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
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
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
John Wilson on Wine on the ball
It’s not surprising that the layout of Wilson on Wine 2015, John Wilson’s latest book is clear, not over wordy and easy to follow. That’s the way he is with … Continue reading
Streaky rashers tested
This article appeared in the Irish Examiner 26 September and will be available on line soon. I have added in a few which didn’t make the final 8. Streaky … Continue reading
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
Ketchup survey – plenty of good ones
ROZ PDF Of all ready-made products, tomato ketchup is one of the best. At their worst they have at least some flavor; at their best, they can lift dull … Continue reading
Pickles a handy preserve
As a new system is being installed in the Irish Examiner, I don’t have a PDF yet for this survey published 20 June 2014. Pickles make for handy summer salads. … Continue reading
Mayonnaise – the creme de la creme
mayo The obvious application for mayonnaise is salads, but it’s more useful than that. It’s a good substitute for butter, mixed with tomato sauce or fresh tomatoes as a base … Continue reading
Aldi Lemon cheesecake delicious
Fair dues to Aldi and their lemon cheesecake tasted recently. Nicely textured crumbly crumb and tart lemon topping works a treat. Made in Listowel, Co Kerry. Aldi’s Specially Selected Listowel … Continue reading
Bagged Salads
Examiner 050413– for this article click here or go to http://www.examiner.ie Pic: Arna Runarsdottir Farmers have had it tough this year. Waterlogged acres have meant that even hardy potatoes, beetroot … Continue reading
Easter egg survey featured in Feelgood, Irish Examiner 22 March 2013
Cocoa beans come mainly from South America and Africa and are made into chocolate often in Belgium and France. The last stage of forming chocolate into various shapes is what … Continue reading
