Enjoy some home-cooked chips this weekend

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

Home-cooked chips are a deliciously simple way to enjoy locally grown potatoes, either with a main meal or as a stand-alone snack.

Potatoes are naturally fat and gluten-free and have a host of nutritional benefits. They are a good source of dietary fibre, vitamins B and C, and contain the mineral potassium which regulates heart function, muscle contraction, and water balance in the body.

Enjoy a world of wine at Cavavin

Thu, Oct 13, 2022

Cavavin is the leading French network of local franchise wine merchants with more than 150 franchisees across France and internationally in Ireland, England, Scotland, and Switzerland, to name a few.

Moores Butchers now open in Terryland

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

Moores Butchers, situated in Terryland Shopping Centre, offers a wide variety of locally grown products including dairy and gluten free options at affordable prices.

Bananas still top choice for babies and toddlers

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

Bananas are still the top choice of parents when it comes to picking a baby and toddler snack food, according to the results of the National Parenting Product Awards competition.

For the eighth time in the competition’s nine year history, Freddy Fyffes – the popular pre-packed bananas from Irish banana producer Fyffes – was the winner in the Feeding and Weaning section, based on research conducted among parents and industry experts.

Enjoy a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach, in Gorse Eatery

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

By Róisín Kilroy
Nestled away in rolling hills and a perfectly groomed golf course, is Gorse Eatery based in the top floor of Barna Golf Club.

Nestled away in rolling hills and a perfectly groomed golf course, is Gorse Eatery based in the top floor of Barna Golf Club.

In the pink at the g Hotel

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

The Pink Ladies Afternoon Tea is back this October at the g Hotel for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Melting ice cream cake is perfect for a summer celebration

Thu, Jul 28, 2022

If you have a celebration coming up, why not make the occasion extra special with this melting ice-cream cake, the perfect summer centrepiece. This recipe from Siúcra is a great way to say happy birthday or congratulations to your loved ones this summer. It really is a show-stopping centrepiece dessert.

Galway cooks invited to join in the search for Ireland's Most Imaginative Meal-Makers

Thu, Jul 28, 2022

In a competition open to all the family, home cooks in Galway and beyond are being invited to join a search to find Ireland’s Most Imaginative Meal-Makers.

Tempranillo and Chardonnay are favourites for Irish wine lovers

Thu, Jul 28, 2022

Tempranillo is Ireland’s favourite grape, with Chardonnay coming out on top for white wine drinkers, according to data released by WineSpark to mark the company's first year in business.

Skeff cocktail menu — like a fine play all of its own

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

In the same way that good drama is built on a fair dollop of conflict between central characters, the same could be said of a good cocktail, especially when you're enjoying one or three during the Galway season.

Stock up your freezer for some cool summer treats

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

From yummy breakfasts and healthy snacks to delicious lunch options and cool down treats, the frozen food experts at Green Isle have teamed up with ambassador Derval O’Rourke and put together a range of summer inspired recipes that are quick, easy, and full of goodness for all the family to enjoy, including little ones.

Stodge Face to officially launch their new Galway store

Thu, Jul 07, 2022

Stodge Face will celebrate their official opening in Galway on Thursday, July 14. To mark the occasion they will have €1 doughnuts on sale from 1pm to 3pm (or until stocks last). Customers can also treat themselves to beautiful complimentary Badger & Dodo coffee to make their afternoon truly delicious.

Stodge Face is a bakery that was born in America and raised in Ireland. It first opened its doors in Athlone in October 2020. Since then, the bakery has gone on to open stores in Tullamore, Mullingar as well as Galway and employs a whopping 40+ staff across its four stores. The Galway store is owned and operated by local Galway businessman, Joseph Carroll.

Ashford Castle’s George V restaurant wins Best of Award of Excellence at prestigious global awards

Thu, Jul 07, 2022

In recognition of its exceptional wine cellar, which services all of the food outlets on the Ashford Castle Estate, the George V restaurant has been awarded a Best of Award of Excellence in one of the world’s most prestigious awards programmes, for a sixth consecutive year.

Wine Spectator's annual Restaurant Awards recognise restaurants whose wine lists offer interesting selections, are appropriate to their cuisine and appeal to a wide range of wine lovers.

Kilcolgan native chosen as one of BIM’s 2022 Taste the Atlantic Young Chef Ambassador

Thu, Jul 07, 2022

Rebecca Sweeney from Kilcogan, Co. Galway has been appointed as one of only five young chefs nationwide to Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM’s) Taste the Atlantic Young Chef Ambassador Programme for 2022.

Showcase the G in Guaranteed Irish this June

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

BY DECLAN VARLEY
With a global food shortage and concern over supply chains, has it ever been more important to champion Guaranteed Irish Food and Drink producers?

Quick and easy quesadillas

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

Quesadillas are a great option when it comes to creating a fuss-free midweek meal, and will appeal to all the family. This recipe from Bord Bia includes plenty of protein, homemade salsa with fresh vegetables, and a nutrient-packed avocado mash.

You could include some caramelized onions or chutney in the filling – just add it to the pan along with the cheese and ham mixture.

Green Earth Organics farm shop is re-opening this weekend

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

Kenneth and Jenny Keavey’s family farm is situated just 10 miles from Galway city near the village of Corrandulla, Eircode H91 F9C5. They converted the farm to an organic vegetable farm in 2004 and have been growing vegetables and delivering organic produce nationwide for more than 17 years. They farm 20 acres and have 2.5 acres aside for an area of wildlife biodiversity, native trees, and red clover/grassland. They have planted more than 7,000 trees on their land, and now that they have run out of space they donate a percentage of all purchases to native tree planting charities. They are certified by the Irish Organic Association and everything they sell is organic.

Wine of the week – Forlong Tintilla 2017

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

Check out Joyce’s new and exclusive wine range from Spain and Portugal selected by Masters of Wine student Antonia Dominguez from Antonia’s Wines.

Dominguez was born in Jerez, Spain, famed for its sherry production, and was raised in Ireland. She is a holder of the WSET Level 4 diploma in wines and spirits and is currently a student on the prestigious Masters of Wine programme, the only MW student in Ireland. Her expertise stretches far beyond Spanish wines, extending to all notable wine regions of the world. Under her meticulous and quality-orientated selection process, she sources stand-out wines at a range of price points and styles, representing wineries from both undiscovered and classic regions. Her selection is based on offering unique and expressive wines with personality, and on bringing Irish consumers as close as possible to an authentic wine experience.

Wine of the week – Forlong Tintilla 2017

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

Check out Joyce’s new and exclusive wine range from Spain and Portugal selected by Masters of Wine student Antonia Dominguez from Antonia’s Wines.

Wine of the week – Forlong Tintilla 2017

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

Check out Joyce’s new and exclusive wine range from Spain and Portugal selected by Masters of Wine student Antonia Dominguez from Antonia’s Wines.

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