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The Philosopher’s Stove – An Evening at Kevin Thornton KOOKs

Hushed tones, Chinese whispers, hows and what ifs, a heady mix of inquisitive responses whirred around the news of the closure of the iconic Thornton’s restaurant last year, but what followed for one of Ireland’s most revered chefs was a cross-continental journey of self-discovery and reevaluation. We don’t need to talk about Kevin, or speculate.

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Sharing Plates You Won’t Want to Share – Host Ranelagh Review

I’ll admit it. As a Ranelagh resident, I was beginning to feel like the advent of neighbourhood restaurants offering superb ingredients-driven cooking at reasonable prices had passed us by. Looking to the likes of Bastible and now Clanbrassil House in Dublin 8, Craft in Harold’s Cross and reflecting on the loss of Brioche, almost like

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An Enchanting Escape for Your Bucket List – Dromoland Castle Review

It seems undeniable that the boom times are back, and the term Celtic Phoenix has been bandied about quite a bit in recent times. With the way things are going in the Irish luxury hotel stakes, it would be tough to disagree. Murmurs of the revamped Adare Manor seeking to be Europe’s premier luxury destination

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Beauty and Bites! Mark Your Calendar for this Amazing Benefit Afternoon Tea

Afternoon Tea means delightful little sandwiches, cakes and of course tea, usually with your nearest and dearest as a treat for the weekend. But what if we told you, that now you can have your cake and makeup too? Beloved beauty brand Benefit Cosmetics has just launched their ‘Afternoon Beaut-Tea’, which will take place in

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From Jamie Oliver’s Protégé to Ireland’s King of Fire and Smoke – Chef John Relihan

If you are going to be set straight on a long-held misunderstanding then who better to educate you than the foremost expert on the subject in the country. “There’s a difference between grilling and barbecuing,” explains John Relihan, the chef who sparked a trend for fire and smoke cooking in Ireland when he opened Holy Smoke

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An Interview With Chef Igor Cikarev – The Man Cooking For Ireland’s Dating Hopefuls

He cooks for many of Ireland’s romance seekers on RTÉ’s popular TV show, First Dates, which is filmed at the gibson hotel in Dublin, the very place Executive Head Chef Igor Cikarev calls home during the working week. A Russian native from Riga, Igor got his start in the Latvian capital, a place which has

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Pork Fillet With Pine-Nut Crumb And Charred Cabbage Recipe by Marcus Wareing

If you’re looking for a recipe to warm you up this winter, then Marcus Wareing’s pork fillet with pine-nut crumb and charred cabbage is perfect. Ingredients: – 600–800g pork fillet, brined – sea salt and freshly ground black pepper For the Quince and Rosemary Sauce – 2 tbsp vegetable oil – 1 onion, finely sliced

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Winter Wonderland – Marvellous Christmas Markets at Home And Abroad

Few things embody the festive spirit quite like a good Christmas market. Whether you choose to wander through the stalls in search of the perfect gift for loved ones, or take to the food stalls to sample the warming local cuisine, odds are you’ll be filled to the brim with yuletide spirit. We are lucky

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Relax and Pour Yourself a Glass - Three Wines to Pair with your Weekend

Relax and Pour Yourself a Glass – Three Wines to Pair with your Weekend

After a most eventful October, November has arrived and wine lovers have many things to look forward to: from Rhone Wine Week Ireland 2017 and the highly anticipated winter edition of the O’Briens Wine Festival to the simple pleasure of chilling at home with a rich, powerful red. Here are three wines that will pair beautifully with this

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Waffles Recipe

Waffles Recipe with Hot Chocolate Sauce by Edd Kimber

Although waffles might be more associated with France’s neighbours in Belgium, they are actually a popular snack all across Europe. I like to think of waffles as the crêpe’s big brother: a little more substantial with a crisp outside, but still light and fluffy on the inside. And, as with crêpes, they can be served

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Hendrick’s Dares Adventurous Gin Lovers to Explore The Illustrious Manor of Eminence

Prepare to be amazed and surprised by the most unusual delights that the team behind Hendrick’s has in store for gin lovers with a thirst for the unique. This year they’ve suspended time itself around a palatial Dublin mansion where an exceptional experience awaits those who dare. Step into The Illustrious Manor of Eminence (T.I.M.E.) and

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Spicy Merguez Eggs Recipe from the Orange Blossom & Honey Cookbook

This fabulous baked eggs recipe use a Moroccan sausage called merguez that is made with either lamb or beef, or a mix of the two. Packed with paprika and harissa, these long, thin orange-hued sausages impart their lovely spicy flavour to the dish as it cooks. It’s the ultimate weekend brunch and a cure for

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Orange Blossom and Honey Cake Recipe by Jon Gregory-Smith

A simple orange and almond cake is a staple dessert made in homes all over Morocco. For this Orange Blossom & Honey Cake recipe I have used those classic ingredients to make a show-stopping layer cake. Serves 10 Ingredients: For the cake – 1 unwaxed organic orange – 250g butter at room temperature, plus extra

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Chocolate, Banana and Pecan Cookies Recipe by Yotam Ottolenghi

Chocolate, Banana and Pecan Cookies Recipe by Yotam Ottolenghi

This cookies recipe was introduced by Jim Webb, an original member of the Ottolenghi team along with Sami, Noam and Yotam. Jim mostly worked on pastry, bringing with him some brilliant ideas, along with a serious knowledge of bread and viennoiserie. It was Jim’s suggestion to add banana to the dough here, both for the

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Weekend Sorted – Johnnie Fox’s Pub is Hosting an Oyster And Stout Mountain Feast Until Sunday

Are you a fan of oysters and stout? Well then, get yourself to Johnnie Fox’s pub this weekend to experience the first ever Oyster & Stout Mountain Feast. Running until Sunday November 5th, the festival will be the perfect mix of music, drinks and fresh seafood – what better way to spend your weekend. The

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Chicken Pillard Recipe

Chicken Paillard Recipe with Roasted Grapes and Almonds by Rory O’Connell

This Chicken Paillard Recipe is by Chef Rory O’Connell from Cook Well Eat Well. The technique of butterflying a chicken breast to create a paillard is really simple and results in twice the surface area on the chicken for lots of extra colour and flavour. Cooking grapes to serve with savoury food may seem like

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You’ll Want to Dive Head First into Bow Lane’s New Bottomless Boozy Brunch

Bottomless boozy brunches have become a go-to weekend indulgence in Dublin, and now Bow Lane has revealed their very own version which boasts to be “the best boozy brunch in town.” Sister restaurant to Whitefriar Grill, one of the first restaurants to bring the brunch phenomenon to the city, Bow Lane on Aungier Street will

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Win a Luxurious Champagne Afternoon Tea for Two People at The K Club 5 Star Resort – CLOSED

The K Club, Ireland’s First AA 5 Red Star Hotel, is a luxury resort nestled in the beautiful County of Kildare, where the River Liffey meanders through the soft green countryside. A long-standing member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, The K Club has pioneered 5 star service in Ireland from the very moment they opened

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