Say what you will about Rosanna Davison, but you can’t deny she is a stunningly beautiful woman. In her first book, Eat Yourself Beautiful, she spilled the beans (and my god there was a lot of beans) on the diet that maintains her radiant glow but at the end of the day, Rosanna’s eye-catching beauty […]
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When deciding on a honeymoon, most people envisage pristine sun drenched beaches and luxury resorts where every whim is catered for on your first holiday as a married couple helping to encourage conjugal bliss. Not so much in our case. Where did we want to go? Why West Texas of course! Having longed for many
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There are many interesting wine regions to explore in the remarkably diverse country of Portugal. Among them, in the north, we find Douro, Dão and Bairrada, and in central and south Portugal are Alentejo, Ribatejo and Estremadura. This enchanting country, famed for its endless Atlantic coastline, historic-yet-cosmopolitan cities, and dramatic rugged landscapes, has much to
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and at Caprice Café in Galway, they are supporting the work of the Breast Cancer Research team based at NUI Galway by helping them rise much needed funds for the charity. Caprice Café will donate 100% for the price of their Pink Coffee to Breast Cancer Research during October as well as €1 from
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The story of the potato in Northern Ireland has, ahem, deep roots in the Comber area of County Down, which of course is celebrated for its EU PGI new season potatoes. In fact, the first literary reference to potatoes in Ireland, dated 1606, refers to land in Comber being given over for growing this staple.
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Cork people know no better joy than making a delicious dinner with a haul of fresh and local ingredients straight from The English Market. Now, as part of Taste Cork 2016, you can take a night away from the stove and enjoy a four course dinner showcasing some of the finest produce The English Market
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Des Cahill, Irish sports broadcasting legend, will MC the first ever National Seafood Awards in Dublin on 17th November 2016. The event is hosted by (BIM), the Seafood Development Agency, an it is a celebration of Ireland’s €1 billion seafood sector. The Excellence in entries from the fishing, fish farming, seafood processing and retail sectors will be recognised by
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Belgian Brewers is one of the oldest professional associations in the world. Their Guild of Brewers – The Knighthood of the Brewers’ Paddle welcomed the first Irish person in its ancient history to join the Knighthood, Dean McGuinness. Included in the new Knights was the American Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium. I attended the
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Yesterday 4th of October, during the Wines from Spain Fair at The Shelbourne Hotel, we had the opportunity of meeting Pablo Calatayud, Agricultural Engineer and owner of Celler del Roure, a boutique bodega in Valencia, where he makes what he refers to as “ancient wines” (Vinos Antiguos). He sumarised the masterclass he was invited to
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The story of the apple is nowhere more prominent than in Co. Armagh, the orchard county of Ireland and the fruit is thought to date back to over 10 million years ago. Here the apple can be traced back to the days of Saint Patrick, when he is credited with planting an apple tree at
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Some wine lovers shy away from certain styles of wine because there’s a belief that these might be more likely to cause them hangovers. Of course, if you drink enough of any alcoholic beverage that will be an unavoidable outcome, but certain compounds in mass produced wines are though to accelerate or strengthen that result. PureWine,
New Gadget “The Wand” Claims To Remove the Elements in Wine that Cause Hangovers Read More »
Redbreast has introduced a new, permanent expression to its decorated Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey family; Redbreast Lustau Edition. It’s finished for one year in hand selected, first-fill Sherry butts that are seasoned with Oloroso sherry from the prestigious Bodegas Lustau in Jerez, Spain. The release celebrates the iconic Sherry influence found throughout the Redbreast
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A warm and comforting dessert is exactly what’s needed as the nights draw in and temperatures drop. Make the most of in-season fruit with Siúcra’s Simple Berry Crumble Recipe, the perfect dish to take your taste buds from summer to autumn. The delicate cinnamon notes in the crumble are reminiscent of warm autumnal comfort food
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Since opening its doors back in 2010, the Workman’s Club on the south banks of the river Liffey has firmly established itself as a mainstay of the Dublin nightlife scene. With a sprawling and ever evolving array of rooms, this late bar often serves as a last port of call for those not ready to
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Last Thursday 28th of September, the Institute of Technology Carlow launched the country’s first Bachelor of Science (Honours) Degree programme in Brewing & Distilling. It’s the first of its kind on the island of Ireland and the result of two years of research and development by Institute of Technology Carlow that has included consultation with industry,
Yesterday 29th of September, Lindt Master Chocolatier Stefan Bruderer lead Lindt Excellence Masterclass, at the recently opened Medley on Fleet Street East, Dublin 2. Stefan flew into Dublin from Switzerland for one night only for this masterclass, which included a wine and whiskey pairing session. Irish food writers and social media personalities enjoyed the evening, including top
Anyone who loves food – and Irish food in particular – will know that 2016 has been designated as Northern Ireland’s Year of Food & Drink. Over the course of the past few months there have been many exciting events promoting the North’s vibrant food scene. This initiative has successfully shown that Northern Ireland has
Falling in Love with Lough Erne at Pop-Up Dinner in Enniskillen Castle Read More »
Dublin has seen a huge number of dedicated sweet spots opening in recent times, so there is no shortage of places to get your fix. You can’t have too much of a good thing, so Arnott’s new bubblegum pink café Creamed Cookies has caused great excitement since opening last week. A feast for the eyes
Something Sweet Has Just Opened in Arnott’s Read More »
Visiting a winery is a moving experience for those who love wine: Driving past the growing vines ready for harvest in late September, admiring the signs with familiar names that you’ve only seen before on a label, having the honour and the luck of shaking the hand that blended the wine you’ll be tasting that
Fast Track to Rioja Wines – Haro Station Travel Guide Read More »
Luxury Irish hamper company Hampers & Co have collaborated with leading Irish culinary producers for their 2016 Christmas collection of gift hampers. Reflecting the very best in award winning Irish artisan produce, the collection is culmination of careful curation of the finest products from Ireland’s most renowned small producers, resulting in an eclectic collection with
Once a staple in the Irish diet, over the past few years bread has received its fair share of criticism. The humble loaf has been ditched by celebs, demonised by Paleo dieters, and denounced for a myriad of health issues, blame that is often unwarranted and not based on scientific facts. But bread is back,
Breaking Bread: Why You Can Have Your Bread and Eat it Too Read More »
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