February 2018

Forget Roses: Say it with Wine Thanks to the O’Briens Wine Valentine’s Day Sale

The team at O’Briens Wine is feeling the love this February and they’ve launched plenty of offers to help you pick the ideal bottle for a very special evening. Drop into your nearest O’Briens Wine and discover their impressive range of gift ideas, all with complimentary gift wrapping. While you’re there, grab a copy of their latest WINE magazine, which you can […]

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Here’s Where You Can Get The World’s Most Luxurious Spice Bag

Small Bites / Jim Heffner

The world’s most luxurious spice bag is available in Dublin for a limited time only. Crafted by Hang Dai in Dublin, this once humble dish has been given a serious revamp. Camden Street’s Hang Dai has collaborated with Deliveroo for this luxurious spice bag, with this “bag of dreams” bringing together a wonderful mix of

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Three Wines with Inspiring Real-Life Love Stories to Break the Ice this Weekend

Drinks, Small Bites, Wine / Gaby Guedez

Wine is more than something you put in a glass and drink. It can be the start of a great conversation or other joyful interactions and it’s definitively a fantastic ice breaker. The three wines for the weekend I’m choosing on the run to Valentine’s Day are not just delicious on their own merit, they

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Celebrating Peroni’s Gluten Free Restaurant Week at Coppinger Row

Small Bites / Jim Heffner

Peroni Gluten Free Restaurant Week is in full swing, with a number of Ireland’s eateries currently serving a special Italian-inspired gluten free dish along with a cooling Peroni Gluten Free beer. Curious to sample the gluten free options, we booked ourselves into Dublin’s Coppinger Row on Tuesday night. As we perused the special menu, we

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Lidl Launched Two Pink Gins in Time for Valentine's Day and They're Great Great Value | Pink Gin

Lidl Launched Two Pink Gins in Time for Valentine’s Day and They’re Great Value

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Why settle with roses when you can have all the botanicals? Lidl’s recent ginnovation is perfect for the month of love: Pink gin. And is not one, but two creations that will surely fly off the shelves. Hortus Raspberry Gin Liqueur and Hortus Rhubarb & Ginger Gin Liqueur are variations of Lidl’s award-winning Hortus

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The 2018 S. Pellegrino Young Chef of The Year Finalists Revealed

Small Bites / Jim Heffner

The 21 finalists for the 2018 S. Pellegrino Young Chef of The Year competition have been revealed ahead of the Grand Finale in May. Each of the finalists in the global competition will represent their respective geographic regions in the finale round, which takes place from May 11th-13th in Milan, Italy. This is the third

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Perfect Spots to Spoil Your Beloved this Valentine’s Day

Features / Darina Coffey

If you need to pull out the big guns with your choice of Valentine’s Day destination this year, some of the most luxurious spots in the country have designed experiences to remember for all the right reasons. Whether it is a romantic night away or a delectable dinner á deux, choosing any of the following

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The Best Possible Taste Podcast – Executive Chef Tom Flavin And More

Small Bites / Jim Heffner

In this week’s Best Possible Taste Podcast, Sharon Noonan meets Executive Chef Tom Flavin and Claireann McKeown in the Limerick Strand Hotel. Here, she finds out about a new Love Food event taking place on Friday, February 9th. Caroline Gray, Editor with Easyfood Mag, returns to the podcast to give an insight into topics discussed

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Fall Gin Love this Valentine’s Day – 7 Gift Ideas to Match the Personality of the Gin Lover in your Life

Drinks, Gin, Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Flowers say I’m sorry, Chocolates say I love you, Gin says…. I really know you The consensus in our office is that Valentine’s is by far the most difficult occasion to buy a present for – ‘Is this too much?’ ‘Is this too little?’ ‘Is this even necessary?’. Our more experienced Valentine’s gift-givers are in

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Calabrese Sausage Risotto Recipe from Coppi for Peroni Gluten Free Restaurant Week

Family Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Meat Recipes, Recipes, Vegetarian / Vegan / Darina Coffey

This Calabrese Sausage Risotto is naturally gluten free and packed with rustic Italian flavour from lashings of parmesan, fennel sausage and delicious pickled radicchio. This dish is being served in stylish Italian eatery Coppi, a popular Belfast hotspot, to celebrate Peroni Gluten Free Restaurant Week. From 5th February to Sunday 11th February a number of Ireland’s

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Jean-Christophe Novelli Names His Head Chef For Exciting New Restaurant Opening

