Archive for October, 2012
Fenn’s Quay is the place to be
A post by Billy Lyons at RESTAURANTS AND FOOD IN CORK
Fenn’s Quay is the place to be
Autumn 2011 – Venison, Pumpkin, Red Cabbage, Brussel sprouts…
Mark November 16th 2012 in your diary.
Fenn’s Quay is the place to be that evening. Head Chef Kate Lawlor tells us why: “On that night, Fenn’s Quay will be inviting Seasons Supper Club to Cork after successful runs in Dublin. Former Master Chef contestants Conal and Richie will be taking over my. Continue reading »
Coming events
A post by David Havelin at Liquid Irish
Here’s a list of the spirits-related events coming up in Ireland that I know about.
Wednesday, 24th October
Tullamore Dew Tasting
6:30pm
O’Neill’s, Suffolk Street, Dublin 2
For more information contact O’Neill’s Bar on (01) 679 3656.
Thursday, 25th October
My Heart’s in the Highlands
7:30pm
Brooks Hotel, Drury Street, Dublin 2
This month’s Irish Whiskey Society tasting. Open to members (€15) and non-members (€25). Booking in advance. Continue reading »
Red Tomato Chutney- preserving Autumn’s bounty
A post by haysparks at Mum of Invention
Red Tomato Chutney- preserving Autumn’s bounty
A post by haysparks at Mum of Invention
Perfect Sunday Lunch Experience at Ballymaloe
A post by Billy Lyons at RESTAURANTS AND FOOD IN CORK
Perfect Sunday Lunch
Experience at Ballymaloe
Ballymaloe seem always to get it just right. The balance is always so perfect. Did you ever try the relaxed Sunday lunch there? You should. The warm welcome, understated class and under bottom comfort, the perfect easy going service, and, of course, the most natural seasonal foods served up with care and love, ensuring that the quality from. Continue reading »
Support Fair Trade Month with These Recipes
A post by AllisonSickert at Chew On That
We’re right in the middle of a Halloween whirlwind, but we wanted to take a break from our Halloween coverage to bring another important event to your attention.
October is Fair Trade Month and celeb dietitian Ashley Koff R.D. has shared some healthy recipes with us that use Fair Trade certified produce and ingredients.
Ashley supports Fair Trade and is working to raise the volume of buying Fair Trade Certified products like tea, coffee, chocolate and produce. Continue reading »
RIF Creamy Tomato Pasta Al Forno…
A post by lacucina at Real Italian Foodies
Very simple recipe again today, I’m doing these recipes keeping in mind that people want something fast & convenient to prepare after work and that’s where #RIFsauces come in very handy. This recipe does involve the oven which always adds time but the preparation is ridiculously easy and fast so that makes up for the cooking time. Continue reading »
Down by the Seaside
A post by Mal at An Erudite Sybarite
Another month gone by and it really feels like the year’s end is racing up to greet us. Looking back over the days since my last post, it struck me that a lot has happened and a lot of ground has been covered. We even managed to get some holiday time in and travelled to the West of Ireland.
For as long as I remember, I’ve loved Led Zeppelin. Continue reading »
Innovate or Die – It’s Scallops Peters
A post by Conor Bofin at One Man's Meat
Special offers in supermarkets, October 23
A post by peter at CheapEats.ie
Special offers at Aldi
Special offers at Centra
Special offers at Dunnes
Special offers at Lidl
Special offers at Londis
Special offers at Mace
Special offers at Spar
Special offers at Superquinn (click on the “value instore” tab for the latest offers)
Special offers at SuperValu
Special offers at Tesco. Continue reading »
Writers Tears Cask Strength 2012
A post by David Havelin at Liquid Irish
There is a new Writers Tears Cask Strength coming next week. It will be 52% ABV and is, like the standard bottling, a blend of pot still and malt whiskeys, entirely matured in bourbon casks (all first-fill here).
There was a Writers Tears Cask Strength last year too but this is a fresh batch of 1,800 bottles. The packaging has been updated too. The simple wooden framing of the bottle is more elegant, I think, than the previous over-elaborate lacquered box. Continue reading »
Irish poultry firm closes, Nando’s announce new openings, with chicken from Northern Ireland
A post by suzanne at basketcase
News has emerged today that Cootehill Farms, also known as Co-Operative Poultry Products Ltd in Cavan is to close with the loss of 90 jobs. It comes at a time when chicken producers and processors are under incredible pressure to deal with the spiraling cost of animal feed which is making business for some, unsustainable.
The company had been trading in Cavan, the centre of Irish poultry production since 1949. Continue reading »
The land of opportunity, right here in Galway.
A post by WiseMóna at Wise Words
I am not a straight ‘A’ student. I never have been, and I never will be.
I am more of the ‘creative’ kind of student. One that reads slowly and learns at a different pace.
I never thought that college was for me, (somedays I am still not sure it is) but what changed my way of thinking was the course I took. Continue reading »
Mediterranean Magic at the Tannery Cookery School
A post by dudara at Stitch and Bear
A lof of my friends and family call me a lucky person. You may call me a jammy git, but over the years, I have won a fair amount of competitions and prizes, including many books, tickets to U2, and a top prize of an IBM laptop. (A huge prize for a poor postgraduate student). I don’t have any secret to my success though – other than the fact that I enter competitions. It takes a second to pop your name in the draw and you could very well win. Continue reading »
Conference on Food Allergens and Contaminants
A post by Billy Lyons at RESTAURANTS AND FOOD IN CORK
The Food Safety Professionals Association (FSPA) will host a National Education Conference on Food Allergens and Contaminants in the overall context of Food Safety at The Chapel in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin on Friday 2 November 2012 between 10 am & 1pm. This event is FREE to the general public as well as industry experts. Read more here. Continue reading »
Giveaway: Free Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream
A post by Ken McGuire at Any Given Food
BEFORE MOVING house, the only thing that was a regular feature in the freezer was a tub of Ben & Jerry’s. Me, I’m a big fan of their Coconutterly Fair ice cream, but when it comes down to it, I’m not going to refuse a helping of any of their range.
One of the more recent additions to the Ben & Jerry’s line has been the Vermonster, drawn from the Vermont homeland of Ben & Jerry’s. Continue reading »
October 2012 Update!
A post by donalskehan at The Official Website for Donal Skehan
Hi folks,
It’s time for big wooly jumpers, crunchy fallen leaves, crisp evening walks and the smell of open fires, yes it’s definitely October!
With the change of season I’m seriously craving more comfort food, so this month it’s all about delicious dishes that warm you up, from the inside out! Continue reading »
Seattle, Here I come!
A post by Vicky at S'tasty
In just one months time I will moving to Seattle. It’s an enormous adventure and an exciting new chapter in our lives. Having been for a visit, I fell in love with Pike Place market and all the little farmers makers dotted around Woodinville and Kirkland. We ate out and discovered so many great restaurants and the best Vietnamese I’ve had outside Vietnam. I can’t wait to do my shopping in Wholefoods and already know where I’m going to get my milk. Continue reading »
Four Star Break in Lahinch
A post by Billy Lyons at RESTAURANTS AND FOOD IN CORK
Four Star Break in Lahinch
Liscannor
The Lahinch Golf and Leisure Hotel was our comfortable base for a recent short trip to the northern corner of County Clare. Lahinch is famous for its golf facilities and the other sport that draws big numbers to the Atlantic town is surfing. Both sports are well catered for. But we weren’t there for the sport! Well nothing more strenuous than walking. Continue reading »
