Roz Crowley

Food, wine, travel, music

Tuna handy and often healthy

See my survey of tuna tested recently at http://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/…/top–8-takeaway-tunas-tested-452508. html. It’s difficult to know exactly where our tuna comes from so I had to delve deep for this survey. Sally … Continue reading

June 19, 2017 · Leave a comment

Frozen Yogurt – for a treat

http://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/…/top–8–frozen–yogurts-tested-449350.html My top 8 choices of frozen yogurt will guide you to what I and tasters found the best from supermarkets this summer. Very glad to see an Irish company come … Continue reading

May 31, 2017 · Leave a comment

Pesto – getting better all the time

This survey aims to lead you the the best pestos available, with some ideas for how to use them. The freshest in the shops are always the best, and with … Continue reading

May 25, 2017 · Leave a comment

Easter Eggs 2017 – a good haul

For my top finds this year see http://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/…/top-8-easter–eggs-tested-447126.html

April 13, 2017 · Leave a comment

Parmesan parsed

Just how much we should pay for parmesan? Parmiggiano Reggiano was the topic of my enquiries last week. Whatever we pay, it is often worth it for its full flavour and … Continue reading

May 16, 2016 · Leave a comment

Christmas gifts @ €5. Possible?

Christmas gifts up to €5 Published 4/12/15 Irish Examiner This year the recession is not quite over on this page, and the task set for me was to find delicious … Continue reading

December 11, 2015 · Leave a comment

Snacks for Kids – Of Any Value?

Junior bites

December 11, 2015 · Leave a comment

Who Cuts the Best Mustard? Survey

This survey appeared in the Irish Examiner Friday 14 August 2015. Tell me what I missed! http://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/…/top-8-mustards-tested-348074.html

August 15, 2015 · Leave a comment

Pesto rave and rant in tomorrow’s Irish Examiner. Who will get the top marks?

April 9, 2015 · Leave a comment

Korma in a tub. Survey finds some good ones

Korma Survey 020115

February 13, 2015 · Leave a comment

Take Proper Stock

stock survey

February 6, 2015 · Leave a comment

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

February 6, 2015 · Leave a comment

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