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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,... -
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 all the better with the discovery of a street trader serving these nuts warm from the brazier.
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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... -
Kitchen Herbs – Thyme
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... -
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... -
A Little History Of The Shamrock
Shamrock is the seasonal plant of the moment! Now in the shops, in time for Saint Patrick’s Day this Thursday, March 17th. To get you in the mood,... -
The beginning of the end of the summer is nigh. Sorry to sound all doom and gloom, but the fact is, once August is out, we’re into the season of mellow fruitfulness where the best of the harvest comes to fruition. But we’ve still got a couple of weeks to go yet and can look forward to picking lots more veggies from tunnels, gardens and raised beds as this month takes a bow. And as all gardeners know, there’s still plenty of work to be done!
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Preparing For Christmas
With the festive season approaching (dare we mention it?!) there are some people already menu planning for the holiday period. So we’ve been having a...