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Facebook: Billy LyonsCork Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15933392103405339530noreply@blogger.comBlogger5694125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986467256420488584.post-82568466974042398972024-03-18T11:41:00.000+00:002024-03-18T11:41:17.955+00:00On the craft trail: Two Red Ales and a Session IPA from 9 White Deer, O'Hara's and Lough Gill<p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue; font-size: x-large;"><b>On the craft trail</b></span></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue; font-size: large;"><b>Two Red Ales and a Session IPA </b></span></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue; font-size: large;"><b>from 9 White Deer, O'Hara's and Lough Gill</b></span></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><br /></b></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><br /></b></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">9 White Deer Stag Rua Red Ale, 4.2% ABV, 500 ml bottle Bradleys</span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4FwfHyxJ4yb5lwxJ3PdWmOjbHQZoLzWRTFX5i__17tciIXzOFQ4NjFgQyypKESJMImj69PrzHWvuqLQIyrutFWTluK3MBfZUAHiWdtxU7xU3zZi7wf44kaQ5FtP_GS6dX1y44L-r3o3XWeuvqe_N4mUEgPOi-d-tPCnpN5GTExUdzDslNaf9jyOwlIUI/s2676/1a%20Stag%20Rua%20IMG_0011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2676" data-original-width="1552" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4FwfHyxJ4yb5lwxJ3PdWmOjbHQZoLzWRTFX5i__17tciIXzOFQ4NjFgQyypKESJMImj69PrzHWvuqLQIyrutFWTluK3MBfZUAHiWdtxU7xU3zZi7wf44kaQ5FtP_GS6dX1y44L-r3o3XWeuvqe_N4mUEgPOi-d-tPCnpN5GTExUdzDslNaf9jyOwlIUI/w233-h400/1a%20Stag%20Rua%20IMG_0011.jpg" width="233" /></a></div><br /><p class="p7" style="background-color: white; color: #616161; font-family: Arial; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><br /></p><p class="p8" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><i>Be big, be bold, Bí Dána</i></b></p><p class="p7" style="background-color: white; color: #616161; font-family: Arial; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Made with a mix of ale, crystal and chocolate malts, Stag Rua by Ballyvourney’s 9 White Deer, pours a very dark red indeed, with a soft off-white head. Indeed at first glance, you’d be forgiven for thinking that a glass of stout was on the way to you.</p><p class="p9" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Chocolate, coffee and caramel in the aromas and also on the smooth palate. A really well-balanced beer with no single ingredient dominating. Quite a satisfying mouthful indeed. Easy-drinking as they indicate and also Gluten Free (since 2018).</p><p class="p10" style="background-color: white; color: #171011; font-family: Georgia; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 15.4px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 17px;"><br /></p><p class="p8" style="background-color: white; color: #616161; font-family: Arial; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">They say: Stag Rua is a beer with big malt flavours and it’s our impression of a perfect Irish Red Ale. The body is moderate meaning it’s not a heavy beer with an ABV of 4.2%. The flavour profile of Stag Rua is full of irresistible chocolate, caramel and toffee characteristics. These are derived from the liberal use of chocolate and crystal malts besides the gorgeous Irish ale malt. We hope you enjoy drinking it as much as we love it. Be big, be bold, Bí Dána”</p><p class="p2" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 19px;"><b></b><br /></p><p class="p2" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 19px;"><b></b><br /></p><p class="p11" style="background-color: white; color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Georgia; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 15.4px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 17px;"><br /></p><p class="p12" style="background-color: white; color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Georgia; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 15.4px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b>Very Highly Recommended.</b></p><p> </p><p><b style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"><span style="font-size: medium;">O’Hara’s Irish Red Ale, 4.3% ABV, 500 ml bottle, Dunnes</span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIslp9-3c51oj6ixPU8qzaMIcCkdYi3VTMQ45KO8lp40P1ide7hZg3SMGwUPKegMx0IM4pJ3J46Hl2K06sFwnlBVhQlOafEeOSvHihXx1Vxva12YM2rmKua90DHQ5KALP7Z7CyQSNC3JjPU7Nlxzek-DBtETW3Ggrh4B-rhkqfKiEZTFCZHqwgT_bMdS4/s2844/1a%20O'Hara's%20red%2020240225_203904.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1526" data-original-width="2844" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIslp9-3c51oj6ixPU8qzaMIcCkdYi3VTMQ45KO8lp40P1ide7hZg3SMGwUPKegMx0IM4pJ3J46Hl2K06sFwnlBVhQlOafEeOSvHihXx1Vxva12YM2rmKua90DHQ5KALP7Z7CyQSNC3JjPU7Nlxzek-DBtETW3Ggrh4B-rhkqfKiEZTFCZHqwgT_bMdS4/w640-h344/1a%20O'Hara's%20red%2020240225_203904.jpg" width="640" /></a></b></div><b style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"><br /></b><p></p><p class="p2" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 19px;"><span class="s1" style="text-decoration-line: line-through;"><b></b></span><br /></p><p class="p3" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">O’Hara’s has quite a dark red robe and an off white head that hangs about for a bit. They say the red colour is intensified by the finest roast barley, while subtle hop additions in the kettle give just the right bitterness and aroma to craft this distinctive Irish Red Ale.</span></p><p class="p4" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p3" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Roasted caramel stands out in the aromatics. And you get that caramel and toffee flavour on the palate as well, thanks to the addition of a “pinch of roast barley during the brewing process”. The sweetness of the malt and traditional hop flavour combine well. A terrific example of the style gets a major thumbs up from this quarter.</span></p><p class="p4" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"> </span></span></p><p class="p3" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The Carlow Brewing crew is naturally quite proud of their red ale: “This Red stands out in this beer style category. The malt body is as impressive as a bock, albeit in a uniquely Irish way….is much more complex than its mainstream rivals.”