Welsh Country - Issue88 - May - Jun 19

Food Larder
Conti’s Lampeter
With the push for their home
town of Lampeter and many of
the surrounding towns to become
plastic free, Conti’s have taken a
look at their sustainability and how
they as a business can reduce their
environmental impact and make a
difference in the community.
Early in 2018 they made the swap
to bio degradable and recyclable
takeaway containers, paper straws and
making sure their waste is recycled
or disposed of responsibly. They also
switched their coffee to the amazing,
ethically directed, Extract Coffee
Roasters from Bristol.
Their commitment to the
environment is an ongoing progression
and they are constantly looking for
ways to reduce and support their local
area and wider afield. Earlier in January
they went a step further to build on
their current sustainability with their
500ml ice cream packaging, making the
swap from plastic to a biodegradable/
compostable alternative. Their new
eco-friendly tubs can be found in
Conti’s Café in Lampeter or from a
number of outlets detailed on their
website.
For the latest news visit:
contisicecream.com
Siwgr a Sbeis
It is a
milestone year
for North Wales
bakery, Siwgr a
Sbeis, which is
celebrating its
30th anniversary.
Since opening
a small shop
in Llanrwst, it
has become an award-winning business with a customer base
stretching across Wales and beyond.
Owners Rhian Owen and Rhian Williams met at school, both
had a passion for cooking and studied at college before pursuing
careers in catering and hospitality. But their dream was running
their own bakery and they took the leap in 1989. Today the
business is located in a 5,000sq ft, purpose-built bakery on the
outskirts of the town producing a wide range of cakes, bakes and
desserts.
Rhian Owen explains, “We still use traditional methods
though, just on a larger scale, so more people get to enjoy the
things we bake.”
Memorable experiences along the way include supplying
Harrods, sending luxury Christmas puddings to Australia and
creating a cake for a wedding in France. Also, attending the
National Eisteddfod around Wales – with the event making its
return after 30 years to the town this summer. Rhian continues,
“We’ve met so many people over the past 30 years and have also
made some really good friends.”
Check out their website: siwgrasbeis.co.uk
10th Anniversary
White Castle vineyard are
planning to celebrate their
10th anniversary, a dream that
became reality when they planted
the first 4000 vines on May 11th
2009 and to mark this milestone
a further planting of 2000 vines
is due to take place early in
May 2019 when Cabernet Franc and more Pinot Noir
Précoce shall be planted.
Owners Robb and Nicola Merchant have tasted the
fruits of their labour from vintage 2019 and plans to
release their renowned Gwin gwyn and Siegerrebe are
on the grapevine, Red wine lovers will be pleased that
vintage 2017 Pinot Noir will also be released as all good
things come to those who wait and no better timing than
for the 10th Anniversary celebrations.
Every year brings exciting and new opportunities
for Robb and Nicola and they pride themselves on
producing quality Welsh wines. The Cellar Door, open
Friday - Sunday including Bank Holidays now offers
a choice of artisan platters to accompany the wine and
make your visitor experience well worth going that
extra mile for. The celebrations will continue into Welsh
Wine Week which this year runs from 25th May - 2nd
June and events already scheduled will be listed on their
website. For Welsh Wine Week only daily free vineyard
tours are available to their visitors at 3pm.
Keep up-to-date with the latest news by visiting:
whitecastlevineyard.com
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