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What Irish Food Is In Season In October
Irish Foods In Season In October In food terms, there are lots to celebrate in October. Late autumn is just as colourful in seasonal produce, as it is... -
Spring is really here and there’s been an extra bit of warmth in the sun of late. As we reported in our blog last week on the Hunger Gap, veg gardens and allotments are a bit sparse this time of year. But those with polytunnels and glasshouses are reaping the benefits of early crops.
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Irish Cuppa Meets Hipster Fermentation
The Irish are known for loving their tea. A cuppa is always a welcome sip when you visit the folks. It’s the drink your mum makes you when you’ve got... -
The Trend For Micro Vegetables And How To Get Your Hands on Them
Eats Shoots and Leaves is not just the name of a great book on English grammar written by Lynne Truss. It’s also a top food trend in growing and eating... -
The Health Benefits of Blackcurrants
It might seem like a weird time of year to be writing about blackcurrants. As any blackcurrant lover knows, these gorgeous home-grown jewel-like dark berries... -
Irish Strawberries Are Now In Season
As early summer rolls in we welcome back the Irish Strawberry season. -
What To Do In The Vegetable Garden in March?
As Saint Patrick’s Day approaches on March 17th, gardeners are getting their spades out! Most vegetable growers would agree that Paddy’s Day marks... -
Get Ready, It’s Blackberry Picking Time!
Get Ready, It’s Blackberry Picking Time In Ireland ‘Late August, given heavy rain and sun / For a full week, the blackberries would ripen. / At... -
The History Of Bushmills Whiskey
We step back in time to walk through the history of one of Ireland’s most beloved whisky producers. -
Did You Know Cranberries Can Bounce?
Cranberries are one of the great fruits of Christmas. Where would the turkey be without a bowl of fresh cranberry sauce to serve on the side? -
Childhood Pleasures
In these days of tight cash and kids still, on holiday, it’s great to find things to do that come free. Crab fishing has been practised by coastal children... -
Christmas Day is approaching fast! We’re in the midst of early December and the glow of Christmas lights in cities, towns and villages across Ireland has begun. You may have already bought some of the Christmas gifts, or at least have made a list of what you intend to buy. So it’s time to start thinking about the food for the festive holiday. View Our Christmas Gifts
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Ireland’s 5 Best Artisan Chocolatiers for Easter
Is it just us, or does anyone else think it feels like it was only two minutes ago we were putting the Christmas decorations away for another year? One...