Summer dining delights at the Lough Rea Hotel

Thu, May 20, 2021

The Lough Rea Hotel and Spa has done it again. The hotel has been noted in The Irish Times Top 100 places to dine outdoors this summer, and if you visit to see why you will not be disappointed.

Rosé the day away

Thu, May 06, 2021

If you are looking for the perfect rosé to enjoy on a warm spring evening, then look no further than the extensive range available at your local Joyce’s Supermarket.

For all rosé lovers, the cult classic Whispering Angel is a must try. This exquisite rosé is pale pink in colour and has white blossom aromas with hints of red fruit. Blended with a delectable range of lush summer fruits and citrusy grapefruit, this rosé produces a refreshing and light taste on the palate, with a crisp and fruity finish, making it the perfect match for food.

Delicious lamb burgers with melted cheese and tomato salsa are perfect for summer

Thu, May 06, 2021

There are three secrets to making the best burgers – top quality mince, the onions sautéed till golden brown and cooked ahead of time, and a good splash of chilli oil in the burger mixture.

Selected vegetarian meat substitutes surveyed not a source of protein

Thu, May 06, 2021

New research from safefood has found that many plant-based meat substitutes currently on the market are not a source of, or high in, protein.

Supporting the mind as well as the body during Coeliac Awareness Week

Thu, May 06, 2021

Mental health and wellbeing will be on the menu, alongside all manner of gluten free goodies, at this year’s Coeliac Awareness Week, which takes place from May 10 to 14.

Chocolate berry meringue cake is the ultimate fruity indulgence

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

Try this recipe for chocolate berry meringue cake, courtesy of Siúcra, for some weekend decadence. This heavenly dessert of gooey chocolate meringue sandwiched with seasonal berries is perfect for any celebration, or just some seasonal indulgence.

Serves eight to 10.

First quarter of 2021 saw massive increase in sales of fresh fruit and vegetables

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

New sales data for the first quarter of 2021, published by leading Irish retail group BWG Foods, shows that Irish consumers have embraced a healthier lifestyle this year by consuming record levels of fruit and vegetables.

Smoky chorizo mac 'n' cheese

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

Add a little spice to your Thursday evenings with this delicious smoky chorizo mac 'n' cheese recipe made with chorizo, chili paste, and smoked paprika and filled with stretchy mozzarella and cheddar cheese.

This spicy twist on the classic mac 'n' cheese meal is packed full of flavour. The ingredients you will need are 1tbsp olive oil, 200g chorizo, 1 sliced onion, 1 crushed garlic clove, 2 tsp paprika, 1-2 tbsp chili paste, 1 tsp coriander, 400g chopped tomatoes, ½ tbsp light brown sugar, 400g mixed beans, and 400g macaroni pasta. And for the cheese sauce, 50g butter, 50g flour, 2 tsp English mustard, 1l semi skimmed milk, 250g mature cheddar, and 100g grated mozzarella.

Killeen Farmhouse Cheese’s Marion Roeleveld receives Lifetime Achievement award from Irish FoodWriters’ Guild

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

BY Declan Varley
‘The cheesemaker’s cheesemaker’ is a good description of Marion Roeleveld. In 2004, using milk from her partner Haske’s goats, she started making Killeen Farmhouse Cheese on their 50-acre farm near Portumna, Co. Galway. The main Killeen Farmhouse Cheese production is a semi-hard goats’ cheese Gouda, made from pasteurised milk and traditional rennet and available plain or with fenugreek.

Calling all coffee lovers

Thu, Apr 15, 2021

Treat yourself this weekend with this quick and easy coffee cake recipe. This delicious cake consists of a light and fluffy coffee sponge base topped with a rich and creamy coffee flavoured buttercream icing.

This tasty coffee cake is easy to make and packed full of flavour. For the sponge, you will need 3 tbsp instant coffee powder, 200g plain flour, 2 ½ tsp baking powder, 220g soft light brown sugar, 220g butter, 4 medium eggs, 2 tsp milk, and a dash of salt. If you don’t have plain flour you can use 210g self-raising flour and leave out the baking powder. For the coffee buttercream icing you will need 200g butter, 400g icing sugar, ¼ tsp vanilla extract, 8 tsp instant coffee powder, 4 tsp boiling water, and a dash of milk.

