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May Day Traditions
In the Irish language, the month of May is known as Bealtaine. In pre-Christian times, the festival of Bealtaine heralded the arrival of summer and the... -
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and if you’re stuck for something special to gift your dear Mum this year, we’ve got some lovely and unique locally inspired gifts that Mum will treasure…
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Say it with Chocolate – Good Food Ireland Chocolate Makers to Discover this Valentine’s Day
We’re well into February now and that can only mean one thing…. Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. If you like many others struggle... -
8 Ways To Eat Your Christmas Tree
So Christmas trees are edible. Who knew? Well actually, the concept is not entirely new to us, since this particular Good Food Ireland® team member... -
What Irish Food Is In Season In December
This part of winter is a prolific time for good food in Ireland. We may not have the variation of home-grown fruits, salads and vegetables available during... -
What Foods Are In Season In November
If the weather forecasters are correct, temperatures this month are set to drop. Time to dig out the thermal underwear, woolly socks and jumpers. Cold... -
Top Tips and Traditions of Pumpkin Carving
One of the best things about prepping for Halloween is the carving of the pumpkin! An annual event to mark the celebration of the Eve of All Hallows, where... -
Date Night In Galway City
Grab your other half, grab a coat, grab a date night in Galway! The vibrant City of Tribes knows how to do it when it comes to providing a great night... -
Friday Food Fact – Cold Weather Makes You Hungry
It’s strange how inspiration happens. In the process of thinking up today’s blog, the question ‘does cold weather make you more hungry?’ sprung... -
Autumn and Winter Tips to Grow Your Own Vegetables
Grow Your Own Vegetable Tips As the summer growing season comes to a close in late August and September, it needn’t be the end of fresh homegrown veggies... -
Preserving Summer Flavours With Good Food Ireland
As September rolls in, orchards, countryside, gardens and polytunnels are showering forth a great harvest. Marrows, courgettes and squash are plumping.... -
Yes…it’s time to get organised again as the kids get back to school. Doesn’t matter whether you’re a stay at home or working parent after school routines are essential. With homework and family eating time to fit in around some quality downtime, bath time and hopefully an early bedtime for the school-goers, evenings can be the most exhausting part of the day.Â
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Darina Allen’s Jam Making Tips
As the prolific growing season has begun, we look at ways of putting all the gorgeous tastes of the season into a jar! The Doyenne of Preserving, Darina...