I call these my Double Champagne Cupcakes, there is Champagne in the cupcakes and the frosting. These are great for ringing in the New Year, a birthday, or an anniversary – pink Champagne would be great for a hen party! Quite easy, but show-stopping for a celebration. Makes 14 Cupcakes Ingredients: Champagne Cupcakes: – 3/4 …
Drinking Champagne just because of random reasons is an absolute pleasure, but sharing it on New Year’s Eve just feels perfect. Have you ever asked yourself why the last day of the year is so closely linked to the world’s most prestigious bubbles? Since Medieval times, French kings were crowned in Reims and it would be customary for them to spend …
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Panettone is an Italian Christmas staple, an enriched bread laced with delicious dried fruit and a little rum. There is only one way to improve on this king of breads, and that is to transform it into a luxurious bread and butter pudding. Want to take it to another level as a Christmas dessert? Butter …
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This evening, TheTaste’s food writer, Darina Coffey, will be sharing a very special Christmas recipe on TV3’s The Six O’Clock Show. The popular evening chat show is hosted by Martin King with Deirdre O’Kane filling in for Lucy Kennedy, who is on maternity leave. Darina, who has previously appeared on the Great Irish Bake Off …
TheTaste’s Darina Coffey Makes her Baking Debut Tonight on TV3’s The Six O’Clock Show Read More »
O’Briens has launched a fabulous Christmas Fizz Sale with amazing value Champagne and other bubbles: 25% off all Prosecco and 40% on Lanson Black Label Champagne. This Festive Fizz Sale ends Friday December 23rd 10 pm so hurry up and stock up on the bubbles you’ll need for all your holiday celebrations! For more information obrienswine.ie ABOUT …
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Whisk up a batch of Siúcra’s Chocolate Dipped Meringues this Christmas. These tasty little bites are light and airy and are dipped in melted chocolate and chopped nuts for a sweet and salty flavour combination. Makes 40 small meringues Ingredients: – 3 egg whites – 180g Siúcra Granulated Sugar – 2 tbsp Siúcra Light Golden Brown Sugar – 30g …
Glendalough, Ireland’s first craft distillery, has just announced the release of a Limited Edition Sloe Gin, the newest addition to their famous seasonal botanical gin range. Only 120 bottles of this small-batch gin has been made for winter 2016-17, making it an even rarer expression than their critically-acclaimed seasonal botanical gins. Sloes, the dark tannic …
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There are many ways to get a party started. Play upbeat music, make sure all guests have been introduced to each other and, after all that effort you put into getting everyone together, relax and let food and drink do their magic. And just as the bites that will mark the beginning of a wonderful …
Marc Kreydenweiss Kritt Pinot Blanc 2014 – Wine of the Week from O’Briens Read More »
This afternoon (Dec. 20th), on Today with Maura & Dáithí on RTE 1, viewers will be treated to a festive spotlight on wine and food as wine educator and TheTaste.ie’s writer Liam Campbell will be presenting four Christmas wines from O’Briens, including two bottles to pair with dishes by celebrity chef and guest Catherine Fulvio. Catherine will be showing …
Last Monday 5th of December, Diageo Ireland hosted a festive event at Hatch & Sons in which the company showcased a range of World Class Drinks that are ideal to mix at home, specially during the holiday season. An intimate gathering of people from the food and drinks industry and specialised media were present. Peter O’Connor, Diageo …
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WOW Burger Dublin has expanded and is now also available at Mary’s Bar & Hardware, Wicklow Street. Located just down the stairs in Mary’s basement, you will find a brand new, custom built WOW Burger serving up the famously mouth-watering burgers, delicious sides and creamy shakes you know and love. Mary’s has also extended the …
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Housed in former headquarters of Ulster Bank dating back to 1850, The Merchant is the grand dame of Belfast hotels, oozing luxury from the moment you ascend the steps. Extravagant is an understatement, The Merchant is a one stop shop for opulence and five star perfection. Head to The Merchant Cocktail Bar to have World …
Bang smack in the middle of Belfast is the brand new, uber stylish Bullitt Hotel, just opened in October by The Merchant’s Bill Wolsey. A stone’s throw from the thriving Belfast social scene, it is the ultimate base for a night on the town, if you can bear to leave. Bullitt is so much more …
Belfast’s Newest Hotel Bullitt Launches Winter Sale Read More »
Voted Irish Pub of the year 2016, An Púcán is doing something a little bit extraordinary this Christmas. In a Facebook giveaway, the Galway pub is giving away a brand new 171 Renault Clio in the colour of your choice. To win all you have to do is like and share their post on Facebook …
Galway Pub Runs Ireland’s Largest Facebook Giveaway Read More »
Going out for dinner during the festive season is a growing modern Irish Christmas tradition. That’s according to a new survey by OpenTable, the world’s leading online restaurant booking platform and part of The Priceline Group (NASDAQ: PCLN), which reveals that 40% of Irish adults plan to dine out at least once a week over …
Study Reveals 1 in 5 Irish Adults Want to Dine Out on Christmas Day Read More »
The Dingle Distillery, in the old sawmills on the fringes of Dingle, Europe’s most westerly town, has launched its first small batch whiskey: triple distilled using three individual copper pot stills and matured in Bourbon casks, the result is presented as two new whiskies which are now available in limited quantities. Dingle Whiskey (46.5%, €65 rrp, 7,500 bottles) …
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The Restaurant on TV3 will return to our screens in 2017. Globally renown chef Marco Pierre White and resident critic Tom Doorley will meet again in the Marco Pierre White Courtyard, Bar & Grill in Donnybrook, where they’ll be accompanied by a guest critic each week. Maitre’D John Healy returns with well-known faces Stephen McAllister, Gary O’Hanlon …
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WILDE is the newly refurbished, luxurious restaurant where 1930’s elegance and an abundance of greenery gives guests the sense of alfresco dining at The Westbury. WILDE‘s menus celebrate the finest Irish produce, combining much-loved local dishes with classic cuisine from around the world. To celebrate the launch of WILDE, The Westbury have composed a package …
Bang smack in the middle of Belfast is the brand new, uber stylish Bullitt Hotel, just opened in October by The Merchant’s Bill Wolsey. A stone’s throw from the thriving Belfast social scene, Bullitt is the ultimate base for a night on the town, if you can bear to leave. Bullitt is so much more …
Yangs Chinese Restaurant is located on the Clontarf road, a stones throw from St. Anne’s Park, and on a perfect spot to enjoy the lovely sea view. At Yang’s, their goal is to deliver great Chinese food with an authentic Chinese dining experience. All food at Yang’s is prepared fresh daily with the finest ingredients …
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In a first for the airline, Emirates has introduced a Christmas menu featuring traditional festive meals in all classes, First, Business and Economy Class. Served on selected routes throughout December, passengers from Ireland heading to Australia via Dubai in Economy Class can enjoy rolled turkey breast served with cranberry jus lié, mashed potatoes, chicken sausage …
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