Where has the joy in food gone? This is the question that the Meath based food and travel writers Russell Alford and Patrick Hanlon, aka GastroGays, have been asking themselves of late. The joy in the crunch, the sizzle, the dip and the dunk; the joy in every delicious bite? more...
Unsure whether World Ocean Day is a celebration or a day of reflection, Darina Allen explains how much we depend on the oceans – and shares some recipes that respect them... more...
Join in 'Get Ireland Growing Day’ 2022 urges GIY Ireland founder, Mick Kelly - projects like seed exchanges, pollinator walks and foraging with friends all help to realise the power of communal vision and effort more...
Who better than Darina Allen to organise an online cookery demonstration based on the food of Ukraine to raise funds for the Irish Red Cross Ukraine Appeal. Here she tells us all about it and shares some super Ukrainian recipes. more...
The famous foodie who’s flying the tricolour for us in Texas shares her experience of a return visit to a special place, on the mighty River Shannon. more...
Even though international events mean that all celebrations are touched with sadness this year, Easter is always a great time to get together around the table with family and friends if possible - and there is something very comforting about sharing traditional food and favourite recipes... more...
Lesley Emerson of PRWest shares an intriguing story about an extraordinary woman with Roscommon connections who is proudly remembered at a famous destination in the town - and also featured by a local historian who brings the town’s history to life on walking tours. How many other Irish hotels and hospitality businesses must have stories of their own to tell… more...
Excited by two speakers who riveted the audience at last autumn’s Food On The Edge symposium, Darina shares her enthusiasm for a book that they have since published... more...
There may not be too many people around who remember the Dig For Victory campaign in WW2, but the importance of food security has taken on a new urgency recently - and GIY founder Mick Kelly and his team have plenty of ideas and advice to help keep us all well fed while also enjoying gardening... 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 ...