When I returned to Ireland over 10 years ago, after living in Japan for 3 years, it was quite difficult and expensive to get Japanese ingredients. You’ll be glad to know this isn’t the...
Whether your goal is to treat yourself, woo a partner or surprise your guests, making a good cocktail at home is a skill worth mastering, and having the right implements to begin with is...
In a bid to exercise Zero Food Waste in the home, the wonderfully clever and creative Jennifer Oppermann shares her top tips and a really delicious recipe with us. Leftovers is not a pretty...
I love bread. I have never been one if those people even slightly tempted by the lure of the low carb lifestyle. Even during brief periods when I may be half-heartedly attempting to drop...
Consider yourself a BBQ aficionado and the host with the most when it comes to cooking on coals? Get ready to outdo yourself, shake things up and expand your repertoire with our guide to...
It’s funny how three magical little words can put a smile on someone’s face, no matter how hard their day has been…want ice cream? The cool and creamy treat that can defeat all ills,...
When I say fresh pasta is relatively easy to make, I really mean it. With a couple of key ingredients, 3 to be precise and you have a wonderful versatile base for a tasty...
May signals the last leaps of spring or the early throes of summer, depending on your perspective. Either way, it is a month of delicious seasonal bounty, from the natural choice of Spring lamb...
Gyozas, potstickers, dumplings call them what you will but there’s no denying it, they are such tasty little morsels. They can be filled with endless combinations of wonderful flavours and ingredients vegetarian or otherwise....
School’s out for the summer! Kids everywhere will rejoice as they can now have lie ins, homework free evenings and maybe stay up past their bedtime. Now exhausted parents will be looking for ways...
Mothers’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show your love for Mother’s, Grandmothers, Godmothers, Aunts or that special, reliable female in your life that supports you and cheers you on. We have put together...
Historically, Ireland has not been well known for its wide ranging cuisine, but Irish produce has always been able to hold its head high internationally. More recently, a new found appreciation of Irish produce...
Ireland is on route to become the next major culinary destination of the world. But with some major challenges ahead . Over the past few years I’ve seen the growth of more Michelin Star...
Below I am sharing the accounts on Instagram which inspire me on a daily basis, I think Instagram is playing a huge role in people’s online social media lives and allows all of us...
By now, you know the usual responses when it comes to underwater hotels: you’ll be ‘sleeping with the fishes’, or you’ll be a member of the ‘mile low club’, and other smarty-pants comments like...
Activities come in all shapes, forms and sizes, and you can be guaranteed that with Ireland being the natural, rugged place it is that no matter where you go there are enough things to...
With St. Valentine’s Day approaching, it’s time to step up your gifting game and treat that someone special to some unique edible gifts from the Irish Chocolatiers that are giving the Swiss a run...
Can you feel it? Love is in the air. This year, why not head off to a beautiful location and embrace all the peace, quiet and serenity that comes with a weekend away. In...
‘Love is in the air’ Always find that phrase being bandied about for Valentine’s a little amusing almost to infer its like a light bulb that’s switched on for the 14th February. To a...
Surprise and delight that someone special by whipping up a scumptious evening meal, thanks to Siúcra and Catherine Fulvio. Duck with Redcurrant Sauce, Watercress and Orange Salad is the perfect flavousome main, sure to make your Valentine’s...