This is, without any shadow of a doubt, my favourite shop in Penarth. When i lived out at Cowbridge…read moreI used to visit it quite regularly. These days I rarely use it, and I miss it terribly! Jo's Organic Stores is a well established mini organic supermarket that receives a twice weekly delivery of organic fruit, vegetables and meat. This means that the fresh produce is always in excellent condition. They also stock a broad selection of dry goods as well as cleaning agents and equipment. On top of all of this they also stock a great selection of Fair Trade products. Without dispute this is a fantastic shop. They are incredibly friendly and helpful, and they champion small producers, ethical producers and the organic food cause... what more could you want!?!

Great shop with a bit of intelligence behind the counter. More like a healthy-eating organic club…read morewith many loyal customers. It's a little bit hidden on Upper Glebe St but it's still central and a great discovery for those who wish to be friends with food. Wide selection for vegans and veggies,too; and fresh produce is sourced as local as possible.

Organic veg box scheme. We've had this veg box delivered for a while now and it's been great…read more Really good value for money. Seasonal veg and always a good mix of fruit and veg every week. Types vary form week to week which is good. Also very reliable and will leave the box by the front door if your out/working.

Since the closure of 'Cellars' in Cardiff the amateur wine and beer maker has been lost without a…read moresupplier Of course there is always the internet but supplies ordered from that source carry the additional cost of heavy postage. All is not lost, however, as a little shop in Pontypridd carry a good stock of most things the amateur beer and wine maker requires from kits to fermenting vessels and most of the other things required for the hobby. In addition to wine making they carry many other goods for example dried fruits a wide selection of wild nuts ,organic flour, and a large selection of loose herbs and spices, plus a selection of ethnic foods and products. The shop is run by two gentlemen Eric and Peter who are always ready for a chat and advice, which makes a complete change from the anonymiity of the supermarket. Its an old fashioned shop with a personal service and well worth a visit.

brilliantly well stocked shop. I eat vegan food so this shop has all I need, want, adore to eat…read more flours yeast tahini many types, I could go on, oils and vinegars many types. Nuts and spices many many types organic. fridge full of interesting delicious fresh foods sauerkrauts, tofu treats. Chocolate vegan, veg, carob treats...carob covered nuts and raisins (of which I forgot to buy this morning, theres always tomorrow)

I appreciate every excuse i can find to go back and visit the beautiful town of Cowbridge, and the…read moreCowbridge Farmers Market is the best of the best! It provides me with the opportunity to stock up on some great organic veg and meat as well as some great jams and local honey. The latter is an essential ingredient in every allergy suffers kitchen... eating honey that is grown locally can diminish the effects of hay-fever as well as a host of other allergies. The fact that the Farmers Market is in the car-park at Arthur John's is an absolute boon! Arthur John's is possibly the best hardware shop in the known universe, and I love visiting it, even if I don't have anything specific to buy. I always come out with a couple of items that I have been meaning to get, but always forget to purchase when I'm on a shopping mission elsewhere. If tools float your boat, this is a DIYers heaven! The prices are incredibly cheap considering the quality of the stock available. The Farmers Market isn't as cheap, but the quality of the goods is second to none! Cowbridge Farmers Market is held on the first Saturday of every month

If you're a fan of local produce, then this is certainly the place to come. Every Sunday this…read morelovely little market will set itself up along the banks of the River Taff and sell its wonderful wares to the unsuspecting (and suspecting) public. In fact, this is such a permanent and well loved fixture of the Cardiff local flavour, that even when the market is not in session, you'll find a series of fruit and vegetable sculptures in the same spot. These cross sections of cucumbers and apples can be looked through to see the grand Millennium Stadium beyond. If you're a fan of keeping your carbon footprint as small as possible, then this is the place for you. All of the products on sale here are very high quality and extremely local. This is a fantastic way to while away a Sunday afternoon. The only problem is that I'd like it to be larger with a better selection!

