Welsh cakes history is as rich as the treats themselves. Compared to other delectable dishes from Cymru, Welsh cakes are a relatively modern addition to this colorful country’s menu. These tasty yet simple-to-make cakes are a little like a pancake,…
The True Fighting Spirit of the Ordovices Tribe
During the Iron Age and Roman Era, the Ordovices tribe lived in what is now south Clwyd and south Gwynedd in North Wales. They were great warriors and nearly wiped out an entire Roman regiment. However, even these brave fighters…
Ancient Wales: The Stone Age to the Renaissance
The term “ancient Wales” covers a vast period that reaches back into antiquity before the first humans settled in what is now Cymru (Wales). It ends with the conclusion of the Renaissance in Britain in 1642. During the millennia in…
7 Exciting Ideas for Giving Welsh Food Gifts
If you’re looking for a gift that will excite and delight, you can’t go wrong with Welsh food gifts. Everyone loves to be surprised with delicious food, especially if it’s a special treat from Cymru (Wales). What makes Welsh food…
Round Barrows: Bronze Age Wales’ Treasures of the Beaker People
Round barrows, Bronze Age burial sites called “cairns” in Scotland, Ireland, and Wales, are ancient graves their creators covered with a mound of earth. There are two types of barrows: long and round. Why are round barrows, Bronze Age burial…
Welsh Lamb Recipes: How to Make the Perfect Welsh Lamb Shoulder Slow Cooker
This Welsh lamb shoulder slow cooker recipe is among simple Welsh lamb recipes that are easy to prepare even if you’ve never made anything with lamb. You can prepare this recipe in two ways: by slow cooker (Crockpot) or oven….