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NewsletterIf you scroll through Instagram on any given day, you are likely to see three types of pictures dominating your feed: selfies, sunsets and food. Lots of food. Blurry brunches, dark dinners and an ice cream that doesn’t look appetising no matter how many times you shoot it again – the struggle for the perfect Instagram […]
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Talking home cooking with Rachel Allen
As a TV chef, food writer and instructor at Ballymaloe Cookery School, Rachel Allen’s day is often filled with fine-tuning recipes and teaching others how to improve their kitchen skills. She and her husband, Isaac, make it a priority that their three childrenhave a wholesome, homemade meal to enjoy. Her secret? Rely on fresh, seasonal […]
Talking to Patrick Ryan about real bread
“I don’t think there’s anything particularly great about our bread — it’s just bread as it should be. “ Patrick Ryan laughs as he recounts his path to becoming one of the foremost champions of “real bread” in Ireland; to say the least, it has been punctuated by plucky leaps: from law school to culinary […]
Nice chats with Paul Flynn, a true barbecue believer
We couldn’t think of a better guest editor for our last special summer issue than Paul Flynn, chef and owner of The Tannery Restaurant, Townhouse and Cookery School in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford; he is a true barbecue believer, using his barbecue all year round to cook up anything from hamburgers to the Christmas turkey (yes, […]
Clodagh McKenna shares her story and love for Irish cooking
TV chef, owner of several restaurants and author of five cookbooks, Clodagh McKenna is one of the most widely recognised faces of Irish food. Having studied abroad in France, the States and Italy, Clodagh’s international training gives her a unique outlook on food from her home country. Her book are focused on using quality Irish […]
Wicklow’s cheeriest twins share their love for heart-healthy foods
For this time, our guest editors are none other than David and Stephen Flynn from The Happy Pear! They are passionate about fresh and locally-sourced food, and the restaurant has become one of the most recognised names in healthy eating. They know food is a great way to bring people together, and they spread their […]
A nice interview with the lazy chef
Simon Lamont is the host of Tv3’s The Lazy Chef, where he travels all over the country to sample the spoils of Irish cuisine and rustle up delicious quick-fix dishes. In The Lazy Chef, Simon shows how to cut any corner to make effortless food and shares his secrets to fast-tracking meals by offering tips, […]
How honey is made and why you should eat it
Honey is a staple in many of our kitchens, but how many of us actually know how it’s made? Flowers produce a sugary nectar to attract pollinating insects such as honeybees. Bees are drawn to these flowers, where they happily slurp up the nectar. They store their sweet treat in a special pouch, or sac, […]
How to: work with peaches
Peach is a gorgeous fruit, and we feel like they’re under-appreciated. Use them in desserts, salads, dinners, barbecues, and breakfast recipes, and you’ll be ‘peachy-keen’ in no time at all! Test kitchen tip for peaches: If you don’t like the fuzz on peaches, you can skin them quickly by dropping them into a pot of […]
5 ways with strawberries
Fruity summer salad Serves 4 In a small mixing bowl, together 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tsp lemon juice, ½ tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp honey and some salt and pepper. Set aside. Place 50g pine nuts in a dry pan and toast over a medium heat for 2-3 minutes, shaking the pan regularly […]