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What Foods Are In Season In February
Spring is here and that gives us a very optimistic feeling. The nights are stretching bit by bit in the mornings, the earlier sunrise is encouraging the... -
City or county, you’re destined for a good time when you go on a date night in Cork. From elegant eating to contemporary chic, country house tradition, cosy gastropub grub to freshest seafood by the sea, Cork has it all! Glance through our selection of date night venues and see where you’ll take your darling this month.
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Healthy Eating – Fish On Fridays
In the old Catholic Church, Friday was seen as a day of fasting. As rules became more relaxed, a couple of small meals were allowed, but red meat couldn’t... -
Extreme Ageing Sets The Meat Trend
Many moons ago, when this writer was wet behind the ears as a novice cook in London, the beauty of well-aged beef was revealed. Long before the time when... -
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... -
Irish Study Says Yoghurt Is Good For Your Bones!
Long before there was ever medical research, civilisations dating back thousands of years believed eating yoghurt was key to good health and longevity.... -
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... -
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, which gives us strong bones, can help fight colds and flu and is believed to have protective qualities against some cancers and even depression.
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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...