<![CDATA[A new cookbook, The Dragons’ Kitchen,
features a contribution from Prince William – but not in the way
you’d expect!
The 32 year-old Prince has written the foreword to the new book,
which is a collection of recipes put together by Welsh Rugby
players in order to raise money for the Welsh Rugby Charitable
Trust (WRCT). The Duke of Cambridge is Patron of the trust, which
was set up in 1972, with the aim to support the families of those
rugby players who have been injured while playing the sport in
Wales.
Among the Welsh rugby stars to contribute to the book are Sam
Warburton, with his recipe for Chilli Con Carne; Alex Cuthbert with
his Cheesy Pasta Bake, and Richard Hibbard with a recipe for a
Spicy Veggie Burger. Even a few ex-players got into the act,
with Gareth Thomas including a recipe for White Chocolate Berry
Cheesecake, Richard Parks writing one for Welsh Roast Lamb and
Derek Quinnell revealing how to made Madora’s Risolles.
Other recipes include Gwyn Jones’s Lebanese Salad; Adam
Jones’s Pulled Pork with Spicy Coleslaw; Gareth Edwards’s
Vichyssoise Vert; Richard Vowles’s Mushroom Soup; George
North’s Carrot Cake; Martyn Williams’s Family Fish Pie; Alun Wyn
Jones’s Apple Tart, and Shaun Parry-Jones’s Prawn and Crayfish Tail
Salad.
Prince William writes:
“As Patron of the Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust it is both my pleasure and privilege to be closely associated with the work of this charity; the only one in Wales dedicated solely to supporting players who have suffered catastrophic injuries while playing the game they love.
The Dragons’ Kitchen cookbook is a great opportunity…to support the Trust’s important work.
International players representing Welsh rugby from 1950 to the present day, along with some of the injured players have been delighted to share their favourite recipes in this book.”
In addition to writing the foreword, The Duke of Cambridge has given permission for the use of the special recipe for Chocolate Biscuit Cake. The cake is a favourite of Her Majesty’s and the recipe is the same one that was used at The Duke’s wedding in 2011.
“The guiding principle of the WRCT is to enhance the quality of life of players who have suffered severe injuries while playing rugby,” said Dennis Gethin, the president of the WRU. “On behalf of the Trustees, I should like to thank the Duke of Cambridge, our Patron, for his wonderful support and our grateful thanks also go to the Welsh Rugby Union for their continued financial assistance.”
The Dragons’ Kitchen, which features over 60 recipes,
can be purchased online
for £20. All proceeds from the sale of the book will go
towards the WRTC.
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