Award-winning Executive Head Chef at Lough Erne Resort, Noel McMeel, has selected a wonderful selection of food for the Resort’s Christmas hampers. His top picks include a carefully curated selection of chutneys, jams, festive pies, chocolates, rich Christmas pudding, fruit loaf, a bottle of red wine and red grape Shloer. Besides the food, the hamper includes Noel […]
The 20th anniversary tasting by New Zealand wines in Ireland, a.k.a. The Great New Zealand Wine Tasting, will see a comprehensive range of wines made by some of the country’s top wine producers, with over 150 bottles from 14 grape varieties on show and over 35 wineries from across six different New Zealand regions. Some of the
Wine Agenda: The Great New Zealand Wine Tasting Comes to Dublin on January 19th Read More »
O’Brien’s Wine Annual Wine Sale has just been extended! You’ll find great savings on over 50 fine and iconic wines both online and in-store. Prestigious French regions such as Bordeaux, Chateauneuf du Pape and Burgundy as well as Spanish Gran Reserva reds, Italian classics and plenty of new world top bottles are part of the fine selection
O’Brien’s Wine Annual Wine Sale On Just in Time to Stock Up for Christmas Read More »
“It was Christmas, I was working for a property fund and I wanted to get out”, says Johnny Neill, founder of Whitley Neill and the man behind the handcrafted gin of the same name, as he recalls the “snapping moment” ten years ago in which he realised that “you only live once and you gotta
African Savanna Meets English Garden – The Whitley Neill Gin Story Read More »
Chilean trade organisation Wines of Chile selected Viña Santa Rita 2016 Winery of the Year. Mario Pablo Silva, chairman of Wines of Chile, pointed out the winery’s commitment and passion during the ceremony, and praised Santa Rita for its role as a brand ambassador for Chilean wine domestically and internationally. “Santa Rita seeks to strengthen the country image; we want Chile to
Wines of Chile Named Viña Santa Rita 2016 Winery of the Year Read More »
Kildare-based sister duo of beer writers Susan and Judith Boyle were awarded two medals by the British Guild of Beer Writers in recognition to their work on the Leinster Leader, where they publish a column. The ceremony was held last Thursday December the 1st at the Park Lane Hotel, London and the winners were selected by a prestigious
Oh, Dublin at Christmas time… The fairy lights, the music and the… freezing cold! Well, at least we have mulled wine to warm our hearts as we walk through the fair city during the most wonderful time of the year. If you’re looking for a great spot to get a glass filled with sugar, spice
Sugar, Spice and Everything Nice: 10 Spots to Get Mulled Wine in Dublin Read More »
Award-winning Dublin brewery Rascals has teamed up with Molloy’s Liquor Stores for an exclusive and seasonal launch: Fairy Ale of New York, a craft beer inspired in the famous Christmas tune. This is not the first time these two launch a collaboration, last summer, we saw their All Night Long session ale, also named after
Fairy Ale of New York: Rascals Brewing and Molloy’s Team Up for Christmas Craft Read More »
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication”, reads a one-liner believed to have been said by Renaissance genius Leonardo da Vinci, from 2000 when he was “quoted” by a creative from Italian liqueur brand Campari. While the legendary man from Firenze surely wasn’t talking about a small wine bar in Dublin when -or if- he said these
Fantastic Wines and Where to Find them: Piglet Wine Bar, Cow’s Lane – Bar Review Read More »
Nostalgia is rare, it’s a complex combination of feelings able to move you to tears while putting a smile on your face, it’s a testimony of our bittersweet relationship with time and a powerful yearning that reminds us what truly makes our hear beat. In the entrance of the d’Arenberg winery on Osborn Road, there
d’Arenberg Nostalgia Rare – Wine Review Read More »
Glendalough Distillery was set up by five friends from Wicklow and Dublin with a deep passion for reviving the heritage of craft distilling in Ireland. In the 18th & 19th centuries there were over 200 licensed distilleries in Ireland and along with countless unlicensed ones produced diverse styles of poitín, whiskey, gin and even absinthe.
