With Independence Day looming now is a great time to try a few American beers. Here are three of my favourites: Founder’s All Day IPA is available in Ireland for about two years now and if you haven’t tasted it yet you’re missing out. It’s fresh fruity hop aroma brings me peaches and mango grove. […]
Red, White and Brew – Beers to Try for 4th of July by Simon Broderick Read More »
A light fragrant orange sponge speckled with toasted poppy seeds, layered with a delicious coconut orange cream, fresh strawberries and blueberries. Cake Ingredients – 250g self-raising flour – 250g unsalted butter – 250g golden caster sugar – 4 large eggs – zest of 1 unwaxed orange – 3 tbsp of poppy seeds Method 1. Preheat
Summer Orange and Poppy Seed Cake Recipe by Cat Lawlor Read More »
We’ve been spoiled with the weather of late, to which the fumes from the multitude of barbecues alight in the warm evenings can attest. If you’re tempted to stand over the coals yourself, here are a few wine options to suit; from an atypical sparkling wine to reds and whites to suit both parties and
July Barbecue Wines by The Motley Cru Read More »
Loam in Galway has been on my foodie bucket list for a while so I was delighted to finally get the opportunity to visit recently. Located off Eyre Square in a rather anonymous looking building, this restaurant cum wine bar has a spacious, modern feel inside which reflects the style of the food perfectly. Diners
A Love Affair with Loam by Niamh Mannion Read More »
The venue formerly known as Brasserie Le Pont reopens this week as Suesey Street and now offers a more informal approach to drinking and dining. It has a fully heated terrace which is topped with a retractable canopy making it the perfect space for al fresco dining year round. Head chef Lumir Tousek (formerly of
Suesey Street opens on Fitzwilliam Place Read More »
Wicklow Spring Lamb is one of my favourite ingredients, and coupled with traditional champ mash it evokes childhood memories for everyone I think. Champ mash made simply, using only potato, spring onions and real butter is a true Irish delicacy! This recipe serves four people Ingredients: – 1 whole rack of lamb (8 bones) –
Wicklow Rack of Lamb & Neck Croquette by Gareth Mullins of the Marker Hotel Read More »
Rosé can be the best of both worlds, a happy medium when you have both red and white drinkers, or you just fancy a cool glass on a warm summer’s day. Depending on if you are red or white wine drinker you can get rosés that are light both on palate and colour to rosés that
Six Fantastic Rosés for summer and beyond…. by Suzi Redmond Read More »
Those who have read our 24 hours in Galway article may have noticed The Gaslight mentioned as an excellent lunch recommendation, so good in fact on our recent trip to Galway we decided to have dinner here. As we were staying in the Hotel Meyrick we didn’t have far to go. More often than not hotel restaurants
A Shining Light – Gaslight at The Meyrick Review Read More »
Soak up the best of this summer’s atmosphere with delicious Belvedere Vodka cocktails –the perfect aperitif for any summer soiree. Creating fresh, seasonal and contemporary cocktail recipes using 100% natural ingredients and completely free from additives, Belvedere Vodka has a refreshing tipple to tempt any taste-bud. Summertime favourites include the Belvedere vodka mojito, Belvedere poolside
Shake Things up this Summer with these Refreshing Belvedere Vodka Cocktail Recipes Read More »
The other night I bumped into the restaurateur and investors of The Unicorn – they told me how excited they were at the venue’s renaissance. It being my mother’s favourite restaurant of all time, when I moved to Dublin the first comment she made was, “go to The Unicorn”. Thus, I was more than keen
The Unicorn by Fiorentina – Suzi Redmond Read More »
I’ve been enjoying my crop of first early potatoes lately, and a first taste of a variety called Sarpo Mira, bred in Hungary and said to be exceptionally resistant to blight. Well, so far so good. Not a sign of the dreaded disease; and I can report that they taste good, too, with a moderately
Stand by your Spud by Tom Doorley Read More »
Wines of California held an intimate master class the other Thursday in Stanley’s restaurant on St. Andrews Street. Organised by Justine Adam and hosted by the ever-engaging Liam Campbell from the Irish Independent, it was quite the enthralling event. Liam led us through some new and vibrant Californian wines as well as giving us a peppering
Wines of California by Suzi Redmond Read More »
Stephen’s Green is generally a pretty reliable spot for good food. Many of the restaurant’s housed here are there ten years plus, no mean feat, especially considering how tough the last few years have been on this industry. They all have one thing is common – consistency. Us Irish are renowned for going back to
A Taste of Naples in Dublin – Il Posto Review Read More »
There’s a revolution happening! Really? Yes with Whiskey, its popping up everywhere, in our tv shows (Mad Men, Suits, Masters of Sex) our pubs and festival’s. Ok it has always been around but it seems to have gathered a lot of momentum in the last few years. Ireland has really seen a surge of love
The “Water of Life” by Suzi Redmond Read More »
Inspired by Jamie Oliver’s passion and love for the Italian way of life, Jamie’s Italian allows us a furtive glimpse into the mother of all European Latin Cuisines. The Cuisine of Italy is a reflection of this wonderful country of sapphire blue skies,land of the rolling hills, the ever winding roads with their tall elongated cypress trees, terraced
What’s not to love…Jamie’s Italian Read More »
Last month we did a review of Restaurant 1900 on Harcourt Street, recommending our readers to check it out, as it was a generous Taste we highly recommend. If you would like to read our full review then click here. We are delighted to have a 3 course dinner for 2 people plus a bottle
THE CONO SUR BLOGGER CHALLENGE RETURNS! CONO SUR INVITES IRELAND’S FOOD & LIFESTYLE BLOGGERS TO SUBMIT AN ORIGINAL RECIPE TO WIN A TRIP FOR TWO TO CHILE RECIPES ARE TO PAIR UP WITH CONO SUR’S SINGLE VINEYARD SAUVIGNON BLANC, PINOT NOIR OR RIESLING Last year Cono Sur, one of Ireland’s leading Chilean wine brands, launched its inaugural search to find
Win a trip to Chile with Cono Sur Food & Lifestyle Blogging Challenge – CLOSED Read More »
Eat Waterford is a new guide which puts the spotlight on the city as an exciting food tourism destination. It offers locals and visitors alike a comprehensive insight into the world class dining experience available in the city and surrounds. The informative guide provides details such as theme, price range, menu options, and accessibility on
Waterford on a Plate – Eat Waterford Read More »
Food for Life! is the theme of this year’s Theatre of Food, one of many favourite areas at Electric Picnic Music & Arts Festival in Stradbally this September. The dedicated food area serves as homage to all things gastronomic with a host of activities including food demos (including those to beat a hangover), wine tasting,
Food for Life! at Theatre of Food at Electric Picnic Read More »
Clearly 2015 is the year for Irish food. Last night in Milan, after an exciting full day of competition and a Grand Final event, young Irish chef Mark Moriarty representing the Ireland-UK region was crowned the S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2015. He reached the top with Celeriac Baked in Barley and Fermented Hay, Cured and Smoked
Mark Moriarty from Ireland is the S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2015 Read More »
This year, for the first time, the Irish Food Writers’ Guild is presenting a Social Responsibility Award. This will run parallel to its annual IFWG Food Awards, which have been in existence since 1993 and are presented in the spring of every year. The new annual Social Responsibility Award will be given to an individual,
Irish Food Guild Announces New Social Responsibility Award Read More »
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