</span></p><p class="p4" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p4" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p3" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Excellent balance and Very Highly Recommended</span></p><p class="p5" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 17px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p4" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"> </span></span></p><p class="p3" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Georgia; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 15.4px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b>For the Geek</b></p><p class="p3" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Georgia; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 15.4px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Style: Traditional Red Ale</p><p class="p3" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Georgia; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 15.4px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">ABV: 4.3%</p><p class="p3" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Georgia; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 15.4px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">IBU: 34 </p><p class="p3" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Georgia; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 15.4px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Fermentation: Top fermentation </p><p class="p3" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Georgia; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 15.4px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Availability: Keg (carbonated), Bottle 50cl and 33cl (occasional 41L cask)</p><p class="p3" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Georgia; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 15.4px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Serving Temperature: 6-8°C</p><p class="p3" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Georgia; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 15.4px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Food Pairing: Pairs well with baked and roasted main courses from the oven such as beef hotpot. Also excellent with winter soups. A delicious accompaniment to mature cheddar or soft goat cheeses.</p><p class="p6" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Georgia; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 15.4px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 16px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Lough Gill Shaka Session IPA, 3.8% ABV, 440 ml can, Higgins SuperValu</span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBJJryTYxSn69exr0MYVliMiEROzT4b4MYBnjoZaUuwaccJyWITorA283j_nAn7NjoHQKUnoiaS8rHNNspzPCk4zDGWlLgn6MjSqfzojh59czogcwLwZ13QYNzZsx2xGVhyphenhyphen42n7VZtFtTU-D-SdkeVPoqpTxufWhXhc57rFWumeV2GdX0YgnmIwHq_eC0/s4000/1a%20Lough%20Gill%20Shaka%2020240208_125852.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBJJryTYxSn69exr0MYVliMiEROzT4b4MYBnjoZaUuwaccJyWITorA283j_nAn7NjoHQKUnoiaS8rHNNspzPCk4zDGWlLgn6MjSqfzojh59czogcwLwZ13QYNzZsx2xGVhyphenhyphen42n7VZtFtTU-D-SdkeVPoqpTxufWhXhc57rFWumeV2GdX0YgnmIwHq_eC0/s320/1a%20Lough%20Gill%20Shaka%2020240208_125852.jpg" width="144" /></a></b></div><b><br /></b><p></p><p class="p2" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 19px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">This light gold coloured IPA comes from the excellent Lough Gill Brewery in Sligo.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> </span><b></b></p><p class="p2" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 19px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b></b><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">It is hazy. Look hard and you’ll note fountains of bubbles rising up to the soft white head.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>At 3.8% ABV, it limbos comfortably under the session bar. Aromas are moderate, are of the tropical kind and very pleasant. And so it continues smoothly on the palate with more tropical notes, also some citrus, and an almost creamy mouthfeel that “has been amped up with the addition of oats and Dextrin malts”.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p13" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 17px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="p13" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 17px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="p14" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Another well-balanced beer with a refreshing finish and well suited to a session.</span></span></p><p class="p13" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 17px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="p15" style="color: #0e0e0e; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Highly Recommended.</span></b></p>Cork Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15933392103405339530noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986467256420488584.post-74195871129272053112024-03-16T11:02:00.003+00:002024-03-16T11:02:59.663+00:00A Merlot gem from Rizzardi. Made only in those years “in which we believe the Merlot grapes reach the highest level”<p><b style="color: #18191b; font-family: "PT Serif";"><span style="font-size: large;">Rizzardi Clos Roareti Rosso Veronese (IGT) 2019, 14.5% ABV, €29.95, O’Briens Wine</span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="color: #18191b; font-family: "PT Serif";"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOoPwCdAZNNDZGSyUAoaS2CrwcWGAB95NZJsKdV44O7Pn6t_84RlX4Q9h7c_v9RMkFOSajwN422jG3I9KZ5671graqyddAeu7cQqLp9Q9wb17zxsbMWvZqSQRq0Oditbvzt0EpyfMhX9qEe55fkmC9gkNTe461r2Jo2XbVihW-UkZFiA9oWpl-xkTMBAo/s3545/1a%20Roaretti%20DSC04934.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3414" data-original-width="3545" height="616" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOoPwCdAZNNDZGSyUAoaS2CrwcWGAB95NZJsKdV44O7Pn6t_84RlX4Q9h7c_v9RMkFOSajwN422jG3I9KZ5671graqyddAeu7cQqLp9Q9wb17zxsbMWvZqSQRq0Oditbvzt0EpyfMhX9qEe55fkmC9gkNTe461r2Jo2XbVihW-UkZFiA9oWpl-xkTMBAo/w640-h616/1a%20Roaretti%20DSC04934.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></b></div><b style="color: #18191b; font-family: "PT Serif";"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b><p></p><p class="p2" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-family: "PT Serif"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 19px;"><br /></p><p class="p3" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Made only in those years “in which we believe the Merlot grapes reach the highest level”.</span></i></b></p><p class="p2" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 19px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p3" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Guerrieri Rizzardi is located near the eastern shore of Lake Garda. But the grapes for this wine come from further inland, to the east. The vineyard is in Valpolicella, less than half an hour north of Verona.</span></p><p class="p2" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 19px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p3" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Their Clos Roareti is a Merlot and is a smooth and supple performer on the palate.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>It has the typical ruby colour, tending towards the darker side. Aromas, a melange of fruit and floral, give notes of cherry and violet. And a trace too of vanilla. </span></p><p class="p3" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p3" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">It is rich and full-bodied and, according to the producer’s words, “is a unique departure from the lighter styles of Merlot from the Veneto region”. Easy drinking for sure, well balanced with a lip-smacking grip towards the end.</span></p><p class="p2" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 19px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p3" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The first vintage of Clos Roareti, a single vineyard Merlot, was in 2006.