It’s that time of year again where we all have extremely rubbery arms, that don’t need much persuasion to have a cheeky tipple during the festive season. Here are some of my favourite beverages that can be found quite readily in Off Licences across the country. I suggested some great ones last year and they […]
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Dublin’s Newest Distillery to Host an Indoor Christmas Craft Fair The Teeling Whiskey Distillery will host an exclusive Christmas Craft Fair celebrating the excellence of Ireland’s artisan community on Saturday, 5th December, from 11am-5pm. With eleven popular Irish brands set to take part in the festive showcase including some of Teeling’s own exciting food collaborations,
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Stuffing has to be on the top of my favorite sides. My Mom has always made the best stuffing I have ever eaten, and it was always the side that was piled high and deep. I decided to play around with a stuffing of my own, using a flavor that is sung about and roasted;
Chestnut, Italian Sausage & Sage Stuffing Recipe by Carmel Hall Read More »
I’m not sure why, but here in Ireland we seem to have a dislike for sweet wine, which is a great shame as I think we’re missing out on such a great style of drink. The most common explanation seems to be that the wines are “too sweet” for many people; however if we examine
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With Christmas & New Year’s edging closer we have been busy checking out some bubbles for the occasion. This category just gets better each year with quality consistently getting higher from cava’s & proseccos to your vintage champagnes. We have chosen a few stunners for you to toast the festive period with or just to
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With the ever growing interest in whiskey, there are now a lot more whiskey fans around making your Christmas shopping that bit trickier. Below is TheTaste whiskey guide to Christmas gifts. Glassware from €7.50 As a whiskey lover I do like to have great glassware for my whiskey but inevitably glasses get broken which can
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Christmas is knocking on the door along with family and friends so I have chosen some super wines to get you through the Christmas season. Whether you are serving a nut roast, canapés or turkey with all the trimmings. Montagner – Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore D.O.C.G Spumante Millesimato Extra Dry 11.5% I was delighted when I
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Cusumano Benuara 2014 – Nero d’Avola, Syrah / Shiraz Another super offering from this winery. This wine has a deep and beautiful nose with aromas of blackberries, cherries, and spice with a light undertone of damp earth. It has an intriguing nose that almost transports you to Sicliy. The palate really offers a lot, a
Wine of the Week – Cusumano Benuara 2014 €18.99 Now €16.99 by Suzi Redmond Read More »
This New Year’s Eve, The Cliff Townhouse have a very festive and celebratory menu on offer! Known as one of the most beautiful dining rooms in Ireland, The Cliff Townhouse is the go-to restaurant for many for their special occasions, and it doesn’t get much more special than New Year’s Eve! Located in a stunning
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Angelina’s has just opened on the banks of the Grand Canal at 55 Percy Place in Dublin 4, off Baggot Street, serving seven days a week, from noon until late week days and 10am to late Saturday and Sunday. Angelina’s lunch, brunch and dinner menus, created by Head Chef Ryan Bell, are laden with the
Angelina’s – Bold Italian cooking on the banks of the Grand Canal Read More »
Secure the ultimate Christmas gift for the whiskey lover in your life with an exclusive membership to the Boann Cask Society and Boann Cask Collection Ireland’s newest craft distillery offers two unique opportunities to become part of the revival of Irish whiskey, the Irish whiskey Renaissance Looking for the perfect present for the whiskey lover
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Domaine du Roc Blanc – 100% Picpoul de Pinet A delightful example of a well-made Picpoul. Coming from a legendary winemaker and leader in biodynamic winemaking Gérard Bertrand. Located on the banks of Lake Thau near the Mediterranean Sea. This is a classic example of a well-made wine with aromas of fresh apples and pears
Wine of the Week – Domaine du Roc Blanc Picpoul de Pinet €15.99 by Suzi Redmond Read More »
Have yourself a very whiskey Christmas this festive season with some cracking gifts for the whiskey lover in your life. From Single Malt to Small Batch, to mini gift packs and distillery tours, Teeling Whiskey has a gift to suit all tastes and budgets. All of the products here are available to purchase from the
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Masi’s Amarone Classico, Vaio Armaron Serego Alighieri 2008, is the first wine from the Veneto to be included in Wine Spectator’s “Top 10”, the most eagerly awaited list in the wine world. The result was unveiled last week by the prestigious wine magazine, which put this emblematic wine from Valpolicella in 8th place with a
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Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2015 wine arrives in Ireland just in time for the world launch on 19th November! Beaujolais Nouveau is known internationally as the wine of friendship and hospitality. Every year, in celebration of the harvest, Georges Duboeuf unveils another interpretation of his highly anticipated Beaujolais Nouveau. Known for its colourful presentation, Dubeouf’s
Win Six Bottles of Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2015 – CLOSED Read More »
Romanico – 100% Tempranillo A big wine from a great winemaker, whose wines you may already be familiar with Sierra Cantabria and San Vicente. Coming from the Toro region its powerful red wines located on the Duero River just 40 miles east of the Portuguese border. Best described as “Australian Shiraz meets Rioja”. There is no mistaking
Wine of The Week – Romanico €18.49 – by Suzi Redmond Read More »
This week I was lucky enough to attend a unique tasting with Maximilian Riedel. He flew into Dublin to demonstrate how choosing the right glass can make an incredible impact on your wine, and even on your food. We sat down to an assortment of five different glasses and three different wines. Being in business
Riedel Glassware – The Difference between Sand & Velvet Read More »
Beaujolais Nouveau enthusiasts around the world will pull the cork on 19th November 2015 to celebrate the arrival of the new vintage! Harvest of the 2015 Beaujolais ended on 13th September having taken place during wonderful sunshine and temperatues reaching 32ᴼC. “As a result of these exceptional weather conditions, Beaujolais 2015 will go down in
Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2015 Read More »
Chateau Mont Reydon, Lirac 2012 €19.99 In celebration of Rhone wine week next week this is a great wine to get you ready. An elegant wine from a much sought after producer who has been making wine here for four generations where the the first vines found at Mont-Redon date back to Roman times. On the
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Time is extremely precious these days and I will dare to say, more so than ever. For this very reason we are in the constant search of recipes that are super easy and quick to prepare to fit our hectic life styles, but also have a high nutritional value. These keep us fuelled and energised with
Gluten Free Rice Paper Rolls Recipe by My Nutrition Read More »
Boann; legend has it that the Irish goddess Boann created the river Boyne. It is her wild nature, her striking boldness that informs their creativity and ambition. “Born of bravery. In pursuit of excellence. Boann is more than a whiskey. It is a measure. A measure taking inspiration from the past and gathering knowledge from
Destination Boann Distillery in The Boyne Valley Read More »
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