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Balloon Ice-cream Cups

Chocolate Balloon Cups with Popping Candy Recipe by Chef Louise Lennox & Aishling Larkin of Foodoppi

These Chocolate Balloon Cups are so cool – this week you learn how to make chocolate cups from water balloons – I know – madness!! Serve with some of our crazy science ice cream and our Food Art fruit skewers and you have a sweet treat everyone will be talking about. Serves 6 Ingredients: – 250g candy melts […]

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Michael O Meara Sea Gastronomy Cookbook

Galway Chef Michael O’Meara’s Cookbook shortlisted in the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2016

The Gourmand World Cookbook Awards, the ‘Oscars’ of the food industry, is the most prestigious accolade in the world of culinary writing and winners will be announced in Yantai, China, on Sunday 29th of May. Along with TheTaste, who are nominated for ‘Best Digital Food Magazine’, Sea Gastronomy: Fish and Shellfish of the North Atlantic by

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Quique Dacosta Sells out Nacho & Friends Event in the Ibérica Restaurants

Three Michelin Star chef Quique Dacosta was the first guest chef of Nacho & Friends 2016, a series of events and special dinners where world renowned chefs join forces with chef Nacho Manzano. The series of dining events is supported by the Spanish Tourist Office in London to promote Spain as one of the world’s

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Through the Looking Glass with a Special Afternoon Tea at The Shelbourne

Alice Through the Looking Glass, the second installment of Disney’s Alice in Wonderland series is coming to Irish cinemas on May 27th. Inspired by the visual sensations in the film, the pastry team at The Shelbourne Hotel have created a stunning ‘Wonderland Afternoon Tea‘. Sitting on the stand alongside classic favourites of dainty sandwiches and

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The House of Peroni

The House of Peroni Opens this Week Serving Up the Finest Italian Food and Drink

The House of Peroni opens its doors this Thursday, 19th May, bringing a delicious slice of authentic Italian food and drink to the denizens of Dublin, just in time for summer. Located at 1 Dame Lane, Dublin 2, the two-week residency features food by Michelin-starred chefs, Ross Lewis and Luciano Tona of Osteria Lucia, and

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Wines to Shake Things Up at the O'Briens Wine Fair

Different Wines to Shake Things Up from the O’Briens Wine Fair

Last weekend hundreds of wine lovers gathered at the Printworks Conference Centre in Dublin Castle to taste the over 200 wines available at the O’Briens Wine Fair. Thousands of glasses were poured and all the best-sellers had well-deserved queues besides them. But this was not just an occasion to indulge on those you know and love -which never hurts,

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Chicken Tapas Recipe by JP McMahon photographer Julia Dunin

Chicken with Walnuts Tapas Recipe by JP McMahon

This chicken tapas recipe from Michelin starred chef JP McMahon of Aniar is a delicious way to get maximum flavour in a chicken breast dish. Paired with walnuts, chicory and silky carrot puree, this chicken tapas recipe will wow friends and family. Ingredients: Chicken – 4 chicken breasts, skin on, inner fillet removed – 100g

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Turbot Recipe by Chef JP McMahon

Turbot Tapas Recipe by Chef JP McMahon

This tapas recipe will please seafood lovers as it combines fillets of flavourful turbot with delicious clams in a butter and olive oil base that highlights the taste without overshadowing it. The celeriac and saffron purée comes as a perfect match, as it’s aromatic and pairs well with the delicate main ingredients. Serves 4 Ingredients:

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Eggs and Asparagus Tapas Recipe by Chef JP McMahon

Eggs and Asparagus Tapas Recipe by Chef JP McMahon

This tapas recipe works either as part of a Spanish-inspired brunch or as a tasty tapas dish in which the classic mix of eggs and asparagus is taken to the next level with the help of Serrano ham, walnuts and truffle oil. The dressing is super easy to make and accentuates beautifully all the ingredients.

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Octopus Tapas Recipe by JP McMahon photographer Julia Dunin

Octopus, Chorizo & Sherry Tapas Recipe by Chef JP McMahon

This octopus tapas recipe is flavoured with two true tastes of Spain, chorizo and Oloroso sherry. Created by Chef JP McMahon, this tapas recipe is the perfect way to enjoy World Tapas Day on June 16th 2016. Serves 4 Ingredients: – 1 medium sized octopus – 4 fresh chorizo sausages, chopped into rounds – 300ml Oloroso sherry – a

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Two Irish Chefs in Regional Finals of San Pellegrino Young Chef of the Year

Stage two of the San Pellegrino Young Chef of the Year competition is underway as the regional semi-finalists for Ireland and the UK have just been announced. Thousands of young chefs all over the world submitted their signature recipes to FineDiningLovers.com and those applications have been reduced to just 200 participants. ALMA, the top educational

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Campo Viejo Tapas Trail

Campo Viejo Tapas Trail 2016 to Bring Colour to the Streets of Dublin, Cork & Galway

¿Estás listo? It’s that time of the year, the days are getting longer, the weather is getting better, and the Campo Viejo Tapas Trail is almost upon us again. What’s more enjoyable than good food, great company, and a glass or two of Campo Viejo Reserva? The Tapas Trail returns this summer to bring a

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Bow Lane

Bow Lane Bar & Restaurant Launches on Aungier Street – plus Photo Gallery

A new bar and restaurant, Bow Lane on Aungier Street held it’s official opening on this week, on May 11th. Deigned to satisfy on every level, Bow Lane is the latest spot to check out whether you fancy quiet pint, a serious cocktail, great bar snacks or a sophisticated dinner. Geoff Nordell, the man behind

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Lidl Wines Recognised with 9 Awards at the 2016 International Wine Challenge

Lidl Wines Recognised with 9 Awards at the 2016 International Wine Challenge

The 33rd edition of the International Wine Challenge, one of the world’s most prestigious competitions for the wine industry, saw nine bottles of Lidl wines rewarded. All the participant wines are blind tasted by an expert team of judges that evaluate them on their faithfulness to style, region and vintage. Each medal-winning wine is tasted on

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Brioche

Celebrate the Summer with a Complimentary Glass of Bubbly at Brioche Ranelagh

To celebrate Summer finally arriving, Brioche Restaurant in Ranelagh are offering all TheTaste followers a complimentary glass of bubbly when they book for dinner. With superb cooking by chef Gavin McDonagh on offer for just €29 for two courses, and €35 for three courses, this is surely a contender for one of the best value meals

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Ireland’s Only Centre of Weber BBQ Excellence to Host Free Weekly Cooking Demonstrations

Weber experts will be running live cookery demonstrations and exclusive promotions from 12pm-2pm every Saturday until the end of July at the country’s only barbecue centre of excellence at The Orchard, located on the Dublin Road, Celbridge. Barbecue lovers are invited to Ireland’s only Weber World Store where Weber chef Sarah will be hosting a weekly hands-on

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‘Old Fashioned’ Spa Package at The Shelbourne – The Perfect Gift for Father’s Day

Nothing beats a day of pampering in the luxurious deluxe spa at The Shelbourne Hotel. Their five star facilities ensure an experience of total relaxation and rejuvenation by world class therapists. The spa experience at The Shelbourne Hotel is not just for women as treatments are also tailored for men with a range including facials,

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1826 Adare Celebrates 3rd Birthday with Dinner by Guest Chef Paul Flynn

Award winning restaurant 1826 Adare is about to reach their third birthday. To celebrate the event they are throwing a birthday party on May 19th with a special appearance by guest chef Paul Flynn from The Tannery restaurant and guest house in Dungarvan. The celebrations begin at 7.30 with raspberry and white peach birthday Bellinis

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