Try a seasonal twist on an old classic with Siúcra’s Cranberry Margarita which is sure to add a dash of festive spirit to any Christmas party. With sweetened cranberries and a citrusy kick, this vibrant cocktail is ideal served as an aperitif when your guests arrive. Makes 4, plus extra syrup Ingredients: For the sugared […]
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We sell hundreds of jars of this Cranberry Sauce every Christmas, so it must be good! It isn’t just for turkey: we serve it with cheese and pâté, and I use it when cooking chicken, pork and sausages. This is a fast-cooked preserve so we usually recommend a shelf life of 2 months. Makes approximately
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I am a huge fan of the ‘Great British Bake Off’ so I was so excited when the new season started! This recipe was inspired by episode one, which featured this classic cake for the always-entertaining ‘showstopper’ challenge. There were a few disasters on the show but my recipe below is so easy to put
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A creative take on gingerbread, this recipe looks amazing and it’s even tastier! Makes 20 Ingredients: – 350 g plain flour – 0.5 tsp baking powder – 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda – 4 tsp ground ginger – 2 tsp mixed spices – 115 g salted butter – 175 g dark or light muscovado sugar – 3 tbsp golden syrup – 1 large egg
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This salad recipe is ideal for a light lunch or dinner, and it offers a colourful and nutrient rich vegetarian alternative. Serves 2 Ingredients: – 3 clementines – 2 tbsp red wine vinegar – 1 tbsp olive oil – 1 tsp wholegrain mustard – 200 g halloumi, chopped – 250 g puy lentils – 1 tbsp chopped dill – 1 tbsp chopped parsley
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This peanut butter cookies recipe combines two of my favourite ingredients. It’s a really simple recipe for cookies and the addition of peanut butter works really well, if you prefer milk chocolate you can swap these for the white chocolate chips. This recipe makes about 12-15 cookies and is so quick and simple to put
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This honeycomb recipe is really easy and quick to make, and the result last for a good while so it’s ideal to make it in advance and it makes brilliant gifts. Ingredients: – 200 g caster sugar – 4 tbsp golden syrup – 2 tsp. bicarbonate of soda – 100 g dark chocolate (melted) – Chopped pistachios & hazelnuts (to
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So Christmas is only around the corner and it is my favourite time of the year for so many reasons. It is a time to treat yourself and those around you to a few small luxuries at the end of a busy year. Those little treats don’t have to break the bank but what they
Chocolate Truffles Three Ways Recipe and Madeira Wine Pairing by Julie Dupouy Read More »
Sipped or mixed, stirred, shaken, neat or on the rocks… These selection of spirits and liqueurs will give you a taste of the new and the timeless, the local and the international, the crowd pleasers and a few unusual delights. We’ve wrapped up our most loved tipples for you to sip on over the festive
Amazing Bottles Filled with Christmas Spirits and Liqueurs to Give and Share Read More »
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And even though the weather outside is frightful, the fire is so delightful so just relax and hear those sleigh bells jingling, ring-ting-tingling too… Ok, we’ve been listening to A LOT of Christmas songs and we have decided to shake things up with cocktail recipes inspired in some
If there are two things in life I truly love, they’re rock and rum. That’s why when I found out The Bowery in Rathmines was offering exactly that, I went there, opening date, which happened to be on the Halloween Bank Holiday Weekend and for the occasion, Jerry Fish & The Mudbug Club were on stage. The
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Gin lovers will have yet another reason to visit London as gin-themed The Distillery Hotel is set to open next December 16th. Located at 186 Portobello Road the small-batch accommodation is also home to visitor centre The Ginstitute, where people can learn about gin’s history and try to blend their own; a basement pub called The
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O’Briens Wines Christmas Wine Tasting is the final and most glamorous wine tasting of the year. It will take place on December 15th, hosted by Lynne Coyle Master of Wine, who’ll be sharing expert tips on how to choose the perfect wines for your Christmas celebrations in the elegant setting of the 5 star Merrion hotel.
Royal Caribbean has made it into the Guinness Book of World Records thanks to its unique North Star attraction aboard the cruise line’s Quantum-class ships. The exclusive experience takes guests high above the sea in a glass observation capsule that gently rises over 300 feet in the air and is able to rotate, offering a stunning 360-degree view. The record
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O’Hara’s Brewery Winter Star is a spiced rye pale ale which features a natural spiciness ideal fro the season. The brewery has recently launched its 2016 edition of the beer which is available by itself or as part of the O’Hara’s Craft Beer Christmas Gift Pack. O’Hara’s Brewery Winter Star is light copper coloured with a lightly carbonated white
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Everyone loves a good comeback story: from Rocky Balboa to Britney Spears, from Michael Jordan to the Gilmore Girls, and even Terminator. They all disappeared for a while, only to return and take over the world, or at least over our screens and speakers. In nature, however, a comeback is harder to pull off, although it’s
Wine of the Week from O’Briens: A Telleira Godello 2015 Read More »
Summer was all about refreshing session ales and mouth-watering sours, then indoors season brought us rich, flavourful and perhaps a bit stronger brews. It has been a busy year for Irish craft beer lovers, with plenty of new launches, festivals and limited editions popping every few weeks. We have compiled ten of the best Irish craft beers we’ve
Merry Christmas and a Hoppy New Beer: 10 Great Irish Craft Beers We Tried in 2016 Read More »
Albariño has had a great year. With a solid presence in the Spanish Wine Fair last October; a series of trails, tasting and activities through the summer and a seven-day celebration during the Rias Baixas Week, Irish wine lovers have certainly had many wonderful opportunities to discover and enjoy Rias Baixas Albariño. Now we have
Five Rias Baixas Albariños to Try Now and Party-Perfect Food Pairings to Match Read More »
The Irish Hospitality Institutes Founder’s Banquet and Hospitality Awards 2016 took place recently at the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road. The prestigious event counted with the presence of over 500 industry leaders, master of ceremonies Mr Michael Vaughan and Minister of State for Tourism & Sport Patrick O’Donovan TD. Attendees included many IHI’s past Presidents, gathered to celebrate
Banquet and Hospitality Awards 2016 Winners Announced Read More »
Welcome the new year in style at Dean Dublin, Harcourt Street, where three floors of the best beats and drinks Dublin City has to offer will give you the ultimate #NYExperience. The party starts at 8:00 pm with a glass of Prosecco on arrival and after that, guests can party through all three floors or choose their favourite spot to
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When we dream of Provence, the idea of serious red wine rarely plays into the lavender-scented reverie. It is more likely that we imagine Provence’s easy-drinking, refreshing rosé, which seem aligned with the tone of the sunny South; that of leisurely lunches, listening to the nearby tinkle of yachts in the harbour, sea gently lapping
Bandol Wine: A Force to be Reckoned With Read More »
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