By John Barker (Head Chef) As we desperately search for new ways to ‘pimp my brunch’, where I begin with my recommendation is to open your cupboard. In the vain of waste reduction; see what it is that lurks at the back of your fridge threatening an onslaught of mould and rescue it in a…
Writes Laura A. Edgerton Despite the recent Irish Rugby World Cup loss to Japan, we’re still emerging as winners in Cork with five top-rated Japanese restaurants in the city centre. At first glance, Japan and Ireland may have little in common from a cuisine perspective but consider the abundance of fresh fish and seaweed in…
Writes Laura A. Edgerton If you’ve noticed the growing Irish sushi trend, you’re spot on. Since the beginning of 2018, there has been an 80% increase in the number of restaurants offering sushi on their menus. If you haven’t had any exposure to sushi or have only experimented with a few grab-and-go maki rolls, the…
Eating the best of what the city has to offer doesn’t have to empty your wallet. Stick to your budget, support local businesses and taste the best of what’s around all for €6 or less. Orso Kitchen & Bar is a small restaurant, working closely with a big list of local producers. In the…
Ketogenic diets, Paleo diets, low-fat diets… The list of fad diets is endless and they have all had their fifteen minutes of fame. Unfortunately, they are about as sustainable in real life as they are in the media. When it comes to such fads, if they seem too good to be true, they probably are….
@johnanthonybarker College marks the start of an epic new adventure. For some, it’s a key to the big bad world. For others, an opportunity to cram some more knowledge into our older years. Regardless of your intentions, the path ahead is turbulent at best. There will be high levels of stress and we will all,…
@johnanthonybarker On the other side of college lies *touch wood* days of discretionary expenditure and consequential brunch. However, the student lifestyle can be far from such glamour. Despite attempts to budget, we get carried away on a night out or opt for the prettier/cooler yet more expensive stationary, leaving loose change for brunch to be…
Introduction My name is Katie and I’m a final year Nutritional Sciences student. I would like to begin by saying that I am by no means an expert on the topics of food and health. However, from studying Nutritional Sciences for three years and living away from home for college, I have learned a few…
If you’re wondering about the title, I put that down because I wanted to write about lots of little recipes, but ones that aren’t totally authentic to their respective home regions. Also I live in Tower now, and it sounded neat. Tapas are little snacks or appetisers, with the term originating in Spain. While each…
Welcome to the Valentines food section! Now because valentines falls on RAG week this year, on top of the normal fact that we’re all poor students here, this week’s article is going to be about nice, cute, and most importantly cheap places to take your significant other (or even just your newest Tinder fling). There’s…