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…
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…