Mozzarella Baguette Sometimes, you just need a little treat without too much fuss in preparing something nice. This baguette is so easy, I am almost ashamed to admit how easy. It is perfect if you are planning a lazy night in front of the telly with a cool bottle of beer or some wine. The…
A few weeks back, I had the pleasure interviewing some visitors to Cork from Europe. Oscar Gonzáles is from Spain and has a great appreciation for craft beer and cider and we had a lovely chat about the Irish craft beer industry. Anyway, when he returned to Spain, he left me a little gift of…
At our March Critic’s outing, we visited El Vino in the Elysian Building and the critics were treated to a five-course tasting menu. At the Q&A afterwards, head chef Patrick Murphy was asked to share the recipe for the butternut squash, coconut and chili soup. Patrick was delighted and obliged. As with all chefs, he…
McKennas Guide 2016 – New Entries from Cork Each year, John & Sally McKenna publish their guide – 100 Best places to eat. Last year saw the guide going from print to App – easy to use, you can search by area or by restaurant. A group of tasters visit all restaurants and the final…
It is always wonderful to see chefs and restaurants being awarded for their hard work and dedication. This year’s Irish Restaurant Awards Munster Regional Heat took place 8th March in Killarney and for the purpose of this post, I concentrate on the Cork winners. There are many categories and one might ask, do we really…