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>The grapes come from the historic monopole (a French term used to indicate that the entire vineyard is owned by a single grower or company). This Cru vineyard of Rovereti is in Negrar, Valpolicella.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p2" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 19px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p3" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">In this centuries-old walled vineyard, the family began to plant Merlot from the late 1990s onwards, a grape variety perfectly suited to the climate and the vineyard’s red clay soil.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="p3" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqckvk4XD6cfytVMFGxoqiJ2EAayjMxUs9kSUhXPr_lxoNfH7yDsukY9E4uVv0U7tTm3jKYZg-GLT24LNCiLMUqSjRJG45rIP0pAFbsmWsO-tvKL6aTFcACAF3k_9fQOuIBetJdz3DUSff763dT5Q0ZFE-TdVmLO4yqM1SQ80KVlLRi_kgCFrh5-zFPP8/s3488/Verona%20.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2616" data-original-width="3488" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqckvk4XD6cfytVMFGxoqiJ2EAayjMxUs9kSUhXPr_lxoNfH7yDsukY9E4uVv0U7tTm3jKYZg-GLT24LNCiLMUqSjRJG45rIP0pAFbsmWsO-tvKL6aTFcACAF3k_9fQOuIBetJdz3DUSff763dT5Q0ZFE-TdVmLO4yqM1SQ80KVlLRi_kgCFrh5-zFPP8/w640-h480/Verona%20.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><h1 class="LZTwfKr0OF3zmY1ApxxE ikM5Jm1MeXLGvzKz3CQ8 Ah4WgIQNM_jGg7mlwBZ0" data-asset-id="1279784008" style="background: rgb(232, 237, 237); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0c0d0d; font-family: "iStock Maquette", helvetica, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 24px; margin: 20px 0px 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; vertical-align: baseline; zoom: 1;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Maffei Palace and winged Lion of Saint Mark - Verona </span></i></h1></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="p3" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p3" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The resulting wine is a rich, full-bodied and complex Merlot.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Clos Roareti is not made every year but only in those years “in which we believe the Merlot grapes reach the highest level”.</span></p><p class="p3" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p4" style="background-color: #fff9ee; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 15.4px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #242626;"><b><i style="background-color: #fff2cc;">Check out our Top Wines 2024 list (with stockists and short reviews) <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbs7Cb6BK19X3QxJCQTMc5Pm0EUSLWH41XznrwKdUwI2L6HedJM5_LYr2eLdGp1vaAc46_QWYGm-6-iGdByE5xHKaVgooo-hEuLcw2UH01SC0CdsBsHSVoOymsoBC8-jVizcCQorEdsoR_K4F50MYZ6JmSzxw2YACHVGWgl95u1UkzJ0vPqn3hFH79/s2441/1a%20Riesling%2020221101_133612.jpg" style="color: #993300; text-decoration-line: none;">here</a> </i></b></span></p><p class="p3" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"></span></p><p class="p4" style="background-color: #fff9ee; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 15.4px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #242626;"><b><i style="background-color: #fff2cc;">Looking for better value? All under 20 euro. Click <a href="https://www.corkbilly.com/p/the-good-value-wine-list.html" style="color: #993300; text-decoration-line: none;">here</a></i></b></span></p><p class="p2" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 19px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p4" style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 23.4px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">They recommend decanting and serving at around 16° C (or 60° F) and as an accompaniment to roast game or to red meats such as rack of lamb or fillet mignon, also with tomato-based pasta dishes. Ageing potential: up to 10 years.</span></p><p class="p4" style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 23.4px;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Very Highly Recommended</span></b></p><p class="p4" style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 23.4px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Just started working my way through Vino by Joe Campanale who advocates using a Venn system to find a true Italian wine. Instead of the traditional pyramid with DOCG or similar at the top, his Venn (using three intersecting circles) values Artisan Winemakers, Exceptional Terroir and Native Grapes. Not too sure that Rizzardi would agree with Joe!</span></p>Cork Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15933392103405339530noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986467256420488584.post-75317317028337661332024-03-15T09:26:00.000+00:002024-03-15T09:26:44.309+00:00Pinot Gris. Very much at home in Alsace and this Colmar is a good one!<p class="p1" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-family: "PT Serif"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Domaine De La Ville De Colmar Pinot Gris Alsace (AOP) 2021, 12.5% ABV, €14.75* Dunnes Stores</span></b></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-family: "PT Serif"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b></b></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghZhdvGQrHCc_8WxP7ho0c7bIaktMoUp2EFzUl9b9iaA5DAdVgmPNNpSe8n9BVyAMdGAC4PxG5SZQ5HefL0GHyKpk-qRkbrorBXtjoQEcqX5JXUoEoC1O4Sbcl6p0woKeqBPekFisi5QleE0qJ2joz8yJ4FGy_BVVc4UwESxq96nJ79CgF6CQYsvtzH8I/s1280/alsace-4646778_1280.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="852" data-original-width="1280" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghZhdvGQrHCc_8WxP7ho0c7bIaktMoUp2EFzUl9b9iaA5DAdVgmPNNpSe8n9BVyAMdGAC4PxG5SZQ5HefL0GHyKpk-qRkbrorBXtjoQEcqX5JXUoEoC1O4Sbcl6p0woKeqBPekFisi5QleE0qJ2joz8yJ4FGy_BVVc4UwESxq96nJ79CgF6CQYsvtzH8I/w640-h426/alsace-4646778_1280.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i><b style="color: #18191b; text-align: left;">Alsace - by </b><a href="https://pixabay.com/users/ben_kerckx-69781/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=image&utm_content=4646778" style="text-align: left;"><span class="s1"><b>Ben Kerckx</b></span></a><b style="color: #18191b; text-align: left;"> from </b><a href="https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=image&utm_content=4646778" style="text-align: left;"><span class="s1"><b>Pixabay</b></span></a></i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><b><br /></b><p></p><p class="p2" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-family: "PT Serif"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 23px;"><span class="s2" style="font-size: 16px;"><b>* €11.80 in 2023 French Wine Sale</b></span><span class="s3" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"><b>.</b></span><b></b></p><p class="p2" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-family: "PT Serif"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 23px;"><b></b><br /></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The Alsace, in the northeast of France, seems to be the place to go for Pinot Gris.