What the Sundays said about food.
By Sinéad Keogh
SLIM PICKIN’
From the Sunday Business Post, news of diet company Food Genie who are offering breakfast, lunch and dinner delivered to your door for €35 – €40 per day. The specially-prepared dishes are designed to aid weight loss with the company saying that the average client can expect to lose 8lbs to 10lbs per month by following their healthy eating plan. Food Genie or are 01-5143032 or online here.
BAKE TO BASICS
Also in the Sunday Business Post, Temple Bar’s The Bakery has launched a new range of traditional cakes. Going back to basics to attract the tea room crowd of yore, the cake-ry bakery can be contacted on 01-6729882
THE POPULAR MONTH
Rachel Allen’s Tribune Magazine column talks months and mushrooms. Allen says September is a foodie month, with the best of summer ingredients and some early autumn offerings available in tasty tandem. In particular, the Ballymaloe blonde is all a-chatter about chanterelles. She recommends the wild mushrooms with steaks, in fritattas and stews and for chicken stuffing.
DUCK BILL ONLY €9.70
Also in Tribune Magazine, a look-in for duck with a recommendation for Sheridan’s Cheesemongers and their ready-made duck confit. Marinated in coriander, star anise, cinnamon and pepper it’s just €9.70 per pack. The Trib recommend serving with slow braised red cabbage and roast potatoes.
SIMPLY THE ZEST
Innocent have introduced a new range of orange juices which will vary throughout the year, says the SBP. The company will vary the oranges they use from season to season – putting the best available produce in the carton at different times of year.
SLOW BITES ‘N’ LILY WHITES
Finally from the SBP, Slow Food hits Kildare. On September 16th the county’s first Slow Food group will launch in the Castlefarm Shop, Narraghmore, Athy at 7.30 p.m. Slow Food’s raison d’etre is the promotion of local, quality foods and the sharing of food knowledge – Narraghmore’s event will be kicked off by Jane Russell (sausage-maker) and Jenny Young (organic farmer). More info here.
FORKING OUT
The restaurant reviews in brief.
FISHING FOR COMPLIMENTS
From the Sunday Independent’s Life Magazine, Lucinda O’Sullivan’s review of Bentley’s Oyster Bar & Grill on St Stephen’s Green. The Sindo reviewer comments that Michelin-starred chef Richard Corrigan is “on a winner” with lobster cheap at €18, “perfectly executed” fish dishes and an extensive wine list.
ANY PORTHOUSE IN A STORM?
The Trib’s Katy McGuinness was forgotten about by the maitre d’ at South William Street’s Porthouse; but raves about their tapas nonetheless. Despite an outdoor wait in the rain, there were good words for the Chorizo al Vino, Gambas al Ajillo and Seafood Paella. She says it’s good value, too.