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What Foods Are In Season In November
Winter is really starting to dig in this month. The days are shorter and appetites are calling for some warming food to fill and sustain us. The last of... -
As the Valentine’s Day approaches, a date night might be on the cards for some of you lucky people!! Great grub plays a big part in a great date for most couples. Be it a night out with the long term other half or a meet up with someone new, the way to a person’s heart is always through their stomach! If you fancy a trip to Waterford, there are some superb spots to splash out on a gourmet date. Take your pick from this little clutch.
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How To Cook The Perfect 3 Courses Romantic Meal For Valentine’s Day
Yes, it’s that time of year again. It’s Valentine’s, Saint Valentine descends upon the hearts and minds of lovers everywhere. It’s... -
A Day In The Life Of Peter Ward Of Country Choice
This time round in our series which gives a glimpse into the lives of our busy members, we talk to Peter Ward of Country Choice shop and Cafe in Nenagh,... -
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... -
Traditional Irish Recipe
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.... -
Fun Fact About St. Patrick’s Day Pigs, Parades And Pots
It’s Paddy’s Day and we hope you’ve got the shamrock at the ready! Here’s a little round-up of some of the fun and feasting of this great day: ... -
The Raw Food Revolution
Raw food is on the up for 2018. Joining vegetarianism and veganism (plant-based eating) is the food trend that takes root in the movement toward eating... -
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... -
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... -
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 Europe. The Romans used it as an aromatic fragrance, for everything from room fresheners to scented baths. Thyme is easy to grow at home, a perennial plant that grows year on year. It can also be found in the wild, growing with heathers and other wild herbs in hilly or mountainous regions.
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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...