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January 2018

hibiscus-rose-latte Food Trends 2018

The Top 10 Food Trends You’ll See Everywhere in 2018

It’s that time of year again, when the predictions for what food trends will be dominating our Instagram feeds, the pages of the future best-selling cookbooks, supermarket aisles, and the menus of finger-on-the-pulse eateries in the coming year start rolling in. These days food trends very often have a healthful slant. It seems no segment of the […]

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Fonté Coffee Roaster

Seattle Meets Dublin – Andy O’Neill and Paul Odom on Fonté Coffee’s Expansion Across the Pond

Seattle is widely known as the international capital of coffee and Dublin is the home of the traditional black stuff. Experts in the art of pulling pints, pulling perfect shots of espresso hasn’t come as easily to us here. With a commitment to changing this, hospitality expert Andy O’Neill has added a new dimension to

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Planning a Holiday in 2018? Here Are The Travel Trends You Need to Know About

Are you planning on jetting off into the sunset in 2018? Or maybe you want to sleep in an igloo beneath the Northern Lights? Whatever your travel plans for 2018, there are some key trends you should keep on your radar when booking your next getaway. From sustainable travel and immersive local experiences to tracking

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Eat. Drink. Sleep. Repeat. 12 Restaurants to Help With Your New Year’s Resolutions

A new year guarantees to herald one thing – a suite of resolutions to be healthier and more upstanding human beings in general, that will most likely be broken by the end of the first month! We all have great intentions, but there is simply no substance to them. Hence why Dee Laffan has created

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Lorraine Heskin on Gourmet Food Parlour's Decade of Success

Lorraine Heskin of Gourmet Food Parlour on Her Plans for 2018 And Beyond

“Determination, tenacity and rolling up your sleeves are the keys to making your dream a success. Learning everything there is to know about the industry and being flexible enough to diversify your brand is essential.” From humble beginnings in 2006 in Dun Laoghaire, Gourmet Food Parlour has seen tremendous growth over the past 11 years.

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24 Hours in Belfast – The Best Places to Eat, Drink and Sleep

There’s so much to see in Belfast, from the iconic Titanic Exhibition to the thought-provoking murals and the city’s impressive shopping district. With Michelin starred restaurants and an enviable nightlife, you’ll be spoiled for choice when you visit the historic city, which was recently named Lonely Planet’s number one region to visit in 2018. With

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New Year’s Resolutions Go Out the Window – The Front Door Galway Boozy Brunch Review

Approaching the New Year with a clear head and clear cut intentions, the concept of Dry January is one we’re all familiar with. When the third week of January rolls around and we’ve all fallen off the wagon, I like to remind others that we live in Ireland. If it didn’t rain in Ireland for

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Glenlo Abbey Feat

Win a Luxurious Overnight Stay for 2 at Glenlo Abbey Hotel in Galway with Dinner and Golf – CLOSED

Nestled peacefully on a stunning 138 acre estate on the edge of Ireland’s largest lake, Lough Corrib, the 5* newly refurbished Glenlo Abbey Hotel offers the discerning traveller a warm, personable and luxurious base during their travels to Galway. Right on their doorstep lies the beautifully rugged scenery of Connemara, which provides a soft and

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Your Perfect Soundtrack Plays at the Best Music Venues in Ireland

Rhythm & Booze – The Best Music Venues in Ireland for a Great Night Out

Few things bring people together more effectively than food or drink, but if there’s something able to match these two it’s music. The right tunes can make or break a night out, they’re the difference between us checking our phones in our seats or dancing our hearts out on the floor; and just as when it comes

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There’s a Vegan Food Festival Coming to Dublin This Month as Part of Veganuary

Veganuary is becoming more and more popular every year, with more than 120,000 people across the UK and Ireland pledging to go vegan this month. The veganuary campaign attracts those hoping to change their lifestyle and eating habits and take positive steps to a healthier life. Promoted by an international veganuary campaign charity, this year’s

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Fish Tacos Recipe by Marcus Wareing

This fish tacos recipe by Marcus Wareing is light, flavourful and a perfect healthy-ish recipe for January. Indulge in a weekend fake-away with this Mexican inspired recipe. Ingredients: – 4 skinless cod fillets or other firm- fleshed white fish (about 150g per portion), each cut into 3 pieces– 100g rock salt (optional) vegetable oil, for

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Shredded Chicken and Shaved Coconut Salad Recipe by Darina Allen

This Shredded Chicken and Shaved Coconut salad recipe is perfect for your January good intentions. Fresh kaffir lime leaves are an essential element of this zingy Sri Lankan salad. They impart a haunting, lemon flavour. For the salad – 6 shallots, peeled, plus 3 shallots, finely sliced – extra virgin olive oil or peanut oil

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Carrot Lax Bites Recipe

Smoked Carrot Lax Bites Recipe from Vegan in 7 Cookbook

I think it’s great fun to substitute familiar foods into plant-based versions. My Carrot Lax Bites Recipe is inspired by the Scandinavian Gravad Lax, a cured salmon dish. This looks and tastes almost the same as the real deal. It’s endlessly versatile and has a wonderful salty and smoky flavour. The latter comes from liquid

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