Monday, 31st August – The Irish Wine Association has today released its annual Irish Wine Market review, which calls on the Government to reverse excise on alcohol in the next Budget. There has been a 62% increase in excise since 2012. This, the industry says, has put jobs at risk and has made it impossible […]
The Grape Depression – Irish Wine Market Report Calls for Excise Cut Read More »
It seems like ages since I have visited Cork so I was delighted that a scheduled family trip to see my sister-in-law who lives there had finally come around. Knowing that we were going to be in the Rebel County for a few days, I booked a table for dinner on our first night, in
All the Right Ingredients – Sage Restaurant Review by Niamh Mannion Read More »
Did you ever just feel like you need to down tools and get away? Just twenty four hours away from the hustle and bustle of life can do wonders for recharging your batteries and I have found the perfect place to do this. Somewhere away from the madding crowds where you can take a walk
Get Away From It All At Faithlegg House Hotel by Fiona Dillon Read More »
I was saddened when the Fatted Calf, previously located in Glasson, County Westmeath, closed its doors early in the New Year and I have been eagerly waiting for it to re-open. I was a great fan of Head Chef Feargal O’Donnell’s food and regularly dined there as I only live a short distance away. I
The Fatted Calf’s Rebirth by Niamh Mannion Read More »
Dublin has seen some huge changes in the restaurants scene in the last couple of years and not just with the explosion of eateries but also with the choice on offer. No better example of change than Pichet on Dublin’s Trinity Street, with colossal transformation and upheaval in it’s front of house and management over the
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Generally when you mention top chefs in Cavan, Neven Maguire is at the tip of everyone’s tongue and rightly so. However there is another very unassuming Cavan man who has created something very special in his home county. Gearoid Lynch has earned his stripes in some seriously impressive kitchens such as the renowned Thornton’s and
A Taste of Cavan – The Olde Post Inn Review Read More »
What do you get if you cross a dedicated farmer with a passionate bio-chemist? You get Goatsbridge Trout Farm in Co Kilkenny. Run by Ger and Mag Kirwan, Goatsbridge sits comfortably amongst the finest food producers in this country. Smoked trout, smoked trout paté and even trout caviar are among their products that are not
Producer Spotlight – Goatsbridge Trout Farm Read More »
The shortage of chefs in Ireland has now reached crisis levels and is threatening the hospitality industry. An investment in training is needed urgently. The RAI is calling on the Minister for Education, Jan O’Sullivan to re – establish CERT, the former State Tourism Training Agency. The vast majority of jobs in the hospitality sector
Adrian Cummins of the RAI on the Chef Shortage Read More »
Tequila has had a bad reputation for years. It is associated with blackouts, horrible hangovers and poor decisions. People who drink tequila are usually drunk already, looking to get wasted and/or criminals, bandits and outlaws (if it’s in the movies then it must be true). Preconceptions dealt with, tequila is having a transformative moment. No
It’s Tequila Time – How the Spirit is Becoming Classy Read More »
Every once in a while when I have a great meal in a restaurant or discover my new favourite place for “coffee o’clock” I remember why I love the industry the way that I do. I have been lucky enough to dine and cook in some of the country’s best restaurants so I did not
The Taste Food Heroes – Neven Maguire Read More »
There is something very modest and unassuming about RAW which is located on the top floor of the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa in Galway. There is nothing flashy or gimmicky about the restaurant and my worries that it might have a conference or hotel room feel were quickly dispelled on entering through its doors.
Raw – Sushi in the Sky – Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Galway Review Read More »
The other week I got a call to say that Fleur McCree from Insight Wines was popping over to Dublin and would I like to meet her. Automatically I said yes, I’d heard such great things so I was eager to meet her and gain an ‘insight’ into how she got into the business and
An Insight into one of New Zealand’s best Wineries Read More »
One of Ireland’s oldest Craft Brewers, The Porterhouse, has a reputation for producing a great range of craft beers, their Plain and Red Ale are among many great brews I enjoy. However with the number of new brewers popping up all over the country bringing out big hoppy IPAs you had to wonder was there
Porterhouse Brewing Hopped to F**k Review Read More »
This glazed chicken thighs recipe is made with seven-malt Porter Ale, M&S Brewer’s Paste packs a umami punch. It’s peppery, rich with meaty undertones and makes a great glaze for chicken. Cooked in open pans, the paste is a balanced blend of porcini, roasted garlic, molasses and Porter Ale. Serves 4 Ingredients – 8 chicken
Glazed Chicken Thighs Recipe by M&S Read More »
These paprika candied nuts are dangerously good. Ridiculously delicious and moreish. They are really quick to make, and still impress everyone who eats them! This batch disappeared very quickly with very few people involved in their consumption. These are perfect to nibble before a dinner party, while you’re watching a movie or to bring on
Paprika Candied Nuts Recipe by Bridget Harney Read More »
This simple loaf is a delicious way to use up a punnet of juicy blueberries. It’s quick to make up and the lime really works alongside the blueberries. A cream cheese buttercream is used as a delicious frosting and topped with some more blueberries and lime slices. Ingredients – 175g softened butter, plus extra for
Blueberry & Lime Cream Cheese Loaf Recipe by Karyn Ryan Read More »
This is a beautiful cake for a celebration ideal for a Birthday. It has a few steps but the results make the time spent absolutely worthwhile. If piping is not your thing (like me) practice by piping some roses before you actually pipe them on the cake. Coffee Sponge – 225g very soft butter, plus
Baileys & Coffee Sponge Recipe by Karyn Ryan Read More »
We’re still holding out hope for a few more weeks of sunshine and what better way to enjoy the remaining summer sun than gathering the family round for a BBQ feast! The best way to impress your friends and family is with a little help from award-winning Dublin butcher Michael Collins of The Scarlet Heifer.
Dry Aged Angus Beef Ribs Recipe by The Scarlet Heifer Read More »
Marie Power, aka The Sea Gardener, is a Waterford-based seaweed forager, educator, food producer and author of a cookbook and foraging guide called “The Sea Garden.” She’s is one of the speakers to attend this years’ Waterford Harvest Festival The Sea Gardener launched a range of healthy protein snack bars in 2014 and soon after, a savoury
Spotlight on Seaweed at Waterford Harvest Festival Read More »
September sees the return of Wine Mondays at Hadskis restaurant in Belfast city centre. A great way to get the week off to a lively start, or the perfect end to a long weekend in the northern capital. The weekly events consist of a series of food and wine pairings, taking in the seasons, travelling
Wine Mondays Return to Hadskis in Belfast Read More »
The foods that you feed your body with, can make a real difference on how your skin, hair and body looks. Powerful natural foods will make your skin look younger and naturally beautiful. Our modern busy lifestyles, fast and processed foods have a very dramatic damaging impact on our bodies, increasing inflammatory responses, premature ageing
Make me Younger Foods by My Nutrition with wine pairing Read More »
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