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Best Possible Taste Podcast by Sharon Noonan

Sharon Noonan Podcast

The Sharon Noonan Podcast “Best Possible Taste” Celebrates 10 years On Air

The Sharon Noonan Podcast, Best Possible Taste, is celebrating 10 years on air this Sunday 8 October, making it Ireland’s longest-running food and drink radio show and podcast. At this year’s Blas na hÉireann/Irish Food Awards in Dingle, Co Kerry, the radio presenter found herself in the guest’s chair being interviewed by chef and broadcaster […]

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Head Chef Aisling Moore

Best Possible Taste Podcast – Head Chef Aisling Moore And More

In this week’s Best Possible Taste Podcast, Sharon Noonan chats to Head Chef Aisling Moore of Elbow Lane in Cork. She has details about the Market Lane Group’s chef sessions with a Catalonian influence. Sharon also takes a trip down memory lane, delving into the podcast’s archives, where resident wine guru Ron Forrestal has us

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Bloom Festival

The Best Possible Taste Podcast – Bloom Festival 2018 And More

In this week’s Best Possible Taste Podcast, Sharon Noonan chats to award-winning drinks writer, Susan Boyle, and also finds out about the Galway Westend Street Feast and this year’s Bloom Festival. Chatting to Lisa Regan, Sharon gets the lowdown on the festival, which is taking place on Bank Holiday Monday, June 5th, from 11am to

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World Butchers

The Best Possible Taste Podcast – World Butchers’ Challenge And More

In this week’s Best Possible Taste Podcast, Sharon Noonan travels to Belfast for the World Butchers’ Challenge. Here she meets Garrett Landers, captain of the Irish team, and also speaks to young food entrepreneur, Maurice Allshire, about his award-winning biltong. Elsewhere, bestselling author and successful entrepreneur, Daniel Priestley, has advice for food and beverage owners

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Sonas Healthfood

The Best Possible Taste Podcast – Sonas Healthfood And More

In this week’s Best Possible Taste Podcast, Sharon Noonan chats to a number of female producers in collaboration with Sonas Healthfood. Celebrating female food producers in Ireland with Rosemarie Bennis in Sonas Healthfood shop in Newcastle West, Co Limerick, Sharon also speaks to Gosi Sobkowicz about the importance of ingredients to make her handcrafted candles.

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The Best Possible Taste Podcast – Poacher’s Gin & Tonic Club And More

In this week’s Best Possible Taste Podcast, Sharon Noonan gets all the details about the inaugural Poacher’s Gin & Tonic club, thanks to Oisin Davis. She also chats to Karen O’Donohoe, who is Head of Community Development with GIY (Grow It Yourself). Karen has news about an exciting collaboration between nine schools in Cork and

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Chef Tom Flavin

The Best Possible Taste Podcast – Executive Chef Tom Flavin And More

In this week’s Best Possible Taste Podcast, Sharon Noonan meets Executive Chef Tom Flavin and Claireann McKeown in the Limerick Strand Hotel. Here, she finds out about a new Love Food event taking place on Friday, February 9th. Caroline Gray, Editor with Easyfood Mag, returns to the podcast to give an insight into topics discussed

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Holly White

The Best Possible Taste Podcast – Holly White and More

In this week’s Best Possible Taste Podcast, Sharon Noonan chats to Holly White, Caroline Rigney and Danny Trappe. Sharon speaks to Holly White about her vegan journey, with the fashion journalist and broadcaster sharing her tips for enjoying a plant-based diet. Elsewhere, Sharon visits Rigney’s Farm in Curraghchase, Co Limerick to do some pig farming

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Podcast

The Best Possible Taste Podcast – Lizzy Lyons, Simon Delaney And More

In this week’s Best Possible Taste Podcast, Sharon Noonan visits the Kingdom and meets Flogas Ambassador and Sunday AM cook, Lizzy Lyons. Lizzy, from Lizzy’s Little Kitchen in Listowel, talks to Sharon about her plans for 2018, which include a pop-up with actor/presenter Simon Delaney. Sharon also travels to Tralee to meet award-winning cheese maker

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Head Sommelier Philip Dunne

The Best Possible Taste Podcast – Ashford Castle’s Head Sommelier Philip Dunne And More

In this week’s Best Possible Taste Podcast, Philip Dunne, Head Sommelier at Ashford Castle in Cong, Co Mayo, tells Sharon about an article he wrote for TheTaste.ie. The article, entitled ‘Planet of the Grapes‘, gives readers a glimpse into a Lebanese wine event taking place in Ashford Castle. Sharon also speaks to Chef Peter Jackson,

