnay of the year award.
Details of tastings, course content for the wine classes, and costs are all on the news page of the Viader Vintners website. Just click here to get there!
Established in 2001, Cardiff-based independent fine wine merchants, Viader Vintners, supply both trade and private customers. They specialise in well known names, little known gems, and quality customer service.
Viader Vintners
Telephone: +44 (0)2920 369222
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If you know a little bit about wine and want to know more, then this is the course for you. Following on from 'The Basics' (Tuesday 15th May, 22nd and 29th. 7.00pm - 9.00pm), you will develop your skills as a wine taster and learn more about the less well known grape varieties. You will be able to find your way around the wine list of any good restaurant without just choosing a familiar name.
Wine Wisdom: Champagne Mandois Thursday 25th October 2012
The opportunity to learn all about the house Champagne, winners of the 2009 Chardonnay of the year award.
Details of tastings, course content for the wine classes, and costs are all on the news page of the Viader Vintners website. Just click here to get there!
Established in 2001, Cardiff-based independent fine wine merchants, Viader Vintners, supply both trade and private customers. They specialise in well known names, little known gems, and quality customer service.
Viader Vintners
Telephone: +44 (0)2920 369222
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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