The Duke of York stands on Belfast’s historic Half Bap area as a timeless classic that has mellowed and aged as well as the many whiskeys that feature on its extensive offer. A stroll through Commercial Court Street -one of Belfast’s oldest- gets you there and sets the tone to experience the pub’s traditional charm. The site […]
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At La Cave Wine Bar they truly love their rouge. A crimson canopy invites you to step into a red carpet with stairs that will take you to a room with scarlet ceiling and walls. Tablecloths and serviettes share the passionate tone but before you start thinking that there’s such thing as too many reds in sight, have
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If travelling is your second favourite activity to share together, you know that choosing the right place is vital. Romantic holiday destinations have to have the perfect balance between scenery, great food and drink and plenty of things to see and do, but they also need to have that special something, atmosphere, let’s call it. And while you can
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Grabbing my basket I set into the market, first taking in the colourful, bustling scene in front of me: a scooter, typical to the streets of China and South East Asia, is burdened with boxes of fresh fruit, and all around wooden crates and baskets spill over with other exotic produce; pak choi, durian, and
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Chinese New Year is hands down the most important festival in China. Marking the beginning of Chinese Zodiac New Year, over two weeks the people all over the world will flock together to usher in the Year of the Rooster with lion and dragon dances, parades and firecrackers. No Chinese New Year is complete however without feasting on the
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This decadent chocolate ganache recipe has been created by chef Oliver Dunne, showcasing the delicious pairing of dark chocolate with the complex notes of Nespresso Ristretto Origin India Grand Cru. Ingredients: Pear Foam – 335g pears, blended to a puree – 5g whip – 2g xanthan powder – 150ml cream – 10g icing sugar –
February is synonymous with Valentine’s Day which calls for some romantic baking! Dark chocolate and raspberry are a match made in heaven…here we have spiced up the combination in a cupcake recipe with the addition of some pink peppercorns. The spice adds an interesting little kick we well as being a pretty decorative flourish! This
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This tagliata of beef recipe is pure decadence: good steak, truffle and creamy butter. Serves 6 Ingredients: – 2 x 20g truffles – bunch of fresh rocket – 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil – 6 x 150g striploin steaks – knob of truffle butter – salt Method: 1. Prepare the truffles by rinsing them
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This rib ragu recipe is definitely one to make at the weekend when you’re at home and it doesn’t matter that it has to bubble away in the oven for several hours – the longer the better. The prep is super quick though and can be done in a hurry, so you can have a
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This is a really simple cake recipe to whip up for a lazy sunday lunch, but it is so incredibly moist and chocolatey that your guests will never know! I really love incorporating savoury ingredients, especially vegetables into cakes. Beetroots are a fantastic addition to any cake, as they create a vibrant coloured sponge and
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This blood orange doughnuts recipe requires you to bake and not deep fry which makes the doughnuts a little healthier. Doughnuts that are healthy? Who knew! Covered in a sweet, seasonal blood orange pink glaze, they not only look beautiful but finish with a light citrus taste. I’ve reworked this classic so that the words
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A Study of Shellfish has the perfect balance of texture and flavour from the selection of shellfish. It’s a wonderful showcase for the fantastic produce that is harvested from the Irish ocean. It is a fun and challenging shellfish recipe, perfect for a creative chef. Serves 6 Ingredients: Crispy Prawns in Kataifi Pastry – 150g
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This Chocolate Banana Protein Pancakes Recipe was quite the success… if I do say so myself! Thick whey protein pancakes with a nice amount of carbs from the oats and banana, these fluffy wonders make for the perfect post workout meal. Fast digesting carbs and easily assimilated protein – perfect recovery food when you energy
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If you like your brownies cut like cake, tasting and acting like cake then unfortunately this Junk Food Brownies Recipe is not for you. If you are counting calories, syns or points, again sadly, this is not for you. But, if you are partial to paddling in the pool of pure profligacy, well then… have
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This is man’s best friend, recipe wise, only swapping the mince for lentils. That said, you do have to work to make lentils interesting, as they can be about as appetising as cardboard, but I think you’ll be surprised at how good this vegetarian Bolognese recipe is! Serves 4 Ingredients: – 2 tbsp olive oil
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This chilli recipe is so simple to make and it’s a great way to use up left over veggies in your fridge. You could add courgette or aubergine and any beans will do. It’s also really good cold or reheated the following day. Winner! Serves 4-6 Ingredients: – 1 x 400g can butter Beans or
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This is an excellent chocolate cake recipe to have up your sleeve. It’s wonderfully rich and decadent. Sometimes I fold a couple of handfuls of white chocolate drops into the batter just before I pour it into the cake tin to bake. Serves 6–8 Ingredients: – a little plain flour, for dusting – 500g plain
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Although this Prune and Almond Chocolate Truffles Recipe is rich and sweet, it contains lots of good things. They look so fancy too with the dark chocolate coating. Don’t be tempted to eat too many though – they are scarily moreish! Makes 24 Ingredients: – 87 calories per truffle – 130g blanched almonds or hazelnuts
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Go as spicy as you dare with this curry recipe and work on your rotis – once you’ve got them right this is the bomb to serve any of your mates who are unsure about the veggie-vegan thing. Serves 4-6 Ingredients: Roti – 200g self-raising flour, plus extra for dusting – ½ tsp fine salt
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This passionfruit cupcakes recipe is light and delicate with a charming, tropical tang. Every few bites you get a little crunch from the passionfruit pulp, and when topped with the rich whipped coconut cream icing you’ve got a stunning flavour and texture combination, if I do say so myself. Don’t skip chilling the coconut milk.
Yesterday, February 2nd, Gourmet Food Parlour (GFP) celebrated their 10th anniversary and the launch of their newly refurbished restaurant in Swords, Co. Dublin, which represented a €½ million investment. Among the many friends, customers and supporters of Gourmet Food Parlour, guests included GFP’s ambassador & Dublin GAA Footballer Paul Flynn, sports performance nutritionist Daniel Davey and the
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