The other day I discovered Buffalo Mozzarella in Aldi for €1.99. Imagine my surprise when I saw that the cheese was made in Macroom. I assumed it to be a private label from Toonbridge Dairy but I was completely wrong. Buffalo Farmer John Lynch and a small team of dedicated people have established Macroom Buffalo…
DetailsBia Sásta’s logo says ‘We know Food’ and that is true. And it is great to see other people recognising this simple fact as well (hope that doesn’t sound over confident now) – I am getting lots of emails and private messages on Facebook asking questions on food and food business and I am always…
DetailsI am working on an exciting marketing project at the moment – and I am lucky enough to be working with a client who is open to new ideas and the quirky bit that makes it fun. Can’t say too much at the moment – just that I am working for the first time with…
DetailsAfter a long break, the critics are back and the first Cork Food Event outing in 2015 leads us to Blarney.Twin sisters Martina and Tricia have opened The Square Table a year ago and have already collected some great attention of locals and food experts. Even Sally & John McKenna have included The Square Table…
DetailsIn case you haven’t planned your Christmas party yet, or think why bother; here are some ideas on what you could still do without much hassle.Flemings Restaurant Michael & Eileen love Christmas and it comes through in every detail. From the handpicked decorations to the amazing food, in Flemings you are made feel part of…
DetailsThe other day, my friend Sally asked me to bake some cakes for her cake sale at a local church. Of course I obliged. She was quite persuasive as she got loads of cakes, biscuits and cookies to sell for her pop up stall. One creation I liked were mini banana cakes by her Italian…
DetailsAnd here it is – the ultimate gift guide for food lovers. Follow us on Facebook for more ideas Hampers Who doesn’t like hampers? But not any old hamper of course, it has to be an awesome one. Here are some of my favourite places to get amazing hampers: Flemings – Order either the Luxury Hamper…
DetailsChristmas Time is the time of year where more cookery books are sold than the rest of the year (that’s one reason, we get so many new publications at this time of year). And I have to admit – I have a list as long as my elbow on books I REALLY need (but that…
DetailsIt is not very often that I am writing a restaurant review and even less often that I am reviewing a hotel restaurant. But I came across this amazing gem when I was invited to a ‘foodie’ evening in the Maryborough Hotel organised by AA. I have to admit, I didn’t expect much but since…
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