This Peanut Butter Curry is really quick to put together, with hints of a nutty satay flavour. You probably have all the ingredients in your cupboard! I made my sauce really spicy, but feel free to cut back on the spice for kids or if you want something a little more mellow. The mint infused […]
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Just two miles outside Galway’s city centre you will find Glenlo Abbey Hotel. Nestled in a neatly manicured golf course, this 5 star hotel invites you in with open fires and a warm welcoming smile. Of course you will find all of the luxuries one might expect from a 5 star establishment, but only Glenlo
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These gluten free, vegan burgers are a great alternative to a meat or fish burger, but are equally filling and satisfying! They have a ton of protein and fiber, and are packed with flavour. A must-try! I topped mine with spicy guacamole, spinach, and juicy tomatoes but you don’t have to stop there! Next time I make
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Cocktails are definitely back in fashion and it seems that everywhere is now offering them. Classic cocktails are being reinterpreted to include many of the new drinks from the small bespoke distilleries and micro-breweries that have cropped up in the past few years and mixology is back in vogue. The Dublin Cocktail Festival also took
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Having reviewed many restaurants in Kilkenny all of top calibre we were keen to share with you an unexpected find we came across on a recent visit. We visit the city regularly and often pop in for a drink after dinner to probably the most popular bar in the city, The Left Bank. For those
A Little Piece of Paris in Kilkenny – Rive Gauche Review Read More »
When I first met Jordan Bourke he was deeply engaged in conversation with the chefs at Ballymaloe Cookery School about the state of his Korean fermented cabbage, Kimchi, before his demonstration that evening. Once a student here, Jordan was very familiar with the kitchens but whether or not he ever expected to be the one giving
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Aqua restaurant in Howth is no stranger to awards and regularly appears on Best Seafood lists, including our own. It would also have to take the top spot for restaurants with a view. Situated at the end of the West Pier, Aqua enjoys a first floor elevation out over the bay so from any seat,
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It seems we have a insatiable desire for diverse and unusual fare. Just when you think you have had your fill of quinoa and kale a new novelty food product or trendy dish creeps up the food aisle or onto our menus and becomes the next ironic darling of the culinary world. Predicting future trends can
Kale is no Longer King – Emerging Food Trends Read More »
Margaret M. Johnson is a woman obsessed. During her first visit to our fair isle in 1984 ‘the seed was planted’ and the American author has since been back a grand total of 85 times! She has even been issued her very own Irish passport, thanks to an Irish-born grandmother. Her visits to Ireland happened
Flavours of Ireland – An Interview with Margaret M. Johnson Read More »
After just one year in business, Loam has picked up numerous awards and received its first Michelin star in September. The restaurant and wine bar, which is located just off Eyre Square in Galway, will celebrate its first birthday on Sunday 8th November. It has been an action packed year for the restaurant that serves
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Our favourite cosmetic stores are always promoting a brand new beauty product with the latest technology; promising to make your hair fuller, shiner and your skin smooth, younger and wrinkle-free. It’s easy to get caught up in all the fancy scientific lingo, but we often forget that the next best medicine cabinet is actually our
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Brasserie Le Pont was a much loved and acclaimed restaurant on the corner of Fitzwilliam Place and Leeson Street. In recent months it has been totally reburbished and reincarnated as Suesey Street, a name taken from the original name for Leeson Street in the 1700s. The transformation from brasserie to a more informal, relaxed eatery has been done without
In Conversation with Chef Lumir Tousek of Suesey Street Read More »
Boann; legend has it that the Irish goddess Boann created the river Boyne. It is her wild nature, her striking boldness that informs their creativity and ambition. “Born of bravery. In pursuit of excellence. Boann is more than a whiskey. It is a measure. A measure taking inspiration from the past and gathering knowledge from
Destination Boann Distillery in The Boyne Valley Read More »
On my recent trip to Tullamore with the Irish Whiskey Society we took the time to visit Ireland’s oldest licensed and quite picturesque distillery Kilbeggan, which is also home to the world’s oldest working pot still. This still which came originally from Tullamore was made in the early 1800s. This distillery sits in the idyllic
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Powers Three Swallows Once the biggest brand in Ireland Irish distillers have just released Three Swallows a revival of the old Powers style originally made in their distillery on Thomas street, Dublin. Irish Distillers are determined to put Powers back on the map. This whiskey has been released with no age statement and has been
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On a warm sunny Thursday afternoon near the end of October Gerard Bertrand flew into Dublin to showcase his wines but also to launch his new book ‘Wine, Moon & Stars’ to the Irish market. I was lucky enough to get a pocket of time with him to chat before his masterclass. Gerard Bertrand born
In Conversation with Wine Producing Legend Gerard Bertrand Read More »
This September Ben Cole from the Man O’ War winery flew into Ireland and within an hour of his hopping off the plane I got a chance to catch up with him. For someone who had left his home at 4am on the previous Sunday, he was very vibrant at 2pm on a sunny Tuesday
Man O’ War Wines – A Chat With Ben Cole Read More »
Here are 21 Fun Facts About Wine! Wine is fat-free and cholesterol-free. In Japan there is a spa where you can swim in tea, coffee, and wine California has more chardonnay grapes than any place in the world. The wreck of the Titanic holds the oldest wine cellar in the world and despite the wreckage
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It occurred to me the other evening whilst flicking through “1001 wines to try before you die” that I will never taste everything; I have the privilege to taste more than most, yet in 10yrs I have only tasted about 10 of the wines listed… They only listed 1001 wines and everyday there are new
New Kids on the Block – New New World Wines Read More »
Founded in 1850, Carmen was the first Chilean winery and to this day is still making some of the most popular wines from the country, which is no mean feat. It now exports to over fifty countries and according to their head winemaker, Ireland is one of its most important, if not the number one country
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Drizzled on porridge, paired with goats cheese or even used as the star ingredient in a homemade face-mask, honey lovers are well versed on the many virtues of this multitasking golden wonder. However, as you devour your morning slice of honey-slathered toast did you ever stop to think that the very flowers in your kitchen
Bees in the City – The Dublin Honey Project Read More »
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