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by Sharon Murphy
Caprese Salad, otherwise known as Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil
This salad has become a staple on the Irish bbq spread. It’s tasty, attractive and so easy to make. But you can make a complete ham of it by using cheap and nasty ingredients.
So take my word for it, use only the best. [Read more...]
Buffalo Chicken Wings
Americans love to eat, So do I, but what is it what makes their food so tasty ?
First I need to clarify that I don’t like to use the word American, for me there is not such a thing than a American, other than the native Americans.
All the people I met on my week in the US, are people with European, South American, or Australian background and family history. The Taxi driver was Pakistani, the bartender Swiss, the barmaid Irish, etc, etc.
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Luke Neenan (5) and Ollie Neenan (3) help launch the Irish Atlantic Sea Salt crisps, from Keogh’s. Pic: Niall Duffy
TOM and Ross Keogh, of Keogh’s Farm, was joined by latest flavour collaborators Aileen and Michael O’Neill of O’Neill’s Irish Atlantic Sea Salt on the stunning Beara Peninsula recently for the launch of the newest flavour in the Keogh’s range of hand-cooked potato crisps, Keogh’s Irish Atlantic Sea Salt.
With a helping hand from two little Cork fishermen, Luke Neenan (5) and Ollie Neenan (3) they celebrated this lightly salted flavour with ‘just a pinch of salt’ and the unique and exciting partnership of two Irish producers to create the perfectly seasoned summer snack.
Manning’s Emporium
by Brian Moore
WHEN was the last time you had a really nice glass of sherry?
Do you know your Fino from your Oloroso, or indeed your Manzanilla?
The Castle Hotel, Macroom.
by Stephen Johnson
THE Irish Restaurant Association has named the Castle Hotel in Macroom one of the top restaurants in Munster for 2013.
Sheila Kelly of Bord Bia giving a cookery demonstration and talk at a fundraising event for Ballinadee National School in The Munster Arms Hotel, Bandon.
Pictured with Sheila are Thomas Teape and Geraldine Corcoran from the Ballinadee National School Parents Association with Ken Daly from Lordans Butchers, Ballinspittle.
Pic: John Allen
Grainne’s, Timoleague.
Grace will be joined by Ger Mehigan, a chef of 23 years who will be taking over the catering side of Grainnes’s Bar/Restaurant Timoleague from Monday 15th April 2013.
A talented head chef having spent the last ten years at Bandon Golf Club, Ger is now looking forward to this new venture and the re-opening of Grainne’s Restaurant in Timoleague.
A NEW date of Saturday, 27th April has been set for ”A Taste of Kenmare” — a special night of great food, wine and entertainment at Dromquinna Manor.
This is an important fundraiser for the Kenmare Food Carnival with takes place in the Town from 12th – 14th July.
Pictured are Donal Lordan, Lordans Butchers and Shannen Keane of Divas Boutique Bakery and Cafe with Geraldine Corcoran, Chairperson of the Ballinadee National School Parents Association. Pic: John Allen
DETAILS have been announced for a special food and fundraising event at The Munster Arms Hotel, Bandon on Thursday, April 18th at 8pm to benefit Ballinadee National School.
Sheila Kelly of Bord Bia will give a cookery demonstration and talk, with tasty and nutritious recipe ideas when cooking for small numbers or the whole family, as well as outlining the principles of a healthy diet.
BANTRY Blues are delighted to announce the dates for its annual Kellogg's Cul Camp. The camp will take place from Monday the 8th to Fri 12th July at Wolfe Tone Park, Bantry, Co Cork. This … [Read More...]
SKIBB U14s played Barryroe in the league at home last Thursday evening and gave another fine team performance with some very good passages of passing football. Playing into a gale in the … [Read More...]
TAOISEACH Enda Kenny has offically launched a new walking trail which has been described as Ireland's answer to the famed “Camino de Santiago” in Spain. The Beara Breifne Way is a … [Read More...]
WEST Cork's Gougane Barra, Beara Peninsula and Kinsale have all made it on to the longlist in The Irish Times competition The Best Place to Holiday in Ireland. They are among 25 holiday … [Read More...]
