Living Wales Magazine Website - July 2010

So we have passed the mid point of the year already and looking forward to what the rest of the summer brings hopefully lots more of that glorious sunshine! This month the team here at Living Wales have been slogging through the heat to bring you the best of the great Welsh outdoors from sailing on Llandegveth reservoir to restaurant reviews at the Three Horseshoes in Pentwynmawr and fine dining on the TwentyTen Golf Course at the Celtic Manor Resort.

We look at the numerous festivals happening, from the pageantry of the Eisteddfod, to the deeply soulful Blues Festival in Abertillery to name but a few. Also featured are the gastronomical delights that are the Great British Cheese Festival in Cardiff and the Abergavenny Food Festival to give you some ideas to digest literally!. But it is not just about feeding the stomach, we are about feeding the mind, too so how about taking the family off to the Storytelling Festival at St Donats Castle? If you are in the mood for some more history there is no better time to explore the wealth of castles here in Wales discover their secrets in our castles guide on pages 10 and 11.

Now, there is no better way to eat dinner at this time of year like outside somehow food just tastes better, doesnt it? On this premise we have put together a few ideas for cooking alfresco including barbeques and fun ideas for everyone to have a great time. And while you are feeling inspired to try your culinary skills, try the Pollock with Spanish Butter Beans Recipe on page 28 from star Chef, Stephen Terry perfect for adding a continental flavour to the balmy evenings.

Our fashion pages did not escape the alfresco appeal either, and we feature some effortlessly chic festival outfits to see you through the blazing sunshine and hot tunes on pages 39/40. For the evening we have picked out some hot designs guaranteed to ensure that you keep your cool in flowing florals for that summer soiree.

We have also featured some handy tips for keeping the hassle of Hayfever at bay this summer and we have our regular finance piece, this month giving us the low down on the inauguaral Tory budget. Finally local enterprise 4ward Development have an exciting new offer for businesses. They are offering FREE help towards a people MOT worth 500 pounds see pages 46/47 for this fantastic offer. Have a great July and we will see you for next months sizzling August issue! Enjoy!