Sponsored Win a walking food four for 2 people with Galway Food Tours Plus a 2 night mid-week stay in the Hyde Hotel Galway About Galway Food Tours The Galway Food Tours were launched by Sheena Dignam after her fair share of different experiences in the food industry over 15 years. Sheena has a passion for showcasing the local producers of Galway, demonstrating their diversity to visitors and locals alike. A wonderful culinary walking tour of Galway run by local guides bringing you to try produce from Oysters to Cheese; Sushi to Crab and Doughnuts to Strawberry Tarts, Local Beers an ..read more

Chef and restauranteur JP McMahon officially unveiled Aniar 2.0 this week in Galway. The Michelin-star restaurant was closed for a number of weeks in January for a complete refurbishment of the dining area,  kitchen and the brand. The result is a space which reflects the ethos and style of the west-of-Ireland-inspired food allowing for a more immersive dining experience for guests.  JP McMahon said “For the last 13 years, Aniar has been a benchmark for the many possibilities for the future of Irish food. We have just signed another 10-year lease and I wanted to mark this wi ..read more

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Adare Manor and Midleton Distillery are a natural fit when it comes to craft, tradition, luxury and respect for expertise. The partnership between these two exceptional offerings was established over 7 years ago, when the rarest whiskey at Midleton Distillery was hand-selected and bottled exclusively for Adare Manor for the first time.  This latest release represents the fifth collaboration between the five-star resort and the country’s greatest distillery — a natural celebration of not just the best in Munster, but also a world-class combination, a shar ..read more

I have been fascinated by people’s refrigerators while writing this book. I take a peek at what they’ve got and so often there’s half a butternut squash going dry. This recipe is for that sad, forgotten squash. It’s low effort but with an addictive flavour. If you have a whole squash, roast it all as there are numerous things you can do with leftover roasted squash, such as adding it to the Green Soup on page 64, serving it with the Meatballs on page 125 or mashing it and stirring some through the Béchamel from page 134 for a creamy pasta sauce. It also makes the most of having the oven on. Se ..read more

In the UK, we have a love for custard, and this is a really simple custard recipe. It’s served with a lazy crunchy crumb and whatever fruit you like. I’ve used Lotus Biscoff biscuits (cookies) here because they are one of the best biscuits in the game, but you can use your favourite or whatever is in your cupboard. This recipe is very customisable and is always a hit with friends and family. I’ve served mine with the roast plums from pages 182–83, but in the height of summer I would serve it with some berries, or my personal favourite, gooseberries! This is also really good with the breadcrumb ..read more

Dublin’s beloved ELY Wine Bar, renowned for its exceptional wine and dining experiences, is raising a glass to 25 years of success. To celebrate the occasion, ELY Wine Bar hosted a celebratory event called “Beyond the Bottle” in Ely Place, with special guest Mireia Pujol-Busquets Guillén from Alta Alella Winery, launching ELY’s new Summer Wine Series and seasonal menu. Mireia curated a selection of wines from Alta Alella, including their renowned Cavas and Pet-Nats, complemented by a thoughtfully crafted menu of small plates by ELY’s Head Chef, Luca Rocco.  ELY’s new Summer Wine Series pr ..read more

These chicken tacos are delicious even if you don’t have leftover chicken. I make them from scratch at home by roasting some chicken legs or thighs at 200°C fan (425°F), with the onions and spices, for 35 minutes, then stripping the meat and tossing with the roasting juices. Serves 4 Ingredients: ½ teaspoon coriander seeds ½ teaspoon cumin seeds 1 tablespoon chipotle paste 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus extra as needed 2 onions, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, grated 350 g (12 oz) leftover cooked chicken (pages 88–89) 100 ml (3½ fl oz/scant ½ cup) water sea salt To serve 1 onion ¼ white c ..read more

There has never been a better time to plan a trip to Killarney with The Ross having just unveiled a vibrant new layout and look for this popular town centre Boutique Hotel. Famed for its large arched windows, flooded with natural daylight and enviable views of the vibrant town, this welcoming space has been transformed from a traditional hotel reception into an entirely new concept called Polly’s. It is set to be a hot spot for coffee lovers and those looking for delicious bites and cocktails with a side of town spice! Hotel guests can now check-in at the newly renovated recepti ..read more

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