There’s nothing quite like a treat to help you through the week, or to start off the weekend! With plenty of different flavours featured, we know that there will be something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a chocolate delight, something with a fruit-sweetness or a citrus taste to bring brightness to your day, we’ve […]
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Chocolate tips, tricks and recipes — oh my!
Chocolate starts as cacao beans that are fermented, dried, roasted and ground up. This is melted into “chocolate liquor”, which is then separated into two parts: non-fat cocoa solids and fatty cocoa butter. The cocoa solids (along with sugar and maybe some milk) are the basis for chocolate bars, while the cocoa butter might also […]
11 strange food combos Eleven from Stranger Things might love
With the recent release of Stranger Things season 4 pt.II, we are loving all things strange, from the Upside Down to the upside-down food combos we just can’t get enough of. In the spirit of embracing the strange, we asked our staff and readers on Instagram to share their favourite strange food combos! Peanut butter […]
No gluten, no problem! Here are some tips and our favourite gluten-free bakes!
Our food stylist Shannon is treating us to some so-simple gluten-free bakes! Gluten-free baking has become increasingly popular, whether for health reasons — like coeliac disease — or just personal preference, and gluten-free products have become widely available. When it comes to baking, flour really is an essential. There are many gluten-free flours available to try, made from ground or milled gluten-free […]
Creative new ways to enjoy spring onions
Enjoy a taste of the season with these creative recipes guaranteed to put a spring in your step. Spring onions are in season from March to October and pair well with meat, eggs, cheese, butter, sour cream, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sesame and mustard. Spring onions have a slightly milder taste than regular onions, which […]
Melting ice cream cake by Siúcra
Preheat the oven to 190 ̊C/170 ̊C fan/gas mark 5. Line four 20cm round cake tins with non-stick parchment paper. To make the sponges, in a bowl, beat together the butter and Siúcra Caster Sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla. […]
6 must-have picnic recipes
A picnic is one of the most wholesome ways to spend a day in the sun and we have some top tips on packing for a successful (and filling) day. We know that planning is the key to a great picnic, so let’s get your cooler box ready! Sandwiches, cold salads and icy drinks are […]
Top tips for seasonal fruit
Now that summer’s finally rolled around, it’s all about the fresh produce the season brings. We love little more than visiting the local grocer’s to see all the fresh fruit absolutely glowing on the shelf — though going home to work with it is right up there! This is the time to tackle berry […]
May week 4 meal plan
It’s coming up to the end of the month and we have some budget friendly meals that will see you through to pay day. These recipes are quick and easy to make your week a little less stressful. Pancetta and egg risotto This pancetta and egg risotto is the perfect dish to start the week. […]
What to expect at this year’s Burren Slow Food Festival
The 2022 Burren Slow Food Festival, taking place from 20-22 May, will be dedicated to raising awareness about and promoting the concept of “GEOfood.” GEOfood is sustainable local food from a unique geological area and is the offcial brand of food produced in a UNESCO Global Geopark. Festival organisers Slow Food Clare are collaborating with […]