Let’s play a game: name five Italian sparkling wines. There’s Prosecco, of course, probably the first one to come to mind; and Lambrusco, the red fizz that some love and some love to hate. Keep going and there’s Asti, a low-alcohol bubbly often served with dessert and also, Trentodoc, which last month went viral after wine […]
Franciacorta, the Italian Sparkling that Gives Champagne a Run for its Money Read More »
Having received a huge volume of entries across two categories, the National Dairy Council has chosen the lucky winners of their ‘Cheese Up Your Life’ Competition, just in time for National Cheese Week from 5th – 9th June 2017. Hanna Mathe, who is studying Culinary Arts at Waterford Institute of Technology, won first prize in
Let’s do a quick round up of pink things under €15 that are highly likely to succeed at making people smile: bubblegum, pink lemonade, tropical sunsets, candy floss, surprise flowers, strawberry ice cream, cupcakes, lip gloss, balloons, iced donuts, marshmallows, macarons… I could go on, but I’ll jump to my favourite: a cheerful, refreshing, chilled bottle
7 Fabulous Rosé Wines under €15 you Should Try this Summer Read More »
Three is the magic number in northern Spain’s Rioja wine region. Three types of wine are produced: red (Tinto), pink (Rosado) and white (Blanco). Three grape varieties may be used and blended to make their white wine: Viura (sometimes called Macabeo), for a lemon and green apple crisp character; Malvasía for a richer nutty aroma
Wonderful White Rioja Wines to Discover the Region’s Light Side Read More »
Chianti’s vineyards are nestled in Tuscany/ Toscana between the great Renaissance cities of Siena and Florence. The landscape is an unchanged medieval tapestry of woodlands, olive groves and cypress trees guarded by aristocratic villas. In this serene land the Sangiovese grape rules with aristocratic quiet reserve and self-confidence. Sometimes blended with up to 20% of
Splendid Chianti, Taste Tuscany’s Generous Gift to the World Read More »
The White Hag Brewery is celebrating its third anniversary with an international craft beer festival next 29th of July named Hagstravaganza, in which they promise to only feature beers that have never been poured in Ireland. The Sligo-based brewery will host 20 breweries from 11 countries leading the way in craft beer, and each will be pouring three
We all start the week with great intentions but often the Monday blues kick in and the saintly promises are out the window by lunchtime. A new Irish start up could be the answer to this cycle, offering delicious plant-based lunch pots which are more than just an easy, healthy lunch al desko option. Headed
The Ultimate Feel Good Lunch – Irish Start Up Serves Up Delicious Dishes and Donations Read More »
Michael Ryan, House of Peroni Master of Pizza shares his panetti pizza dough recipe. There’s quite a few processes to it, but these are the nuts and bolts! This dough is as close as you’ll get in your home to the real deal Associazione Verace Pizza Napolitano. There are two fermentation stages and towards the
House of Peroni Panetti Pizza Dough Recipe by Michael Ryan of Dublin Pizza Company Read More »
Vegan in Ireland has just launched Vegan Dublin Food Tours, a gastronomic experience that will take you through several of Dublin’s best vegan and vegan-friendly establishments in which you’ll be allowed to taste exciting dishes and discover ingredients and flavours along the expert direction of a vegan tour guide. Vegan Dublin Food Tours is a
Ireland’s First Vegan Tour will Guide you through Dublin’s Best Veggie Gems Read More »
When it comes to sport training centres the luxurious Carton House Hotel is truly a league of its own, making them the number one choice for international and national sports teams alike; chief among them the Irish Rugby Team. To honour the resort’s long association with rugby, Carton House is hosting three month long celebration
The Home of Irish Rubgy Carton House Hosts a Celebration of the British and Irish Lions Read More »
The weekend is here and with it the food and drink rituals we’ve been waiting all week to savour. But in between brunch, your weekly takeaway, and drinks with friends there are a host of foodie events that will satisfy every craving. Here are our picks of the five best food and drink events this
