Lunch time dining can be a tough gig for many venues these days, with the explosion of casual eateries like Sprout, Chopped and anywhere else you can shake a broccoli stem at are the days of leisurely three course lunches over? On a recent trip to a much acclaimed Temple Bar spot who you may […]
A Restaurant Worth Risking the Cobbles for in Temple Bar – Rosa Madre Review Read More »
‘Superfoods’: despite the good intentions, it’s a term that can generate quite a bit of bad press. For every headline that reveals the latest wonder food we need in our kitchens to boost health, there is another that proclaims that we need to stop wasting our money on the latest health fad and that the term
Small But Mighty – Founder of Wild Nordic Berries on the Power of Finnish Fruit Read More »
Few white wines can summersault as deliciously between dry and the fruitier styles as Riesling has mastered. Of all white wines, Riesling (pronounced “reece-ling”) is probably the most misunderstood. Many believe it is high on sweetness and low in flavour. The reality is the contrary. In its native Germany, Riesling is an uber-chic cool German
Wanderlust for Riesling: 7 Luscious Bottles from Around the World Read More »
In recent times we have been spoiled with new openings shaking up the Dublin dining scene, and it would be easy to stick to sampling these new kids on the block every weekend. That said, restaurants mature and evolve over the years when managed well, and Oliver Dunne’s Cleaver East is no exception to this,
Cleaver East’s New Early Bird Menu is a Cut Above the Rest Read More »
The Kingdom is best known for its stunning scenery, but what you may not know is that it is also home to some of the best roads in rural Ireland, from Killarney through Kilgarvan all the way to picturesque Kenmare. With that in mind, why wouldn’t you drive to Kenmare for the day on the
Uncovering a Little Gem on the Ring of Kerry – The Mews, Kenmare Read More »
There seems to be no let-up in the Irish love affair with brunch and there are now many different restaurants offering their take on this ever popular meal. However, if the truth be told, not all brunches are equal and it can be hard to find places that stand out from the crowd. A perfect
Brunch Brilliance – Broyage Bar & Bistro Brunch Review Read More »
Ah… Room temperature. That magical number at which you’re supposed to serve red wines. While generally meant to describe the range from 15°C to 18°C -in which most reds will be at their best- it is often permitted a margin of error so forgiving that you’ll find bottles at ambient on days in which chocolate melts just by being
Cool Tannins: 10 Red Wines you’ll Love Chilled on a Warm Day Read More »
Who doesn’t love getting a gift in the post? Even the smallest gestures feel all the more special when delivered to your door. Unfortunately, little luxuries don’t seem to land on our doorsteps quite enough, even though we’re worth it. You’ve likely heard of monthly beauty product deliveries from Birchbox to Glossybox and thought of
Packages to Put a Smile on Your Face – The Tastiest Subscriptions Delivered to Your Door Read More »
Coffee appreciation in Ireland is a fast growing foodie sub-culture. Drinking coffee is the new cool; an aspirational and sociable activity. Ireland’s newly discovered appetite for better quality, more nuanced speciality coffee started in Dublin but quickly found its way to Cork – a city that has embraced its coffee culture with impressive fervour. Independent
The Science of Craft Coffee Roasting – The West Cork Coffee Story Read More »
“There is nothing which has yet been contrived by man, by which so much happiness is produced as by a good tavern”, wrote Samuel Johnson, and Tavern Restaurant at dylan Hotel, with its whimsical desserts and stylish surroundings, has been the backdrop for many a happy memory. This is particularly true for head chef Mark
The Magic Behind Mark’s Tavern – Chef Mark Bodie of Dylan Hotel Read More »
