Renvyle goes Italian
At this stage most fine diners in ireland know how well chef Tim O’Sullivan can cook. As Head Chef at Renvyle House he lures weekenders with tastes of local foods … Continue reading
Fancy Salty Crisps?
crisp survey A look here at salt-flavoured crisps at a wide range of prices. They have less additives than crisps with other flavours so are often gluten-free. Many flavours need … Continue reading
Tomato ketchup. Is there any difference in brands?
Crisps tested. Is your favourite here?
http://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/healthandlife/dietandfitness/top-8-crisps-tested-275809.html
Extra coffee please
Watch for my coffee survey tomorrow Friday 12 September in which we tasted more coffees that I could fit on the page. Having tasted extensively, these ones didn’t make tasters’ top 8. … Continue reading
Good line-up for Irish craft beer festival
Plenty of craft ciders as well as craft beers in Ireland should make for a good weekend 4-7 September in Dublin. I’m glad to see that interesting food is becoming … Continue reading
Ice Ice Baby – ice-cream survey
This article appeared in the Irish Examiner on 4 July 2014 ICE, ICE BABY Finding a nice iced treat was an easy task this year. Terrific flavours, in all shapes and … Continue reading
Great chocolate treats on offer in Ireland for Easter
Easter egg survey 110414 Chocolate available in Ireland seems to get better and better as consumers increasingly appreciate the best. My survey in today’s Irish Examiner is just a small sample of … Continue reading
New service from Good Food Ireland
Good Food Ireland has launched its new online resource in the UK to help visitors book visits on line to include trips to great food producers such as Burren, Ummera and Connemara, Irish Piemontese Beef, … Continue reading
Read my piece on people who beat the recession with new careers http://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/features/taking-a-bite-out-of-the-recession-236296.html
Bradleys supermarket Cork for treats
While Bradleys supermarket in North Main Street, Cork has been importing interesting food stuffs for ten years to supplement its wide range of wines (and other basics), I hadn’t really … Continue reading