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Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire
Who can resist the smell of chestnuts roasting though? One of the aromas of the season. It just shouts a welcome. Christmas shopping in the city is made... -
In the days before refrigeration, meat was preserved the old fashioned way, with salt or spices. As a result, many traditional dishes have been born.
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PGI Status For Irish Regional Foods
European countries like France, Spain and Italy have long used protected status for their specialist foods and wines. In France, Appellation d’Origine... -
Friday Food Fact – Rock The Rocket
Peppery little leaves of Irish grown rocket are now in the shops and farm shops. This soft-leaved plant, once regarded as ‘smart’ for the salad plates... -
Kitchen Herbs – Thyme
Thyme has a long history. Used by the ancient Greeks and Romans. It is thought to be down to the latter that the popularity of thyme spread throughout... -
Four Fabulous Meaty Feasts For Winter
The clocks have gone back, as October bows out this Bank Holiday weekend. November will soon kick in, bringing us into the depths of winter. All we want... -
A Little History Of The Shamrock
Shamrock is the seasonal plant of the moment! Now in the shops, in time for Saint Patrick’s Day this Thursday, March 17th. To get you in the mood,... -
Preparing For Christmas
With the festive season approaching (dare we mention it?!) there are some people already menu planning for the holiday period. So we’ve been having a... -
Darina’s Loaf For A Saint!
Darina Allen of Ballymaloe Cookery School shares one of her favourite recipes with us, just in time for Saint Patrick’s Day. This is one of her many... -
How To Become A Chef With Paul Flynn
Paul Flynn, Head Chef, Owner and Patron, with my wife Maire, of The Tannery Restaurant in Dungarvan Co. Waterford. We opened the restaurant in 1997. We’ve... -
Tea For You – Top Tea Rooms To Visit Around Ireland
Coffee drinking seems to have taken over the world. Don’t get us wrong, it’s not that we don’t indulge in a good cup of coffee when we get the chance.... -
Wild Atlantic Way. Three words that equal 2500km of coastline on Ireland’s western seaboard, waiting to be explored.
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The Wren Boys
Ireland is a land of traditions. Nevermore so than at Christmas.