The white, meaty flesh of the John Dory is firm and flavoursome and can be cooked in a variety of ways. It’s popular with chefs because it goes well with a wide variety of ingredients and is a perfect summer dish with these gorgeous potatoes and seasonal heirloom tomatoes. Escalope Potato – 200g Thinly Sliced […]
John Dory with Escalope Potato Recipe by Joey Harding of East Cafe Bar Read More »
Is there anything better than sipping on an expertly crafted cocktail on a summer’s evening? We think not. With that in mind, TheTaste Summer Cocktail Festival takes the hassle out of the hunt for Ireland’s finest shaken and stirred favourites. With hotspot cocktail bars around the country showcasing their skills with a special cocktail to
Bellini’s Bar at the Maryborough Hotel, Cork – #TasteCocktailFest Read More »
Congratulations to Dominic Armstrong of The Fitzwilliam Hotel in Belfast for getting through to the final of the Hennessy 250 competition, see his recipe below. Ingrediants for Fontenoys Epilogue 40ml – Maraschino Cherry Infused Hennessy VS 20ml – Peach Liqueur (De Kuyper Peachtree or Home made using Absolut as the neutral spirit) 10ml – Chocolate Syrup
We have a sneek peak at one of our favourite restaurant’s Marcels new home at No.13 Merrion Row, Dublin 2. Now located in the heart of the city centre, the new look Marcels has been revealed. Fully open for business 7 days a weekend and now incorporating a traditional bar, with European influenced dishes within
Marcels Moves to Dublin 2 Read More »
Dublin’s newest social destination Suesey Street celebrated its official opening recently. Located on the corner of Fitzwilliam Place, the venue offers an informal approach to drinking and dining. The outdoor terrace was the place to be as a stylish crowd made the most of the balmy weather. Ice cold beer and summer cocktails were the
Suesey Street Launch Party & Gallery Read More »
Beaumont des Crayeres Grande Reserve Champagne: This is a special champagne, it has two and a half years lees aging which gives it a great body with lots of those champagne characteristics that we know and love. Usually this length of ageing would cost more, and is not that common in non-vintage Champagnes – or at
Wine of the Week – Beaumont des Crayères Grande Réserve NV Champagne by Suzi Redmond Read More »
The Taste of Cavan kicks off this weekend 7th and 8th August 2015, no matter what the weather brings this year’s venue in Cavan Equestrian Centre has it covered! Following on from the success of the 2014 event, where 35,000 visitors, food lovers and families enjoyed two days of demonstrations, exhibitions and the best of
Get a Taste of Cavan this Weekend Read More »
Having grown up not too far from Glasnevin hill, the building that houses The Washerwoman is a bit of an institution in the local area and has had many different guises over the years. Dating back to 1700 there was no doubt that seeing this delightful building lying vacant for over a year was not
King of the Hill – The Washerwoman Restaurant Read More »
Hyde 10yr Single Malt €69.95 A limited edition of 5000 bottles were created to pay homage to our first president Douglas Hyde. This whiskey has a quality that would delight any president. We were fortunate enough to taste this recently and it really was something special. It has a beautiful sherried nose packed with fruits,
A President’s Whiskey by Suzi Redmond Read More »
Having been diagnosed as a Coeliac in 2012, I had to renew my approach towards cooking. With gluten being a main ingredient in so many products, I was left with little option other than to devise ways around this through working on recipes with ingredient replacement. Through trying, testing and tweaking in The Olde Post
Bacon & Cabbage Terrine by Gearoid Lynch of the Olde Post Inn with wine pairing Read More »
While spending time in Waterford last week for our 24 Hours feature we had the pleasure of staying in one of Waterford city’s most historical houses. The Athenaeum House Hotel is situated overlooking the River Suir on the other side of the city’s quays, less than 10 minutes drive from the heart of the city
A Jewel in Waterford’s Crown – Zak’s Restaurant at Athenaeum House Hotel Read More »
This dish is a Cavaliere favourite that has consistently made an appearance on the Ristorante Rinuccini menu for the past 25 years! A light and summery traditional spaghetti with fresh water prawns from Kilmore Quay and a hint of chilli to finish. At Ristorante Rinuccini Head Chef/Owner Antonio Cavaliere loves the combination of classic Italian
Spaghetti con Gamberoni Recipe by Antonio Cavaliere with wine pairing Read More »
This recipe for white chocolate bavarois is from our afternoon tea menu by Executive Head Pastry Chef Paula Stakelum. It’s quite a simple recipe anyone would be able to make at home! Makes 25 Ingredients – 345g milk – 90g pasteurized egg yolk – 85g caster sugar – 5 leaves gelatine – 300g semi-whipped cream
White Chocolate Bavarois Recipe by Ashford Castle with wine pairing Read More »
Serves 4 Ingredients – 2 medium size pork fillets (450/500g each) – Marinade Ingredients – 4 table spoon of hoisin sauce – 2 table spoon of soya sauce – 2 teaspoon of sesame seeds – 1 tea spoon of freshly grated ginger – 1 teaspoon of freshly grated lemon grass – 1 crushed clove of
Hoisin Pork fillet and Thai Style Vegetable Salad by Clement Pavie with wine pairing Read More »
For me, food is very much about fostering a sense of community and taking the time to sit down and eat with friends and family. As such, I seldom choose to dine alone and rarely do so, much preferring the air of conviviality which comes from eating good food in relaxed circumstances with those closest
First Port of Call – An Port Mór Restaurant Review by Niamh Mannion Read More »
This amazing looking dish will have people quite impressed at the dinner table. It looks so stunning, almost Michelin Star quality food but super easy and quick to prepare. This is a “Warm Black Rice Salad“, absolutely gorgeous and delicious. Black rice is extremely nutritious. An ancient gluten free grain with impressive health benefits. So
Warm Black Rice Salad Recipe by My Nutrition with wine pairing Read More »
On the hottest days, nothing sounds more appealing than an icy-cold popsicle. A warm-weather favourite of grown-ups and little ones alike Below is a super fast and beautiful recipe for a raspberry ripple, frozen yoghurt popsicle. If your not a huge raspberry fan, don’t fret! Fresh seasonal fruit is in abundance this time of year
Raspberry Ripple Frozen Yoghurt Popsicles Recipe by Shane Smith Read More »
This month we have been looking at the food industry in Ireland, how it has changed over the last few years and how it stands now. We talked to some of Ireland’s most influential women to get their views on food in Ireland. Sallyanne Clarke opened the restaurant with her husband Derry Clarke in 1989.
Women in Food – Ireland’s Most Influential Women on the State of the Industry Read More »
We use both the loin (taken from the saddle) as well as the lamb belly for this dish as we find the loin very lean and the fat of the belly balances out the protein. The dish is really quite simple. When the meat is such good quality then there is no need to mess
Kerry Hill Lamb by Ken Harker of Mount Juliet with wine pairing Read More »
There’s no doubt it, people are far more educated about food in general these days. Foreign travel, television programmes and cookery books have resulted in our being exposed to different cultures and cuisines and we are keen to learn more about how to cook these foods for ourselves in our own kitchens. Although historically the
Cooks Academy Sushi Workshop by Niamh Mannion Read More »
We’ve seen a big surge recently in the Irish mind-set as people seem to be taking their health more seriously. Some of it arguably comes from a weight conscious perspective but there is a definite concern now about what we are putting in our body and where our food comes from. This journey back to
Healthy Eating Hot Spots Read More »
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