The craft industry has never been stronger and many large companies are jumping on the bandwagon with their versions of “artisanal” products. It can be difficult for new consumers to tell the difference between masquerading, mass produced drinks and authentic small batch products but the distinction has never been more important as the Irish market […]
Bringing the Old Girl Back to Life – The Bertha’s Revenge Story Read More »
Cambria Estate Julia’s Vineyard Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2012 (13.5%, RRP €29.95, O’Briens) Ask a wine drinker about great Pinot Noir and the chances are that ‘Burgundy’ is the first area they think of – for some, the first and last. Further afield, Oregon in the US and New Zealand are often mentioned. But
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Wines from Alsace are low on the radar of the average Irish wine tippler, and are rarely found among the cheapest wines in a shop – if they are even on the shelves. However, for those in the know, they are a hidden treasure. Unlike the majority of French wines, the grape variety is nearly
Domaine Zinck of Alsace – Wines That Show Their Metal Read More »
The crab and lobster we get from our local fishmonger come from nearby Kerry or Clare, two stunningly rugged, coastal Atlantic counties that border ours. The brown Kerry crab, with its succulent claw meat, and Clare’s luscious lobster tails are both world-class ingredients in my book. A classic summer crab boil is especially fun as
County Kerry Crab Boil Recipe by Imen McDonnell Read More »
This meatball recipe with yummy chilli beans is such a tasty and quick meal to prepare, it’s a winner! Lamb meatballs are also really nice so you can swap the beef with lamb mince if you wish. Serves 2 Ingredients: – 1 pot of Chilli Cool Beans – 250g minced beef – 1 inch piece
Spiced Meatballs with Chilli Beans Recipe by Cool Beans Read More »
Watch the first part of Samsung’s recipe collection with Derry Clarke, the Samsung Home Appliances Brand Ambassador. In this episode, Derry reveals some of the small details that turn the average Sea Bass dish into a truly exquisite one. Sea Bass, Clam, Oyster and Saffron, Courgette, Basil Oil Clam & Oyster: – 3 dozen clams
Pan Seared Sea Bass Recipe by Derry Clarke with Samsung Home Appliances Read More »
Behold the Irish lunchtime favorite now upgraded! Healthy chicken fillet roll! Chef Adrian has taken one of the nation’s go-to lunchtime options and turned it on its head. No more fatty processed chicken, this roll is the healthy way to enjoy your favourite lunch. Subscribe to Chef Adrian’s YouTube channel for more cooking related videos.
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This is a superb summer dish that is great on the barbeque. The tzatziki adds a lovely fresh flavour to the lamb burgers and they are a winner with the kids as well. Serves 4 Burgers: – 400g lean lamb mince – 1 tbsp harissa paste, plus extra for topping – 1 garlic clove, peeled
Harissa Lamb Burgers Recipe by Catherine Fulvio Read More »
All month chefs across Ireland have been submitting their best original recipes to The Cono Sur Chef Challenge 2016. The competition gives chefs the chance to win an exclusive first class gourmet trip to Paris. In association with Pallas Foods, Cono Sur have asked chefs to create a unique and original recipe to complement their
Last Chance to Enter the Cono Sur Chef Challenge 2016 Read More »
The Burren Slow Food Festival is back for a tenth year this May. Over the weekend 27th-29th, food producers and business will be celebrating the Slow Food movement with a range of events showcasing the best of local produce and talent. This years theme is ‘Surf & Turf’ and a whole host of Michelin star
Enjoy Surf and Turf at This Year’s Burren Slow Food Festival Read More »
The unique Hennessy Lost Fridays series is returning this May with an exclusive event in the Royal Hibernian Academy on Firday May 13th. Combining innovative creative talent from the arts scene with bespoke Hennessy cocktails, the evening promises to be an unforgettable experience of great collaborations. The second of Hennessy’s Lost Fridays series will be
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Over 50 food producers and business owners in the Boyne Valley have come together to create a series of exciting food events that run from April to October. Now in ts third year, the Boyne Valley Food Series celebrates the best produce and talent in the area from restaurants to farmers and everything in between.
Experience the Best of the Boyne Valley with their 3rd Food Series Read More »
Renowned cognac house Maison Hennessy recently launched a new tasting campaign for their iconic Hennessy X.O. The X.O. tasting odyssey takes you on a journey through seven chapters of tasting notes from dried fruits through rising heat and a spicy edge, to the flowing flames and a chocolate lull, finishing with wood crunches and an
Win a Bottle of Hennessy X.O. – CLOSED Read More »
The Kerrygold Ballymaloe Literary Festival of Food and Wine a.k.a. Litfest got underway last week with a star studded launch in Dublin’s Creative Quarter. The Drury Buildings was the venue for the launch of the festival which is taking place May 20th-22nd and was created by culinary duo Darina Allen and Rory O’Connell. Along with Jeanne
Kerrygold Ballymaloe Litfest 2016 Launches in Drury Buildings Read More »
Lunch time just got a whole lot more interesting in Dublin’s Creative Quarter with the launch of Fade Street Social’s Spring/Summer Lunchtime opening hours. Now you can enjoy lunch in the buzzing and vibrant atmosphere of the Gastro Bar from Wednesday to Sunday. Or perhaps enjoy some of the best home grown produce in the
Win a €200 Voucher for Lunch in Fade Street Social – CLOSED Read More »
We’re getting very excited about this weekend’s Pro12 final clash between Leinster and Connacht. To mark the historic occasion, Wolf Blass, one of Ireland’s favourite Australian wine brands and official partners to Leinster Rugby, are giving away a jersey signed by the Leinster Rugby team. Not only that, but the winner will also receive a
The Little Kitchen is the younger sibling of the popular Vintage Kitchen on Poolbeg Street, set up by Chef Sean Drugan and Stephen O’Driscoll. Located in the middle of the charming swathe of shops and eateries on the triangle of Upper Leeson Street, The Little Kitchen has become a local culinary hotspot, joining renowned neighbours
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The Cool Bean Company has launched their new and improved range of beany meals in SuperValu stores nationwide. The new pots are smaller portions in 300g servings and are packed full of more delicious and nutritious cannellini beans. The Cool Beans range is a healthy bean based meal that is high in protein and fibre
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Bord Bia has teamed up with RedC to find out about our habits at the breakfast table. During “The Breakfast Club” study they observed 2,700 adults and 800 children eating breakfast and asked them about their attitude to breakfast. The results of the study will inform the food industry’s innovation, branding and marketing opportunities over
Bord Bia Releases Study on Ireland’s Breakfast Behaviour Read More »
The application process is now open for this year’s Blas na hEireann Irish Food Awards. Producers across Ireland can enter on the website for a chance to have their products judged at the Dingle Food Festival in October. This is the 9th year of the awards and last year saw a record 2500 entries to
Entries are Open for the Blas na hEireann Irish Food Awards 2016 Read More »
The Gaslight Bar & Brasserie at Hotel Meyrick is the ideal location for city centre dining in Galway. Right in the heart of things on Eyre Square, The Gaslight is a vibrant and cool brasserie with a great atmosphere. Serving up some of the best fare in town, The Gaslight has just launched their new
Hotel Meyrick’s Gaslight Bar & Brasserie Launch New Menus for Summer Read More »
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