The other week I got a call to say that Fleur McCree from Insight Wines was popping over to Dublin and would I like to meet her. Automatically I said yes, I’d heard such great things so I was eager to meet her and gain an ‘insight’ into how she got into the business and […]
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One of Ireland’s oldest Craft Brewers, The Porterhouse, has a reputation for producing a great range of craft beers, their Plain and Red Ale are among many great brews I enjoy. However with the number of new brewers popping up all over the country bringing out big hoppy IPAs you had to wonder was there
Porterhouse Brewing Hopped to F**k Review Read More »
This glazed chicken thighs recipe is made with seven-malt Porter Ale, M&S Brewer’s Paste packs a umami punch. It’s peppery, rich with meaty undertones and makes a great glaze for chicken. Cooked in open pans, the paste is a balanced blend of porcini, roasted garlic, molasses and Porter Ale. Serves 4 Ingredients – 8 chicken
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These paprika candied nuts are dangerously good. Ridiculously delicious and moreish. They are really quick to make, and still impress everyone who eats them! This batch disappeared very quickly with very few people involved in their consumption. These are perfect to nibble before a dinner party, while you’re watching a movie or to bring on
Paprika Candied Nuts Recipe by Bridget Harney Read More »
This simple loaf is a delicious way to use up a punnet of juicy blueberries. It’s quick to make up and the lime really works alongside the blueberries. A cream cheese buttercream is used as a delicious frosting and topped with some more blueberries and lime slices. Ingredients – 175g softened butter, plus extra for
Blueberry & Lime Cream Cheese Loaf Recipe by Karyn Ryan Read More »
This is a beautiful cake for a celebration ideal for a Birthday. It has a few steps but the results make the time spent absolutely worthwhile. If piping is not your thing (like me) practice by piping some roses before you actually pipe them on the cake. Coffee Sponge – 225g very soft butter, plus
Baileys & Coffee Sponge Recipe by Karyn Ryan Read More »
We’re still holding out hope for a few more weeks of sunshine and what better way to enjoy the remaining summer sun than gathering the family round for a BBQ feast! The best way to impress your friends and family is with a little help from award-winning Dublin butcher Michael Collins of The Scarlet Heifer.
Dry Aged Angus Beef Ribs Recipe by The Scarlet Heifer Read More »
Marie Power, aka The Sea Gardener, is a Waterford-based seaweed forager, educator, food producer and author of a cookbook and foraging guide called “The Sea Garden.” She’s is one of the speakers to attend this years’ Waterford Harvest Festival The Sea Gardener launched a range of healthy protein snack bars in 2014 and soon after, a savoury
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September sees the return of Wine Mondays at Hadskis restaurant in Belfast city centre. A great way to get the week off to a lively start, or the perfect end to a long weekend in the northern capital. The weekly events consist of a series of food and wine pairings, taking in the seasons, travelling
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The foods that you feed your body with, can make a real difference on how your skin, hair and body looks. Powerful natural foods will make your skin look younger and naturally beautiful. Our modern busy lifestyles, fast and processed foods have a very dramatic damaging impact on our bodies, increasing inflammatory responses, premature ageing
Make me Younger Foods by My Nutrition with wine pairing Read More »
Most people dining in Dún Laoghaire tend to do so when the sun is shining and the harbour offers some striking views. Unfortunately we happened to visit on a wet and windy Wednesday. Taking shelter from the weather we were greeted warmly in Hartley’s, a local institution since it opened in 2007. The bright and
Home is Where the Hartley’s Is – Review Read More »
Saba is delighted to welcome back their Lobsterfest. From Monday 14th through Sunday 27th September, diners can enjoy Kilkeel Harbour’s finest lobster, rope mussels from Roaring Bat, oysters from Carlingford Lough and many more fresh tastes of the sea, all served up Saba style. Get your claws into the delicious lobster inspired specials including Steamed
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Great Irish Beverages are proud to present the second instalment of Dublin Cocktail Fest. Taking place on October 12th – 17th in venues across the city, this will be a cocktail festival with a uniquely Irish twist. All of the venues specially made drinks will contain an Irish spirit or liqueur as their leading ingredient!
Calling All Cocktail Bars! Read More »
Among the wines tasted by the DNS Wine Club recently were these five French fancies: Les Auzines Fleur Blanches Vin de Pays d’Oc 2014 (€14.49, O’Brien’s) 12.5% This unusual wine is a recurring favourite of mine. Made from Grenache Gris with significant ageing in new and older barrels, it has amazing texture and soft stone
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The Good Food Guide celebrates Britain’s best restaurants and the top entries and award-winners in the 2016 Good Food Guide have been revealed today ahead of the launch of its 65th anniversary issue, with Belfast restaurant OX winning the prestigious Editors’ Award for Restaurant of the Year. The Editors’ Awards are a strand of the
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Here’s two really easy superhero juicing/smoothie recipes: a delish beetroot juice and a green smoothie. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuice! Ingredients – 4 beetroot-boiled then peeled – 1 large carrot – 1 ½ apples, green or red – half a lemon’s juice – 1 teaspoon of cinnamon – 1 teaspoon of cayenne – 1 teaspoon of grated
Superhero Smoothie Recipes by Carmel Hall Read More »
For culinary enthusiasts, eating great food becomes a gastronomical event simply by adding a great view. This Summer we have all endured some awful food experience envy as people posted jealousy inducing snaps of their holidays. Here is some food destination inspiration for your next trip, our top restaurants with a view. &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater
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Nothing is better for working up an appetite than a day of shopping and what better way to reward yourself for all that hard work than with an exceptional meal. We are very lucky to have some excellent dining options in our shopping centres and cities to satisfy our post spending cravings. L’Officina – Dunne
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As far as dining in Dundrum Town Centre is concerned, hungry punters are spoiled for choice. There is something for everyone, including the kids. For seafood lovers, you can’t go wrong with Rock Lobster above Harvey Nichols. As you emerge from the staircase you are presented with a loud, contemporary bar where bartenders are shaking
Rock Lobster – Where Fish Reigns Supreme Read More »
This curry is incredibly tasty and super simple to put together – throw away that take away menu and get into your kitchen! You won’t be disappointed!! Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Paleo Serves 2 Ingredients – 2 chicken legs – 2 chicken breasts, diced – 1 can of coconut milk – 1 tbsp red curry
Coconut Chicken Curry Recipe by The Wonky Spatula with wine pairing Read More »
Oh Jambalaya… the word itself makes me want to dance! Originating from the vibrant city of New Orleans, this flavourful fusion dish offers up a real taste of creole cooking. Chicken and sausage generally always feature in a jambalaya, but you can mix it up and add some prawns or cooked ham if you like.
Jumpin’ Jambalaya Recipe by Anna Jane Kingston Read More »
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