While we love the festive season, with all the busyness we often don’t get the chance to catch up with our nearest and dearest. But who says you can’t all get together after the seasonal dust (or perhaps snow) has settled? With this in mind The Washerwoman is offering you the chance to win a […]
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Chances are, you’re already familiar with Gourmet Food Parlour. After ten successful years, what began as a petite tapas bar in Dun Laoighaire is now a collection of eateries dotted across Dublin, meaning you’re never too far away from a “GFP”. The latest addition to the empire popped up in Santry earlier this year and
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It’s that time of year when, armed with an extensive gift list, you head into town to tackle the Christmas shopping. Thankfully, with the festive lights turned on and the streets buzzing with seasonal cheer it’s very easy to get into the spirit. Though hours spent on your feet trawling the wonderful variety of stores
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While summer has its undeniable allure for many reasons – the odd dry day, the grand stretch in the evenings to name a few, for me, it is the temptations of autumn and winter which take pride of place on my list of favourite foods. Wild game, truffles, celeriac and chestnuts (roasting on an open
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Eglington Street: Post a letter, gawk in the window at the MAC counter, or Carbon for the shift to forget. That’s what Eglington street means to many. It was a surprise to me (and also embarrassing) that a real brasserie – you know those Balthazar-type cozy places with a red hue from leather studded seats,
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Iceland’s tourism has reached peak levels in the last couple of years, mainly thanks to cheap airfare to the Nordic Island. With WOW Air offering direct flights from Dublin for as little as €49.99 each way, visiting the capital of the land of fire and ice has never been more affordable. Still though, once you
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Not unlike the bearded wizard from Slade, I make no apologies for screeching It’s Christmasssssss as soon as mid-November hits, and decked out in my finest festive furs ascending the steps to The Westin’s Atrium Lounge, that is exactly what played in my head as peak Christmas hit me. Twinkling fairy-light dotted garlands and holly
Alberto Rossi is the executive chef at the 5-star InterContinental Hotel in Dublin, a job he never thought he would have. Born in Italy to an Irish mother and an Italian father, a “great combination” according to Alberto, he laughs remembering the odd name pronunciations his siblings were subject to: “I have two brothers and
“I was very very lucky, from a young age I was very much focused on becoming a chef. You ask most kids nowadays what they want to do and you get a dumb look on their face, they haven’t got a clue”, says Niall McKenna, one of Northern Ireland’s most prominent chefs and the restaurateur
Nearly four years after being crowned Masterchef Ireland champion and a successful food truck business under her belt, Diana Dodog has released her first book “Favourite Recipes from the Food Truck.” Kate Ryan of Flavour.ie caught up with Diana to talk food, family and the joy of feeding! “It’s designed so you can dribble over
Ski season is well and truly upon us, so whether you’ve been inspired by the athletes in the Winter Olympics or Ed Sheeran’s very romantic ‘Perfect’ music video, skiing is one of those sports that seems to appeal to everyone. It doesn’t matter if you’ve been skiing from a very young age or if you’re
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December is a month dedicated to delicious indulgence. From the constant supply of mince pies in the office, to an endless run of after work drinks, and that’s all in the lead up to the big day, which in most homes is a sumptuous feast of excess. Though there is another festive food event that
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A sunny day in Galway is a rare commodity indeed but somehow the jewel in the West’s crown always seems to shine despite the semi-permanent misty rain. Perhaps it is the vibrant colours and cobbled streets, snug-like bars and atmosphere, but I think some of its allure is surely attributable to the genuine céad míle
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We all have cherished food memories that make us close our eyes and immediately give us a Christmas feeling, or that one ingredient or dish that the festive season just wouldn’t be the same without. Dee Laffan spoke to a selection box of Ireland’s best chefs to find out what Christmas tastes like to them,
Just like its famous flamenco dancers, Seville is full of history, charm and passion. From the winding, narrow streets leading to Plaza de España and the gothic masterpiece that is the city’s cathedral, Seville isn’t just a city that impresses you, it draws you in and demands that you appreciate every part of it. From
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It’s hard to believe that it’s been almost 200 years since the first performance of the world’s most beloved Christmas carol, Silent Night. Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht was first composed in 1818 by Franz Gruber to lyrics written by Joseph Mohr. The song was first performed at St. Nicholas Church in Oberndorf, Austria on Christmas
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Few European cities can rival the sheer grandeur of Budapest, the beautifully bridged Hungarian capital located on the banks of the Danube river, the second-longest in Europe. From the architectural splendour of flat-lying Pest, including the famed parliament building, to Buda’s Old Town across the striking Chain Bridge, to the incomparable Fisherman’s Bastion viewpoint, Budapest
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Robert Bullock, owner and founder of Le Patissier, has always had a great love of food, something he believes stemmed from his mother’s weekend baking: “My mum is a very good cook and she’d always be making cakes at the weekend and I was always first to lick the bowl so to speak. So really,
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Limerick is a vibrant city in the west of Ireland. From historical sites like King John’s Castle and St Mary’s Cathedral to family activities in People’s Park and Thomond Park, there’s more to Limerick than meets the eye. The city is easy to reach from the nearby Shannon airport and with plenty to do, odds
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Beautiful sights and incredible culinary experiences are not in short supply along Croatia’s sun-drenched Dalmatian Coast, but the island of Hvar offers the most impressive mix of historic architecture, natural beauty, great restaurants and delightful wines. Most visitors will go to Hvar town for its cobbled streets and Venetian plazas, as well as its beaches
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So many friends, so little time! The nights are longer and not just because of the Earth’s tilt, but thanks to the many opportunities to go out and enjoy yourself, especially if you have some time off during the holiday season. And of course, once you’re out and about, a meet up for coffee and cake
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