Have you ever felt a desire to sip a crisp and zesty glass of chilled Picpoul de Pinet on a stormy January night while cosying up by the fire? Yeah, me neither. And while it is true that there is a white wine out there for every season, more often than not, the lighter and …
A great wine experience goes beyond the bottle itself. Of course, at the core of it, there has to be a wine that pleases, but it is when the glassware, the food, the service and a place’s atmosphere align that the moment is elevated. If you are the type of holiday maker who looks at …
Stay and Taste – Best Irish Escapes for Wine Lovers Read More »
There are elements from our travels that become part of who we are. A recipe we learn, a habit we pick, a type of music we discover. When visiting a place that brought us joy, we’re often compelled to bring that feeling back with us, and there’s a myriad of souvenirs that can help us …
Using Wine to Channel Some of Our Favourite Holiday Destinations at Home Read More »
Now that having a powerful camera in our pockets is the norm, it is very tempting to over-document moments and sights for posterity, or at least, until we get the next smartphone. The downside of that is that life’s pleasures can become a streak of photo opportunities, stored for rewatching later, at the cost of …
The Do’s and Don’ts of Drinking Rosé (and Bottles to Try Now) Read More »
When French painter Edouard Manet revealed his now celebrated “Luncheon on the Grass” in 1863, feathers were ruffled by the out-of-context nudity it showed. And while his artwork was perhaps the boldest, it was also one among many great paintings of his time depicting lavish picnics scenes that inspire us to this day. His countryman, …
Make an Occasion of it – Beautiful Additions to Elevate your Picnic Read More »
There are a few commonplaces we tend to hear about wines often associated with the preferences and fades of some generations. When talking about Sherry, for example, you’ll hear the likes of ‘it’s not just your granny’s tipple’, and you’ll struggle to find a Father’s Day wine gift guide that doesn’t include the wine equivalent …
The Cycle of Wine Coolness – Wine According to Different Generations Read More »
Richmond Street and its vicinity are packed with hidden gems set to delight food lovers. Richmond Restaurant shines bright, offering a contemporary menu in which ingredients and technique complement each other in the hands of Head Chef David O’Byrne. After more than five years, the place has established itself as one of Dublin’s beacons of …
Elegant and Modern Cuisine At Home – Richmond Click & Collect Review Read More »
Within the northern Italian regions of Veneto and Friuli, bubbly seekers will find Prosecco country. However, among the 23,000ha where production of the popular fizz are allowed, there are a number of ways to distinguish the average from the outstanding. The first distinction could be simply wether it’s “frizzante” or “spumante”, which relates to the bars of …
Prosecco’s Premium Heart – A Region to Discover for Top Italian Fizz Read More »
Few things are more glamourised than Champagne… We can hardly concieve James Bond seducing with a bottle of English sparkling wine, picture socialite Holly Golightly having a glass of Prosecco before breakfast at Tiffany’s or imagine a modern-day Gatsby swapping France’s queen of fizz for a top-rated Californian Blanc de Blancs. In fact, as the new roaring …
Champagne vs the World – Does the Queen of Sparkling Wines Remain on Top? Read More »
Often when you hear of world records accomplished, it is thought of as personal success, or victory – not one you would foremost associate with the worldly spectrum of wine. When we consider the ‘oldest wine in the world’ or ‘highest vine’, this is solely natures win, not one won by the human race. The …
Wine World Records – Discover Some of the Most Amazing and Extreme Bottles of All Time Read More »
Dillinger’s has made a place for itself as a staple for brunch lovers, casual diners and fans of a proper Margarita. The Ranelagh favourite, known for its fun and laid-back approach to American dishes, continues to entice weekenders with a flavour-packed ‘at home’ menu. Available Thursday to Sundays for either click & collect or home …
Comfort Food So Good you’ll Forget about Cutlery – Dillinger’s Review Read More »
Dear reader, It is with the most amicable of intentions that I shall bring this matter to your attention. Perhaps for the keenest observant amongst you, I’m doing nothing more than to state the obvious, but, haven’t you noticed how the ton has chosen to indulge in a kaleidoscope of period dramas, romances and musicals …
Romance and Roux – Red Wines for Valentine’s Day Read More »
Translating a restaurant’s experience into an “at home” variant is not without its challenges, but even the most seemingly irreplaceable parts of the journey are, at their very core, expressions of a venue’s ethos and therefore, adaptable to new times and new formats. Dax at Home, the collection service of the prestigious French-Irish fine dining …
Fine French-Irish Cuisine Capable of Transporting You – Dax at Home Review Read More »
This eggcado with avocado recipe is derived from a recipe my mum made us on Sunday mornings. It’s our customers’ favourite breakfast at Select Stores, especially Mary Kingston, who gave it the name Eggcado. It’s tasty, filling and light. High in protein, dietary fibre and essential fats and it’s low GL. The ‘Fuel Food Cookbook’ is more …
In this decade, drinks tourism has transformed. The quality and quantity of distillery tours in Ireland is unprecedented and the visitors’ experiences are world-class. Irish whiskey and gin lead the way, but local vodka, poitín and other drinks are also aplenty, and new distilleries both small and large keep coming up with innovative and exciting ways to wow …
Savour and Learn – 16 of the Best Distillery Tour Experiences in Ireland Read More »
One of Sour, Two of Sweet, Three of Strong, Four of Weak. This brief piece of poetry describes an old recipe from Barbados to make Bajan Rum Punch, one of the oldest ones in the book. A fifth ingredient, spice, is also part of the original formula, as Gareth Lambe points out. And he knows what …
Learn to Throw a Punch with Mixologist Gareth Lambe from the Vintage Cocktail Club Read More »
Whether your goal is to treat yourself, woo a partner or surprise your guests, making a good cocktail at home is a skill worth mastering, and having the right implements to begin with is half the battle won. If you’re interested in learning how to start a home bar, the good news are, you can …
Home Bar Essentials – How to Create your Dream Cocktail Station Read More »
Two of my favourite veg are teamed together in this soup recipe, and both are great for your skin. Serves 6 Ingredients: – 4 carrots, cut into quarters – 4 sprigs of fresh thyme, leaves only – Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper – Rapeseed oil, for roasting and frying – 4 red bell peppers, deseeded and halved – 2 sweet red peppers, deseeded and …
Roast Carrot and Red Pepper Soup Recipe by Roz Purcell Read More »
If there is a spirit that evokes summer it’s rum. Versatile, mellow and with a wide appeal, it’s the darling of bartenders and often, the tipple of choice during holidays, festivals and our enjoyment of sunny locations. While savouring a fine sipping rum is quite pleasurable, the sugar cane spirit is a bona fide team player that tends …
Rum Cocktails – Tropical Tipples to Kickstart Summer. Read More »
The pleasure of slowly sipping whiskey by the fire melts away as the weather gets warmer. As spritzers and other fruity or floral concoctions take over to satisfy our thirst for something more refreshing, good ol’ whiskey is sent to the bench until the heavy coats are out again and the spirit’s comforting warmth becomes …
Keep it Cool with Ten Refreshing Ways to Enjoy Whiskey this Summer Read More »
There are several things you must never do to red wine: waste it and mix it with milk come to mind, but putting it in the fridge is definitively not on the list. Of course, by no means I’m suggesting you grab that big, tannic, aged Bordeaux you’ve been saving for a special occasion and …
Licence to Chill: Light Red Wines to Enjoy your Way this Summer Read More »
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