April 2017

Consider Yourself the BBQ Champ? Entry is Now Open For Ireland’s Largest BBQ Competition

Do you dazzle every summer with your burger flipping skills? Do you char steaks to perfection? Are you the master of the flames? Well its time to earn the title you’ve always lusted after at The Riverfest BBQ Competition, Ireland’s largest BBQ Cook-Off on Saturday 29th April. The Riverfest BBQ competition, takes place at Riverfest 2017, the […]

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A Sneak Peak at the Tribe Behind the Galway Food Festival

Features / Darina Coffey

Something’s happening in Galway. After a six year hiatus, I’m back and I can tell you, it’s exciting. I fell in love with Galway as a student. With the kiss of the sideways rain smudging my makeup and frizzing my hair, I wandered the streets eyes-wide uncovering city secrets; it’s small theatres, the rushing river,

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Where to Eat in Berlin – A Food and Drinks Travel Guide

City Breaks, Europe, Features / Roisin Flynn

Long gone are the days when bratwurst and beer dominated the Berlin food scene. As now one of the top “foodie” cities in Europe thanks to its diverse populace, Berlin holds unparalleled opportunities for global gastronomic indulgence. This is not to say, however, that when in Germany you shouldn’t eat German food; just don’t be

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The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2017 Have Just Been Announced – See the Full List Here

Small Bites / Darina Coffey

Widely regarded as the Oscars of the culinary world, The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2017 have just been announced at a glittering awards ceremony which took place in Melbourne. There will be celebrations across the host city as a second Australian restaurant, Brae has broken the top 50 at number 44, joining Attica which is

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Burgundy Wines: To Understand them is to Love them

Drinks, Wine / Gaby Guedez

Burgundy or Bourgogne is one of the most intriguing wine regions in France, shrouded in a colourful medieval past of powerful dukes and rebellious monks unsuccessfully tamed by worried popes. Its past continues to influence its present still melded with the medieval: walled towns, monasteries, high-walled estates and an aristocratic heritage that has bequeathed a

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Deliciously Drool-Worthy Spa Treatments Around Ireland

Features / Darina Coffey

Setting aside an entire day to the art of pampering is a luxurious treat we all need and deserve every so often. As Ireland is home to some of the most awe-inspiring resorts in Europe, naturally we are spoiled for choice when it comes to spa retreats. From other-worldly locations to fairy tale destinations, there

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5 Picnic Perfect Drinks to Take your Outdoor Sipping to the Next Level

Bubbles, Cocktails, Drinks, Wine / Gaby Guedez

On sunny days, parks, gardens, marinas, and every spot in which one can sit and enjoy the warming kiss of the sun become natural party venues, but as we don’t live on light alone, food and drink are generally part of the occasion. One of the simplest yet more comforting and pleasant ways to indulge

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Extravagant Easter Eggs You’ll Want to Hunt Down

Features / Darina Coffey

Some people count down the months to Christmas, others can’t wait for All Hallow’s Eve, but if you ask me it is Easter Sunday, the day entirely dedicated to gorging on chocolate that deserves the hype and hullabaloo. Childhood nostalgia dictates that we must all have at least one Cadbury’s egg, adorned with the signature

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Coffee and Food on Point at this New Harold’s Cross Café – Five Points Review

Coffee & Cafes, Restaurant Reviews / Erica Bracken

Situated in an 1884 red-brick building just opposite to the local petrol station is Harold’s Cross newest resident, Five Points. The brainchild of Adam Sheridan, former manager of 3FE on Grand Canal Street, you would expect this swanky new café to serve superb coffee, but Five Points has an extra string to its bow with

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A Slice of Sweet Indulgence at The Sugar Loaf – Powerscourt Afternoon Tea Review

Restaurant Reviews / Darina Coffey

Driving through the postcard-perfect village of Enniskerry on the first sunny day of Irish Spring, it was hard not to pull over and marvel at just how picturesque our little country is. Entering Powerscourt Estate, a long and winding road beckons you to park up and gaze upon the majestic Sugar Loaf Mountain, rising from

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A Stunning Staycation in the Sunny South East – Ferrycarrig Hotel Review

Restaurant Reviews / Darina Coffey

Ferrycarrig. Say it out loud: it rolls off the tongue like the mists off the River Slaney Estuary, over which – impressively – every one of the hotel’s 102 rooms has a view. Located roughly 5kms from the centre of Wexford town and just 2 hours from Dublin, Ferrycarrig is neatly tucked away in the

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Chestnut Chocolate Cloud Cake Lizzie Loves Healthy

