Iberian Quality
Came across two well
priced beauties from the Iberian Peninsula recently, a Godello from Portugal
and a Syrah from Spain. Did you know that Iberian probably came from the Ebro
River and that the old Greeks referred to it as Hiberia. Maybe we’re all
related. In any case, they are sending us some pretty good vinho these days.
Adega
de Pegoes, Peninsula de Setubal, Syrah 2010. Continue reading »
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Iberian Quality
A post by Billy Lyons at RESTAURANTS AND FOOD IN CORK
Grilled Eggplant Oregano Tart
A post by Gavan at Gavan Murphy
I’ve found the best way to keep my missus from eating crap during her pregnancy is to keep healthy ready-made snacks on hand, which is why I’ve been on a tart run lately. This one in particular she loved (she wanted me to stress that). Making tarts and frittatas are not only easy but they’re nutritious and make perfect breakfast, brunch, lunch and snack meals. Continue reading »
Win a signed copy of Michael Devlin’s The Taste Diaries
A post by Niall and Kelly at Chilli and Chocolate : Recipes, restaurant reviews, local food heroes, and wine reviews - A Belfast Food Blog (Northern Ireland, UK)
The Taste Diaries from Michael Devlin
We reviewed Michael Devlin’s The Taste Diaries a few weeks ago – and Michael’s been good enough to give us 5 copies of his book to give away. Not only that, but he’s signed each copy as well!
So whether you’re after a crash course in cooking, just a good read, or you want to get in early to cash in on Michael’s undoubted fame in the future, this is the one for you! Continue reading »
Stinging Nettle Tea
A post by imen at {farmette}
Nettles.
They sting.
Yeah, me and nettles haven’t exactly been fast friends over the past few years, but that is changing. If you will allow me to get a bit metaphorical, I will explain.
When I first moved to Ireland, I didn’t know what to expect. Continue reading »
West Cork Literary Festival
A post by Organico at Organico Bantry
Organico is delighted to host the West Cork Literary Festival Letter Café this year.
When? Mon 9 July 2012 16:00
Cost Free
Organico Café – 3 Glengarriff Rd. Bantry
In an age of facebook twitter and email sometimes the joy of letter writing (and receiving!) is overlooked. Continue reading »
Spice Mix
A post by Wholesome Ireland at wholesomeireland.com
When in the supermarket there are about 2 aisles that I gloss over now that I previously wouldn’t have. They contain factory made sauces in jars, preserved food in tins, spice mixes and meal “convenience…. Continue reading »
Saba Review
A post by thesilverchicken at thesilverchicken
Your dog is where?
A post by The Beer Nut at The Beer Nut
How many pairs of words are there in Dutch anyway? Surely he’s going to run out soon? Mooi & Meedogenloos is the latest De Molen binomial to come my way. No style designation so I had to stare at the malt, hop and yeast listings to figure out what sort of a beast it was. That’s proper geek-friendly labelling that is. I feel like I’ve achieved something before even bringing it to the till.
Home. Bottle open. Beer everywhere. Gush central. Continue reading »
Liquid Irish
A post by David Havelin at Irish Whiskey Notes
I’ve been doing a spot of redecorating on the site. What do you think? The new template is lighter and easier on the eyes, I hope. I’ll probably continue moving things around and adjusting the colours for a while yet.
The bigger change is the name of the website. It’s now Liquid Irish, rather than Irish Whiskey Notes. Twitter forced me to accept that the old name was too long. It wasn’t all that catchy either. Continue reading »
Corbières AOC: The land of Carignan (and a few others)
A post by Matt Kane at Curious: The Curious Wines Wine Blog
If you’ve made it to Carcassonne you might already be quite familiar with the wines of Corbières, an AOC (Appellation d’origine contrôlée) producing more wine than any other AOC in the Languedoc.
It’s a fascinating appellation showing just how place (terroir), the winemaker and the grape variety all play their part in producing something very different. The variation in style between each wine made in Corbières is quite remarkable. Continue reading »
Rhubarb, Strawberry and Lemon Jam
A post by Caroline at Bibliocook
Fruit ready for macerating
At this time of year there are certain days – damp and cold and dreary days – that make you wonder if summer will ever come. That’s when you want some of this Rhubarb, Strawberry and Lemon Jam, flecked with candied pieces of fruit, on your breakfast toast. Or dolloped on top of yoghurt. Or even, ahem, eaten straight from the spoon. Continue reading »
‘Like’ Recipe4Living and the Incredible Edible Egg on Facebook for Your Chance to Win a Year’s Supply of Eggs!