Enjoy a seasonal meal of zesty spring lamb with cannellini beans

Thu, Apr 15, 2021

It's the time of year for spring lamb, and this scrumptious zesty spring lamb dish with cannellini beans is sure to impress.

Bursting with buttery wholesome goodness, the lamb will melt in your mouth, while giving your taste buds a fusion of flavours.

Finegan Brothers & Co Coffee – a new wave of Irish coffee innovators

Thu, Apr 08, 2021

Josh and Fiachra Finegan are two Irish brothers and coffee fanatics who are taking the coffee industry by storm operating from Meath and Galway respectively. Their company, Finegan Brothers & Co, is currently nine months old, and the idea to start the company was born at the kitchen table during the first lockdown. Josh and Fiachra both felt that the experience of getting a premium authentic cup of coffee from the comfort of your own home was missing, and with that they decided to take matters into their own hands.

A Thursday night treat

Thu, Apr 08, 2021

Treat yourself this Thursday to a delicious guilt-free takeaway from home, the perfect end of week pick-me-up. And with a wide range to choose from at your local Joyce’s Supermarket you are sure to find your perfect Thursday night treat.

Easter egg cheesecake

Thu, Apr 01, 2021

Treat yourself this Easter with this quick and easy no-bake cheesecake with an Easter twist. This delicious dessert consists of half a chocolate Easter egg filled with a buttery biscuit base and topped with a rich and creamy filling.

Enjoy Easter Sunday at home with the Maldron Hotel

Thu, Apr 01, 2021

Celebrate Easter Sunday with a delectable three course meal from Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway. Save the stress and dirty dishes, and enjoy the precious time together in the comfort of your home without the price tag.

Crack the Easter family roast with Iceland Ireland

Thu, Apr 01, 2021

Iceland Ireland has everything you need for this Easter and, to help take the stress out of the prep, Iceland Ireland has two great meal deal offerings that will make sure you spend less time in the kitchen and more time with the family. Each of these meal deals will feed a family of six to eight people at the amazing value of €20 or €15, that will leave no one at the dining table hungry. These meal deal offers are available until April 4 across all 27 Iceland Ireland stores nationwide.

Galway family’s new cookbook helping to bring people on an adventure

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Camping Soul Food, the bumper 60 meal cookbook with a difference, is restirring that sense of adventure through its pages as each recipe is paired with a soul song and playlist to listen and dance to while you prep and cook. The dishes can be cooked anywhere that your travel and adventure take you, even if it is to the back yard or a local park.

Become a founder member of McAllister Distillery Ahascragh

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

As construction on the new whiskey and gin craft distillery in the village of Ahascragh nears, McAllister Distillers has launched a founders cask programme for those who want to get on board with the venture.

Becoming a founder member by purchasing a cask will contribute to realising the vision for the Ahascragh distillery. Individuals, families, groups of friends, clubs, or corporate entities now have the opportunity to own their own cask of whiskey from McAllister Distillery Ahascragh and benefit from the growth and global demand of Irish whiskey.

Éan launches new home kit meal kits

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

Galway’s inventive Bakery & Wine Bar Éan - a recent addition to the city’s dining scene and sister restaurant to Michelin-starred Loam - which opted to temporarily close its doors in December because of the pandemic has reopened for takeaway (Thursday to Sunday, 10am - 4pm).

So you want to be Deliveroo’s food Rooviewer?

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

Do you consider yourself a true foodie fanatic? Can you tell your Five Guys fries from your Bunsen’s? Your Lemon & Herb from your Extra Hot? If the answer’s absolutely, then listen up: Deliveroo has announced it’s on the hunt for a food ‘Rooviewer’ from Ireland who will be given a year’s worth of free credit to taste test menus in return for foodie feedback.

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