by Brian Moore
CALLING all food lovers, as the Bantry Atlantic Challenge 2012 comes to an end it’s time to enjoy some tasty treats at the Bantry Bay Festival of Food.
Not only will there be plenty of good things to eat, there will also be a chance to witness some of your favourite food producers in action with a series of live cookery demonstrations. more »
URRU Culinary Store and Clive McCabe Coffee present a free tasting event featuring new coffee bean blends and free entry draw for free coffee for a year.
A quality cup of coffee is one of the main attractions for local and visiting customers alike to the Urru store in Bandon. more »
LATER this month Kenmare will lay host to the first-ever Kenmare Food Carnival promising culinary delights for foodies from all over Ireland
The town has for many years been known for it’s outstanding food and has been hailed as one of Irelands food capitals. more »
Pictured at the launch of the Bandon Food Trail at the Pink Elephant Killbritain were Ruth Healy, URRU; Anthony Creswell, Ummera Smoked products and Barry McLaughlin, Poachers Inn. Pic: Denis Boyle
BANDON is well and truly on the food map – literally – now that the Bandon Food Trail has been officially launched.
John McGrath and Frank Walsh from The West receive their award from Martin Shanahan. Pic: John Allen
THE West Bar and Restaurant from Westport, Co. Mayo were crowned national champions at the second annual National Chowder Cook-Off which took place on the grounds of Acton’s Hotel, Kinsale on Sunday.
John McGrath and Frank Walsh from The West were presented with their award by Fishy Fishy’s Martin Shanahan after their chowder was voted the best by members of the public.
Katie Malpus and Dalia Terleckyte from Daly's Seafood at the National Chowder cook off on the grounds of Actons Hotel Kinsale. Pic: Gerard McCarthy
FOLLOWING the great success of last year’s inaugural National Chowder Cook-Off; Kinsale hoists the second annual event this year on Sunday, May 27th in a bid to find Ireland’s top chowder chef.
As you probably noticed I do a good deal of baking, so my favourite recipes are those which take the least time and the result is delicious.
I came across these ones on a sheet from the National Dairy Council many years ago.
Willie Allshire receives his award at Caherbeg.
MONDAY morning was hectic at Caherbeg Free Range Pork in Rosscarbery as during production, everything was halted so that Willie Allshire could be inducted into the Fraternity, La Commanderie des Fins Goustiers du Duchy d’Alencon.
It was a very special moment as it took place at home with just the family and employees present to view. more »
Pictured Getting ready for an afternoon of cooking with celebrity chef Kevin Dundon which takes place at Clonakilty Agricultural Show on June 10th are Eugene Scally of Scally’s SuperValu , sponsor with Donal McCarthy, Secretary and Michael John Calnan, President of the Clonakilty show.
Pic: Denis Boyle
Colette Twomey received the knighthood from Annie Beresford, acting grand master and Roger Guerin, treasurer.
THE Managing Director of the Clonakilty Blackpudding Company, Colette Twomey has been knighted by the Commanderie de Fins Goustiers du Duche d’Alencon at a special ceremony in Clonakilty.
The award was given in recognition of the company’s outstanding contribution to food.
