We’ve more than a few happy memories of whiling away our angsty teenage years in Slane village, seen as the hub for rock and roll royalty with all the best gigs being hosted at Slane Castle, it was always a beacon for too cool for school kids trying to avert security and hop over the […]
This New Opening in Slane is Well Worth a Detour – Inside Out Read More »
10 years ago two best friends took a big risk, making the jump from private catering to opening their first restaurant, statistics show most will fail within their first five years, not for these savvy entrepreneurs though as three weeks ago Lorraine Heskins and Lorraine Byrne opened their fifth Gourmet Food Parlour in Santry. The dynamic
Santry Just Got a Serious Food Upgrade – Gourmet Food Parlour Review Read More »
As summer makes shapes and scattered days of sunshine roll in, a staycation in our beautiful little country feels all the more tempting. That said, there are some parts of Ireland which shine even when the sun is refusing to make an appearance. The Burren, our very own UNESCO jewel, is one such place and
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Madiran is a beautiful, sleepy commune which lulls in the vine-clad undulating foothills of the Pyrenees in South-West France. Along with the friendly locals, this sunny and especially verdant area is also home to a beast. This beast is not hidden away in a castle, hated and feared by the people, but rather is celebrated
Madiran Wine: The Intense Red that’s Both the Beauty and the Beast Read More »
It’s impossible not to fall in love with Westport with its quaint meandering streets and brightly coloured shop fronts. Westport is also renowned for the quality of its restaurants many of which, given the town’s proximity to the coast, specialise in seafood. One restaurant that I have been meaning to visit for quite a while
Cooking with Wisdom in the West – Sage Westport Restaurant Review Read More »
Ranelagh is widely considered to be a little foodie gem, and rightfully so – you can indulge in everything from Swiss fondue at Edelweiss and some of the best steaks in the city in Butcher Grill or throw a chicken wing feast in Tribeca. I love living in this little corner of D6, and it
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The Little Kitchen on Leeson Street is the little sister of the ever popular Vintage Kitchen and has made a name for itself for serving similarly tempting and delicious traditional fare with flair. A popular neighbourhood spot for a casual catch up or cosy brunch, The Little Kitchen has just launched a new early bird
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I love nothing more than a leisurely breakfast with good food. We are constantly told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day but for many – this writer included – it usually means a quick bowl of cereal in the morning or a couple of slices of toast hurriedly eaten in the
The Home of one of the Best Breakfasts in Limerick – House Limerick Breakfast Review Read More »
There is a pattern that repeats itself at every wine tasting in which Enrico Fantasia is present: a crowd surrounds the stand of his independent importer Grape Circus and instead of tasting his wines and moving on, they linger, listening. They arrive to try the bottles he has sourced from Italy and other European countries, and stay mesmerised for
This year, Bord Bia’s Bloom Festival features more than 100 of Ireland’s top food and drink companies and the event is expected to attract over 250 buyers both national and international, which translates in a major opportunity for Irish producers to showcase their work and reach new markets. An estimated buying power of over €10
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Formerly Blackrock’s favourite neighborhood bistro, Le Plancha has been settled in its new home in Monkstown only since last September, but owners Andrew Lawlor and Eimear Brannelly are continuing to keep things fresh by adding a new head chef to the team and introducing weekend brunch. Taking over the stoves is chef Paul Regan, who
Mixing Things Up in Monkstown – Le Plancha Introduces New Head Chef and Weekend Brunch Read More »
The worlds of beauty and food and drink often overlap, from face masks to exfoliants to spa treatments, there are countless delicious ways to up your beauty routine. With collagen being such a popular element in the cosmetic scene and gin experiencing an all-time high in sales, a product like the recently created CollaGin shows
Gin and Toner! New Anti-Ageing Gin is a Distilled Elixir of Youth Read More »
This Pineapple & Coconut Cake Recipe is simple to whip up and the finished cake looks very impressive, perfect for afternoon tea with family and friends. The pineapple in this cake makes the sponge very moist and provides that wonderful tropical flavour, a real favourite flavour of mine! Ingredients: For the cake – 250g fresh
Pineapple & Coconut Cake Recipe by The Flour Artist Read More »
A step up from your average potato cakes recipe, these are a great way of making a little crab go a long way. If you can get a hold of the brown meat from the crab, the flavour will go even further. I love them served with a generously herby mayonnaise. (makes 10-12 cakes) Ingredients:
Crabby Potato Cakes Recipe with Lemon and Caper Mayonnaise by Rachel Allen Read More »
This Lamb Shawarma Recipe is a perfect dish for a family lunch. Shawarma is a Middle Eastern wrap in which sliced or shredded meat is rolled in flatbread. Spicy smoked lamb is perfect for these. You can buy khobez flatbreads or pitta breads but it’s easy to make your own. Serves 6 Ingredients: – 500g
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This french toast recipe uses challah – the classic Jewish bread, hence the recipe name – and the combination of apples and walnuts is a little nod to charoset, a typical mix of apples, nuts, sugar and spices eaten at Passover. Because of the lighter texture of the bread, the centre of the toast stays
Challah French Toast Recipe with Caramelised Apples & Walnuts Read More »
This cake recipe is deliciously moist due to the addition of natural yogurt, and the hibiscus flavour is introduced as a drizzle syrup, and in a tangy cream cheese icing. I recently came across dried Hibiscus flowers on one of my many compulsive deli wanderings. Ruby red in colour, it is consumed as a tea, with a
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Impress you friends with this Tiger Prawn and Sweet Potato Fritters Recipe by Chef Sebby Holmes. Homemade chilli power is always preferable. In the industry, we make it using dried chillies and call it ‘blue tongue’. I have no idea why or where the term came from. I assume it’s something to do with the
Tiger Prawn and Sweet Potato Fritters Recipe by Chef Sebby Holmes Read More »
Baking veg in salt is not new, though mine are great – my potatoes recipe that is. I love the smell when they are cooking and the meaty mayo really makes this snack/starter (or side dish) a real centrepiece for a party. Even better is giving someone the chance to give them a good smack
Salt-Baked Potatoes Recipe with Chorizo Mayonnaise by Chef Glynn Purnell Read More »
If the banana-toffee twosome is your thing, then try making this version of a banoffee recipe that can conveniently be made and stored in the freezer until serving. Serves 6 Ingredients: – 3 bananas – 800ml vanilla ice cream, slightly softened – Grated chocolate, to serve Base – 200g digestive biscuits – 75g butter, melted
Iced Banoffee Recipe by Rachel Allen Read More »
With this summer fruits recipe the sabayon can be served hot, tepid or cool. If you want to serve it warm, make it at the last minute. If you want to glaze the sabayon with a blowtorch (or place it under the grill) you will need to make it ahead of time. Serves 4 Ingredients:
Poached Summer Fruits Recipe with Sabayon & White Chocolate by Chef Glynn Purnell Read More »
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