A post by Jennifer at Chew On That
Good day, food fans! Today, I am going to introduce you to our most exciting sweepstakes yet, with the biggest number of winners (10!) and best prize ever – a year’s supply of eggs! Keep reading to learn the very easy ways to enter the sweepstakes.
In honor of National Egg Month, TEN people will win a Year’s Supply of Eggs, sponsored by the Incredible Edible Egg.
Visit Recipe4Living.com’s page and use the Sweepstakes tab to enter. Continue reading »
Food and Drink Spotting: Flynn’s Magical Kitchen
A post by Billy Lyons at RESTAURANTS AND FOOD IN CORK
Flynn’s Pate and Red Onion Relish; salad on the way.
Bread by Arbutus.
Ballintubber Farm’s
Sprouting Broccoli
Flynn’s Magical Kitchen
Iain Flynn runs a modest stall at Mahon Point Farmer’s Market and you’ll also find him in Douglas on Saturdays and in Kinsale on Wednesdays. Don’t pass by. He has one of the outstanding ranges of food available. Everything from soups to quiches, from. Continue reading »
Rhubarb and Rose Compote
A post by Kristin at Edible Ireland
I was scrolling through my Instagram feed last week and saw a photo from New York City of bunches of rhubarb piled high at a farmers’ market. ‘Rhubarb is at the Greenmarket!’ the caption read. ‘Just one stall is selling it. Get here quick before it sells out.’ Commenters on the photo were rushing over to get some, with one eventually saying, ‘I got the last bunch!’
After a long, dark winter, rhubarb is one of the first things to come back to life in the garden. Continue reading »
The Billionaire’s Vinegar
A post by Matt Kane at Curious: The Curious Wines Wine Blog
What’s a couple of hundred thousand dollars for a bottle of wine when you’re a billionaire? Sure, why not. A bottle of wine once owned by the 3rd US president Thomas Jefferson is an attractive asset for those with a bottomless pit of cash. And it’s from Château Lafite, the famous French wine estate now owned by the Rothchild family. But of course, the big question. What are the chances it’ll be corked, or simply gone to vinegar? Continue reading »
Fine wines do it, yet most people don’t.
A post by Conor Bofin at One Man's Meat
Liquid Irish
A post by David Havelin at Irish Whiskey Notes
I’ve been doing a spot of redecorating on the site. What do you think? The new template is lighter and easier on the eyes, I hope. I’ll probably continue moving things around and adjusting the colours for a while yet.
The bigger change is the name of the website. It’s now Liquid Irish, rather than Irish Whiskey Notes. Twitter forced me to accept that the old name was too long. It wasn’t all that catchy either. Continue reading »
Cheese & Chive Scones
A post by Nessa Robins at Nessa's Family Kitchen
I have always had a great love for all types of cheeses. I have memories of being out for dinner, with my parents, starting from when I was as young as seven, and when given the option between dessert or a cheeseboard, the chessboard would always be my preferred choice. I now could quite happily incorporate cheese into any dish, as there are just so many different types, varieties and flavours, that can complement many ingredients. Continue reading »
Hot Dogs, Pretzels and Beer: Baseball Season Food Picks!
A post by Emilie at Chew On That
Whether you’re buying your date popcorn, peanuts or Cracker Jack, chances are you’ve craved some of these baseball season staples when you’re at home. We have our top picks, from nachos and beer-infused recipes to ballpark pizza and brats. Keep reading for our favorite picks that deserve to be up to bat instead of sitting on the sidelines!
What is better than a warm Spring or Summer day out at the ballpark with your friends and family? Continue reading »
Milk Pudding
A post by Wholesome Ireland at wholesomeireland.com
Last Wednesday evening I nearly burnt the house down. I’m serious. Warning, this blogpost could take a while. Make a cuppa first. Right, now that confession’s out of the way let’s talk about milk pudding…. Continue reading »