Chestnut Chocolate Cloud Cake Recipe by Lizzie King

Baking & Desserts, Family Recipes, Recipes / Roisin Flynn

The first person to try out this chocolate cloud cake recipe, a lovely American friend of mine said, ‘Holy moly, I would make this for the Queen.’ I figured it needed to be included in the book even if the Queen never got any. The Italian in me always wants to incorporate a little of

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Lamb Chops Recipe Marcus Wareing At Home

Griddled Lamb Chops Recipe by Marcus Wareing

Family Recipes, Meat Recipes, Recipes, Star Chef Recipes / Roisin Flynn

Cooking lamb chops on the griddle is the perfect way to prepare them; the meat stays juicy and tender and the fat runs into the grooves of the pan. In my opinion, mint and green beans are a great flavour match for a lamb recipe, so I’ve created this tangy chutney to serve alongside, making

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Roast Monkfish Tail Recipe with Buttered Lettuce and Frozen Apple by Chef Glynn Purnell

Fish & Seafood, Recipes, Star Chef Recipes / Roisin Flynn

This Monkfish Tail Recipe is one to try when you are feeling creative. Monkfish is one of the most fantastic things, both to eat and cook. It’s meaty and very versatile; I almost treat it like meat. Roasting it on the bone gives it a natural feel. Serving it with cider, turnips and buttered lettuce

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Brasserie on the Corner Celebrates the Galway Food Festival with Special Dinner on April 13th

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Galway’s upscale casual dining restaurant, Brasserie on the Corner, is celebrating the Galway Food Festival with “A Taste of Brasserie on the Corner”, a special menu available for limited time only. Guests will savour a specially selected five course dinner that will give them a taster of the restaurant’s new spring menu, created by recently appointed Head

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Chocolate Praline Meringue Gateaux Recipe by Chef Shane Smith

Baking & Desserts, Family Recipes, Recipes / Roisin Flynn

After 40 days and 40 nights its time to wow all your friends and family with this Easter show-stopping Gateaux Recipe! Layers of chocolate fudge, crunchy meringue and a praline cream – it’s a winner. Serves 10 Ingredients: Chocolate sponges – 3 medium eggs – 280g brown sugar – 1 tbsp vanilla extract – 190g

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Ashford Castle Welcomes Lisa Toomey as New Director of Food and Beverage

Small Bites / Darina Coffey

Ashford Castle warmly welcomes Ms Lisa Toomey to its five-star team as the newly appointed Director of Food & Beverage. Lisa joins the team of 350 staff at one of Ireland’s most luxurious hotels where “no request is too large, no detail too small”. Ashford Castle is now under the ownership of The Tollman family

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Frozen Rhubarb and Cranberry Meringue Recipe by Glynn Purnell

Frozen Rhubarb and Cranberry Meringue Recipe by Chef Glynn Purnell

Baking & Desserts, Family Recipes, Recipes / Roisin Flynn

This Frozen Rhubarb and Cranberry Meringue Recipe is clever and so refreshing. It’s not a meringue , it’s not a sorbet, it’s both. No actually, it’s a cloud! Believe it or not, it’s great as a pre-dessert or as a big bowl of meringuey-deliciousness, if that’s even a word? Serves 16-20 Ingredients: Rhubarb Juice –

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An Alternative Venison Dinner Recipe by Chef Phillipe Farineau of Ashford Castle

Venison Tasting Plate Recipe by Chef Phillipe Farineau of Ashford Castle

Meat Recipes, Recipes, Seasonal Recipes, Star Chef Recipes / Erica Bracken

Enjoy a fabulous fine dining experience at home with this beautifully prepared Venison Tasting Plate recipe by Ashford Castle’s Head Chef Phillipe Farineau. This step by step recipe served with Jerusalem artichoke purée, brussels sprout, knotroot, and trumpet mushroom is easy to follow and the end result is worth every minute of effort. Serves 8

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A Very Green Soup Recipe with Quinoa & Wasabi Cream by Nina Olsson

Family Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Recipes, Vegetarian / Vegan / Roisin Flynn

The vegetables in this green soup recipe give this soup its rich green colour. This chlorophyll-rich soup with peas and spinach is filled with light energy – a perfect reboot dish when you need a fresh start. The quinoa gives a little more body and boosts the nutrition with extra protein as well as adding

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Blood Orange & Fig Spelt Sponge Cake Recipe by Niamh Browne

Baking & Desserts, Family Recipes, Recipes / Roisin Flynn

This Blood Orange and Fig Spelt Sponge Cake Recipe is a beauty, give it a try and feel free to substitute whatever fruit is in season. It’s a basic sponge recipe with the addition of a little blood orange. I used maple syrup instead of the usual caster sugar and spelt flour instead of plain

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