April brings the start of the anticipation of fresh vegetables, herbs and salad for us in Dunbrody. But we have to be patient, as our gardener John often tells us.
Now that the stretch in the evening is official, here are a few summery wines and cocktails, recommended in the hope that we lose the permanent rain clouds and can finally welcome summer!
Ice cream giant Magnum has recalled one of its popular products sold in Ireland due to the “possible presence of plastic and metal pieces”.
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Spring is already in full bloom here in Dunbrody Hourse and the first asparagus have started to shoot in the garden. So to celebrate this seasonal vegetable I have prepared a delicious way to try it at home, using our modern air fryer.
More than 70pc of Irish people say chocolate snacks are part of their calendar celebrations such as Easter, according to a new survey.
Would you love to restart your slimming journey this spring? These top tips from Slimming World will give you the boost you need.
Today, I want to share a new recipe for you and your family as we head into brighter days — and this is perfect for a Sunday.
Who needs a day to celebrate women? Today, and everyday, we salute female wine producers. Here’s some of my faves.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has recalled all batches of a tortilla wrap product sold in Aldi due to the “possible presence of metal pieces".
Get set for St Patrick’s weekend with two fun and tasty recipes.
Today, let’s try bold flavours with, a creative and fun recipe.
The SuperValu wine sale features wines from Spain & Portugal. Look out for these great bargains, available at this price for one more week
Having been a waitress for ten years before I was a journalist, I know a thing or two about food service. One of the hardest parts of the job is having to remain polite and civil with customers that are anything but. Some days, you’d want to …
No-nonsense Irish chef JP McMahon says he’s never going to become a millionaire working as a restaurateur.
A Dublin publican has said that bars will have to hike up drink prices if they want “to stay in business”.
Over the years, I’ve made so many pancake recipes, from a simple fluffy pancake to an extravagant tiramisu pancake.
Cook a special meal to celebrate St Valentine’s Day and pair it with some wine suggestions and a loved-up Single Malt for dessert.
The vine has flourished throughout Italy since recorded history began. And this week Lidl has a brand new selection of wines from Enotria - the ‘land of the vine’ – that are not to be missed.
Working as a chef has never really been synonymous with an easy or calm work day, with recent shows like Boiling Point and The Bear shining a spotlight on the heat of the kitchen.
Independent cafés across Dublin are giving out thousands free oat coffees over the next few weeks.
Donal Skehan will not spend his first Christmas as a homeowner in his swanky Dublin pad.
Domino’s is warming hearts (and stomachs) this Christmas, as it honours the unsung heroes bringing loved ones home this festive season at Shannon Airport.
Pepperoni is officially Ireland’s most ordered topping when it comes to pizzas.
A Dublin restaurant is serving free food and drink tomorrow to celebrate its grand opening.
More than two dozen ready-made meals have been recalled due to the possible presence of metal fragments.
Today is the final chance for Domino’s fans to get their hands on limited-edition merchandise.
A crisp-themed festival is kicking off in Dublin this weekend.
Chef Andy McFadden is currently bingeing on season two of The Bear on Apple TV+ in his downtime —something he’s happily managed to carve out a little more of these days.
A popular café in Dublin city centre has closed “until further notice” after a blaze broke out in the building on Francis Street last week.
A Dublin restaurant has been named as one of the top 10 steakhouses in the world.
When Nico Reynolds was little, he would watch in fascination as his Jamaican grandmother came to visit and took to her favourite place — the family kitchen.
Conor McGregor has confirmed he is expanding his pub empire internationally as well as eyeing up other locations, such as Dublin’s Temple Bar.
Several batches of Cadbury chocolate desserts are being recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has confirmed.
Irish people are expected to recycle almost 70,000 tonnes of packaging after eating their Easter eggs this year.
Cheeky pizza chain Domino’s has revealed a new uniform for its new store in Maynooth to pay homage to one of the town’s most famous exports.
A “dirty and bloody plaster” inside a curry, a fake nail in garlic cheese chips, and live maggots inside fried chicken were among the complaints submitted to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) last year.
A Limerick sandwich shop has just been crowned the best takeaway in the entire country.
It may seem like a recipe for disaster having 50 couples each bring along their pet dogs to join them for a Valentine’s Day meal but one Dublin pub believes it will be pure puppy love.
Soft drink Lilt has finally been pulled from shelves after 48 years.
JANUARY is always a month of belt-tightening to balance the December splurge.
‘What’s your favourite restaurant?’ is a question I often get asked, and just as often I shy away from giving a straight answer.
it’s a very happy New Year for small Irish company Filthy Rich after being snapped up by SuperValu stores nationwide.
When I was a lad back in the day, breakfast was nothing more than a compulsory act you did every weekday morning — like pulling on your trousers or pretending to be sick to dodge school.
HAPPY New Year and happy Little Christmas! Today I’m sharing two recipes to celebrate Nollaig na mBan, which was on January 6.
I think it’s fair to say – and I for one think it’s a great change – that most pubs nowadays (especially the newer ones) serve food of some description.
A couple of Christmas wine stars to look out for when planning your Christmas menu
With Christmas around the corner, it’s time for a few recommendations for good quality party wines for your festive get-togethers.
A new café and deli in Dublin’s city centre is giving out free pastries to its first 500 customers tomorrow.