Eduardo Alemparte hands me his card. He’s the Winegrowing Director of Santa Rita Estates, makers of Santa Rita 120, the top selling wine in Ireland. The popular Chilean bottle is just one of his many responsibilities; he looks after Viña Carmen, Sur Andino and Doña Paula, the latter one being the group’s venture in Mendoza,
Eduardo Alemparte, Santa Rita’s WiSe Man on the Estate’s New Winemaking Philosophy Read More »
A lot has changed since chef Johnnie Cooke became a pioneer in serving Mediterranean flavours in Ireland back in the nineties at the long-lived Cooke’s Café. Long story short; tapas, jamón and paella have entered the local foodie dictionary and diners have come to expect the challenging combo of top quality and good value. Add
Chef Johnnie Cooke: “I Like to Cook Food that Sings and Dances” Read More »
Roast duck is a very rich meat that can be a little messy in the oven – as it has a high fat content, it tends to spit, leaving you with a little extra clean-up. But if you’re entertaining, your guests will really appreciate the effort. Roast duck is wonderful served with the red cabbage
Roast Duck with Cranberry and Sage Stuffing Recipe By Chef Gearóid Lynch Read More »
There is no major adjustment required for gluten free French onion soup other than using gluten-free bread. It’s a favourite of mine and is not complete without the croûte with melted cheese on top. Serves 4 Ingredients: – 40 g butter – 1 tsp olive oil – 1 kg onions, thinly sliced – 50 g dark brown sugar – 4
Gluten Free French Onion Soup Recipe by Chef Gearóid Lynch Read More »
This is a very popular dessert in The Olde Post Inn, as chocoholics adore it. It’s very easy to make, but timing is everything and it’s best served immediately. It is optional to use the chocolate ganache – the recipe will work fine without it, but be careful of the cooking time, as you want
Chocolate Fondant Recipe By Chef Gearóid Lynch Read More »
This Butterscotch Bananas Recipe is our version of Bananas Foster, minus the flambé. We saw it being made on television and immediately had to try it. We’ve tweaked the recipe, and it’s now my daughter Athene’s favourite dessert (minus the alcohol). You don’t have to use bananas; in fact, Athene prefers it with pears. You
Boozy Butterscotch Bananas Recipe from Fruit on the Table Cookbook Read More »
A luxurious gratin potato recipe that you can’t help but eat more and more of. serves 4 Ingredients: – 10 g butter – 6 medium potatoes, peeled – Salt and white pepper – 220 ml cream – 3 garlic cloves, crushed Method: 1. Preheat the oven to 170°C. Grease the inside of an ovenproof, ceramic or roasting tin (ideally 20cm x
Gratin Potato Recipe by Chef Gearóid Lynch Read More »
I absolutely adore baked Brussels sprouts! I can never understand why they have such a bad reputation! They are a definite staple in my day to day diet at the moment and I love coming up with new ways to enjoy them! Serves 3-4 Ingredients: – 250 g Brussels sprouts – 2-3 tbsp dried cranberries – 2 tbsp
Baked Brussels Sprouts Recipe by The Wonky Spatula Read More »
This is a variation of a recipe handed down to me by my mother, Vera. Mum was a great cook, and at one stage ran the restaurant as well as cooking for a family of nine. She loved to cook this dessert at family get-togethers. You can enjoy this all year around, using whatever fruits
Raspberry and White Chocolate Pavlova Recipe by Neven Maguire Read More »
Hi there! Today I’m sharing my latest creation, balsamic and bacon baked Brussels sprouts! I absolutely adore Brussels sprouts and I love coming up with new ways to enjoy them! Serves 3-4 Ingredients: – 500 g Brussels sprouts – 3 pieces of thick cut back bacon, cut into strips – 1 tbsp olive oil – 5 tbsp good quality balsamic
Balsamic and Bacon Baked Brussels Sprouts Recipe by The Wonky Spatula Read More »
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