In a world that seems to be dominated by fast and convenient food, do you ever wonder if there’s such thing as a free meal? This series, inspired by the “obviously impending” apocalypse and my love for survival, aims to share the best of food that can be found in the wild. Remember, when you…
Author: Úna-Minh
Part 17: Irish Food and Drink Producers Worth Getting to Know
We don’t need to look far to see some of the wonderful products that are being created right under our noses! From homemade goods to family-based produce, we create a vast variety of food and drink in the country that are worth celebrating. Here are five more food and drink producers that caught my eye…
The Survival Series Part Five: Wild Rock Samphire
Not all food has to have a price tag, some of the tastiest treats out there can be foraged for free! Like many out there, I have a fascination with survival and dystopian futures, and I often wonder would I be able to survive in the wild if things started to go haywire. This series…
Part 16: Irish Food and Drink Producers Worth Getting to Know
If there’s one thing in Ireland that we should celebrate, it’s the amazing produce that we have. In a country full of innovators and creators, I believe that it’s so important that we acknowledge the best food and drink producers who are working hard to get by. Here are five more producers that caught my…
Recipe: Basic Cookie Dough
In a bid to launch myself more into the baking realm (maybe there is a such a thing), I decided to tackle the sweeter side of life. This recipe for cookie dough is very simple and what’s great is that it can be the base for a variety of biscuits if you just take out…
The Survival Series Part Four: Pennywort
Foraging and finding food in the wild can be quite exciting and when you learn what to look out for it starts to become more than hobby and more like an addiction. In this series I explore various wild foods, which could be helpful for you in any apocalyptic scenario (or simply if you’ve an…
Part 15: Irish Food and Drink Producers Worth Getting to Know
Celebrating the best of what we grow, create and produce here in Ireland – this continuous series is looking at some of my favourite producers. Here are five more Irish companies that make the most of what we have to offer: West Cork Garlic West Cork Garlic has been grown on land near Ballynacarriga, Enniskeane…
The Survival Series Part Three: Chicken of the Woods
With a fascination for the apocalypse and survival, it’s natural that I’d have a love for wild food too. Each week I’ll feature a natural food resource that can be found lurking where you least expect it. See it as a guide for when things start to go down; if anything you’ll be prepared! This…
Part 14: Irish food and drink producers worth getting to know
Celebrating the best of what we grow, create and produce here in Ireland – this continuous series is looking at some of my favourite producers. Here are five more Irish companies that make the most of what we have to offer: Folláin Preserves Not just about jam! Folláin make fresh fruit preserves, marmalades, jams, relishes,…
The Survival Series Part Two: Wild Garlic
Last week I started a new food series here on the blog focusing in on my fascination with survival (and coincidentally the ever-looming apocalypse). Each week I’ll feature a wild food resource that can be found lurking where you least expect it. See it as a guide for when things start to go down; if…