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The American Lady
Mass emigration often takes with it more than just people. Those leaving take with them traditions that they cling to lovingly as it is often all they have to identify with in their new world. Customs are regarded with great … Continue reading
Sweet Smell of Nostalgia Cooking
I love bumping into Nuala Hickey of Hickey’s bakery in Clonmel. Nuala is vivacious and fun and her youthful giddiness is infectious. Nuala also takes her business and her products very seriously; being dedicated doesn’t mean becoming sombre and boring. … Continue reading
Rabbiting about Rabbit
There’s a storm brewing in the States as I write that seems to be gaining ground rapidly. Apparently rabbits are the third most kept pet in American households after dogs and cats. As the popularity of keeping pet rabbits has … Continue reading
Wagyu Beef Steaks
Wagyu beef is fast becoming one of the most desirable meats in the world. Described as the Fois Gras of beef, Wagyu has become famous for its intense marbling which produces a tender, juicy, naturally enhanced flavour to the meat. … Continue reading
Award Winning Dry Cure Sweet Back Bacon
We are delighted to launch our Award Winning Dry Cure Sweet Back Bacon. This product has recently received a Blas na hEireann award at this years Dingle food and wine festival. The festival ran from the 1st-3rd October and culminated … Continue reading
Pat Kenny Interviews Me on Radio 1
Pat Kenny interviews me about my family’s butcher history, my innovations with Wagu beef and delves into the recipes from my new book, An Irish Butcher. Publication Date: 1 October, 2010 Listen: Podcast
Organic Free Range White and Bronze Turkeys
What’s the difference between white and bronze turkeys? Bronze and white turkeys are distinguishable by their plumage (feathers) but from an eating perspective, the difference is simply a matter of taste. Bronze turkeys are so called because of the bronze-like … Continue reading
BBQ Tips
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! Make a few quick phone calls, grab a … Continue reading
Annual Tipperary ‘Long Table Dinner’ launched at the seat of the kings of Munster
FOOD lovers are turning back the clock and preparing for the sumptuous ‘Long Table Dinner’ feast which sees the Tipperary Food Producers group tantalize the taste buds of gourmets nation-wide for this year’s banquet on August 25. Organisers of the … Continue reading
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