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p2" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 23px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Grapes & Wines indicates that the grape can produce really good wines in many countries “but I still go back to Alsace to see what makes it tick” and points to the climate. In Alsace where “long hang times are possible; you can pick late for dry or off-dry, and even later for sweet ones.”</span></p><p class="p2" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 23px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b></b><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Dunnes, where I bought this bottle, say the area<b> “</b>is famed for zesty, flavourful white wines.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Pinot Gris goes perfectly with Asian cuisine…. This Pinot Gris epitomises the Alsace style…”</span></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioortKFCrw_etShk1dIU4feBYm6mEsRiu8Jp_GcCJSDqLwqiWU0vgJsiip75634-de1uARwrM2TQH8k2o5lWpYyOgHa2ZZ9v1Mw56SMysJsFMVFXxgQQxbkRvcCSequMw9oZ34UeiO6YZqMv6xiV6j4pMBurRz9qYF24f_0H7VwrEhYqDQ3xnpYz_cCj0/s1705/ichigo%20.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="462" data-original-width="1705" height="174" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioortKFCrw_etShk1dIU4feBYm6mEsRiu8Jp_GcCJSDqLwqiWU0vgJsiip75634-de1uARwrM2TQH8k2o5lWpYyOgHa2ZZ9v1Mw56SMysJsFMVFXxgQQxbkRvcCSequMw9oZ34UeiO6YZqMv6xiV6j4pMBurRz9qYF24f_0H7VwrEhYqDQ3xnpYz_cCj0/w640-h174/ichigo%20.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="p2" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 23px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b></b><br /></span></p><p class="p4" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Domaine de la Ville de Colmar, with its centuries-old history, holds a privileged position in the heart of the famous French region.</span></p><p class="p5" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 23px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">This particular semi-dry Pinot Gris is light gold, a shiny gold, in colour. Aromas are fresh and complex with even a hint of smoke. It boasts a gorgeous fruity palate and a long finish to match.</span></p><p class="p2" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-family: "PT Serif"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 23px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-family: "PT Serif"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Very Highly Recommended.</span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwijY_rtu8QtiJq2l4niplVLBzhjUMGe3RxqQL2XqHk7fd_-7jkgrN6Ayj_aWUaTyCVtL2NIokOgDXFTmxnGaEr4eY-J1ed3UuwBK0I1cbAPD7qVBD9oz3F_VgQaq1XeUX4VmIe_7OnX59THjZazLrbI5G6bGJkK4V12rVLfxFXB9NIRrbmWCJrA4SPr8/s4165/1a%20Pinot%20G.%20IMG_0005.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4165" data-original-width="2291" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwijY_rtu8QtiJq2l4niplVLBzhjUMGe3RxqQL2XqHk7fd_-7jkgrN6Ayj_aWUaTyCVtL2NIokOgDXFTmxnGaEr4eY-J1ed3UuwBK0I1cbAPD7qVBD9oz3F_VgQaq1XeUX4VmIe_7OnX59THjZazLrbI5G6bGJkK4V12rVLfxFXB9NIRrbmWCJrA4SPr8/s320/1a%20Pinot%20G.%20IMG_0005.jpg" width="176" /></span></b></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="p2" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-family: "PT Serif"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 23px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Enjoy with smoked fish, pork or veal is the advice from Dunnes while the winemaker’s recommendations are as aperitif, and with foie gras, duck breast, cheese (fish in foil, scampi, shellfish, white meats in sauce). A generous wine, an ideal partner at the table.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p4" style="background-color: #fff9ee; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 15.4px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #242626;"><b><i style="background-color: #fff2cc;"><br /></i></b></span></p><p class="p4" style="background-color: #fff9ee; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 15.4px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #242626;"><b><i style="background-color: #fff2cc;">Check out our Top Wines 2024 list (with stockists and short reviews) <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbs7Cb6BK19X3QxJCQTMc5Pm0EUSLWH41XznrwKdUwI2L6HedJM5_LYr2eLdGp1vaAc46_QWYGm-6-iGdByE5xHKaVgooo-hEuLcw2UH01SC0CdsBsHSVoOymsoBC8-jVizcCQorEdsoR_K4F50MYZ6JmSzxw2YACHVGWgl95u1UkzJ0vPqn3hFH79/s2441/1a%20Riesling%2020221101_133612.jpg" style="color: #993300; text-decoration-line: none;">here</a> </i></b></span></p><p class="p2" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 23px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"></span></p><p class="p4" style="background-color: #fff9ee; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 15.4px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #242626;"><b><i style="background-color: #fff2cc;">Looking for better value? All under 20 euro. Click <a href="https://www.corkbilly.com/p/the-good-value-wine-list.html" style="color: #993300; text-decoration-line: none;">here</a></i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #18191b;">In general this versatile wine may be paired with terrines, shellfish, oily fish, smoked fish, sushi, white meats, sweetbreads, mushrooms, spicy and aromatic dishes, and Asian cuisine … It really is versatile!</span> </span></p>Cork Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15933392103405339530noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986467256420488584.post-19724783633895704232024-03-14T16:38:00.002+00:002024-03-14T16:40:19.030+00:00KILLARNEY PARK'S PADRAIG CASEY APPOINTED PRESIDENT OF LES CLEFS D’OR IRELAND<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw_zVJPWT82M3VjkK4dUrAugKF7kbfomcfYdUxfVUVxr9kZ0eClCBKHC6cfg4IKF_TqSzO6SLRZVs9n7xXkfbWmzdugbQMyC7pFqagmhEMDp1irtEZCJpu3XbG8TlfB-Z3C19nQ_as1Nx0SeNzuNfg-epoMlYfzV674JHHA47iBt4i3kw3S4GfVSWGUrA/s5810/IMG_3782.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5810" data-original-width="3873" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw_zVJPWT82M3VjkK4dUrAugKF7kbfomcfYdUxfVUVxr9kZ0eClCBKHC6cfg4IKF_TqSzO6SLRZVs9n7xXkfbWmzdugbQMyC7pFqagmhEMDp1irtEZCJpu3XbG8TlfB-Z3C19nQ_as1Nx0SeNzuNfg-epoMlYfzV674JHHA47iBt4i3kw3S4GfVSWGUrA/w266-h400/IMG_3782.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b></div>PADRAIG CASEY APPOINTED PRESIDENT OF LES CLEFS D’OR IRELAND</span></b></div><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Delight at Killarney Park</span></i></b></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB"><i><br /></i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-GB"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.killarneyparkhotel.ie/&source=gmail&ust=1710505227993000&usg=AOvVaw2bNyd9xrMuAL6OW0Jzg5Su" href="https://www.killarneyparkhotel.ie/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: "Avenir Book"; font-size: x-small;">T</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">he Killarney Park Hotel</span></span></a></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"> is thrilled to announce the appointment of Padraig Casey, Head Concierge at The Killarney Park to the position of President of <span lang="EN-GB"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.lesclefsdorireland.ie/&source=gmail&ust=1710505227993000&usg=AOvVaw3PalpCwzgpv-0nOWuD91a2" href="https://www.lesclefsdorireland.ie/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-GB">Les Clefs d'Or Ireland</span></a></span>. