foraging, survivalism and a good dollop of mischief.
(Originally posted in 2014. Updated and edited November 2020) When I first got into foraging, it was because of one thing: survival and one of the most unusual reasons why I love food so much is my fascination with wild food and living off the land. I’m a geek at heart, and when it comes …
Networking isn’t easy. It can take up a lot of your time and it’s hard to keep pitching over and over again. As introverts, it can also be a grueling process. I’m a naturally introverted person, which for me means that networking and heading to events can sap a colossal amount of energy out of me. Not …
“Drink anyone? I’ll buy this round” When it comes to a night out with a big group of friends, there’s a big chance that you will all get stuck into making the long slog back from the bar with several drinks in hand. Before you’ve even looked at your own wallet or thought about how …
Another Sunday, another short round-up of some of Ireland’s best food producers! Celebrating local produce, this week I’m looking at five more companies that caught my eye: Kearney Blue Cheese A deliciously creamy cheese with a balanced blue flavour throughout, Kearney Blue is definitely one for the cheeseboard. Based in Northern Ireland, the cheese itself …
Celebrating the best of what Ireland has to offer, each week I highlight some of the country’s wonderful homemade produce and products! Here are five more producers that caught my eye this week: Longways Cider Company Longways Cider Company producers premium Irish cider direct from their family orchard in Co. Tipperary. Vibrant and fruity with …
What we create here in Ireland is something that’s worth celebrating. We have world class meat and dairy, and with talented producers on our doorsteps it’s no wonder that we’re admired from abroad. Here are five more producers that stood out for me this week: West Cork Pies Fan of the rebel county? West Cork …
I spend my time surrounded by books. Freebird Records, also known as the Secret Book & Record Shop on Wicklow Street, specialise in vinyl and second-hand books and a black notebook immediately caught my eye. Dishevelled around the edges and with no name on its cover, the book housed immaculate handwriting with elaborate descriptions. It …
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 …
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 …
I’m afraid this blogpost will be short a sweet. I woke up this morning with awful cramps in my stomach, that fed through my body, into my chest and legs. With other bodily symptoms niggling at me, I brushed it off as a slight head cold and started the day looking forward to making panna …