Abalone are a highly prized shellfish delicacy, now scarce in most countries where they were once plentiful. Known as much for their beautiful iridescent shells as for the delicately flavoured meat, this exotic shellfish is not something one might expe ... more...
Seaweed is an important coastal product in the West of Ireland. In addition to its traditional use to enrich farmland, it is harvested commercially for culinary and therapeutic use, particularly in Co Sligo, and Frank and Betty Melvin of Carrig Fhada S ... more...
If you’ve been finding it hard to source a really good cheddar, this could be the place to look. Kate Carmody, a bio-chemist by profession, has been making distinctive cheddar cheeses on the family farm in North Kerry since 1987 and has been cert ... more...
Not your average sheep farmer, Michael Keegan is one of a new breed of resourceful young farmers who are determined to find viable ways to stay on the land. Michael and his wife Hannah have developed an interesting combination of enterprises - includin ... more...
Both the house and garden at the Shelswell-White family’s 18th century mansion overlooking Bantry Bay are open to the public – and a visit to their Tearoom is highly recommended while you are there.
The Tearoom is set in three interconnect ... more...
La Touche Organics, run by Siobhán La Touche, produces organic fruit and vegetables, apples, juice and flowers.
The range of vegetables grown includes heritage and indigenous Irish varieties, and they take pride in offering quality bagged mixed ... more...
Chicken with a texture and well-developed flavour that attracts the attention of leading chefs and speciality food retail outlets is a rare bird these days. But, since 2004, producing really good chickens been one of Maurice Kettyle's main aims at Kett ... more...
Niall Davidson's move to Dublin in 2019 was London's loss. The Derry chef, who began his career as a butcher, burst onto the Irish scene with Allta, a bold, innovative restaurant in Dublin’s Setanta Place (now home to Allta alumni, Kevin Burke&rs ... more...
A love of traditional food and recognition of the environmental impact of their business are the driving forces behind this paradise for cake lovers.
Originally established by Michelle Darmody, it is now operated by the former manager, Ray O'Neill, an ... more...
The iconic Hadji Bey’s Turkish Delight was a Cork speciality for many years until production ceased in the 1970s, and was recently revived by Hazelbrook Confectionery of Newbridge, Co Kildare.
This delicious and beautifully packaged product in r ... more...
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