When thinking about wheat beer, Germany’s fruity and extra-cloudy renditions might come to mind. It is even tempting to compare everything else to these rich brews, but let’s not do that today, for O’Hara’s Curim Celtic Wheat Beer is something different. To begin with, wheat beers vary greatly from one to another since they usually contain between 30 […]
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Stunning views of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way were the background for the launch of a bottled celebration last Friday 27th of May. A celebration of the Galway Whiskey Trail, distilled in the shape of a Single Malt Irish Whiskey with 10 years of age, named The Famous Galway Bay Irish Whiskey, as golden as the
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Beaujolais wine, or Bojo as its friends call it, comes from the French appellation of the same name, located within Burgundy. The main star of the region is Gamay, a purple-coloured grape that is known for producing fruit-dominated wines with a distinctive banana aroma. Just like a talented actor that became globally famous for his role in
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It has been said that age doesn’t matter unless you are a cheese. Belfast native Mike Thomson spent his early twenties hatching a plan, having decided that there was a gap in the market for a high quality, locally made small batch cheese. Despite his young age, he took the first steps towards capitalizing on
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A couple dozen kids gather around an improvised football court on Myin Sine, a rural village hidden in Myanmar’s Magway region. It’s nearly 40°C and they disorderly run around in flip flops while they try to kick the ball over a dusty playground as John tries to explain to them the rules of the game. It’s the first time they see a
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Inch House has stood proudly in Nenagh, Co. Tipperary since the early 18th century when John Ryan built it. His lands then were considerably larger than the 300 acre plot that John and Nora Egan purchased in 1985 but after nearly 300 years in the same family, it’s probably not surprising that the Ryans sold
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Nestled in an industrial estate on the edge of Portlaoise town you will find Kelly Lou Cakes coffee shop and bakery. It is not the most obvious of locations so I headed there recently to find out exactly why customers are flocking from all over the country, not only to enjoy a cupcake and a
Queen of Cupcakes – The Kelly Lou Cakes Story Read More »
No summer is complete without at least one BBQ – everyone loves the thought of firing up theirs and producing a flame-grilled feast for family and friends. Steak is infinitely better when flame-kissed, but do you ever wonder how restaurants manage to achieve char-grilled perfection every time? The experts at FX Buckley Steakhouse and ASADOR
Be a BBQ Steak Boss with Expert Tips from FX Buckley Steakhouse & ASADOR Chefs Read More »
Everyone loves a traditional BBQ burger and the like, old classics that feel like summer the moment you take your first bite. But if you have grown tired of the usual BBQ suspects or just fancy getting adventurous with your grill you might want to consider these tasty alternative cuts and ideas to liven up
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Summer is finally here and with a few days of nice weather ahead of us that means houses all over the country are wheeling dusty grills and BBQs out of sheds and garages. Here are some suggestions to make sure your summer evenings at home are ones to remember for all the right reasons. Be
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BBQ’s are a great excuse to have a few beers in the sunshine, but we are all for broadening our horizons and branching out with some exciting updated pairings. Bison Bar & BBQ has the largest selection of Whiskeys in Ireland with over 140 varieties in their collection. Bison has recently launched tempting sounding Whiskey
Sunshine and Whiskey – BBQ Pairings from Bison Bar & BBQ Read More »
BBQ season is open! There’s nothing like a gathering of friends and family on a hot sunny day to share perfectly cooked meat and start creating great summer memories. Treat yourself and those who make your season memorable to a glass that adds to the experience: the day might start as BYOB but soon you all will be tasting and toasting from the
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Nothing beats sipping on a glass of fine wine in the sunshine. So below are some summery wine suggestions that – though not exactly from outlandish varieties – are nevertheless a break from the usual Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet norms. Chateau Dereszla, Sparkling Tokaji €14.99 from Mitchell & Son This is a Hungarian sparkling wine
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As we bask in the mid summer evenings. Longer days, sunny evenings on the patio. It’s truly the time of year cider. While we hear so much about craft beer, the craft cider offerings have been steadily been increasing over recent years, and now Ireland truly has some great ciders to be truly proud of.
5 Summer Ciders to Try by IrishBeerSnob Read More »
This simple and healthy marinated Lamb Chops Recipe is made with a fresh mint marinade, and served with seasonal baby new potatoes. Dinner is on the table in just three easy steps! Ingredients: – 2 lamb chops – a handful of mint chopped – 2 tsp cider vinegar – glug of camelina oil – salt and pepper – new potatoes Method:
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Finally Summer has arrived and what better way to welcome its arrival than with a fancy ice-cream and wafers! This ice cream sandwich recipe is definitely a walk down memory lane but with a grown up feel. It is the perfect summery treat. Ingredients: Vanilla shortbread – 130g plain flour – 50g cornflour – 130g unsalted
White Chocolate & Cardamom Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe by Shane Smith Read More »
This cake is a wonderful birthday cake that’s as light as a feather – perfect to fill the tummies of lots of excited children! The birthday cake is best eaten just cooled and not long out of the oven, which is just as well, as it doesn’t tend to hang around for long. Serves 10–12
Strawberries & Cream Birthday Cake Recipe by Neven Maguire Read More »
In my opinion, very few things wouldn’t be improved by a big old spoonful of chimichurri sauce, an herbaceous, intensely garlicky sauce spiced with red pepper and lightened up with lemon and vinegar. It’s the traditional Argentinean accompaniment for grilled meat, but I also love it on roasted or grilled white-fleshed fish and tossed with
Grilled Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Recipe from Pure Delicious Cookbook Read More »
This balsamic roast chicken recipe from the Ketogenic Kitchen cookbook is pure ease. The perfect quick midweek meal, this one pan wonder is low in carbohydrates but packed with flavour with shaved parmesan, rocket and roast tomatoes. Ingredients: –4 chicken breasts, skin on –2 tbsp olive oil –Few tablespoons balsamic vinegar –1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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This flourless chocolate torte recipe is both rich yet light in texture. The coffee enhances the chocolate flavour. You could make a raspberry torte by placing fresh or frozen raspberries on the base of the dishes and then covering with the chocolate mixture. Makes 4 individual tortes Ingredients: – 125g gluten-free dark chocolate drops (70% cocoa solids) – 60g butter, plus extra
Flourless Chocolate Torte Recipe by Chef Gearóid Lynch Read More »
Boy do these bring back memories, the moment I bit in to one it was like stepping back in time. A childhood me about 10 years old, jammy wagon wheel in hand of an evening as a post dinner treat. I LOVED them! There was something so indulgent and oh so grown up about the
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