This month Darina talks Christmas. Planning for the big day and beyond is the secret of a relaxed and enjoyable Christmas – and for Darina that means lists, and lots of them… more...
Founder of GIY Michael Kelly and Muireann Ní Chíobháin's brilliant
GIY Know-it-Allmanac aims to teach children how to grow and cook food as
well as live more sustainably - and that includes having a more
sustainable and environmentally friendly Christmas.
Michael has been sharing his passion for sustainable and seasonal living
for over 10 years now and he shares some of the things he has learned in
order to have a more eco-friendly festive season. more...
Modestly described on publication as “A timely cookbook from Ireland’s plant-based pioneers”, Cornucopia: The Green Cookbook went on to win the Avoca Cookbook of the Year 2019 title at the An Post Irish Book Awards within weeks of hitting the bookshops... more...
For most of us Christmas is all about tradition and Darina Allen’s column this month focuses on the creating a memorable meal with roast turkey and all the trimmings. But new traditions can be created too and it’s great to see the visionary Galway chef and seafood advocate, JP McMahon, encouraging everyone to do just that by including Irish seafood in our festive dining this year... more...
We’ve been diving into some of the best new Irish cookbooks in search of tasty autumn bakes this month - and the year’s Christmas crop includes some pretty gorgeous recipes. more...
I attended a sustainability conference this week for Climate Finance Week hosted by Sustainable Nation and AIB that brought former UK climate change advisor Sr David King to Dublin. The weather before and after the event was biblical which was appropriate given that what we heard inside Dublin Castle was utterly, utterly terrifying. more...
A selective companion guide to our famous broad-based online collection, the ‘glovebox bible’ includes a uniquely diverse range of Ireland's greatest places to ...