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It’s that time of the week again! Celebrating the best of what Ireland has to offer, this series looks at the country’s vast array of food and drink producers. Here are five more companies that caught my eye this week: Burren Balsamics Based in Co. Down, Burren Balsamics produce zesty zingy taste sensations through velvety …
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 …
A super easy breakfast that’s a tasty alternative to the traditional cereal, avocado on toast is a great treat. What’s great about this basic recipe is that you can always add your own variations to it. The most important ingredient is the avocado, and it must be ripe or it won’t mash and spread properly! …
I’m constantly impressed by the wide range of goods that we produce here in Ireland. This series focuses in on some of the best of what we have to offer in the country, and I honestly believe that we have products that are worth celebrating. Here are five more companies that caught my eye this …
Warning: this post contains spoilers for Portal Fans of the video game Portal are certain to get this reference! The promise of a delicious slice of cake by the game’s antagonist GLaDOS is first introduced in the original game. An incentive for Chell to pass through the robot’s test chambers, the famous cake has sparked …
Celebrating the best of what Ireland has to offer, this series delves in the the food and drink industry to find companies that deserve to be highlighted! Here are five more companies that I spotted on my travels this week: Tynedale Goats Based in the Belfast Hills this company produces goat meat from male kids …
It’s only in the past few years that I’ve discovered the delicious wonder that is polenta. Polenta is a maize porridge whose name derives from the Latin for hulled or crushed grain. Yellow in colour, the end result often has a soft texture and is gloopy-like, but don’t let this description put you off. With …
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 …
This afternoon and like most weekends, it got to that time of day where I was staring at my cupboard and wondering what I could come up with, with random ingredients. Eureka, there was cardamom! Since attending Ballymaloe Cookery School, I’ve had a mild obsession with this nifty spice, and so it only was natural …