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 …
People tend to forget about Sligo and that’s a real shame. The county that’s tucked up beyond the most touristy parts of the Wild Atlantic Way, can seem somewhat out of reach to those doing a whirlwind trip of Ireland. But after experiencing the flavour of this great county, we’re dying to come back already. …
Do you ever have that aching feeling that runs through your arches and makes its way up through your legs? Believe me, I’ve been there! From standing around prepping ingredients to bustling around during service, doing 6 or 12-hour shifts can really take its toll on your feet. With rarely a chance to rest, it’s …
Purslane – Portulaca oleracea(In Irish: Puirpín) Surviving in the wild is not easy – not only do you have to weather yourself against the elements, but you also have to find a way to sustain your energy too! This time I’m looking at purslane. This survival series looks at the many wild foods that you can …
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 …
Heading out to the beach this week and looking for something wild to bring home? Look no further! This week, the survival series is back on the coastline where I’m looking at the small treasure that is: Periwinkles Though some may flinch at the idea at cooking and eating snail-like creatures, these little molluscs are …
The home of the “black stuff” has always been a spot that I’ve meant to wander into and so on a whim with the rain drizzling down, Mr. POH and I headed to the iconic Guinness Storehouse. Open seven days a week from 9.30am, we arrived late enough into the afternoon to a bustling entrance …
Dairy, meat, fish, fruit – to an outsider you mightn’t believe it, but believe me, we’ve got it! Celebrating the best of Ireland’s producers, this series looks at the vast range of goods we have to offer in our wee country. Here are five more producers that stood out for me this week (a huge …
Walking across woodlands and along old ruins and walls, my inner forager leaps into action. This week on the survival series, I’m going back to fungi and am looking at another edible treat that are worth nabbing if you’re in a hurry: Horn of Plenty or the Trumpet of Death Don’t let this mushroom’s ominous-sounding …
This week I, a Smithwick’s virgin, was invited to tag along on a tour by the company for a bit of craic in the marble city of Kilkenny. We arrived at the Rivercourt Hotel on the banks of the River Nore at about 3pm, and got a bite to eat before dropping things off to …