By Katie Kelly This line, made famous by Regina George in 2004’s “Mean Girls”, exemplifies the confusion and misconceptions that often surround carbohydrates. First things first, the answer is no; butter is not a carb. But what exactly are carbohydrates? Why are they needed? And how much of them should we be consuming? Carbohydrates…
By Katie Kelly Isolation to protect against Covid-19 can have us feeling many things, ranging from fear to boredom. One way of reducing boredom during this time could be making small changes to what you’re eating each day. A great way of doing this is by changing up the toppings that you’re putting on your…
By Katie Kelly – Food and Health Editor Do fats make us fat? What are “bad” fats? And are there really such things as “good” fats? With so much confusion and fearmongering surrounding this nutrient, it can be hard to know what to believe. To simplify things, fat is a macronutrient which our bodies need…
By Katie Kelly We’ve seen protein in all forms at this stage; protein powders, protein shakes, protein bars and protein milks. For many gym-goers, such products have become an addition to their gym bag that are deemed as essential as their towel or runners. But are these all really necessary? And what about the…
By Laura A. Edgerton Menus seem to be getting more and more complex. Each time you venture into a restaurant, you’ll see new ingredients and your options are as follows: google it under the table, ask the waitstaff or order blindly and hope for the best. Whether these new ingredients are the results of plotting…
by Laura A. Edgerton 2020 is ushering in a new era in frugal, foodie-approved nosh with a slight increase from 2019’s Six Under €6 budget. I’ll be serving up seven new food features, the Saucy Seven…for €7 or less. These features will continue last year’s focus on great food, local producers, supporting Cork City businesses…
By Katie Kelly For most of us, the New Year brings New Year’s resolutions. This is generally a positive thing, as it encourages us to re-evaluate aspects of our lives which we can improve upon. However, the arrival of January can also trick us into thinking that we suddenly have superpowers which can transform every…
By Katie Kelly A consumer survey carried out by the National Dairy Council in 2017 found that 35% of Irish consumers were limiting or moderating some element of dairy in their diet. The most affected age group were young Irish women, with 41% doing so. The survey found that the key drivers of avoidance among…
By: Laura Edgerton As we start holiday shopping and prepping for exams, fuel yourself up at these local businesses where you can get in and out for €6 or less. The Bookshelf has two locations in Cork, one at the Elysium and the other on the South Mall. Offering rich artisan coffee and a variety…
By Laura A. Edgerton We dream about the ultimate scone: still warm, lashed with golden butter, spoonfuls of cream and smeared with a juicy berry jam. You’ll find scones at almost every café, restaurant and petrol station in Ireland. And despite the fact that many people think scones are a definitively Irish food, they…