Tuesday 29 July, 2014
by peter
Comments Off on A foodie’s guide to Kerry
Heading to the Kingdom this summer? Eva Schmid of Kerry’s Ard na Sidhe hotel has put together this really delightful and useful infographic on Kerry’s food festivals, cafes and tea rooms, cooking courses, farmers markets and food stores. The Kenmare … Continue reading
Tuesday 14 January, 2014
by peter
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Marlay Park is one of the best public parks in the whole of south Dublin. Easily accessible from the city centre (where I live), just off the M50, and close to both the west and east parts of south county … Continue reading
Wednesday 13 November, 2013
by peter
Comments Off on Fallon & Byrne Christmas Fair, November 13, 4-9pm
Cork has the English Market. The closest thing we have is Fallon and Byrne, the food emporium on Exchequer Street which also happens to do one of the best lunch and dinner deals in Dublin. Today, from 4-9pm, Fallon & … Continue reading
Wednesday 20 February, 2013
by peter
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There’s a hamper of Irish treats for grabs over on the WorldIrish website. Bags of Tayto and Banshee Bones (surely one of the most quintessentially Irish snacks), Cadbury’s Curly Wurlys, and Chef ketchup sit alongside some very 1980’s packets of … Continue reading
Thursday 7 February, 2013
by peter
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Overheard middle-class conversation: “I really want to switch to all organic fruit and veg – it’s just so expensive.” “Sometimes I feel really guilty buying non-organic,” said the other woman. “It’s just so bad for the environment.” “Can’t be … Continue reading