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The Best Possible Taste Podcast – Chef Bryan McCarthy And More

In this week’s episode of the Best Possible Taste Podcast, Sharon Noonan speaks to Chef Bryan McCarthy, Kate Ryan from Flavour.ie and Ciara Brennan from Happy Food at Home. Visiting Cork City, Sharon chats to Chef Bryan McCarthy about his new dining venture, Bao Boi, which is sure to be quite popular. Meanwhile, Flavour.ie’s Kate

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Emerald Oils

The Best Possible Taste Podcast – Michael Corbett From Emerald Oils And More

In this week’s episode of the Best Possible Taste Podcast, Sharon Noonan speaks to Ron Forrestal from Forrestal Wine Merchants, Michael Corbett from Emerald Oils and JP McMahon. Ron Forrestal kicks things off with his best seasonal wine suggestions, perfect for our Christmas dinner preparation. Next up, Michael Corbett from Co. Tipperary’s Emerald Oils chats

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Chef Killian Crowley

The Best Possible Taste Podcast – San Pellegrino Young Chef Killian Crowley and More

In this week’s Best Possible Taste Podcast, Sharon speaks to Chef Brian McDermott, Chef Killian Crowley and also visits Ballfin Demesne. Chef Brian McDermott from Donegal meets Sharon Noonan in her hometown of Newcastle West, Co Limerick. Brian will be sharing all his latest news, including details about his new cookbook, which is being published

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Best Possible Taste Podcast – Limerick Milk Market and More

In this episode of Best Possible Taste, Sharon Noonan visits Limerick Milk Market, one of Ireland’s oldest markets, to meet former manager, Tom Toomey and discuss the fantastic array of food and craft producers who showcase their products at the market. Rosemarie Bennis in Sonas Healthfood Shop in Newcastle West, Co Limerick has details about

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Ron Forrestal

Best Possible Taste Podcast – Author Karina Melvin and More

In this week’s Best Possible Taste Podcast, resident wine expert, Ron Forrestal from Forrestal Wine Merchants, joins Sharon Noonan in the studio with advice about ordering wine in a restaurant. Also chatting to Sharon is Karina Melvin, who has details about her recently published book, Artful Eating. The book is said to change your life

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Listowel Food Fair

Best Possible Taste Podcast – A Look at This Month’s Listowel Food Fair

In this week’s Best Possible Taste Podcast, Sharon Noonan focuses on the Listowel Food Fair, which is taking place in the Co. Kerry town from 9th-12th of November. Guests appearing in this episode include TV presenter and actor, Simon Delaney and award-winning herbal tea producer, Clair Kelly. Sharon will also be talking to author and

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Simon Delaney Best Possible Taste

Best Possible Taste Podcast – Simon Delaney and More

In this week’s Best Possible Taste Sharon Noonan talks to TV presenter and actor, Simon Delaney, who rose to prominence in the foodie community appearing on Celebrity Masterchef.  Narrowly defeated by Niamh Kavanagh in the finals, Simon displayed flair in the kitchen and an undeniable love for cooking. Simon chats to Sharon about his first

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Best Possible Taste Podcast – The Dingle Food Festival and More

In this week’s Best Possible Taste Podcast, Sharon gets the scoop on this year’s Dingle Food Festival and talks to Ron Forrestal from Forrestal Wine Merchants and Public Health & Clinical Nutritionist, Niamh Arthurs. Niamh Arthurs shares some lunchbox inspiration with Sharon, while Ron Forrestal gives details of the top 6 best selling wines in his portfolio.

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Best Possible taste Enda Mcevoy

Best Possible Taste Podcast – Michelin Star Chef Enda McEvoy and More

In this week’s Best Possible Taste Podcast, Sharon Noonan meets one of Ireland’s most highly respected chefs, Enda McEvoy, chef/owner of Michelin Star restaurant Loam in Galway. Enda’s approach to terroir-based cooking, championing Ireland’s native ingredients and sustainability make him one of the most fascinating characters in the industry today. On the wine front, Vincenzo

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Galway's Culinary Scene

Best Possible Taste Podcast – Spotlight on Galway’s Culinary Scene

In this week’s Best Possible Taste Podcast, the spotlight is on Galway’s culinary scene. Sharon Noonan meets Jacinta Dalton, Head of the Department of Culinary Arts & Service Industries at GMIT. Jacinta is also a board member of the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism at GMIT and a Fáilte Ireland Food Champion

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