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Drowning The Shamrock
The tradition of ‘Drowning the Shamrock’ on Saint Patrick’s Day has a story. This longstanding ceremony dates back to times when Lenten fasting was... -
Long before the potato became a national favourite, the Irish were lovin’ their bread! Nothing much has changed! There’s usually always a brown soda bread loaf with butter and jam and a nice pot of tea, to fill the hunger gap in most Irish homes. A generational tradition that has never lost its charm.
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The Best Pancake Recipes
It’s Pancake Tuesday folks! Sweet or savoury, fluffy or thin, with lemon or honey – there are many ways to enjoy pancakes. We share with you... -
Top 8 Cafés in Ireland For a Clean Eating Lunch
Eating healthier is a popular practice this time of the year, it requires planning and determination. But it doesn’t need to be all doom and gloom.... -
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... -
Date Night In Cork
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,... -
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... -
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 maxed-out credit card bill and start injecting a bit of good housekeeping into proceedings. It’s also a time for a bit of healthy eating to set you up after the excesses of Christmas. So how do you eat well on a budget?
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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....