Absolut brings Midsummer Brunch Banquet to Body&Soul 17th–19th June

This year’s Body&Soul Festival returns to Ballinlough Castle June 17th-19th. Also making a comeback is the renowned Absolut Stage where revelers can catch top DJs, music acts and theatrical performances including aerial artists Lucent Dossier. This year Absolut have teamed up with chef Paul Catterson to bring you the Absolut Midsummer Brunch on the Saturday […]

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Win a Tapas & Wine Lunch at Taste of Dublin and Meet Top Chef Neven Maguire – CLOSED

Competitions / Alison Daly

World Tapas Day is an international celebration of little Spanish plates on the 16th of June. Coinciding with Ireland’s biggest food festival, Taste of Dublin in the Iveagh Gardens, you can celebrate both at the dedicated World Tapas Day area in association with the Port House group. We want you to be a part of

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Win a Copy of the Cava Bodega Tapas Cookbook by JP McMahon – CLOSED

Competitions / Alison Daly

Michelin star chef JP McMahon is the man behind Cava Bodega, Galway’s authentic Spanish restaurant serving a great range of tapas and Spanish wine. JP and his wife Drigín are passionate about using the best local produce and pairing that with traditional Iberian methods and flavours to bring you a real taste of Spain in

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Win a Copy of Neven Maguire’s Complete Baby & Toddler Cookbook – Closed

Competitions / Alison Daly

Neven Maguire is Ireland’s most trusted chef. Irish people have turned to his recipes for over ten years, knowing they will get tried and tested delicious food, made with honest-to-goodness ingredients. Neven and his wife Amelda are also parents to twins, toddlers Connor and Lucia, so they know the difficulties parents face in balancing hectic

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Celebrate Castle Durrow’s 300th Birthday with an Exclusive Overnight Package

News, Small Bites / admin

Located in the heart of Ireland, Castle Durrow is regarded as one of the country’s hidden gems. A place to relax, unwind and be treated like a lord or lady for the duration of your stay. The Castle’s friendly staff look forward to waiting on you hand and foot to ensure your stay is one

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Spanish Omelette Recipe Video for World Tapas Day 2016

Breakfast Recipes, Foodie TV, Gluten Free Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Recipes, Vegetarian / Vegan, World Food / Erica Bracken

This World Tapas Day travel to Spain via the flavours of the favourite Spanish delicacy; Tapas. This Spanish Omelette Recipe is a simple and authentic part of a Spanish Tapas feast. Mark June 16th in your calendar and enjoy, celebrating this ‘mini-cuisine’ typical of Spain, associated with sharing with others and ‘tasting the moment’. World

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Gilda Tapa Recipe Video for World Tapas Day 2016

Fish & Seafood, Foodie TV, Gluten Free Recipes, Recipes, World Food / Erica Bracken

This World Tapas Day travel to Spain via the flavours of the favourite Spanish delicacy; Tapas. This Gilda recipe one of the simplest tapas to make. It is actually a pintxo (peen-cho) that originated in Pais Vasco, in the Basque Country. Typically it is made with chillies, olives, and anchovies skewered with a small wooden

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Bread Tomato and Serrano Ham Recipe World Tapas Day

Bread, Tomato and Serrano Ham Tapa Recipe Video for World Tapas Day 2016

Foodie TV, Meat Recipes, Recipes, World Food / Erica Bracken

This World Tapas Day travel to Spain via the flavours of the favourite Spanish delicacy; Tapas. These tasty tapas snacks are ready in just 5 minutes, by combining fresh tomatoes, Serrano ham and fresh crusty bread you will transported to sunnier climates. The perfect accompaniment for a drinks party! Mark June 16th in your calender

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No5 Vinoteca’s Take on the Bottomless Brunch: Tito’s Handmade Vodka and more

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Located on Merrion Row, No 5 Vinoteca is a popular destination for its extensive cellar of Spanish wines, with a full bar offering a wide choice of beers, cocktails, mixed drinks and Cavas. This Bank Holiday Saturday, 4th June, they introduce their take on the popular Bottomless Brunch. No 5’s cosy candlelit courtyard, welcoming interior and piano bar makes

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Colourful Street Carnival to Unveil New Clonakilty Townscape

Events, Small Bites / Erica Bracken

The West Cork town of Clonakilty will host a street carnival, on Saturday June 11th, to unveil the beautiful new streetscape with activities running from 9am until 9pm. After 18 months of major works in a 12 million euro road resurfacing and drainage project, the town is ready to celebrate, and locals and visitors are

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Bite to Savour Launch their Seasonal Summer Food Gift Box

Small Bites / Erica Bracken

Summer is finally upon us and to celebrate, Bite to Savour are releasing their seasonal summer box on the 1st of June, which is full of Northern Irish artisan food produce. Bite to Savour are an innovative and dynamic business who are passionate about supporting artisan food and helping small producers develop their brands and

