Category Archives: Local Food
Sunday Roast
A little like clothing, the great thing about food these days is that anything goes really. Our purest attitudes to meal times and the type of food suitable to certain times of the day and special occasions have largely been … Continue reading
Sea of Change
Wine keeps you slim, fruit makes you fat and eggs are now a super food! (I wonder does that include Cadbury’s Eggs, given the season!) If you go back a few short years juicing fruit was hailed as a cure all for … Continue reading
Great Result for Local Food
I was delighted to see that the Cliff House Hotel in Ardmore, Co. Waterford has just received a much coveted Michelin star. The Michelin Guide has been in the business of evaluating and recommending restaurants and hotels for over a century, … Continue reading
Christmas Cooking Countdown
If there’s one thing that drives me crazy at this time of year it is the continuous stream of articles claiming that by adhering to their wisdom Christmas will be made easy. Look, Christmas inevitably comes with a certain amount of … Continue reading
Old Style Turkey
I have to say a big thank you to the very nice lady who recently sent me a book called The Nostalgic Cook Book. Written by Bill Habets, it is a practical guide on why and how yesteryear’s recipes and methods … Continue reading
Tasty Turducken
The silly season has officially commenced; well for me anyway. Obviously this is our busiest time of the year; the annual November turkey sale being a good test of our mettle before the real rush in two or three week’s … Continue reading
Steak and Kidney Pudding
Steak and kidney pudding is possibly one of the best known English dishes worldwide. It is certainly the epitome of winter comfort food with its tasty dark juices, tender beef and rich melt in the mouth pastry. Steak and kidney … Continue reading
FOOD AND SONG; A RECIPE FOR SUCCESS AT THE LONG TABLE DINNER
The 2009 Tipperary Food Producers’ Long Table Dinner attracted more than 230 people to a night of culinary delights held in the grounds of Kickham Barracks, Clonmel on Saturday night last. Despite the very inclement weather of late, Saturday evening … Continue reading
A festival of Real Food
It’s a great week for anyone with an interest in good food as a Festival of Tipperary Food has just been announced for the end of this month in Clonmel. This will be the first year of a properly organised … Continue reading
Pork / Bacon / Gammon – Whats what?
The only way to make good bacon, gammon and ham is to start with a naturally reared, happy pig. Obviously you can check out the brands at your local supermarket or ask your independent butcher about the source of their … Continue reading