I am a fan of fresh and local produce so when I heard about the market I thought I'd give it a go…read more Me and girlfriends got together and had a wander down to the Market which is on the embankment opposite the Millennium Stadium. It was perfect for a lazy, sunny, Sunday. I have to admit I didn't end up buying much apart from bread and cakes, but they did have a huge selection of cheeses and deli style foods across the 30 odd stalls. It also has craft stores and flowers and really, really good coffee. This is probably not the place for people on a budget to do the weekly shop but a great place to pick up some really special ingredients and a fantastic way to spend an afternoon away from the city centre. Open Sunday 10am- 4pm

Another organic food supplier that serves Lampeter. The staff are great and are very helpful. The…read morefood they sell is also very good and it is well priced, especially against the supermarkets nearby.

Everybody has heard of Calon Wen. It's a real Welsh success story! Their milk and butter is…read moreavailable everywhere... even in the supermarkets! What is not so commonly known is that Calon Wen is a Welsh dairy co-operative that produces organic milk and butter made from creamy Welsh organic milk. The fact that it's a co-op singles it out as being even more special. Thi of course means that everyone involved in the production of the milk and butter benefits equally, instead of the more feudal models that allow the fat cats to skim off all the profits, leaving the producers out in the cold. It's fair to say that the cost of the Calon Wen products is usually higher than their nearest rivals on whatever shop shelf you find them on, but th fact that this is an equitable business certainly prompts me to buy their goods in preference to some of the cheaper products.

In the past I have been evangelical about promoting Calon Wen NON Homogenised milk and well…read moreprepared to pay a premium price for what seems a unique milk. I have stopped buying Calon Wen now as I see no differential.

After reading steeps review yesterday morning and needing to do the weekly shop we decided to head…read moreover to Bryngwenyn Farm and shop there. Bryngwenyn Farm is just as steeps writes and in a beautiful spot, I would definitely recommend its' location for a peaceful getaway with its' holiday cottages and b and b with the great advantage of the fabulous mainly organic farmshop with wonderful proper organic and freerange eggs(delicious for breakfast today). As well as doing a good shop there, we bought the aforementioned sausages, pork etc some wonderful organic vegetables, we had delicious home made cake and tea so definitely a step up from the usual supermarket venture.

Bryngwenyn Farm is many things in one. The part we go for is the Farm Shop. We were pointed here by…read moreout neighbours and decided to visit one Sunday afternoon. It is a bit off the beaten track so we had never seen it before, but we were pleasantly surprised. The shop itself is tiny, but still seems to hold plenty of goodies. There is a freezer full of meat (including the best sausages we have ever tasted), a fridge packed with cheese, yoghurt, milk and more, another freezer with bread, icecream and frozen fruits, a fruit and vegetable section and then shelves full of everything you can think of. They even stock Ecover products so if you are looking to avoid the supermarket, this is the place to go. Their home-milled flour is well worth a try and makes delicious bread. The shop is also a cafe and is laid out with a few tables. If you are looking for something different, they sell Alpaca wool gloves and hats! The rest of the farm includes holiday cottages and animals to see as well as the flour mill. I am tempted to sign up for one of the bread making courses. It is in an idyllic spot too with gorgeous views and a posse of sheep to greet you as you make your way down the track!

This is a fantastic shop and well worth a look round. There are so many dried fruits, nuts, sweets…read moreand other confectionery (including sugar-free) to choose from! Great for juices, non-alcoholic wine and flavoured instant coffees, too. What I especially liked were the lovely tall jars (in wonderful shapes) of flavoured olive oils, and vinegars, and the ones stuffed with colourful chillies, star fruits, and cherries. I couldn't believe they were from £3.69 to £5.19 - they look more expensive. Perfect for beautiful and unusual gifts for Christmas!! A pleasant, friendly lady serving who was offering everyone a free small glass of Rochester's Non-Alcoholic Ginger Wine - which naturally I had to have! (There was a special offer of 3 for £10.00). It's great to look out for their monthly special offers. There's a small selection of nice china as well. Strongly recommended altogether!

I'm very fond of this particular branch of H&B, mainly because I find the staff friendlier and more…read morehelpful than in some of the others. Also the store is laid out well and things are easy to find. As in most of the other branches, there is an excellent range of packet and tinned foods for many diets, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free, plus minerals and vitamins, drinks and also toiletries.