It pains me to say goodbye to Halloween as I sit here, a mere shell, post numerous spooky parties and nights of costume changes. Yet we only have to take a walk down our main street to know the world is well and truly over the season of horror and is fully immersed in, dare…
‘Soup and sandwich combos’ haunt the menus of cafes across our country. A dated tradition which may never set your world on fire but will also never fail to set our hearts aglow in a warm, comforting way, just like a log fire in winter. Speaking of, all of a sudden ‘tis the season and…
By Laura A. Edgerton, Ballymaloe Graduate Cassanova Gelato just opened a new takeaway inside the English Market, but if you’re looking for a sit-down treat head over to George’s Quay. Whether you’re celebrating a big test or just treating yo self – it’s a great spot to get something sweet that is molto bene. Cassanova…
By Laura A. Edgerton If you buy a pumpkin to eat or carve this year, don’t forget about the seeds. Pumpkin seeds (also called pepitas) make a wonderful snack or topping for dishes like tacos, risotto or even porridge. Below you’ll find simple instructions on how to roast pumpkin seeds and add flavour. What you’ll…
By Katie Kelly With October comes Halloween, and with Halloween comes the celebration of one of the humblest vegetables, the pumpkin. Every year throughout the country hundreds of these vegetables are carved out to celebrate all things Halloween. The resulting masterpiece is appreciated by children and adults alike, but what about the inside? In the…
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….