What cook or would-be-cook doesn't love a food book for Christmas? And luckily there's no shortage of seriously interesting Irish published books to choose from, with a bumper crop this year including everything from food culture and history, to how to 'elevate the everyday'. Just a few to think about here for starters but, if time allows, there’s nothing to beat a good browse in your local bookshop. You're sure to come away with more than you meant to, but that's okay... more...
From newcomer of the year to the most pet-friendly destination and Ireland's finest host, the 2024 winners of the annual Georgina Campbell Irish Food & Hospitality Awards are announced more...
Well known from her previous Dublin food businesses, The Cake Café and Slice, and for establishing the social enterprise Our Table, supporting people living in direct provision, the wonderful Michelle Darmody also has a following as a food writer - notably for her weekly column in The Examiner – and is nothing less than inspiring in her role as a sustainable food education expert... more...
Well known for his regular appearances on Virgin Media One's Six O'Clock Show, where he demonstrates easy Asian-style dishes, the engaging Malaysian-born Euro-Toques restaurateur, chef and cookery teacher Shamzuri ('Sham') Hanifa has earned many fans... more...
Ali Dunworth is well known as a writer, journalist, consultant and events curator ‘who loves writing and talking about food and drink so much that she’s made a career out of it’. And no better woman to come up with the idea for this brilliant book more...
Now growing into its role as a major player in Irish food and tourism, Waterford was in fine fettle at the recent Waterford Festival of Food in Dungarvan... more...
Celebrating the seriously good things in food and hospitality that North Antrim and nearby areas have to offer was the theme at a ‘Giant Taste of Causeway Coast and Glens’ event that I was fortunate enough to attend recently. more...
Now in their 31st year, the Irish Food Writers' Guild Food Awards are very special. The Guild advocates for ethical practices in Ireland's food and drink sector and the awards are a unique independent celebration of sustainable excellence, promoting 'distinguishable quality in Irish produce and its committed creators'. more...
With concern for sustainability gearing up at an unprecedented rate, reducing waste will have topped many a New Year resolutions list this year – and, with reducing food waste in particular identified as one of the top three climate solutions, that’s an area especially worth focusing on, as we can all help to do something about it in our everyday lives. more...
A selective companion guide to our famous broad-based online collection, the ‘glovebox bible’ includes a uniquely diverse range of Ireland's greatest places to ...