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Romance is not just for Valentines, a date night treat is for any time... For a celebratory experience that's truly special, nothing quite tops a special home-cooked meal that's designed to be delicious, comforting and chic.
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The famous foodie who’s flying the tricolour for us in Texas recalls an enjoyably relaxing experience when travelling solo last summer - it was Irish hospitality at its best. Solo travel has been on the increase since the pandemic and, with places like this to stay, that must be set to continue.
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It was exciting to see my copy of Soup popping through the letterbox. The first title of the second series from publishing sensation Kristin Jensen’s Blasta Books, it follows hot on the heels of the four 2022 titles...
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It is a happy coincidence that – although now available all year round – vitamin-packed citrus fruits are in their peak season in January and February, bringing the scents and flavours of sunnier climes just when we need them most...
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Darina shares ten resolutions for 2023 that can make a real difference to our health and wellbeing, to supporting local businesses - and to the planet. And they’re all very do-able.
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Although we have many traditional bakes in Ireland for calendar festivals and other special occasions, there’s never any need for an excuse to do a bit of baking and it’s one of the things we do best...
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From Ireland’s hospitality leaders, best hotels, fine dining and seafood to casual dining favourites and the most pet-friendly destination, winners of Georgina Campbell Irish Food & Hospitality Awards 2022 are announced
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Wild venison is a treat that game lovers look forward to enjoying in restaurants in winter and, as it becomes more accessible, it is also being cooked more at home, both as a special occasion dish and - in the form of sausages, mince or stewing cuts - for family meals.
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In New York recently to attend a book launch, Darina Allen also had fun checking out the post-pandemic food scene.
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When publisher Kristin Jensen’s brilliantly conceived Blasta Books hit the Irish publishing scene with a hugely successful Kickstarter campaign in May 2021, it was immediately obvious that something very different was afoot in the world of Irish cookbooks. Now, after the publication of three of the quartet of titles planned for 2022 – and the fourth, Wok, due out on November 3rd - their impact is astonishing.
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