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Portmeirion Food and Craft Fair
The Portmeirion food and craft fair is always very popular and the perfect place to go if you want to get into the festive spirit of things. Set in the wonderful Portmeirion Village just outside Porthmadog, they have over 100 stands showcasing the very best in welsh produce and a great collection of craft makers selling jewellery, woodcraft, textiles and art; most of whom are local. There will be cookery demonstrations staged by Dudley Newbury, S4C celebrity chief along with other locally renowned chefs through out the weekend and Dylan Hughes, the hotel manager will be hosting the wine tasting. The Dwyfo Male Choir, The Oakley Silver Band and Piantel; a harp and piano duo will be performing over the two days and Father Christmas will also be putting in an appearance at his Christmas Grotto to keep the younger ones entertained. Mulled wine, mince pies and lots of festive cheer are sure to get you…
Foodie Gifts From North Wales....
Its no secret that being a foodie these days is up there in the cool stakes…….garlic mayonnaise is now commonly referred to as aoli, chilli jam goes with everything and salad creme is definitely something you eat in secret! North Wales is home to many small, artisan food brands that are fast becoming popular and we love them not only because they put us on that ‘cool’ foodie map, but they also taste delicious! So if you’re looking to give your friends and family something different for Christmas that also tick the useful box, look no further as here is a list of the best foodie gifts from North Wales …. The Snowdonia Cheese Company: With names like the Little Black Bomber, Green Thunder and Red Devil , the cheese board has gone up a few notches from a simple offering of cheddar and red leicester. Beautifully packaged in colourful waxes, these cheeses will be a…
