Festivities celebrating the seventh annual International Sauvignon Blanc Day will kick off on Friday May 6 in New Zealand, home to some of the world’s most coveted Sauvignon Blanc wines, before continuing around the globe, following the sun. Wine brands, restaurants, bars, retailers and Sauvignon Blanc fanatics are encouraged to get involved in the worldwide […]
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Findlater Wine & Spirit Group has announced that it has become exclusive Irish distributor for Glendalough Distillery, effective April 2016. Glendalough is Ireland’s first craft distillery, preceding the recent boom in independent distilling here on the island, and was set up by five friends from Wicklow and Dublin with a deep passion for reviving the heritage
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I have never been content with sub-standard meals when I visit a new city. For the food-obsessed among us we know that every bite needs to be top-notch, and what better place to strive for food perfection than New York city. Since moving to New York last year I have managed to dine out more
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Everyone’s fridge door and cupboard has the condiment classics; ketchup, a greasy jar of mayonnaise, marmalade, and perhaps a neglected bottle of Worcestershire Sauce. But there is a new breed of condiments that shouldn’t be relegated to the cupboard clutter. These are the sauces, spreads and sprinkles that add attitude, oomph and zing. The meal
10 Ways to Pimp Your Pantry – Your New Favourite Condiments Read More »
Intense, alluring and delighfuly spicy, Argentina’s star varietal is the tango of the wine world. Malbec World Day is celebrated across the globe on April 17, a date chosen to honour the introduction of the grape into the South American country by French agronomist Michel Aimé Pouget in 1853. As spring comes near and barbecue
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You might find it hard to conceive how a cement mixer and Top Gear were involved in creating some of the tastiest gourmet popcorn available, but PROPERCORN founder Cassandra Stavrou says that these were vital to creating the first few batches, “we got a cement mixer, because I thought we have to tumble it somehow. Then
Top of the Pops – Popcorn Entrepreneur Cassandra Stavrou Read More »
In my work as a Nutrition Practitioner, I see many people come to my private practice suffering a great social isolation because of weight, or other health problems. In Ireland, one in four Irish children are overweight or are obese. In fact, 327,000 young people are currently obese, and this is expected to grow every
The Menu Doctor – Nutritionist Erika Doolan on Healthier Menus Read More »
Since my first trip to Japan I’ve been intrigued by seaweed. I love everything about it. Its health benefits, the unlimited ways you can use it in cooking and how it smells of the ocean. One of my true passions is creating recipes in my kitchen by fusing local Irish ingredients with Japanese flavours, and
Seaweed – The Unsung Superfood from the Sea Read More »
Not so long ago, snacks were an afterthought, a guilty pleasure, or a shop check-out impulse. Today, the pace of modern life has turned our mini meals into big business, and far from crisps and sugary sweets it is healthy snacks that are driving that growth. “There are a lot of urban myths about what is
A Protein Packed Punnet – Punnetrition Health Food Company Read More »
“We are celebrating 5 years today,” says Michelle Crehan-Kavanagh, chef and proprietor of The Kitchen, as a boisterous bunch of figure five gold balloons are ushered in the door. Located on the ground floor of Galway City Museum on the banks of the River Corrib overlooking the famous Spanish Arch, The Kitchen serves delicious, healthy
Her Kitchen Rules – Chef Michelle Crehan Kavanagh of The Kitchen Read More »
I love cookbooks. I frequently add new tomes to my heaving collection, and glean great joy from pouring over the pages; absorbing the imagery, diverse dishes, interesting ingredients, and both the unconventional and classical techniques. They educate and inspire me, but I rarely actually follow their recipes. As such, I was as much daunted as
Natural Born Feeder by Roz Purcell – Cookbook Review Read More »
For many years in Dublin, heading to a sports bar at the weekend meant warm pitchers of Fosters, greasy baskets of grub and arguing with the guy in front as you strain your neck in a constant effort to get a glimpse of the low resolution projected game that you’ve come to see. It meant
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Much can be achieved in a relatively short time if you have passion, belief and a determination to succeed. These are all qualities possessed by husband and wife team David and Fiona Boyd-Armstrong of Rademon Estate Distillery in Northern Ireland, which produces Shortcross Gin. I was delighted to be invited along to the Shortcross Gin
A Spirit of Passion – Shortcross Gin Club Event at Galgorm Resort & Spa Read More »
The fuller, more distinguished, older brother of Beavertown’s audacious core porter Smog Rocket (a personal favourite of mine), Imperial Lord Smog Almighty is a smoked porter offers a more refined and well-balanced combination of malts while still inheriting the same Smog family traits. With deep molasses flavours, Lord Smog Almighty pours a rich shade of
Beavertown Imperial Lord Smog Almighty – Craft Beer Review Read More »
The mention of the word ‘poitín’ can conjure up images of unlabelled bottles in the back of cupboards, tales of blindness and illicit dealings. But now, at a time when craft beer and cocktails are at their peak of popularity, it seems we are now ready to dabble in something a little more risqué. This
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Last month something very new came to one of the oldest parts of Dublin City. Jenny Synnott and Elaine Cohalan of the Dublin Cookie Company realised their dream when they opened the doors of Ireland’s first cookie shop opened in heart of historical Dublin, the Liberties. Now, for the first time since they launched their
Getting the Crumbs Up – The Dublin Cookie Company Story Read More »
Every one has their own definition of the perfect cup of tea. For some it’s a strongly brewed cuppa with two sugars, and just a dash of milk, while others are committed to the milk-first school of thought. However, for Oscar Woolley, co-founder of Suki Tea, Belfast boutique loose leaf tea company, a lot more
From Belfast to Darjeeling – The Suki Tea Story Read More »
Crabs are in season right now, so it is a great time to make a trip to your local fishmonger. This crab cakes recipe is a great way to make use of those fresh crabs, and it couldn’t be any simpler. The freshly picked crab claw meat is combined with fluffy mashed potato, and flavoured
Crab Cakes Recipe by Jette Virdi Read More »
On la festa della donna, which is the 8th of march, it is common to give a small sprig of mimosa to female friends, as it is a symbol of strength. I love the beautiful small fluffy yellow blossoms. This torta mimosa, or lemon cream cake, is traditionally fully covered in cake crumbs to resemble
Lemon Cream Cake Recipe by Catherine Fulvio Read More »
The older I get, the more I find myself looking for tasty options that are healthy and packed full of goodness. This Spicy Chicken Noodles with Mango Recipe is a perfect example. Not only is it dairy free, but it’s perfect for eating al fresco, whether you decide to cook the chicken under the grill
Spicy Chicken Noodles with Mango Recipe by Neven Maguire Read More »
Earl Grey Tea is a black tea blend flavoured with bergamot orange. Its citrusy aroma naturally lends itself to flavouring cakes and confectionary and it pairs well with floral accents such as lavender. I have had varying degrees of success with Earl Grey cake until finally experimenting with this amazing recipe. The tea-infused milk adds
Earl Grey Tea Cake with Lemon and Lavender Recipe by Cove Cake Design Read More »
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