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">A very valued member of the team, Padraig has worked with The Killarney Park for over 8 years and is the first hello and last goodbye each of their visitors receive as the hotels’ Guest Relations Manager & Chief Concierge.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Les Clefs d'Or is a professional association of hotel concierges across the world with over 4000 members. Padraig will now lead the Irish Chapter of the organisation along with the newly appointed team for a two-year period. <br /><i><br />“We are so delighted for Padraig as he takes the reins at The Clef d’Or Ireland. They are in exceptional hands as Padraig always goes that extra mile to exceed guest expectations and it is a great honour to have him as a member of The Killarney Park family”</i> said Hotel General Manger, Marcus Treacy.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Les Clefs d'Or Ireland is a section of a worldwide professional association of hotel concierges. Members are identified by the golden crossed keys on their lapels, these members are an elite fraternity, globally connected, committed to professional development, and driven to setting new standards for guest service perfection. With roots dating back to 1929, Les Clefs d’Or was officially founded in France in 1952 as a not-for-profit organisation based on two pillars: Service and Friendship. Before earning the right to wear the golden keys, those who aspire to become a member must have several years of experience as a hotel concierge, pass comprehensive testing and prove, beyond doubt, their ability to deliver highest quality of service.<u></u><u></u></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span lang="EN-GB">Commenting on Padraig’s appointment, </span>M<span style="color: #242424;">artin Mulholland ex-President of the Irish section and current European Zone Director who welcomed Mr Clinton to Belfast twice and was awarded a BEM by King Charles last year on the honours list said, <i>“Padraig is a wonderful ambassador for Killarney and for the concierge of Ireland”. </i></span>As lifelong professional hotel concierges, their experience, knowledge and professional relationships make them the most reliable local experts and ambassadors of their chosen destinations.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">With every member having access to the Les Clefs d’Or global network, often meeting face-to-face at one of their annual international congresses, there is nowhere they cannot reach or guest request they cannot deliver. No one knows the world like Les Clefs d’Or. From Berlin to New York City, Paris to Tokyo, and everywhere in between, Les Clefs d’Or concierges strive to provide nothing short of inspired service.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;"><br /></p>Cork Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15933392103405339530noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986467256420488584.post-59944617438994142232024-03-14T09:34:00.003+00:002024-03-14T10:09:35.644+00:00Beer of the Week. A Superb Balance Of Juicy Fruit and Tart Bitterness, Hopfully's IPA ShineBright.<p> <b style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"><span style="font-size: large;">Hopfully Shine Bright IPA, 5.5% ABV, 440 ml can Bradleys</span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0mOvAyYJwZF18aGNOBmneJj-KNWi9ng5E2Po_Sx7BrDJOV650EsFD1wyK5eSMLOjPe2vqDjL-LH5xwpxLu52TpDsyOY6ov0ZM1hDiP4wC6F8emA2OZykEuJQIvrD577j-nsToCQqzthYDsl2UD2euiiITm1NFtv8fToT325KVkmB6G_ERBvuYHqeaYa4/s3371/1a%20Hopfully%20IPA%20shineB%20IMG_0009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1856" data-original-width="3371" height="352" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0mOvAyYJwZF18aGNOBmneJj-KNWi9ng5E2Po_Sx7BrDJOV650EsFD1wyK5eSMLOjPe2vqDjL-LH5xwpxLu52TpDsyOY6ov0ZM1hDiP4wC6F8emA2OZykEuJQIvrD577j-nsToCQqzthYDsl2UD2euiiITm1NFtv8fToT325KVkmB6G_ERBvuYHqeaYa4/w640-h352/1a%20Hopfully%20IPA%20shineB%20IMG_0009.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></b></div><p></p><br /><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><i>Beer of the Week. A Superb Balance Of Juicy Fruit and Tart Bitterness, Hopfully's IPA Shinebright</i></b>.</span></span></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Shinebright comes in a hazy golden colour and a white bubbly head. It gets its aromas mostly from the Citra hops that may also contribute some of the tropical (eg Mango) notes on the juice itself. The other hop used is Comet, also from the US. It too is noted for its citrus flavours but is also used for bittering. Here it is well utilised to balance the tropical fruit and help the beer to a soft and silky finish.</span></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Quite an impressive beer from Hopfully, nowadays based in Waterford. My kind of IPA.</span></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-MFVdvly9bUs8JDgdLTv_7iGhQpKmYCH3ZKD81WhwIT6qB82_NnlRlW2RwLL2_BB66_n1Q9SXWWZG5RDqzf8GnlROx1aeAVLP6NdPL30TCB5Z1HEF8jWljh8rcvvj3zTNa8ec6-GbNLHD22OptpSgGpqfeyNUPBvPSWld7hS8CjD83hJb8IgDb1lCSHE/s4173/1a%20Hopfully%20IPA%20IMG_0009.jpg" style="background-color: transparent; clear: left; float: left; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: x-large; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4173" data-original-width="1856" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-MFVdvly9bUs8JDgdLTv_7iGhQpKmYCH3ZKD81WhwIT6qB82_NnlRlW2RwLL2_BB66_n1Q9SXWWZG5RDqzf8GnlROx1aeAVLP6NdPL30TCB5Z1HEF8jWljh8rcvvj3zTNa8ec6-GbNLHD22OptpSgGpqfeyNUPBvPSWld7hS8CjD83hJb8IgDb1lCSHE/w89-h200/1a%20Hopfully%20IPA%20IMG_0009.jpg" width="89" /></a></p><p class="p4" style="background-color: white; color: #4e4e4e; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></p><p class="p4" style="background-color: white; color: #4e4e4e; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></p><p class="p4" style="background-color: white; color: #4e4e4e; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Very Highly Recommended.</span></b></p><p class="p2" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 19px;"><br /></p><p class="p6" style="background-color: white; color: #343434; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Geek Bits:</span></b></p><p class="p6" style="background-color: white; color: #343434; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Malts: Maris Otter, Flaked Oats, Wheat & Dextrin</span></p><p class="p6" style="background-color: white; color: #343434; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Hops: Citra & Comet.