Austrian wines: Come back, all is forgiven
Tasting by Joe Karwig 15 January 2014 I invited Joe Karwig from Karwig wines http://www.karwigwines.com to see if he could prove to a group of friends that Austrian wines are … Continue reading
Mrs Barron’s Marmalade Tart
This delicious tart comes from Our Daily Bread – A History of Barron’s bakery, a book I wrote a few years ago which has plenty of good uses for leftover bread. This … 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
Good new cookbooks this year reviewed (briefly)
This article on some of the this year’s cookbooks appeared in the Irish Examiner 12 December 2013 and will I hope help you to decide what is best for you … Continue reading
Great foodie festive gifts
rozgifts This article appeared in the Irish Examiner 29/11/13. Additional information: Supporting Irish produce is our own small way we can support Ireland’s economy. Think first before buying. We … Continue reading
Chateau Haut Maurin delicious
I cannot remember where I bought this delicious, elegant wine, so if it’s familiar can you advise where I might get some more? Made from the usual Semillon grapes of … 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
Cliff Hotel Ardmore on the cutting edge
When I interviewed Martin Kajuiter for the Irish Examiner shortly after the restaurant opened in 2008, I was impressed with his commitment to sourcing local produce. At St Raphael’s centre … Continue reading
Filter café in Cork a treat for those who know their coffee
Two days in a row for good coffee was worth the crossing of Parliament bridge from the South Mall in Cork. Eoin MCarthy has it just right with excellent coffee … Continue reading
Favourite coffee beans
Coffee roasted in a Ballymaloe outbuilding is my current favorite. The Golden Bean’s Bourbon varietal from El Salvador comes from Finca El Talapo. Fruity and nutty, rich with no bitterness, … Continue reading
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