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
Soup survey 2013
This article first appeared in the Irish Examiner on 11 January 2013 and I have just realised it has been in the draft box of this blog since then. The soups … Continue reading
Marmalades surveyed
marmalade A selection of marmalades here judged by me and a panel of toast and marmalade lovers. Here are our findings.
Curry sauces surveyed
curry sauce survey 030114 What curry sauce came out on top this time? I curried a lot of food to give sauces the best chance for my survey in the … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day foodie treats
Need help in find treats for the foodie in your life? Go no further and find something here to suit all tastes. This article appeared in the Irish Examiner … Continue reading
Mince Pies tested
It’s difficult to leave out some of the best pies which regularly float to the top of our annual survey, but to make room this year, I had to. And … Continue reading
Chunky soups survey
Soups 041013 This survey appeared on the Irish Examiner on 4 October 2013 and can be seen on their website too. The good news is that many prepared soups … Continue reading
Best Baguette in Cork in Friday’s @irishexaminer
There’s no denying it, a good baguette is difficult to make and is often best left to the experts. I have never made one I was happy enough with, so … Continue reading
Schmooz with a smoothie
See if you agree with my assessment in the Examiner smoothie survey