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 has one numerous awards including Best Irish Cheese, Gold medal at the International Cheese Awards, Nantwich 2011.
Website: http://www.buynifood.com/buyer_search.php?supp=19829
Oldfarm
Irish free-range pork and bacon – need I say more? Oldfarm breed and raise Saddleback and Gloucester Old Spot pigs and also some cross-breed pigs.
Their happy pigs have access to the outdoors all year round and live on a diet that is totally gmo-free! Delicious? I think so.
Website: http://www.oldfarm.ie/
Aruna Sauces
Feeling saucy? Sarajit Chanda uses his mother Aruna’s recipes to create authentic curry sauces.
Using traditional recipes and methods, the sauces have won gold and bronze at the Blas na hÉireann food Awards.
Website: http://www.aruna.ie/
Eadaoin’s Kitchen
Eadaoin Walsh creates delicious bakery and pastry delights, at the School of Food in Thomastown, Co.Kilkenny.
A professionally trained chef, her products can be found in Cillin Hill Market, the Truffle Fairy Chocolate Shop, Knockdrinna Farmshop in Stoneyford, and Nicholas Mosse Cafe in Bennetsbridge.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Eadaoins-Kitchen/285286431592891?sk=timeline
Pandora Bell
Using only the purest ingredients for sweet treats, Pandora Bell is based in Killonan, Ballysimon. The range is made using traditional methods passed down through the centuries with recipes that never change.
The result? Mouth-watering delights: fruity, fresh Jellies, Sweets, Lollipops and Candy Canes, light, luscious Nougat, succulent Caramels and creamy rich Fudge – guaranteed to satisfy any sweet tooth.
Website: http://pandorabell.com/
(All images via company Facebook pages)