Chocolate reined supreme as our ingredient of the week, while we placed a special focus on FairTrade products. Rercy dined in Co. Wicklow’s Hollywood Inn, while in Dublin Maria Crispy checked out Tante Zoe’s and Jean chowed down in Carluccio’s. On top of all the latest bargains and special offers, Jean rounded up some of [...]

These cookies are simple and easy to make – the batter is very quick to put together and doesn’t need to be whipped to any particular consistency.  And they’re so delicious, the way they get crisp on the edges and the centre stays chewy.  Oh boy oh boy. You should be able to get Fairtrade [...]

When I lived in Dublin I daydreamed of being able to head to the country, go for a walk in a cinematic back-drop and then nip to a cosy pub for a well deserved homemade feast in the perfect country setting. I now live in Wicklow near such a haven where you can nestle a [...]

Some of the offers I saw in SuperValu today: Large pack of chicken legs half price; was €4.49 now €2.24 Buy one, get one free on Moypark Chicken Kievs, €4.19 Half price garlic baguettes, was €2.38 now €1.19 Buy one, get one free on SuperValu own brand fresh Tortellini with Spinach and Ricotta, €2.49 Half [...]

The Thai restaurant Koh in Dublin’s Italian Quarter is offering a Six Nations special: you can get a curry and a pint for €11 between 2 and 5 pm, for all Six Nations Matches.  Unfortunately, they will also be showing the match on widescreen tvs, but I suppose that won’t be a drawback for those [...]

The UK chain Carluccio’s now has a branch on Dawson St, comprising a restaurant and a deli selling their beautifully packaged, hilariously overpriced Italian treats. Our reader Joanne tipped us off about their €12 menu del giorno, which includes a starter, a main and a coffee. You can also add a large glass of wine [...]

Sinead Gleeson has a piece in the Herald HQ supplement today about blogs, and Irish bloggers who’ve parlayed their blogs into book deals.  And CheapEats gets a nod as one of the ‘Five Dublin Blogs you must read’, along with the Irish Sentinel, The AntiRoom, Maman Poulet and Fat Mammy Cat. CheapEats.ie A recession-friendly foodie [...]

The Dinner for Two for €12.50 is on again today in M&S, and apparently it runs till Sunday this time.  There’s a selection of the items listed below – this is not comprehensive, please don’t freak out if you don’t see your favourite thing! Mains Whole chicken Gammon Meatballs Cod gratin Salmon Chicken with Cheddar [...]

Some special offers running at Tesco until this Sunday, March 1 include: Yoplait 8x125g Pack Yogurt Range – half price – reduced from €5.29 to €2.64 Half-price Jaffa Oranges – reduced from €2.99 to €1.49 €5 for meats including 800g  minced steak, 600g boneless loin pork chops, and a whole, 1.4kg Irish chicken You’ll find [...]

I’ve been a customer at Spiceland for years and always pick up a bargain. The store offers a wide range of canned goods and condiments, but the real savings are in their bags of spices and herbs. Situated beside Shabnam Foods on South Richmond street, Dublin 1, Spiceland trades in Indian, African and Asian foods, [...]