Here’s a beautiful seasonal rustic vegetable recipe that works great as a side dish but is equally brilliant as a stand alone vegetarian or vegan dish. I love Brussels sprouts and grew up eating them as part of our Sunday dinner back in Ireland. You either love them or hate them but along with the beets here they’re dynamite. These are still available in your local farmers market but with Spring just here I’d get your hands on some of these and give this a go.
Cheers. Continue reading »
Published March 25th, 2011
Is that the sun I see in the sky? Great. And it’s going to be there forever? Even better. And picnic season has begun? This is the greatest day in the history of Ireland.
Picnics spark mixed reactions. For some, they bring to mind soggy, sand-encrusted sandwiches with a measly layer of slimy picnic ham. Continue reading »
Published March 25th, 2011
Kelly’s Hotel Dessert
Wondering what to buy the woman (maybe women) in your life for the fast approaching Mother’s Day? Linda Thomas of Good Food Ireland has some ideas:
“Why not make this Mother’s Day extra special and an unforgettable experience with Good Food Ireland! Give mum the perfect gift of a Good Food Ireland gift voucher to show your appreciation for all she’s done.
These unique. Continue reading »
Published March 25th, 2011
Restaurants Association of Ireland announce its line-up for Annual Conference
Gibson Hotel, Point Village, Dublin 1
Tuesday, 12th April 2011.
The Restaurants Association of Ireland announce the line-up for the 2011 annual general meeting, taking place in the Gibson Hotel, Dublin on April 12th.
This year’s theme is “Brand Ireland, it’s in our hands” and Adrian Cummins, Chief Executive for the. Continue reading »
Published March 25th, 2011
Published March 25th, 2011
Published March 25th, 2011
THE MILL RESTAURANT
Blarney Woollen Mills Hotel have re-vamped the Mill Restaurant and, armed with a couple of complimentary vouchers, we dropped in there yesterday morning.
Dropped is not strictly correct as we really sat down outside on the terrace under the beautiful sunshine. There we enjoyed our coffees and scones which were served up with a big friendly smile.
A tempting range of pastries. Continue reading »
Published March 25th, 2011
Take a small breather! We’re taking a tiny break from March Madness right before the Elite 8 begins! The match-up between spring will take place on Monday, March 28, and the other seasonal match-ups will take place every day after that. Then spring will go up against fall, and summer will face off against winter on April 1. You’ll have the whole weekend to vote on the produce item you want to be in the championship. Continue reading »
Published March 25th, 2011
BLARNEY FARMERS MARKET
Enjoyed a pleasant stroll around the Blarney farmers market in the Grounds of the Blarney Woollen Mills Hotel yesterday.
This market is not all about food and has a few craft stalls. One that catches the ear as much as the eye is Windwalker. You will hear the music of the flute as you approach.
Windwalker (021 4874851 and 086 8168652) makes North American Indian style. Continue reading »
Published March 25th, 2011
I promised a little while back that I’d let you know how I was getting on with the Leica D-Lux 5, and I’ll finally get around to it here.
I don’t think there’s any point for me to go into the technical stuff, since you’d find that readily on the web. Rather, I’ll simply give my impressions and a few examples and hope it’s of some help. After all, I’m not a pro – it’s just my opinions! Continue reading »
Published March 25th, 2011
Published March 24th, 2011
There’s something new on Recipe4Living and we’re super excited about it. It’s our brand new Video section! Our video section contains hundreds of videos about all things cooking and baking. Get great new recipes or cook along with celebrity chefs! Learn all about it and watch some great videos after the jump. Continue reading »
Published March 24th, 2011
Perhaps the most traditional of Irish baked goods would be soda bread. Despite this obvious fact, I had never ventured down the magnificent road of soda bread-making until now. After a few {gentle} requests, I decided to get my feet wet this week with a beautiful and simple Avoca recipe…a traditional, bare-bones plain soda bread, which turned out wonderfully, and begged me to make more. Continue reading »
Published March 24th, 2011
Cariñena is the largest Spanish DO in the wider region of Aragón, which also encompasses Calatayud, Somontano and Campo de Borja. It used to produce monstrous reds consisting of up to 19% abv until regulations were tightened in 1990. Now you shouldn’t see a Cariñena wine over 14%. That might make some people sad.
This is where the grape variety Carignan is originally from, now widely grown in southern France. It is still grown in Cariñena, but here it is known as Mazuelo. Continue reading »
Published March 24th, 2011
French food group award gold medal to Kelly’s ButchersTriumph for innovative black pudding shaped like a pint of stout
Kelly’s Butchers, Newport, Co. Mayo have just been awarded a gold medal from The Confrérie des Chevaliers du Goute-Boudin (The Black Pudding Fraternity of Lovers of Good Food). Kelly’s winning entry was a black pudding made in the shape of a pint of Irish stout.
The Normandy. Continue reading »
Published March 24th, 2011
Note from my sister Barbara after a trip to Dundrum shopping centre. The leftovers from the M&S Dine in for Two were going for:
Two sea bass fillets with a herby crust – €2.25
Bolognaise pasta bake for two – €2.25
Beef roulade and chicken breasts with pesto and mozzarella – also half price
Fish, chips, mushy peas – half price
Expiry dates fall today and tomorrow. Continue reading »
Published March 24th, 2011
Mother’s Day is fast approaching and sometimes it’s hard to know what to buy. So with a little help from us why not treat the extra special lady in your life to a delicious meal in Milano, Ireland’s most popular pizza restaurant with branches across the country.
With this in mind, Cheap Eats is offering one lucky person the chance to win a meal for four in Milano this coming Mother’s Day. Continue reading »
Published March 24th, 2011
At dinner years ago with Matt’s old college friend and his wife and two-year-old daughter, I remember watching in amazement as their little girl gobbled up an appetizer of Gorgonzola-stuffed mushrooms. Coming from a family where my sister and twin brothers were classic picky eaters, I asked what their secret was in getting their daughter to eat so well. “We don’t make a big deal out of new foods,” they said. Continue reading »
Published March 24th, 2011
WINE OF THE BEAN: COFFEE IS A FRUIT
Val de Vie’s Barista 2009 Pinotage, South Africa, 14%, Bradley’s Off Licence, €12.99.This is a great excuse to call to Bradley’s, if you ever need one!Colour is a dark red and the nose gives up dark red fruit, the bite of plum skins for me, and the famous “rush” of coffee. On the palate, you also find those dark red fruits, also pomegranate and cherry, and that. Continue reading »
Published March 24th, 2011
Nobody expected Brussels Sprouts to upset Orange!! What a crazy battle! The match-up between clementine and yellow onion was really close too! That means that you need to watch out for this match-up!
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Need some more information on these produce items? Check out these recipes!
Brussels Sprouts
Pan-Toasted Brussels Sprouts – Try this unique way to prepare Brussels sprouts!
Easy Grilled Brussels Sprouts – Even kids will like eating these lightly seasoned Brussels sprouts! Continue reading »
Published March 24th, 2011
