Tuesday 30 October, 2012
by peter
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In today’s Irish Times Pricewatch section, Conor Pope looks at the mass switch to own brand labels: Despite food price inflation, shoppers are managing their shopping budgets by trading down to private labels, shopping around, shopping to a budget and … Continue reading
Friday 21 September, 2012
by peter
Comments Off on Wild mushroom hunting, Co. Wicklow, September 29 & October 6
I’ve always been fascinated by mushrooms. They were the first food I ever gagged at; the very thought of eating them, in soup or whole, makes my throat close over. But I also have a profound respect for the kingdom … Continue reading
Monday 23 July, 2012
by jean
Comments Off on Organic food, GM and air miles
Professor Mike Gibney (of ‘Something to Chew On‘) has a really interesting piece in a recent Irish Times, in which he addresses the controversial issues of organic food, genetically-modified crops and carbon footprints of various items. Well worth a read … Continue reading
Friday 1 June, 2012
by jean
Comments Off on Foodie Events this Bank Holiday weekend: Bloom & more
The Bloom Festival is on this weekend in Dublin’s Phoenix Park; it’s a garden-themed festival but there’s lots more to do as well, and it attracts one of the biggest crowds of any Irish event. Tickets are still available, from … Continue reading
Thursday 3 November, 2011
by peter
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Can you eat healthy on the cheap? Really healthy, really good quality food? I think not. I’ve said as much in many interviews radio and press interviews: it’s cheaper to buy a frozen pizza than fresh meat; it’s cheaper to pick … Continue reading