Archive for April, 2011
Broad Bean and Black Pudding: True BFFs
A post by aoifemc at I Can Has Cook?
Amber gamble
A post by The Beer Nut at The Beer Nut
I do love a good American amber ale: gentle but assertive hop fruitiness based on a firm and biscuity malt base and a middle-of-the-road ABV, between 5 and 6%. It’s the best of all possible worlds and great fun to just drink through without giving it too much thought.
Anderson Valley’s Boont is a relative newcomer to these parts, hailing from California as all the best amber ales do – Speakeasy’s Prohibition, for the record, is my benchmark here. Continue reading »
The changing face of Australian Shiraz
A post by Matt Kane at Curious: The Curious Wines Wine Blog
The Australian wine industry is today very keen to have consumers buy in to their diversity. Wine Australia, the organisation representing Australian winemakers throughout the world, have put a lot of effort into marketing the regional aspect of their offering, but equally, the influence of the winemaker remains a hot topic.
Years ago many Australian winemakers, and indeed those of other New World countries, would have scoffed at the French term “terroir”. Continue reading »
Slow-roast Tomato, Basil and Goat’s Cheese Pasta
A post by Kristin at Edible Ireland
Donal Skehan ticks all the boxes. He’s young, hip and even had a brief stint as a pop star before turning his attention exclusively on food. He’s also one of the new generation of food blog success stories who’s just published his second book, Kitchen Hero, and his corresponding new TV show is due to air on May 16 on RTÉ in Ireland. Not only that, he’s also an accomplished food photographer (check out his website to see what I mean) and took all his own photos for the cookbook. Continue reading »
Pig Feast in Tower
A post by Elke at Dine & Wine Club Cork
How to Make Pastichio
A post by Sophia at Chew On That
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As every day passes, I get a little more excited for Easter Sunday. Mostly I’m just really craving that lamb, but part of me also loves spending time with my family. We always manage to have a good time, and I think that it’s not just because of the wine, Metaxa and beer. When it comes to holidays like Easter and Christmas, it’s hard not to smile. Continue reading »
Ananda Indian Restaurant, Dundrum Town Centre
A post by dudara at Stitch and Bear
Ananda Indian restaurant in Dundrum has been keeping a little secret to itself. From Thursday to Sunday lunchtime (12.30 – 15.00) , it is possible to enjoy a tapas lunch (2 courses plus tea/cofee) for the princely sum of €16.00.
Yes – that is right. You can enjoy a delicious lunch, from an excellent kitchen supervised by executive chef Sunil Ghai with a menu designed by Michelin-starred chef Atul Kochhar. Continue reading »
Balcony bounty
A post by Catherine at The Runcible Spoon
Chicken Tikka Masala – Rick Stein’s Far Eastern Odyssey
A post by TheGlutton at Gluttony for Beginners
Rick Stein’s fabulous Far Eastern Odyssey was recommended to me by the lovely Tina of Cook with Tina as I recall it following a discussion on Thai Mussaman Curry and I am eternally grateful as this truly is a brilliant book and contains a fantastic recipe for one of my favourite dishes – Chicken Tikka Masala. I have tried lots of different recipes for this dish over the years without great success – some cheaty quick ones with ready-made pastes and others more detailed and long-winded. Rick Stein’s recipe doesn’t really contain that many ingredients but is definitely more suited to a day when you have a bit of time on your hands but it is worth it – it is the best I have tried by far and I really think that this particular dish doesn’t benefit at all from shortcuts. I buy my spices at fairly reasonable prices online from Spices of India and I also bought the cast iron Karahi pictured below for around £15 and it has become much used and valued. Continue reading »
A Mexican Easter Menu!
A post by Kathryn at Chew On That
Traditional Easter recipes are all well and good, but try changing up your Easter menu this year with some Mexican dishes! No, we’re not talking enchiladas for Easter breakfast- you can incorporate simple and tasty Mexican recipes into your Easter menu without neglecting your favorites. Here are some to try this year!
