Porridge emerges as a favourite lockdown comfort food

Thu, Oct 22, 2020

Flahavan’s is inviting families across Ireland to take the porridge pledge, making a positive change to their daily breakfast routines and incorporating healthy, wholesome, porridge oats into their diets to start each day right.

Porridge has emerged as one of the nation’s most popular breakfast options through lockdown. Research carried out by Bord Bia highlighted that families now have more time to enjoy meals together (41 per cent) and that 31 per cent are choosing familiar favourite foods more often as a result of the lockdown.

The Galleon launches takeaway service

Thu, Oct 22, 2020

The Galleon has been a real institution in Salthill since 1965, and at times like this when communities need to pull together more than ever, the team at The Galleon have made the decision to keep going during the shutdown, and is offering a takeaway service on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

The Galleon Restaurant open for take away!

Wed, Oct 21, 2020

The Galleon has been a real institution in Salthill since 1965 and at times like this we need to pull together as a community, more than ever. The Restaurant have made the decision to keep on Truckin’! They are going to offer a take away service Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Autumn and spice and everything nice

Thu, Oct 15, 2020

Autumn has arrived, and with it, crisp mornings and cold evenings. It is the perfect time to curl up on the couch with a hot seasonal drink to warm up. These autumn drink recipes are easy to make and are sure to be the perfect pick-me-up after a cold day.

First on the list is a hot apple cider rum punch. This drink encompasses all of the classic autumnal flavours, from spices to seasonal fruits. This tasty drink can be created using eight cups of apple cider, sliced apple, sliced orange, two cinnamon sticks, and two cups of dark rum. Simply combine all the ingredients in a large pot and bring to the boil. Gradually reduce heat and allow to simmer for five minutes. A tasty hot drink with a kick.

The g Hotel & Spa launches new millinery afternoon tea

Thu, Oct 15, 2020

This autumn, the g Hotel & Spa has announced a new afternoon tea in collaboration with local milliner Caithriona King Design, with inspiration from her autumn/winter collection 2020.

Treat yourself and 'take it home' with Trattoria Magnetti

Thu, Oct 15, 2020

Trattoria Magnetti is now bringing its delicious pastas, pizzas, and desserts straight to your home.

Enjoy sticky lemon chicken with rice this weekend

Thu, Oct 15, 2020

With recreating your favourite restaurant dishes at home becoming more common, Siucra teamed up with Gastro Gays to create the perfect fake-away dish.

Nutritious French onion soup is the ultimate comfort food

Thu, Oct 08, 2020

This French onion soup with cheesy dumplings is simple and fast to make. The ultimate comforting dish, it is perfect for a cold evening and with the added cheesy flavour, it is a meal in a bowl.

From Salthill to Roscam: Deliveroo reveals Galway’s eating habits during lockdown

Thu, Oct 08, 2020

Galwegians made a lot of sacrifices during the lockdown earlier this year, but missing out on delicious food was not one of them. With dining out no longer an option, people turned to companies like Deliveroo for some much needed comfort food at home.

Enjoy a home-made fakeaway

Thu, Oct 01, 2020

Enjoy an evening of your favourite takeaways without the guilt. Check out these delicious fakeaway meals using healthy, nutritious, ingredients available at your local Joyce’s Supermarket.

Caesar Stack's the big hunger-hitter of the SuperSub range

Thu, Oct 01, 2020

I have been a fan of the SuperSubs at Supermacs offerings for sometime now because of the speed of the service, the quality of the fare on offer, and the wide range of toppings and fillings that one could build into a sub if you have the creativity.

Celebrate the spud this National Potato Day

Thu, Oct 01, 2020

Bord Bia’s National Potato Day 2020 will take place tomorrow, Friday October 2. The annual celebration honours one of Ireland’s favourite foods, the versatile and delicious potato.

As part of this year’s #NationalPotatoDay campaign, Bord Bia will share a series of potato recipes and kitchen skill videos on its social media channels, along with simple and easy-to-prepare potato recipes on BordBia.ie.

Meat free meals

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

Enjoying a meat free feast has never been easier with the large, high quality, range of meat alternatives available at Joyce’s Supermarkets.

No more naked fries as Supermac's chips get dressed up for going out

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

I have always been partial to a dressed fry, feeling the naked chip alone is just crying out to be dressed up, dolled up and given star billing. For too long the humble chip has always been that reliable partner to all of the other goodies on offer. The reliable sidekick, the wingman to the array of burgers, and fish and luscious chicken. There have been many late work nights when I would fall into the arms of a hot chip dressed with colesaw as if it were some sort of illicit encounter.

A wholesome and nutritious breakfast is an essential start to the day

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

Getting everyone out the door can take over family mornings, but it is vastly important to make time for breakfast. Many parents say they find it difficult to get their children to eat a proper breakfast, but, whatever their age, all the research shows that a nutritious breakfast is an essential way to start the day.

Another glass? Wine not!

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

If you are looking for the perfect wine to enjoy, then check out these new wines that are exclusively available at your local Joyce’s Supermarket.

Eight Galway producers among Blas na hÉireann 2020 finalists

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

The team at Blas na hÉireann have been working tirelessly since March to ensure that Blas 2020 goes ahead, maintaining their commitment to celebrating the very best in Irish food and drink. Chairperson Artie Clifford feels that now, more than ever, it is essential to shine a spotlight on the talented producers around the island.

End of summer barbecue at the Lough Rea Hotel and Spa

Thu, Aug 27, 2020

After a trying summer for most people, everyone needs something fun to look forward to. The team at the Lough Rea Hotel and Spa are marking the end of summer with just such a fun event — Lir Brasserie is hosting a barbecue evening on Sunday, August 30.

Back to school bargains

Thu, Aug 27, 2020

Take the hassle out of lunchtime prep with some back to school lunchbox filler favourites at your local Joyce’s Supermarket.

NeighbourFood launches in Baile na hAbhann

Thu, Aug 27, 2020

A new online farmers market launched this week in Connemara. Called NeighbourFood, this is a fresh new way to do your weekly shop. Its aim is to create a link between local producers and local people, and it will run every week at An Tulach in Baile na hAbhann, next door to TG4.

“NeighbourFood is a really easy way to get the best local produce and at the same time support local producers near you,” says chef Diarmuid Ó Mathúna, who will be running the market. “Each week members can place an order on neighbourfood.ie and then collect a basket full of goodies the following Wednesday evening.”

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