I think it is safe to say that south county Dublin’s seafood offering suffered a blow with the relocation of Fish Shop from Blackrock market to bustling Smithfield. The couple behind Fish Shop created a seaside haven for lovers of simple Irish seafood, treated with care and allowed to shine, but in their absence another
A Shining New Star in South Dublin – Lobstar Review Read More »
Only by imbuing objects with meaning they become important. Do so with enough of them under the same vision and you’ll create a world. In the hands of Paul Lambert, a message to book a table -or in my case, to meet for an interview- becomes an intriguing white rabbit you’re compelled to follow; a flight of stairs turns into a
Paul Lambert: “I don’t Think there’s Anyone Better as Bartenders than the Irish” Read More »
The final of the Apprentice Chef Programme will take place next week on Thursday 11th of May, students from secondary schools across Munster will get stirring to complete the final service in the 2016/2017. Sponsored by Flogas Ireland and Failte Ireland, the programme is currently in its fifth year. The competition began in October 2016 and
Students Go Head to Head in Apprentice Chef Final 2017 Read More »
This beef salad recipe is a wonderfully fresh main course in spring, when asparagus is in season. Yuzu is an aromatic Asian citrus fruit that tastes like a combination of grapefruit, mandarin and lemon. Serves 4–6 Ingredients: For the Beef – 1 tbsp vegetable oil – 750g sirloin – Sea salt and freshly ground black
Rare Roast Beef Salad Recipe by Marcus Wareing Read More »
A tart without the tin… that’s like music to my ears! This rustic and relaxed galette recipe is the perfect way to celebrate the first of the seasons ruby rhubarb. Serves 6-8 Ingredients: Pastry – 200g plain flour – 30g caster sugar – 120g cold unsalted butter – Pinch salt – Pinch baking powder –
Rhubarb Galette Recipe with Ginger Frangipane from Chef Shane Smith Read More »
Old-Fashioned Waffles Recipe is perfect for anyone who wants to get creative in the kitchen as the waffles and mapled bacon are home made. I first came across maple bacon when I was working in Florida. I came home after a shift to find my housemate cooking. The sweet, nutty, salty aroma that floated from
Old-Fashioned Waffles Recipe with Maple Bacon from Made in the USA Cookbook Read More »
This Griddled Prawn Skewers Recipe is a perfect dish for dinner – quick and easy to make, and healthy too! Serves 2 Ingredients: – 2 tsp harissa paste –2 tsp honey – 1/2 lemon, juiced – 150g raw king prawns – 1 tbsp coconut oil – 1 red pepper, halved, deseeded and sliced – 1/2
Griddled Prawn Skewers Recipe by Clean Eating Alice Read More »
Cheeks. Yes, the ones on a pig’s face. Imagine trying to serve a pig’s bum. That would be some portion! This Pigs’ Cheeks Recipe is a really popular dish – tender and a little sweet the way I cook it – but people can be put off by the idea that they’re eating a pig’s
Pigs’ Cheeks Recipe with Apple Puree and Crispy Pork by Chef Glynn Purnell Read More »
This Kedgeree Recipe is one of my favourite quick yet filling lunches. Again, it contains turmeric and garlic to bolster gut health, as well as parsley to help cleanse and detoxify. Serves 4 Ingredients: – 4 organic eggs – 1 tbsp extra virgin olive or rapeseed oil – 1 onion, finely chopped – Sea salt
Turmeric Spiced Kedgeree Recipe by Liz Earle Read More »
Plump and juicy, plums can spice up any porridge or pudding with the chop of a knife. Almonds and plums go really well together, and this cake recipe is perfect for teatime with your mum or your friends! Serves 12 Ingredients: – 175g coconut oil or butter, plus extra for greasing – 175g coconut sugar
Plum and Almond Cake Recipe by Madeline Shaw Read More »
Making a dessert? Try this White Chocolate and Raspberry Trifle Recipe for something tasty and fun. If you have soaked sponge, fresh fruit, custard and jelly sitting on top of each other you have . . . a trifle. If those layers are amaretto soaked sponge, fresh raspberries, white chocolate custard, raspberry and rosewater jelly
White Chocolate and Raspberry Trifle Recipe by Glynn Purnell Read More »
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