</span></p><p class="p6" style="background-color: white; color: #343434; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Artwork - Staselé Jakunskaité</span></p><p class="p6" style="background-color: white; color: #343434; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"></span></p>Cork Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15933392103405339530noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986467256420488584.post-47359810783485719542024-03-13T19:40:00.000+00:002024-03-13T19:40:23.520+00:00CORK CITY HOSPITALS CHILDREN'S CLUB RECEIVES TOP HONOUR AT COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARDS<p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: 700; text-align: center;">CORK CITY HOSPITALS CHILDREN'S CLUB RECEIVES TOP HONOUR AT COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARDS<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYsl8EUG2UHzTMFgUz4kqQrhkgFmiKLFMLqR3PqTN6iDdz-HiYxLQMZd0nDmHVwzphbNXFNdgUld-bRaf73a8jD8ITr0ynxOVzYl5Tu4GWqpadFbXct00XbscTaKjjFaBNN2GYoaJ27BnUAxKh382hiphfZW3KC7W4p1WaeYWAts8EWTfSNeJoaO8QA8o/s3500/Community%20Spirit%20Overall%20Winner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2333" data-original-width="3500" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYsl8EUG2UHzTMFgUz4kqQrhkgFmiKLFMLqR3PqTN6iDdz-HiYxLQMZd0nDmHVwzphbNXFNdgUld-bRaf73a8jD8ITr0ynxOVzYl5Tu4GWqpadFbXct00XbscTaKjjFaBNN2GYoaJ27BnUAxKh382hiphfZW3KC7W4p1WaeYWAts8EWTfSNeJoaO8QA8o/w640-h426/Community%20Spirit%20Overall%20Winner.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table></span></p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">John Looney from the Cork City Hospitals Children's Club presented with the Judges Overall Award by Carmel Lonergan (Trigon Hotels). Pic: Brian Lougheed</span><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: 700; text-align: center;"></span></p><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>W</i><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-style: italic;">inners of the Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Awards announced at gala event</span></span></b><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Cork City Hospitals Children's Club has been named the overall judges winner at the Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Awards 2023. The charity organises magical and exciting adventures and trips of a lifetime for children and their families who are going through a difficult time.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">This is the third year of the awards which celebrate the outstanding contributions of individuals and groups dedicated to enhancing the lives of people in their community. Each month, a winner is announced and these people are all considered for the overall prizes at a gala ceremony which was held in the Cork International Hotel recently.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Founded in 1994, Cork City Hospitals Children’s Club started out as a small group of Cork University Hospital staff who got together to raise money to give children attending the hospital a fun day out. The charity now has more than 40 volunteers made up of security personnel from CUH, Gardai, doctors, nurses, social workers, children protection officers, ambulance personnel and pharmacists.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">The Public Vote Winner was John Calnan of Raffeen Creek Pitch & Putt Club and Leevale Athletics Club. John was an active member of Leevale AC and Hilltown for 30 years, serving as a committee member and volunteer at Leevale where he worked with some of Cork’s finest athletes. He also played a part in the sporting lives of several Olympic athletes including Derval O’Rourke, Lizzie Lee and coach Donnie Walsh.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">The Lifetime Contribution Award went to Mary Foley of Passage West. Mary has been the driving force behind the Passage West Children’s Choir, the Harbour Amateur Dramatic Group, the Sunshine and Smiles Club for children with disabilities and the Passage West and Monkstown Cardiac First Responder group.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Eoghan Murphy, General Manager of the Cork International Hotel said; </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">"The Community Spirit Awards provide a platform to celebrate the unsung heroes among us, whose contributions often go unnoticed. It is heartening to see the immense impact these individuals and groups have on our community. As we celebrate the achievements of this year's winners, we also extend our gratitude to all those who strive to make Cork a vibrant and inclusive community. Their dedication serves as an inspiration to us all."</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Director of Group Operations with Trigon Hotels, Carmel Lonergan was on the judging panel and she said; </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">“We had a group of 12 very worthy monthly winners and each and everyone of them should be so proud of all their efforts to help others. We had a difficult decision to make and I would like to congratulate the three winners, Cork City Hospitals Children’s Club, John Calnan and Mary Foley. They have all given so much of their time to helping the lives of many people. I would also like to thank those who nominated them for the award.”</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">The awards are sponsored by The Cork International hotel in association with The Carrigdhoun Newspaper and Gerald McCarthy Giftware. The judging panel was made up of private and public sector representatives including Carmel Lonergan; Nicola Radley, Cork County Council; and Vincent O’Donovan, The Carrigdhoun Newspaper.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Throughout 2023, there was one winner per month awarded and they were:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.22318; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 47pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">● January - Cork City Hospitals Children’s Club</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.22318; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 47pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">● February - Templebreedy SOS</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.22318; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 47pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">● March - Jim Griffin</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.22318; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 47pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">● April - The Shandon Area History Group</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.22318; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 47pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">● May - Cork Cancer Care Centre</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.22318; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 47pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">● June - Eileen McGough</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.22318; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 47pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">● July - Kinsale Community First Responders</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.22318; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 47pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">● August - Mary Foley</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.22318; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 47pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">● September - John Calnan</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.22318; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 47pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">● October - Donal Kelleher</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.22318; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 47pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">● November - Kevin O’Driscoll</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.22318; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 47pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">● December - Bernard and Ann Lynch</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">2023 Winners:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.22318; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 47pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">● Judges Overall Winner - Cork City Hospitals Children's Club - Presented by Nicola Radley and Eoghan Murphy</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.22318; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 47pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">● Public Vote - John Calnan Raffeen Creek P, Leevale Athletics Club - Presented by Vincent O Donovan and Eoghan Murphy</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.22318; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 47pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">● Lifetime Contribution - Mary Foley - Presented by Carmel Lonergan, Trigon Hotels and Gerald McCarthy</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.22318; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 47pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /></p>Cork Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15933392103405339530noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986467256420488584.post-1530785440882518212024-03-13T19:00:00.001+00:002024-03-13T19:22:27.435+00:00THE PECULIAR AFTERNOON TEA EXPERIENCE RETURNS TO COLLEGE GREEN HOTEL DUBLIN, AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0cm;"><div style="margin: 0cm;"><span><span><span face=""YahooSans VF", YahooSans, "Helvetica Neue", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, "Lucida Grande", sans-serif" style="background-color: white; text-align: start;"><span><h1 style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #4472c4;"><span face="Avenir-Book" style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>press releases Spring24</i></span></span></b></h1><div><span style="color: red; font-size: xxx-large; font-weight: 700; text-align: center;">*******************</span></div><div><h1 align="center" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #156082; font-family: "Avenir Book"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;">CELEBRATING THE RETURN OF THE PECULIAR AFTERNOON TEA EXPERIENCE<u></u><u></u></span></b></h1><h1 align="center" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #156082; font-family: "Avenir Book"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;">AT THE COLLEGE GREEN HOTEL DUBLIN, AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION</span></b></h1><div><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP0-7Qa2vLHRu3NDGkJr5y-O-mg2mWchSL652Mrg16062PZ58_y43BLu99qhy-83T7o-tO_uTNaiJAQfhJqHM8-o4vXri8l2eIsABzb25lNA8gmnz0fS9QettQ_S7l-PfrdvGf0_a7FaGCyH-IrgGOgPOS5suWoSKEtt7lAXZHU_cPIopBKnSDbGrPSrA/s6000/DSC09594-Enhanced-NR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP0-7Qa2vLHRu3NDGkJr5y-O-mg2mWchSL652Mrg16062PZ58_y43BLu99qhy-83T7o-tO_uTNaiJAQfhJqHM8-o4vXri8l2eIsABzb25lNA8gmnz0fS9QettQ_S7l-PfrdvGf0_a7FaGCyH-IrgGOgPOS5suWoSKEtt7lAXZHU_cPIopBKnSDbGrPSrA/w640-h426/DSC09594-Enhanced-NR.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #156082; font-family: "Avenir Book"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;"><br /></span></b></div><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 14pt 0px 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-GB">Back by popular demand </span><span lang="EN-GB"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.thecollegegreenhotel.com/christmas.html&source=gmail&ust=1710429577785000&usg=AOvVaw1MhDbdvy_rk_YvzyCnIol_" href="https://www.thecollegegreenhotel.com/christmas.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">The College Green Hotel Dublin,</a></span><span lang="EN-GB"> Autograph Collection is proud to re-introduce their amazing Peculiar Afternoon Tea service.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #0d0d0d;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">In the Atrium Lounge in the heart of The College Green Hotel, an afternoon tea experience, distinct in its creativity and flair will return with a tropical twist this March. The peculiar tea service, alive with a vibrant exotic theme, invites guests into a world where traditional afternoon tea blends seamlessly with bold and spirited flavours.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #0d0d0d;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #0d0d0d;">Guests will be taken on an inspired taste journey starting with a savoury selection, featuring </span><b><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #ff9300;">Spiced Barbeque Chicken Waldorf Salad on Ciabatta, Sliced Ham with Applewood Cheese on Tomato Bread, and a delicate Poached Egg Salad on Brioche, </span></i></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #0d0d0d;">each dish a harmonious fusion of classic and tropical tastes.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #0d0d0d;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #0d0d0d;">As the journey progresses, the sweet offerings transport guests further into their exotic paradise. </span><b><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #00b050;">Spiced Pineapple & Rum Cake with Candied Pecans, Passionfruit Crunch Pillow on an Allspice Sable Biscuit, Fresh Mango Cheesecake with Salted Popping Candy and a Chocolate Tart with Pineapple & Lime Jam</span></i></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #0d0d0d;"> a </span><span lang="EN-GB">symphony of flavours, each bite a diversity of culinary influences.</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx_2DUOH4IrbCBdIPT_iaeegPUFDoOurXeFmuaPvnKn5vo5Kvju_nEK-YARdlcnysBnYaoM8QFXerRCGLchmICxW8Y_QqNo1PIjgY6gE3BNxNjJ_DscTDCP7yi5uHXYvCniFny-QzvErXeyhj0IPP-Yvzf3uGcWu2MOxksSLe4K03Vq-fSKL9jUx7rOuE/s6000/DSC09420-Enhanced-NR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx_2DUOH4IrbCBdIPT_iaeegPUFDoOurXeFmuaPvnKn5vo5Kvju_nEK-YARdlcnysBnYaoM8QFXerRCGLchmICxW8Y_QqNo1PIjgY6gE3BNxNjJ_DscTDCP7yi5uHXYvCniFny-QzvErXeyhj0IPP-Yvzf3uGcWu2MOxksSLe4K03Vq-fSKL9jUx7rOuE/w640-h426/DSC09420-Enhanced-NR.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-GB"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #0d0d0d;">Amidst this feast for the senses,</span><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #ffc000;"> </span></i><b><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #ff2f92;">"The Pillars of Antiquity," a signature cocktail</span></i></b><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #ff2f92;">,</span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: red;"> </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #0d0d0d;">anchors the experience with a distinctive twist. This gin-based concoction, served from a unique teapot to make the afternoon tea stand out, is infused with exotic spices and a touch of citrus, celebrating the spirit of adventure. The unique presentation in a teapot not only elevates the aesthetic but also adds an element of surprise, blending the traditional with the innovative, it's not merely a drink but a journey through time, embodying the essence of exploration and the rich narratives of voyagers of old. There’s also non-alcoholic option Copenhagen Sparking Tea available.