Well hello hello and welcome to our cozy little AirBNB here in Cardiff, Wales.
Since we are traveling in Wales we figured we should introduce you guys to Welsh Cakes
(picau ar y maen).
And these little baked goodies are really really tasty.
The other day our AirBNB host came knocking on our door and he was like here guys I brought
you some Welshcakes (pice bach) and we were like awesome.
And they did not last long let me tell you.
They did not.
Oh my gosh, it was like a little pack of six or eight and we devoured those right away.
I think we finished them within less than 6 hours.
Something like that.
Yeah.
I think it was a matter of minutes to be honest.
I just gobbled mine up with tea.
Um but yeah today we were walking around town and we walked past that was handing out samples
and I was like ooh.
Those look good.
Yeah, wasn't it called Fabulous.
Fabulous Welsh Cakes.
We tried some of their samples and they were so tasty that we walked right in on the spot
and bought a whole bunch.
And they're right across from the Castle.
Yes.
They are outside of the arcade.
Yeah, so the store is located in the Castle Arcade.
Right.
And they sell these, you can buy a little box, or you can pick them out individually
for 50 pence.
Yeah, so we got 3 different kinds.
They had traditional, they had white chocolate and vanilla and they had almond so that is
what we'll be sampling.
And something really cool to keep in mind that they told me when I was paying is that
uh everyday they have the original one.
But um on the other days they switch up the special ones.
Yeah, the flavors change so I imagine on some days they have like chocolate chip.
Haha.
I think that is what she mentioned so that would be so cool to try.
Right now we're trying to decipher the different flavors because they've all been sitting in
a bag and they kind of smell like each other.
You know what we actually can't quite distinguish it so maybe let's do a taste test once you
bite into it hopefully you can figure it out.
Haha.
Okay, number 1.
Let's try this one.
Let's see what could this be.
Mmmm.
It has a nice little dusting of sugar on top.
Yeah.
Mmmm.
Yeah, they are all dusted with sugar.
Mmmm.
These are so scrumptious.
Yeah?
I like that they are I mean they look quite thin and you might even say they look kind
of insignificant but they are fairly heavy.
Like they are they're denser than what you might think.
Yeah, after I ate my 3 the other day I was actually full.
Yeah.
I think this could be the vanilla one.
Yeah.
So I'll put this one down here.
That was tasty.
Okay let me try this one over here.
Taste test.
This one has a lot more raisins I think.
That might be the traditional one.
Mmmm.
The traditional one usually has raisins.
Oh man, I think it is.
Yeah?
And this one has a little bit more sugar on it.
Is it ever good.
Haha.
Is it ever good.
Let's see if we can sniff out the hazelnut then.
Alright, I'm hoping this one will be hazelnut.
Or almond?
Isn't it almond that we are looking for.
Mmm, yeah it is either it is one of the nut ones.
I can't remember if it is hazelnut or almond but let's try it.
Oh yep, I can some nuts.
Oh, there we go.
Mmmm.
Yep.
That is.
Found it.
I think we did an okay job identifying it after all.
And you know what?
You can eat these on their own or you can also put jam on them.
So we've got some strawberry jam while we're here.
When you try them I want you to spread a little jam on some of your bites.
But yeah, those are delicious.
Absolutely scrumptious and um yeah I would suggest.
I would suggest definitely trying the original and then getting the some of the specialty
flavors of the day too just so you can kind of compare and contrast a little bit.
I mean out of the three I think I like the original the most.
But I also really like the almond one and I also like the vanilla one because they just
have a bit of some subtle flavor differences.
Well, well we started with 6 and now we're down to 3.
Only 3!
These all look the same.
Let's see what my sniffing skills are like.
This one is vanilla.
And we've both been sick recently so I don't think our sniffing skills are quite up to
snuff.
I know we're like coughing and sniffling.
We're better at coughing at the moment but I think this one is a vanilla one so let's
see.
Mmmm.
Good?
Oh yeah.
That has got chunks of white chocolate in there.
Right.
The one that was vanilla also was with like vanilla white chocolate I think.
This kind of has like a Christmas-y flavor to it.
Do you like that?
It just makes me think of the holidays.
I really like that.
Do you want to try that one with a bit of jam or a different one.
You know what?
Maybe I should.
Yeah.
Because when we've had um obviously these are different from scones but when we've had
scones typically there we put clotted cream and jam on.
