Tag Archives: Abergavenny Christmas Food and Drink Fair

Tudor Kissing Boughs bring traditional touch to Christmas Food & Drink Fair

Posted on December 8, 2014 by

Samantha Thompson-Taylor (Sam) knows a thing or two about decoration. Having trained in textiles at Hereford College of Art & Design she has been crafting for over 20 years. She also works at the RSC. Her crafting portfolio includes weddings and … Continue reading →

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Fab and Groovy Psychedelic Lollipops and traditional Welsh Toffee

Posted on December 3, 2014 by

Adele Nozedar is  a bit of a whizz when it comes to sweeties. As author of ‘Great British Sweets and How to Make Them At Home’ she’s well placed to dish up some brilliant treats for the festive season. And … Continue reading →

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From the ‘Victorian Domestic Goddess’ – real meat heritage mince pies adapted by Illtud Llyr Dunsford

Posted on December 3, 2014 by

REAL HERITAGE MEAT MINCE PIES Illtud Llyr Dunsford, producer of heritage charcuterie, will be on the chef dem stage at our Christmas Food & Drink Fair on Sunday 14 December. What will he be cooking? Here’s the full line-up  See what Illtud’s up to on … Continue reading →

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A recipe for Pine and Sloe Gin Mincepies from Liz Knight of Forage Fine Foods

Posted on November 26, 2014 by

Liz Knight of Forage Fine Foods will be on the chef dem stage in the market hall from 12.30 – 1.00pm as part of our Christmas Food & Drink Fair entertainment on Sunday 14 December. The topic of her dem … Continue reading →

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Arun Kapil – Turkey Delight and Snowman on a Stick

Posted on November 19, 2014 by

              Arun Kapil of Green Saffron will be on the Chef Dem stage in the Market Hall at 3.30pm as part of our Christmas Food & Drink Fair (Sunday 14 Dec). He has a new book … Continue reading →

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Fred Bray wins SweetieFest Sweetie Hero Award

Posted on December 10, 2013 by

Sheila Woodhouse, Mayor of Abergavenny presented the inaugural Abergavenny SweetieFest Sweetie Hero Award 2013 to Fred Bray at our Christmas Fair on Sun 8 Dec. Here’s the text that was used for the presentation:  Abergavenny SweetieFest Sweetie Hero Award 2013 … Continue reading →

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Winners announced: Abergavenny Food Festival / Shackleton Photographic Competition

Posted on December 4, 2013 by

At the September Food Festival amateur photographers were invited to capture the visual feast and enter the Abergavenny Food Festival/Shackleton Photographic Competition. There were numerous entries from local people and visitors to the area. The shortlisted entries in both the … Continue reading →

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