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Spring on a plate – with a hint of Irish honey!
Easter signals the true arrival of Spring. Snowdrops are the first to turn on their lights, closely followed by the daffodil, crocus, bluebell and grape... -
April is here and it’s all kicking off in the world of fresh seasonal produce! For starters, this is the month when the first of nature’s free bounty is available to be picked and enjoyed. For our expert foragers, Gordon and Sharon Greene of Wild Irish Foragers and Preservers, the season of gathering plants and herbs from the wild are just beginning and very excited they are!
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St Brigid’s Day: Feasting, Folklore & A Bit of Irish Bia
Ah sure, if there’s one thing we Irish know how to do, it’s celebrating with food—and St Brigid’s Day on 1st February gives us the perfect... -
What Foods Are in Season in January?
Frostbitten lands. A right auld gale blowing over the ocean. Snow-capped mountains and hills. Gardens that look like Armageddon has happened and nobody... -
How To Put Together The Perfect Irish Cheeseboard
When the cheeseboard is passed round following a hearty meal and the inner voice of your hips says no, while your senses say yes, you know you’ve lost... -
Guide to Winter Stews and Casseroles
Is there anything more homely than the fragrance of a home-cooked stew or casserole, wafting in the air? That nostril twitching aroma, heady with a taste... -
Time To Start Diggin’ Winter Spuds
The Irish are known for loving the humble spud. Solanum tuberosum, to give it the Latin name, has been buried deep in the psyche of the Irish for centuries.... -
Date Night In West Cork
Where better to spend a romantic night enjoying great food with your loved one, than West Cork? This incredible, region has driven the artisan food movement... -
The History Of Afternoon Tea in Ireland
There’s something very gracious about taking afternoon tea. The tiered cake stand is loaded with elegant crustless triangular or finger sandwiches,... -
10 Fabulous Food Tours In Ireland
We are nearing the end of summer, but it’s still time to plan a nice weekend trip around Ireland and enjoy a fabulous food tour fit for your... -
Irish Producers Say Hello To Summer With Irish New Potatoes
All hail Irish new potatoes! The first spuds of this season have recently arrived. And contrary to the adjective often used to describe potatoes, these... -
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 of those in the know about food, has become a fairly regular ingredient around these parts! But hey, we have a secret. Rocket isn’t just for salads! If you are putting a rocket on your shopping list this weekend, here are a few tips to make the most of it:
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Incredible Edibles! Add a splash of colour and interest to your garden party foods with these great edible flowers. Edible flowers are making the...