Land of My Fathers – Mae Hen Wlad fy Nhadau
The national hymn of Wales. Words by Evan James and the tune by his son, James James, both residents of …
Tag Archives: Wales
Ffagodau Cymreig (Welsh Meatballs) – Recipe
These are traditionally made with liver, but I went the safe route and used ground beef. Ingredients: 1 lb ground …
Welsh Clay-Pot Bread
This herbed bread is associated with Dewi Sant (St. David) because of the strict asceticism he practiced. The monastic rule …
Pastai Oen Cymreig (Welsh Lamb Pie) – Recipe
An old Welsh recipe, traditionally made with the first of the Spring lambs. Here’s a traditional recipe. And here’s how …
Dyma Gariad Fel y Moroedd (Here is Love Vast as the Ocean)
Wales has a strong tradition of music, both secular and sacred. Of the Welsh hymns, one is particularly popular, and …
Cawl Cymreig (Welsh Soup) – Recipe
Cawl pronounced ‘cowl’, is Welsh for broth or soup. Like all traditional country soups the ingredients are governed by what …
St. David’s Day – Part 1
The first of March tends to just sneak up on me suddenly. But this year, I’m actually looking ahead. So …
Heb Dhuw, Heb Ddym. Dhuw a Digon!
For several years I’ve been off and on doing some genealogical research on my family. Others in my family have …
Bron-Yr-Aur
Bron-Yr-Aur is a house in Gwynedd, Wales, on a hilltop overlooking the Dyfi Valley. Its name, pronounced “brahn-er-awr,” means golden breast …
