Monthly Archives: May 2009
BBQ a huge success
We run a BBQ at our store in Clonmel every Saturday and have our resident expert butcher and BBQ King Alistair Roberts on hand to show customers what is possible with quality products and a little preparation. This has turned into a weekly carnival and has created a great atmosphere … Continue reading
Burren Smokehouse visits Clonmel
Birgitta Curtin of the Burren Smokehouse was in the store on Saturday. We are always keen to support artisan food producers and their range of smoked fish is simply exceptional. We have had Brigitta’s smoked fish in the store for a … Continue reading
A BBQ is a great way to relax with family and friends but in Ireland we have to be realistic – if the weather is even half decent then go for it – if you wait for the perfect day … Continue reading
Why we cook….
I read an article a couple of weeks ago concerning the human motivation for cooking. A Harvard professor called Wrangham and his contemporaries suggests that without developing cookery skills the human race would have continued to develop slightly hunched, with large … Continue reading
Nettles are good for you!
Its nettle season so please check out my recipe for nettle soup – not a bit of meat in sight! They are a super food in the old fashioned sense and are both medicinal, nutritious and tasty. Whats more THEY … Continue reading
New RTE Food Show
Heard Oliver Peyton on radio this morning talking about new RTE show – Recipe for Success. He will be mentoring small food businesses for success. Sounds interesting – we might learn something. I am involved in a new group with … Continue reading
Its a social world!
Now on twitter and facebook Continue reading
What is a Foodie?
I find the term ‘foodie’ a little absurd and ridiculous. Trying to distinguish yourself or a group on the grounds liking food is almost laughable. Surely we are all ‘foodies’ insomuch that none of us can survive without it. Personally I blame … Continue reading
Food Snobbery
Our ancestors ate with the height of sophistication…..they just didn’t know it Continue reading