Let's put some strawberry jam on top.
And we haha.
Here is a bit of sad behind the scenes.
We went to 2 different grocery stores trying to find clotted cream.
Cornish clotted cream.
Yeah.
Gone!
And of all of the things they had like all kinds of other creams like double cream, single
cream.
All these different creams and then under the little section that said Cornish Clotted
Cream it was empty.
Nothing.
Right.
And then we even went to another supermarket to try to find it and they were also sold
out.
So so sad.
That is how much people love their Cornish Clotted Cream.
It just flies off of the shelves.
This is so good.
I can't believe I've already finished one.
Short demand.
Honestly, it doesn't even need the jam.
It is good on its own.
Yeah, as is.
Yeah, I agree with you.
It is sweet enough.
I agree.
So you know what?
I'm going to slide this over and keep eating my scones.
So let's see if you can guess between your original one and the almond.
Because you know I did a pretty good job because I had 6 to decipher and I was able to get
three different ones so that means that these will definitely be correct for you.
Mmmm.
Almond.
Oh my gosh.
So good.
Like these look quite crumbly.
Yeah.
But they are actually quite moist in your mouth.
I don't know if they are made with butter or with lard.
It is usually one of the two ingredients but it gives it like a nice bit of moisture so
I really like that it is not dry bread or anything like that.
It is so good.
I'm like um um um.
Well now that we're down to the last one we've brought out the friend.
A friend!
A fellow relative.
This is a relative of the Welsh Cake I would say.
So whenever we travel in the UK I love eating my scones.
I usually have these with clotted cream and jam.
And I mean I think most people probably just eat them in the afternoon but I'm happy to
have them for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Oh my gosh.
So yeah, when I first tried the Welsh Cake it kind of reminded me of the scone.
Even though they are clearly quite different.
Clearly different in terms of size.
In Canada and the US we had the what was that TV show where it was the Cookie Monster.
You're the Scone Monster.
I'm the Scone Monster.
You devour scones.
Yeah and you know what?
Up until this afternoon I thought that Welshcakes were baked in the oven but they are not.
They actually cook them on a griddle.
And we saw that when walked into the shop and they were just like preparing them out
in the open.
Yeah.
So yeah, they just like keep flipping them on the griddle until they are cooked.
And what are the main ingredients?
Main ingredients.
I actually had to open a little file to look this up.
So Welsh Cakes (cacen gri) can be made with flour, butter or lard, currants, eggs, milk
and spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg.
And sometimes instead of the currants you can actually get raisins.
So yeah, those are the main ingredients.
Um, but yeah you know what?
In the past, I would have said scones were number 1 but having tried freshly made Welsh
Cakes (teisen radell) I'm kind of addicted to these at the moment.
So I think I prefer these.
Yeah, and I think now while we're in Wales you better continue saying that.
Haha.
And while I can.
I don't know if I'm going to be able to find these once we're traveling around you know
the UK or whatever.
So yeah, that is a last one for you to try.
It is the original so yeah give it a go.
Oh.
Mmmm.
Good?
I love these.
So so good.
If you find yourself traveling in Cardiff or anywhere in Wales you seriously need to
try these (welshcakes).
They are so tasty.
You can have them anytime of day.
Yeah.
On their own, with jam, without jam.
Exactly.
Just go for it.
And something that I want to point out too is that you can get them from a specialty
shop like we did or you can also just find them in convenience stores or grocery stores.
Yeah.
Just look for where there is a bread section.
But you will find them in there in packages.
Track down Fabulous Welshcakes and maybe go like several days in a row to try their different
flavors and see which ones you like best.
Yeah, that is a very good tip.
Alright guys, so we're going to sign off here from Cardiff, Wales.
I am ending this off with my triple licorice tea.
Mmmm.
Love that stuff.
And you're a double bagger.
I'm a double bagger today.
It is a very potent tea because I love the taste of licorice.
And anyways, yeah these Welsh Cakes just make a fabulous snack.
You could turn them into a meal.
You could have them anytime of day.
I have a feeling the best time to try them would be on a cold rainy day.
Yeah.
You make yourself a hot tea.
And that pretty much makes the perfect snack of little meal here in Wales.
So if you're traveling in Wales definitely try the Welsh Cakes.
And maybe get some souvenirs.
Yes.
Alright, tata.