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No Bake Dessert in a Jar Recipe from Siucra

Baking & Desserts, Family Recipes, News, Recipes / Darina Coffey

Strawberries are perfectly in season at the moment, so make the most of them with this no bake dessert in a jar from Siúcra. A crunchy biscuit base is layered with decadent chocolate mousse, velvety cream cheese filling and topped with juicy strawberries for a mouth-watering dessert that is perfect for any occasion. Whip it

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Tortilla de patatas tapa recipe by Tasty Mediterraneo

Spanish Omelette Recipe by Tasty Mediterraneo

Breakfast Recipes, Family Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Recipes, Vegetarian / Vegan, World Food / Erica Bracken

In Spain you will easily find a good excuse to hang out with your friends and eat some ‘Tapas’ or ‘Pinchos’. They are usually eaten in bars as a small snack and there is a huge variety to choose from. Between all of them the Spanish Omelette, or Tortilla de Patatas, is a classic. Only

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Pisto Manchego Tapa Recipe by Tasty Mediterraneo

Family Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Recipes, Vegetarian / Vegan, World Food / Erica Bracken

For those of you who are not familiar with this Pisto Manchego Tapa Recipe, I will tell you that this is a typical vegan dish original from Castilla La Mancha (Spain). Yes, the region where the delicious Spanish Manchego cheese comes from and also the region that gives name to one of the most famous

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Russian Salad Tapa Recipe by Tasty Mediterraneo

Family Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Recipes, Vegetarian / Vegan, World Food / Erica Bracken

I consider this recipe as a Mediterranean Russian fusion, because even if this salad finds its origin in Russia, this dish is very typical in Spain where it is known as: “Ensaladilla Rusa”, or Russian Salad. It makes a great tapa that you can find at any tapas bar in my country. Obviously, in Spain

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Aldi’s Exquisite Collection Sauvignon Blanc wins Gold at the 2016 Decanter World Wine Awards

Aldi Wine Exquisite Collection Sauvignon Blanc wins Gold at the 2016 Decanter World Wine Awards

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Aldi Wine Exquisite Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2015 was awarded a Gold Medal at the 2016 Decanter World Wine Awards. The wine is available in nationwide, priced €8.99, and comes from the Casablanca Valley in Chile. Recently featured at Aldi’s Summer wine range tasting, the award winning wine is light an refreshing, with the crispy acidity that

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Delphi Resort, Galway

Hotels / Alison Daly

From warm Irish hospitality to exquisite food, outdoor adventure to ultimate relaxation, Delphi Resort is the place to escape to. Delphi Resort is located in the heart of the scenic Delphi Valley, near Leenane, Connemara. With its stunning scenic location, Delphi is a world apart and a haven for romantic getaways, special occasions, adventure-filled family

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The Rolling Donut Launches New Artisan Donut Shop on Bachelors Walk

Small Bites / Erica Bracken

Dublin’s original purveyor of donuts officially opened its eagerly anticipated flagship store on Bachelors Walk, Dublin today.’Rolling since 1978′, The Rolling Donut is an Irish, family-run business famous for its delicious classic donuts that continue to be sold from the iconic kiosk on O’Connell Street. The Rolling Donut is now expanding and opening Dublin’s newest

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Sea Bass with Salsa Recipe by Chef JP McMahon

Family Recipes, Fish & Seafood, Gluten Free Recipes, Recipes, Star Chef Recipes / Erica Bracken

This sea bass recipe, is served with cherry vine tomato and black olive salsa. Created by renowned Galway chef JP McMahon for his book Cava Bodega Tapas, it’s a dish that will deliver a true ‘Taste of Spain in Ireland’. Serves 4 Ingredients: For the sea bass – 4 sea bass fillets, trimmed of their bellies

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Gazpacho Recipe from Las Tapas de Lola

Healthy Recipes, Recipes, Vegetarian / Vegan, World Food / Erica Bracken

Gazpacho is a traditional tomato soup from Andalucía served cold. Follow this authentic Spanish gazpacho recipe for a deliciously refreshing Summer starter, or use as one of a number of tapas dishes. A chef’s tip is if you prefer a thicker texture to your soup, add bread from the day before to the ingredients in the

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Seafood Paella Recipe from Las Tapas de Lola

Family Recipes, Fish & Seafood, Gluten Free Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Recipes, World Food / Erica Bracken

This classic Spanish seafood Paella recipe from Las Tapas de Lola uses squid, tiger prawns, octopus, mussels, clams and fresh fish to capture the true taste of the sea. An authentic and easy to follow paella recipe, this a perfect Summer dish to share with friends in the sunshine with a crisp glass of white

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