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Fresh From The Waters
For those of you who have seen our Facebook and Instagram pages, you will know all about the fishy topic we are about to discuss. Sourcing Irish fish is... -
Long before there was ever medical research, civilisations dating back thousands of years believed eating yoghurt was key to good health and longevity. In their simple lifestyles, which included keeping animals for milk and preserving the milk by making yoghurt, these ancient people began a trend for yoghurt eating which continues today. And it would seem there was something in their belief that eating lots of yoghurts kept them active and healthy.
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Making Room For Healthy Snacks
There are times when you just want a quick nibble of something, rather than a full-blown meal. But often, our craving for a quick fix can lead us into... -
Good Food On A Budget
The New Year is here. With it, comes the traditional month of good intentions, frugality and abstinence. January is the time to come to terms with the... -
Irish Wedding Traditions
The big day in a couple’s lives is laden with customs and superstitions!! Many of them have been forgotten in the process of planning this major celebration.... -
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... -
Did You Know? Last Minute Christmas Cake
Generally, Christmas cakes are made a month or two in advance, to allow the flavours to mature. But it’s still not too late to create a delicious last-minute... -
Why Vitamin D Is Important And How To Get It In Food
Vitamin D isn’t called the Sunshine Vitamin for nothing. Exposing bare skin to sunlight is the best way to get direct access to this important nutrient,... -
Five Ways to Make The Most Of Your Leftover Festive Cheeseboard
A bit of cheese to nibble on by the fire as you play a board game, or while relaxing with a movie, is a Christmas treat. But like all the foods we buy... -
The Ancient Traditions of New Year’s Eve
In modern Ireland, New Year’s Eve is the big party night of the festive season. This is when we all clink glasses to ring out the old and ring in the... -
Smoked Salmon – A Christmas Favourite
Many people love to have a pack of smoked salmon in the fridge for Christmas. Whether it’s a side to feed a whole gathering or a first course to the... -
We understand the first day of the new year is usually greeted by the thudding of a hangover for most party revellers. Yes, it was all great fun when cousin Seamus decided everyone should play rounds of Truth or Shots. Doesn’t seem quite so funny now, when your head is pounding, your tongue feels like the bottom of a birdcage and burning questions like ‘will I make it down to the kitchen for a glass of water?’, ‘is there any paracetamol in the house?’, and ‘did I really admit to getting arrested whilst in college?’ flood what’s left of your poor, dismantled brain?
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What To Do With Your Leftover Turkey
In the days after Christmas, the whole nation will be staring gloomily into the fridge, wondering when it’s ok to say they don’t want any more turkey...