Nina Parker is a London based chef, food writer and the director of her own food company NINA Food which caters parties and pop-up events. She is also the author of the recently published NINA Capri: Recipes from Italy’s Amalfi Coast, a beautifully produced cookbook which showcases the delicious food of the Campania region of […]
A Taste of La Dolce Vita in NINA Capri – Cookbook Review Read More »
I’ve been a fan of maraschino cherries in my ice cream for as long as I can remember. Now that I’m old enough to know about the artificial dyes used in many commercially prepared options, I decided that, like many things in the culinary realm, homemade is best! So that kiddos and adults can enjoy
Boozy Maraschino Cherries Recipe from Handmade Gatherings Cookbook Read More »
As much as I love spending an evening in the kitchen, sometimes, in fact a lot of the time, life gets in the way. Grabbing expensive convenience foods which do your body no good whatsoever can become a common occurrence when the prospect of being chained to the stove top for the entire evening post
Ready, Steady, Glow by Madeleine Shaw – Cookbook Review Read More »
For the past number of years there has been one forever reliant truth for fans of craft beer in Dublin, that there is one pub located at Drury street that will forever be brimful of punters on any given night, with loud music and an electric atmosphere. Standing on the former spot of Bia Bar,
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We should all eat more fish, whether for health reason or for the pleasure of it. This Spiced Beetroot, Goat Cheese and Smoked Trout Tart Recipe is easy to make but it looks like you’ve slaved over it for hours. The quantities will happily feed 4 adults, and will be good served with a couple
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Quick and simple, this tandoori prawn recipe is the perfect addition to any summer menu! Crisp and spicy on the outside with a juicy centre, they’re delicious cooked on the BBQ and served with a fresh, minty yogurt side and warm naan bread. Serves 4 Ingredients: – 20 large prawns – 2 tsp tandoori mix
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Those unfamiliar with the history of Drury Street might enter The Rag Trader and wonder ‘what’s with all those trousers and tailor’s tools?‘ The theme of the place – and its name – pays a stylish homage to the area’s historic identity as a hub for textile businesses. The unit itself was once a fabric warehouse and is
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After fifteen years behind the bar at the five-star luxury Hotel de Russie, Massimo D’Addezio left to open his own cocktail bar, Co.So. Cocktail & Social in Pigneto, eastern Rome’s nightlife epicenter. With the support and skills of London-trained bartender Giorgia Crea, Co.So. does a brisk business of cocktails that are twists on the classics,
Carbonara Sour Recipe From the Tasting Rome Cookbook Read More »
Succulent chuck and brisket burger served with West style Cork black pudding, fresh avocado slices and crumbled Cashel blue with baby spinach leaves on a wholemeal bap. This black pudding burger recipe is perfect for a summer barbecue! Ingredients: – 170g butchers Select Chuck & Brisket burger mince – 1/2 shallot – 1 tsp flat
Black Pudding Burger Recipe by Chef Clement Pavie Read More »
As worthy as the craft drinks boom has been in recent years, it’s hard not to be cynical about how abused the term ‘craft’ has become of late. It didn’t take too long for the large multinational corporations to jump on the bandwagon and apply the adjective to their products, if not literally then by
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Kenwood is set to supercharge the already raging spiralizing trend with the launch of the Ireland’s first Electric Spiralizer (€69.99). Whether you’re substituting spaghetti, sprucing up a stir fry or adding substance to soups and salads, Kenwood’s Electric Spiralizer can now make light work of the task in no time at all. From courgettes and
Kenwood Launches First Ever Electric Spiralizer – plus Thai In-spiralized Salad Recipe Read More »
Cocktail culture is alive and well on our shores, and this is to be celebrated, raise a toast to the art of imbibing. Long gone are the days of sickly cocktails reminiscent of Ribena being the norm – if I want to fall into a sugar coma I will happily eat a bag of jelly
Call Me Old Fashioned – Ireland’s Best Read More »
Summer has officially kicked off. Traditionally, summer days are destined to tantalise us. We mere mortals with blue skies, blooming flowers, and warm winds and for our liking of food and being aficionados, opens the doors of all things al fresco. Something to enjoy under the open sky. For me, however, happiness is fueled by
7 Dublin Cafés Perfect for Outdoor Coffee Read More »
Gin is the it spirit right now and as the world’s best mixologists rush to get their hands on this botanical-infused wonder, the list of cocktails available has grown and evolved from the classic G&T to crafty and original combinations. The beauty of gin lies on its versatility, and with so many options out there, this test
Quiz: Which Gin Cocktail Suits your Personality? Read More »
When the United States were so new that George Washington was President, a tax on spirits triggered what was known as the Whiskey Rebellion, a three year long insurrection that showed everyone two things about the young state: Americans hated taxes but loved whiskey. Those two feelings were especially strong among farmers that moved to Bourbon County after being asked to do
Bourbon: Born in the USA, Enjoyed All Over the World Read More »
Mention the words Stone Brewing Co. to any hardened beer geek and you’ll see their pupils dilate, a grin cross their face, and a barely audible “oh yes” escape their lips. Stone have been a standard bearer of the US and worldwide craft beer revolution for the last 20 years. They eschew industrial yellow beer
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Established back in 1997, Founders Brewery is these days known to be one of the bigger craft beer producers in North America. With a couple of highly rated stouts in their arsenal, the brewery is more commonly known over these parts for their regularly available ‘All Day IPA’. A session beer that (as the name
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2016 is Northern Ireland’s Year of Food and Drink. Each month the programme is focusing on a different theme and July’s focus is Rivers, Seas and Loughs. One of the stand out producers, Islander Kelp, is a family run business on Rathlin Island, Co. Antrim. They have already been the focus of a lot of
Kelp is King on Rathlin Island – The Islander Kelp Story Read More »
On a sunny Saturday afternoon in June the patio area of Cavern on Baggot Street played host to a beer tasting from none other than Scottish craft beer trend setters Brewdog. This was another event organised by Irish craft beer distributors Four Corners and if their recent Beavertown tap takeover of Mulligan’s Grocer was to
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The first Irish Free From Food awards were held last month in the Round Room at the Mansion House in Dublin. With the growing success of the British awards, the move to Ireland was inevitable and The Foods of Athenry went home with an incredible seven awards for products across seven different categories. It is
Gluten Free Goodies from Galway – The Foods of Athenry Story Read More »
There is a lot of history in County Kilkenny. It’s in the heritage city, the buildings, the culture and the land. It is also in the food and drink that is produced there. Highbank Orchards produces an award winning range of apple based products ranging from syrups and ciders to vodka, gin and liqueurs. The
The Apple of Kilkenny’s Eye – The Highbank Orchards Story Read More »
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