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Digital Wine Crusaders

The creativity, ingenuity and adaptivity of winemakers has long been a global wondrous phenomenon. Dating as far back as the Cistercian or Benedictine Monks, or indeed the Romans, winemakers have conquered many adversities. Natural or man-made. Vines are grown in far flung places, grapes are trodden by foot, wines are made on shoe-string budgets in …

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Journeys in Taste Interview with Rob Krawczyk of Michelin Star Restaurant Chestnut

You might have thought it inevitable that someone with an upbringing that revolved around food, food produce/development, restaurants and (in general) making sure that people’s eating requirements were looked after would be a shoo-in to follow the family tradition. Yet it wasn’t the path that Cork chef Rob Krawczyk initially took. Instead, he went to …

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Journeys in Taste Interview with Gráinne Mullins of Gra Chocolates

In 2019, before you-know-what took over our lives, our thoughts and our sleeping patterns, Galway’s Gráinne Mullins was on the way up-and-up following her skilled dessert-making stints at the likes of Ashford Castle and Cliff House Hotel. Winning the Euro-Toques Young Chef of the Year 2019 Award simply placed the icing on the cake (so …

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Journeys in Taste Interview with Ahmet Dede of Michelin Star Restaurant Dede

It’s never too late, but try telling that to an ambitious 25-year-old. If you are Ahmet Dede, however, being late to the party (so to speak) isn’t as much of a disadvantage as it sounds. Now in his mid-30s, the County Cork-based, twice-awarded Michelin star chef has come a long, long way since he first …

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Journeys in Taste Interview with Ross Lewis Winner of the Michelin Guide 2021 Chef Mentor Award

“It came as a huge surprise. When they told me over a Zoom call that they wanted to give me the award I was really blown away. It was quite emotional, to be honest.” Ross Lewis is describing how he reacted when the good people at Michelin contacted him in late 2020 to tell him …

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Say ‘Thank You’ This Mother’s Day with Lily O’Brien’s Chocolates – Competition Closed

Mums are best known for their reassuring advice, a shoulder to lean on, a hand to hold, and this year more than ever, mums across the country have gone above and beyond for their families. What better way to show your appreciation for the special lady in your life than with Lily O’Brien’s luxurious chocolates? …

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Show How Sweet Your Love Is This Valentine’s Day With A Delicious Surprise From The Westbury

This Valentine’s Day, bring the glamour and magic of The Westbury to your home with our ‘Bubbles and Cake’ experience, featuring a bottle of Perrier-Jouët Champagne alongside two decadent and mouth-watering desserts Nothing says romance quite like Champagne and Dessert – two luxurious indulgences usually reserved for special occasions. And right now, we’re all longing for …

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Seafood Specialists Atlantis Launch New Online Shop

Atlantis of Kilmore Quay, the leading seafood specialists for over 26 years, launches its e-commerce website – www.atlantisofkilmorequay.ie – this week.   The advent of the site means that people all over Ireland now have access to the unrivalled range of fresh, sustainably sourced fish and seafood that Atlantis of Kilmore Quay can offer.   Having supplied …

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Journeys in Taste Interview with Avril & Johnny McMurrough of Boutique Wines

Any business that has survived a 20-year existence, from selling their goods out of the boot of a compact car to establishing itself as a credible go-to, has to be doing something right. When a year like 2020 comes knocking on your door, however, it takes more than business skills and acumen to continue. Dublin-based …

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Journeys in Taste Interview with Chef Jutarat Suwankeeree and Conor Sexton of Award Winning Nightmarket Restaurant

When genuine street food ventures inside, all manner of things can happen – good and bad. With regards to Ranelagh-based Nightmarket, however, you only have to read the hot takes of food critics to know which way the mood is going. For chef Jutarat Suwankeeree(known as R) and Front-of-House partner Conor Sexton, setting up Nightmarket …

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Fried Rosscarbery Free Range Pork Gyozas by Executive Chef Alex Petit of the Celtic Ross Hotel

These fried-steamed dumplings are my favourite mid-week street food crave. Made from locally sourced free range pork and mouth-watering Japanese influenced flavours, they are juicy on the inside, crispy and golden brown on the outside. Enjoyed by everyone at the dinner table, this easy recipe will have your entire family participating in making these tasty …

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Dairy Milk Caramel Brownies Recipe by Gills Bakes and Cakes

GillsBakesandCakes.com is a baking recipe blog written by Gillian Cottell. It includes mouth-watering and seriously aesthetically pleasing bakes including Brownies, cookies, cupcakes and even breads! As seen on her Instagram @gills_bakesandcakes. Gill is a passionate foodie. Her life revolves around food. Gill is a full time chef with 6 years experience behind her and a …

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Food by Sally Ann has your Valentine’s Menu & other Special at-home occasions all boxed up

This year leave the food preparations to the pros with food boxes created by catering experts Food by Sally Ann, containing all you need for the perfect at-home feast, all delivered right to your door. 2021 may not have begun exactly as we hoped, but while current COVID-19 restrictions will see us continuing to stay …

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Win a Superior Castle Leslie Estate Experience – Competition Closed

Discover Castle Leslie Estate, in County Monaghan, on 1,000 acres of undulating Irish countryside, dotted with ancient woodland and glittering lakes. It is one of the last great Irish Castle estates still in the hands of its founding family. Since the 1660s the distinguished and somewhat individual Leslie family have lived on the Estate. They …

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