Egg Fajitas
For a brunch, set up this egg buffet as self serve. Also serve with fresh fruit and hash browns.
Ingredients
* 8 flour tortillas
* 16 large eggs
* 1/2 C. Continue reading »
22 Hours At The Waterford Food Festival
A post by aoifemc at I Can Has Cook?
BEER HEAVEN
A post by Billy Lyons at RESTAURANTS AND FOOD IN CORK
BEER HEAVEN
For two days this weekend, Cork’s Franciscan Well, will be Beer Heaven for micro-brewery aficionados as no less than 20 Irish microbreweries will represented in one place. No wonder they say the Franciscan Well Easter Beerfest is the single best way to taste the best beers that Ireland has to offer.
A new North Cork Brewery, Eight Degrees, will make its debut here with an ale called Howling Gale. Let’s hope that will be the only gale around the North Mall. Continue reading »
Lemon & Almond Cake AND Lemon & Poppy Seed Muffins
A post by Arlene at The Fuzzy Times
Your farm friendly awww of the day
A post by Cake in the country at Cake in the country..
Goes to this: Does it not? I went out to check on him there and couldn’t for the life of me find him, until I spotted him nestled amongst some bits and pieces there. Adorable little lamb, a triplet that we’re struggling to keep going at the minute. His poor mum just isn’t able for… Continue reading »
Easter Family Celebrations @ Midleton Farmers Market
A post by Billy Lyons at RESTAURANTS AND FOOD IN CORK
Easter Family Celebrations @ Midleton Farmers Market
This Saturday we have lots of music and fun activities for kidsTraditional Easter Egg PaintingLive MUsicFace PaintingLots of Chocolate treats from O’ConnailsSo come early and bring the kids for a Great Day at the Market. Continue reading »
Good Afternoon, Mr. Skehan
A post by Daily Spud at The Daily Spud
Yes, it was a good afternoon.
A bit posh, you might think, afternoon tea in the Westbury, and, to be fair, it was a step up from having a dirty ol’ mug o’ tae in one hand and plate of chocolate digestives in the other. The occasion was a special food blogger launch of Donal Skehan’s new book, Kitchen Hero. Continue reading »
Curious Golden Egg Hunt: Wines and Winners Revealed!
A post by Curious Wines at Curious: The Curious Wines Wine Blog
If you’ve been on another world to Planet Curious in the last two weeks or so, you may have missed our bit of fun for Easter with the Curious Golden Egg Hunt.
We sneakily hid seven golden eggs around the website, each with a unique letter engraved on them which when put together formed a famous wine region. Continue reading »
Leone de Castris “Villa Santera” Primitivo di Manduria 2008
A post by Lar at Sour Grapes
Colly Murray from Retrovino is another one of those young guns bucking the trend and setting up a wine importing company in the midst of turbulent times. His focus is largely on quality Italians (a place where Liberty wines started, no?) and I’m sure Colly will have no problem with comparisons.
This one is from a producer called Leone de Castris, a pretty big producer down in the heel of Italy. “Primitivo di Manduria” is the DOC, Primitivo being the grape. Continue reading »
Domaine Aonghusa’s Classy Syrah
A post by Billy Lyons at RESTAURANTS AND FOOD IN CORK
Domaine Aonghusa Corbieres Noah 2007 Syrah, 14.5%, Karwig (€16.50),
This is a spicy full bodied red, 100 per cent Syrah. The nose is redolent of black fruit and there are herby hints. The concentrated fruit continues through to the palate where strong tannins balance it up. A really well made Syrah. You won’t be disappointed with this dark dark red one. Continue reading »
DUNSLAND: WALLED GARDEN – EASTER EGG HUNT – TOP NOTCH NOSH
A post by Billy Lyons at RESTAURANTS AND FOOD IN CORK
DUNSLAND EASTER FUN
Called to Dunsland Garden Centre the other day and was delighted with the selection and the advice available. Continue reading »
