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Established 18 years ago by the current Chairperson, Artie Clifford, Blas na hEireann, The Irish Food Awards were never short on ambition - and with good reason, as this annual fixture has now grown to become the biggest competition for quality Irish produce on the island of Ireland, attracting thousands of entries from all 32 counties.
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The winner of the Euro-Toques Young Chef of the Year Competition presented by La Rousse Foods was announced at a much anticipated gala event in Dublin on October 12th, with David Harte (The Sea Rooms at Kelly's Resort Hotel & Spa, Co Wexford) taking the prestigious title for 2025
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From newcomer of the year, to the most pet-friendly destination, the warmest host, best brown bread and tastiest vegetables, the 2025 winners of the annual Georgina Campbell Irish Food & Hospitality Awards are announced
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Much-loved Cork residents, the Palestinian couple Izzeddeen Alkarajeh (a computer scientist) and his wife Eman Aburabi (an interior designer) first came to Ireland as asylum seekers with their four children in 2016. Following time in Direct Provision, they settled and started trading at Mahon Point Farmers' Market, where the tastes of their homeland - inmanaeesh za'atar (flatbread), hummus and moutabal - were an instant hit...
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If reminders were needed that simple is best for summer foods - to enjoy them at their freshest and relish their true flavours - we’ve had plenty of delicious examples on our recent travels...
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Ashford Castle Estate made a wonderful setting for this year's Euro-Toques Ireland Food Awards a heartfelt celebration of Ireland's food producers and craftspeople.
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Nothing brings people together like food and nowhere do we see this demonstrated better in Ireland than in the Blasta Books cookery series, which tells the stories of an extraordinary diverse range of chefs and cooks through their food...
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There’s much talk of food tourism these days, and of the ambitious menus presented by high-end chefs, at eye-watering prices. But, impressive as some of these culinary creations are for special occasions – and no doubt a satisfying experience for those who enjoy food tourism as a hobby, or even a way of life – excellence at a more accessible level is in many ways even more admirable. Take the humble seafood chowder, for example. A staple on so many menus and the mainstay of thousands of visitors and holidaymakers travelling around the country every year, this wholesome meal in a soup bowl served simply with soda bread and butter is so varied in that it has inspired numerous competitions over the years, both here and abroad.
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As the importance of biodiversity is better understood, public interest in protecting and promoting it is growing and The Organic Centre in Co Leitrim has organised a busy timetable of over 11 events and exhibitions for the 2025 National Biodiversity Week which takes place from 16th to 25th May.
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A much loved fixture in Greystones for as long as many of its customers can remember, The Happy Pear recently marked two decades of “flavourful food, cheerful community and happy, healthy living – all powered by veg”.
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