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Touring East Cork
Lots of people wax lyrical about West Cork with its rugged mountainous scenery and the wild Atlantic Ocean. Its opposite number on the other side of Cork... -
If you’re a dog owner, your beloved pooch is probably like another member of the family. So it’s a shame that when you get time off to take a breakaway, they end up being left with a dog sitter or family member, or even in kennels until you return. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Some of our Good Food Ireland members love dogs too…so you’re in for a treat in a luxury establishment where you can take your doggy friend with you.
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Wild Atlantic Way – Clare And Galway
Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way has had much publicity since its launch in 2014. It’s fast becoming one of the ‘must do’ holiday driving trips... -
Eat West Cork With Good Food Ireland
Wild Atlantic Way. Just the very name conjures majesty, magnificence, unbridled beauty and raw natural scenery. That’s just what this coastal route offers... -
Shop Till You Drop – Where To Find Top Irish Food Products
Getting a kick from buying something nice always works to cheer the mood. It doesn’t have to be a leather handbag, Manolo Blahnik shoes or a designer... -
Food For Thought
Irish Easter Traditions
Easter Traditions in Ireland, It’s Not All about Chocolate and Easter Eggs. Irish Easter traditions From dinner to desserts, hot cross buns... -
Our Best Chocolate Gift Hampers for Valentines Day
February 14 is Valentine’s Day and what could be more synonymous with Valentine’s than Chocolate? Although Valentine’s Day dates back... -
Drink
Christmas Cocktails With An Irish Twist
Christmas Cocktails With An Irish Twist Ask a group of friends to name their favourite cocktail, and you’re as likely to get as many different answers... -
Guide to Winter Stews and Casseroles
Is there anything more homely than the fragrance of a home-cooked stew or casserole, wafting in the air? That nostril twitching aroma, heady with a taste... -
Gift Ideas
The Ultimate Irish Drinks Cabinet
The Ultimate Irish Drinks Cabinet This Christmas, skip the mainstream brands and serve up a selection of artisan drinks from Irish producers. John Wilson... -
Gift Ideas
8 Favourite Cookbooks By Irish Writers
8 Favourite Cookbooks By Irish Writers The Joy of Food Rory O’Connell The Joy Of Food The joy of beautiful produce, of creating and sharing food and... -
Food For Thought
Christmas In Ireland With a Foreign Twist Sascha Viertel, from New Zealand to Sligo Sascha grew up in Rotorua, in the North Island’s Bay of Plenty, spending many years in Auckland. He lived on the South Island, before moving to Ireland with Ceara, his Irish wife, in 2015. They run Koha Street Kitchen in Sligo. “We usually spend Christmas at the in-laws in Limavady, County Derry. The day starts with bubbles for breakfast as the children see what Santa has brought, followed by a light brunch, such as ham and cheese croissants or pancakes. The main meal is served at about 3 pm, with a starter of seafood, such as a classic prawn cocktail or salmon. Christmas Turkey My Welsh brother-in-law, Rob, is in charge of preparing and cooking the turkey, which he lathers in herb butter and bacon but he leaves it to me to carve and present it! I usually prepare a seafood dish too and the veggies including roast veggies sauteed brussel sprouts with bacon and French beans dressed with pine nuts, feta and balsamic vinaigrette, a recipe borrowed from my sister Cushla in New Zealand. We both do a dessert each. Rob makes an awesome key lime cheesecake and I usually make a pavlova/meringue Christmas wreath. Another brother-in-law, Paul, is always in charge of the trifle. There is usually some Christmas cake, brandy pudding and mince pies later on too. Christmas dinners in New Zealand were pretty varied and depended on whose house we were celebrating at. My Dad was German, so we often celebrated on December 24th with typical German dishes such as pork Kassler, dumplings and sauerkraut. We had hāngī at celebrations with my Uncle Ross in Taranaki, which is an earth oven where baskets of food (meat/veggies) are placed on hot stones in a pit and covered with earth for six hours. Seafood might include barbequed crayfish (lobster), blue cod and oysters and baked ham often featured at sunny Christmases in Auckland and Invercargill. Seafood is always included in our Christmas celebration in Ireland either as a starter or as part of a St. Stephen’s Day buffet. Last Christmas I prepared roast Irish salmon with a pomegranate molasses glaze, cumin seeds, pickled red onions and herbed mayo. Traditional Kiwi pavlova featured in all our Kiwi Christmases and is always on the dessert menu in Ireland in some form!”
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Gift Ideas
10 Fabulous Festive Gifts From Good Food Ireland®
10 fabulous festive gifts from Good Food Ireland® Looking for fantastic Irish food- and drink-inspired Christmas gifts? Look no further. We’ve picked...