Top 5 Food and Drink Events to Savour and Sip to this Weekend May 27-28th Read More »
Cakeface Patisserie is the brainchild of pastry chef duo Laura & Rory Gannon. Returning home after years working with some of the best pastry teams in France and London namely The Savoy, Café Royal Laura and Rory wanted to create their own special brand in Ireland. Cakeface was born out of the desire to create unique,
Cakeface Patisserie, Irishtown, Kilkenny Read More »
The Dead Rabbit in New York City was named The Best Bar in the World in 2016 and is on the bucket list of cocktail lovers the world over. Headed up by Belfast barmen Seán Muldoon and Jack McGarry, this little piece of Ireland in the heart of the Big Apple is unfortunately a little
The World’s Best Bar is Touring Ireland in a Whiskey Wagon Read More »
Chocolate lovers will have two reasons to treat themselves this month as premium chocolate brand Lindt has just added two new flavours the Lindt Excellence range; Lindt Excellence 78% Cocoa and Lindt Excellence Hazelnut. Excellence Hazelnut combines fine dark chocolate with Piedmont Hazelnuts and Excellence 78% cocoa offers a full-bodied and smooth chocolate experience, for lovers of
Lindt Chocolate Ireland Adds two New Flavours to its Lindt Excellence Range Read More »
There are many predictable occurrences at a BBQ; the sausages will disappear before they are officially served, the alpha dad will soon establish a friendly dominance over the flame, someone will be slagged over their (in)ability to keep the fire alive and if there’s any dog among the guests, it will make sure not a crumb is left
7 Unexpected BBQ Friendly Wines to Bring Thrill to your Grill Read More »
The team at new boutique cocktail and food venue Cask Cork, on MacCurtain Street in the Victorian Quarter, Ireland, unveiled an exciting new summer cocktail and food menu with a summer soirée on Thursday the 25th of May. Cask has become a Cork hotspot since opening in March 2017, garnering much praise for their innovative,
Cork’s Newest Hotspot Launches Summer Menu in Style Read More »
Join wine expert, television presenter and author Oz Clarke and wine writer and O’Briens Wine Director Lynne Coyle MW in a journey of discovery in an exciting Australian wine tasting. Both will guide attendees through six of their favourite wines from Australia at a very special tasting in the National Concert Hall, Dublin, on July
A Journey of Discovery: Australian Wine Tasting with Lynne Coyle MW and Oz Clarke Read More »
Spain’s top Cava producer, Freixenet, has made a “bold move” by launching a brand of Prosecco. Freixenet’s UK marketing director Liza Madrigal has pointed out that the decision might be unexpected, but it’s “the right move” as consumers in the UK have a growing thirst for the Italian sparkler. British people like Prosecco because it’s easy to drink,
Top Cava Producer Freixenet Launches Prosecco DOC Read More »
Yesterday 24th of May, The House of Peroni arrived to Dublin with a launch party that channeled the glamorous charms of Italy. The pop-up bar and restaurant is located on 1 Dame Lane and it will host visitors from today until the 4th of June. Stars of the creative, culinary and media worlds attended to the launch
The House of Peroni Launched with an Evening of Fabulous Italian Food and Drink Read More »
While our weather doesn’t always call for switching from piping hot to cold coffee, the slightest hint of sunshine has us reaching for a caffeine fix with a hint of chill. We all love an iced coffee, the sugary sweet, cool and milky treat with a kick, but there is a new chilled character in
Need to Cool Down? Pick Up a Cold Brew Coffee in these Dublin Cafés Today Read More »
The Valrhona Pâtisserie Championship is back, and the fifth year of the biannual pastry chef competition has a cherry on top with one the top pâtissiers in the UK joining the judging panel. Odaios Foods and Valrhona Chocolate have announced that Head judge for this year’s competition is Benoit Blin. Chef Pâtissier at 2 Michelin
Bake Off Judge to Choose the Crème De La Crème of Irish Pastry Chefs Read More »
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