Roast leg of lamb is an Irish institution, a celebratory centre piece dish worthy of gathering the family together to share at the end of the week. This blushing pink beauty, with lashings of...
Hear that sound? What you’re hearing is the crack of a glass ceiling and the din of voices rising – it turns out plates aren’t the only thing that are getting smashed in the kitchen....
National Geographic’s Coolest Place on Earth…could it be Macchu Picchu? The Pyramids of Giza? Wrong and wrong again. Our most northerly county and home to some of our most breath-taking scenery, Donegal, has been...
On a rainy Thursday evening, Dublin’s most glamorous dining room is filled with beautiful people, dressed to the nines to enjoy a memorable night at Luna. Having enjoyed many an evening in the red...
From Pat O’Doherty’s Black Bacon to ice cream from Glastry Farm, the food producers and farmers within gorgeously green county borders of Fermanagh have a secret weapon. Well not so secret, as this food hero’s...
If the thought of enduring the airport struggle and packing your little ones onto a plane has you dreading your summer break, why not pack up the car and plan a road trip to...
It’s almost hard to imagine that not too long ago eating out as a vegan or vegetarian in Dublin equated to ordering a ‘veggie-side-as-main-course’ or begging your skeptical friends to join you at one...
For kids, there is no downside to the summer holidays. Two whole months full of no homework, sunshine, and adventures. However to parents the sound of that final school bell ringing can bring with...
More and more often, we see the word “craft” followed by “beer”, “gin”, “cocktail” and other stars in the alcoholic drinks universe. Black Castle Drinks, a brand of Irish craft soda, offers a refreshing...
Committing with gusto to the theme of ‘Flavours of the World’, this year’s Taste of Dublin was a riot of colour and feast of flavours as more than thirty chefs offered edible escapism serving...
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...
Emerging wine regions all over the world are earning praise for the quality they’re achieving. Countries whose wines would have been deemed a novelty a few decades ago are now collecting gold medals: British sparkling enjoys wide...
Winter has officially come to Westeros and with the nail-biting conclusion fast approaching, Game of Thrones fans may lose their appetites worrying about the fate of their favourite characters. So to prevent worrisome hunger in...
From the beautiful scenery to the rich variety of food and drink, Sligo is a treasure trove for food lovers in Ireland. Visitors can enjoy freshly-caught fish in any local restaurant, indulge in Knocknarea...
Fancy catching up over coffee after your 9 to 5 but by the time you can get there most cafés are closed? If you feel like sharing a cup after 6:00 pm it is quite challenging...
The Old Butter Roads Food Trail was developed by the producers, eateries and visitor attractions in the Muskerry, Dunhallow and Avondhu areas of Cork. Taking place in Mitchelstown, the trail celebrated the range of...
With summer upon us, there’s nothing quite like sitting outside with a nice drink and watching the world go by. Sipping a cocktail while taking in a breathtaking view is the perfect way to...
You’ve seen them on Instagram, you’ve probably even attempted making your own at home and one thing is for sure – smoothie bowls are the stylish breakfast du jour. As easy on the eye...
In 2015 The New York Times ran a story titled ‘In Ireland, Milk Chocolate Reigns’ And while as the title suggests there was a focus on our home grown chocolatiers, praise was equally lauded...
“It’s funny, when I look back at my career and all the dishes, if only I had of kept a record of all the good ones, wrote down the recipes and photographed them, I’d...