Small Bites / Jim Heffner

Multi-Michelin Star award-winning Fresh chef Jean-Christophe Novelli has named the Grand Chef for his anticipated new Belfast restaurant. ‘Novelli at City Quays’ is set to open in April as part of the all-new AC Hotel Belfast, and it will be the chef’s first restaurant on the island of Ireland. Belfast local Jim Mulholland first came

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Top Eateries Announce Delicious Special Dishes for Peroni Gluten Free Restaurant Week

Small Bites / Darina Coffey

Peroni Gluten Free Restaurant Week is in full swing, and from 5th February to Sunday 11th February a number of Ireland’s leading restaurants will be serving a special dish free from gluten, to be served with a Peroni Gluten Free. Each special dish has been inspired by Italy and has been designed to complement Peroni’s

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Strawberries and Cream Flavoured Pink Baileys Is Real and We Want It Now

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Stop everything. Baileys has launched a pink limited edition, Strawberries and Cream, just in time for Valentine’s Day. The famous Irish cream liqueur has embraced millennials’ favourite hue and combined the sweet, creamy, boozy wonders we know and love, with the taste of strawberries. Imagine a grown up doppelganger of a Strawberry Frappuccino and you’ll

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France is Calling – Stena Line’s Latest Offers Will Make You Swoon This February

Small Bites, Travel News / Jim Heffner

Leading ferry company, Stena Line, is here to help make sure you can experience the stunning scenery, culture and renowned food of France in 2018. Right now, you can enjoy 10% off sailings from Rosslare to Cherbourg this summer. You can also avail of 10% off cabins and up to 50% off onboard shopping. Ensuring

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Here Are The Six Celebrities Donning Aprons For The New Series of TV3’s The Restaurant

Small Bites / Jim Heffner

Fans of TV3’s The Restaurant will be delighted to hear that the six celebrities taking part in the new series have officially been revealed. The six celebrities will be donning aprons for the brand new series of The Restaurant, which airs on Wednesday, February 21st, at 9pm. First up in the kitchen will be weather

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Luxury by The Minute – This App Lets You Book 5-Star Hotels to Recharge During The Day

Small Bites, Travel News / Jim Heffner

Have you ever had a insanely busy day away from home or the office and all you want to do is take a moment to rest, recharge and relax away from all noise? Well, there’s a cool app that does just that! Available on both iPhone and Android, Recharge enables users to book 4-star and 5-star

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Need to Clear your Mind? A Glass of Wine Helps, Science Says

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Enjoy a glass of wine after work? You have reasons to smile as a recent study has shed light on yet more health benefits of wine and moderate alcohol consumption. This time, findings suggest that it might help reduce brain inflammation, acting as a “cleanse” for the brain, having a mind clearing effect and reducing

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Minister Brendan Griffin and Tourism Ireland Prepare For Irish Tourism Post-Brexit

Small Bites, Travel News / Jim Heffner

Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Brendan Griffin, met with the Tourism Ireland team in London in preparation for Brexit and the implications for the Irish market. They discussed the implications of Brexit on the travel, and also examined steps taken by Tourism Ireland to ensure Ireland defends its share of this most competitive

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A Memorable Léoville-Barton Bordeaux Wine Dinner is Coming to Ashford Castle

Events, Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

The majestic scenario of Ashford Castle will serve as the setting for a very special wine dinner this 13th of February. As part of the five-star Winemakers Dinner Series 2018, they’ll host an intimate evening with Lilian Barton, Director and Winemaker at Château Léoville-Barton in the Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux. The Léoville-Barton Wine Dinner will start with

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LR Siúcra & Catherine Fulvio’s Tomato and Olive Pancake Bake

Tomato and Olive Pancake Bake Recipe by Siúcra & Catherine Fulvio

Baking & Desserts, Family Recipes, Recipes, Star Chef Recipes, Vegetarian / Vegan / Roisin Flynn

This Tomato and Olive Pancake Bake Recipe is by Siúcra & Catherine Fulvio. This is perfect for anyone who is looking for something a little different on Pancake Tuesday. Serves 4 people (depending on the size of the pancakes) Ingredients: Pancakes – 200g (chickpea) flour – 4 tbsp plain flour – 2 tbsp. Siúcra Caster

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Cannoli Pancakes Recipe by Siúcra & Catherine Fulvio

Baking & Desserts, Family Recipes, Recipes, Star Chef Recipes / Roisin Flynn

Enjoy a creative meal with Siúcra and Catherine Fulvio’s Cannoli Pancakes Recipe. This Italian inspired recipe takes the traditional pancake to a whole new delicious level. This delectably decadent but easy breakfast idea will bring big smiles to the little ones faces! Serves 10 – 12 people (depending on the size of the pancakes) Ingredients:

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