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June 2016

Pan-Fried Plaice with Lemon Caper Brown Butter Recipe from My Irish Table Cookbook

Pan-Fried Plaice with Lemon Caper Brown Butter Recipe by Chef Cathal Armstrong

Plaice is a flat fish, similar to flounder, found off the coast of Ireland. It’s a delicate, sweet, white-fleshed fish. For my money, it’s a more elegant fish than the renowned Dover sole. The recipe calls for Wondra flour, which is an important ingredient to chefs. If you use all-purpose flour to coat fish fillets, […]

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Strawberry Pavlova Recipe by Chef Kevin Dundon

Strawberry Pavlova Recipe by Chef Kevin Dundon

This pavlova recipe is the perfect dessert for the season. Use any variation of fresh summer berries such as raspberries, blueberries or blackberries. Serves 6 Ingredients: – 180g or 6 egg whites – 360g caster sugar – ½ tsp cornflour – ½ tsp vanilla essence – ½ tsp white wine vinegar – 240ml cream-very softly whipped

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Denise's Delicious Black Forest gateau

Black Forest Gateau Recipe from Denise’s Delicious Gluten Free Bakery

Black Forest gateau is a classic cake and there are many versions that don’t do it credit. I hope you’ll agree that this recipe does! Ingredients: Sponge – 5 large eggs – 150g (6oz) caster sugar – 25g (1oz) corn flour – 25g (1oz) potato flour – ½ tsp guar gum – ½ tsp gluten-free baking powder – 50g (2oz) cocoa powder,

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Irish Gin Producers join the Line-Up for Junipalooza in London

Established by the Gin Foundry, Junipalooza is an annual celebration of all things gin which celebrates World Gin Day on June 11th. Taking place at London’s Tobacco Docks over two days June 11th-12th, Junipalooza is a unique opportunity to meet over 30 gin producers and sample their spirits. Junipalooza is not just about home grown

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Taste of Dublin Festival 2016

Tasty New Additions to the 2016 Taste of Dublin Festival Line-up

In less than three weeks, Dublin’s Iveagh Gardens will welcome thousands of foodies through its gates for the culinary event of the year – the annual Taste of Dublin festival, sponsored by Electrolux. Taking place from Thursday, June 16th to Sunday, June 19th, this 4-day event will celebrate the vibrant and diverse Dublin culinary scene,

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world class drinks

The Merchant Hotel’s Andrew Dickey takes World Class Drinks Irish Bartender of the Year Award

Whether yours is an Old Fashioned or Bourbon Sours, cocktails and the mixologists behind them are having a moment, with the days of girly Sex and the City Cosmos giving way to sophisticated creations to tempt any and every palate. This shift was celebrated on May 30th, with the World Class Ireland Bartender of the

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ProU Yogurt

New Irish Health & Wellness Company Launches Yogurt for Bones and Muscles

Yogurt lovers in Ireland can now enjoy a new creamy farmhouse yogurt containing all natural ingredients, that it has 2 times more protein and 3 times more calcium than regular yogurts. The new yogurt ProU is particularly beneficial for bone and muscle health and is designed to deliver wholesome nutrition. Wexford-born duo, Michael and Jane

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Waterford Roasters Coffee House Lane join Musgrave’s FoodService Academy

Musgrave MarketPlace has launched a new programme in association with Bord Bia to promote and grow Irish food companies. Nine producers have been selected for the first FoodService Academy project which will introduce these companies to their FoodService customers which include over 6,000 businesses ranging from hotels and restaurants to pubs and nursing homes. Family

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Disneyland for Wine Lovers: Theme Park La Cité du Vin just Opened in Bordeaux

Disneyland for Wine Lovers: Theme Park La Cité du Vin just Opened in Bordeaux

Magic Kingdom is now the second most magical place on Earth. Since yesterday 31st of May, La Cité du Vin (French for The City of Wine) opened its doors in Bordeaux during an act that saw French President François Hollande welcoming visitors to the new theme park and museum. The ten-storey €81 million dollar attraction

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The Bizarre Bloomsday Brunch & Street Party 2016

Get into Character this 12th of June at the Bizarre Bloomsday Brunch & Street Party

Next Sunday 12th of June, get into character and be ready to travel in time for the Bizarre Bloomsday Brunch & Street Party.  Food, performances, games and music from the pages of Ulysses will set the tone for a quirky celebration of all things Joyce. The James Joyce Centre (35 North Great George’s Street, Dublin 1, Ireland) is the

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Irish Gin and Tonic Festival 2016

Great Irish Beverages in Association with TheTaste Launches the Irish Gin & Tonic Fest 2016

Last year, Great Irish Beverages produced Dublin Gin & Tonic Fest – a citywide celebration of Irish gins. For 2016, we are taking the festival around the entire island of Ireland to all 32 counties! Irish Gin & Tonic Fest is talking place from June 20th-25th and any bar, restaurant or hotel in Ireland and

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Discover the Chef line-up for Great British Menu 2016

Discover the Chef line-up for the Great British Menu 2016

This year BBC Two’s Great British Menu will feature the first televised banquet at the Palace of Westminster, to be held in the historic House of Commons Members’ Dining Room. Contenders will run for the opportunity to cook at the banquet in honour of Queen Elizabeth II’s ‘Great Britons’. The challenge for the chefs is to create legacy-worthy

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