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #0d0d0d;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #0d0d0d;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The peculiar afternoon concludes with the traditional touch of Baked Buttermilk Scones, complemented by Raspberry Jam and Clotted Cream, alongside the Signature College Green Tea Panna Cotta. This Peculiar Afternoon Tea in the Atrium Lounge, marked by its unique blend of flavours and the storytelling prowess of "The Pillars of Antiquity," leaves guests with a lasting impression of a journey well-travelled, all within the historic walls of the College Green Hotel.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #0d0d0d;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #0d0d0d;">The Peculiar Afternoon Tea costs €75 per person and available </span></b><b><span lang="EN-GB">Monday – Sunday: 12:00 pm – 17:30 pm.</span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #0d0d0d;"> Classic Afternoon Tea service will also be available to Atrium Lounge guests.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-GB">To make your booking or for further information please visit </span><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="color: black;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.thecollegegreenhotel.com/&source=gmail&ust=1710429577785000&usg=AOvVaw0qGPEtTn4MxGcwC-coGS4h" href="http://www.thecollegegreenhotel.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.thecollegegreenhotel.com</a></span></span></span></p></div><div><span style="color: red; font-size: xxx-large; font-weight: 700; text-align: center;">*******************</span></div><div><span style="color: red; font-weight: 700; text-align: center;"><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: 400; line-height: 26.7px; margin: 0px;"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #7030a0; font-family: "Avenir Book"; line-height: 28px;"><span style="font-size: large;">E</span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #7030a0; font-family: "Avenir Book"; line-height: 28px;"><span style="font-size: large;">ASTER TREATS FOR THE GROWN-UPS AT GLENLO ABBEY HOTEL & ESTATE, GALWAY</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><u></u><u></u></span></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUZXcblEhwTRQya9Qy62asQbfLBtrJtgmiMeFTlbYDmPR96iQu8mSU1Er68hxcA8z3SBX8oLgRKMpHd3Mzc4yLleEReDKso4xzFqKpR-kKl-n_jkmtLUbqTA40aTOMHoBFBsG5F06L5QDbDI_1OYwdu2RIdUtLHk7ylb7fAacIig7NcHpHwP2YWdRhhQE/s4800/Glenlo%20Exterior%20Day%20Time.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3200" data-original-width="4800" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUZXcblEhwTRQya9Qy62asQbfLBtrJtgmiMeFTlbYDmPR96iQu8mSU1Er68hxcA8z3SBX8oLgRKMpHd3Mzc4yLleEReDKso4xzFqKpR-kKl-n_jkmtLUbqTA40aTOMHoBFBsG5F06L5QDbDI_1OYwdu2RIdUtLHk7ylb7fAacIig7NcHpHwP2YWdRhhQE/w640-h426/Glenlo%20Exterior%20Day%20Time.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400; line-height: 26.7px; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p align="center" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400; line-height: 26.7px;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Symbol; line-height: 26.7px;"><span style="font-size: small;">·</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><b><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Avenir Book"; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Overnight stay with a hand-crafted Easter Egg awaiting your arrival<u></u><u></u></span></i></b></p><p align="center" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400; line-height: 26.7px;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Symbol; line-height: 21px;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><b><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Avenir Book"; line-height: 21px;">Special Afternoon Tea service aboard the iconic Pullman Restaurant<u></u><u></u></span></i></b></span></p><p align="center" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400; line-height: 26.7px;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Symbol; line-height: 21px;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><b><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Avenir Book"; line-height: 26.7px;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Breakfast before departure in the River Room Restaurant</span><span style="font-size: small;"><u></u><u></u></span></span></i></b></p><p align="center" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400; line-height: 26.7px;"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: red; font-family: "Avenir Book"; line-height: 26.7px;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">From €216 per adult sharing</span><span style="font-size: small;"><u></u><u></u></span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400; line-height: 13.5pt; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span face="Avenir-Book"><span lang="EN-US">The magical 5* </span><span lang="EN-GB"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.glenloabbeyhotel.ie/?gad_source%3D1%26gclid%3DEAIaIQobChMIkbye7om8hAMVFpdQBh28aAuTEAAYASAAEgJM6PD_BwE&source=gmail&ust=1708607519434000&usg=AOvVaw2P3C78FdG8fwnWPSw-0dnu" href="https://www.glenloabbeyhotel.ie/?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkbye7om8hAMVFpdQBh28aAuTEAAYASAAEgJM6PD_BwE" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US">Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US">, Galway is offering a unique overnight experience for adults looking for a decadent 24-hour escape during the Easter holidays.</span><span lang="EN-GB"><u></u><u></u></span></span></p><p style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400; text-align: start;"><span face="Avenir-Book"><span lang="EN-US">This Easter, the iconic Pullman Restaurant, with its impressive history and passion for culinary excellence will be serving a rather special Afternoon Tea experience. Once you step aboard you will be swept away to a different era, when these famous Orient Express carriages took first class passengers throughout Europe to Istanbul. The history of The Pullman is all-consuming so guests can spend time reading about other elite passengers including Laurence Olivier and its part in the funeral cortege for Winston Churchill. For those wanting a tastier experience, then the Easter inspired Afternoon Tea </span><span lang="EN-GB">service will certainly hit the culinary spot. Here, </span>Afternoon Tea menu offers an array of <span lang="EN-GB">seasonal </span>finger sandwiches, made <span lang="EN-GB">with</span> home cooked breads and locally sourced, cheeses and meats, along with delicious warm buttermilk scones, clotted cream and preserves, and <span lang="EN-GB">Easter inspired cakes and pastries, accompanied</span> by a selection of teas or coffee.</span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKegBRY2DkvCg1Cfev973-MDfYXT94Iq0vngY0ClE7K2BhvnoitH2gjs7sDIkLc4yZziuKjaJXLUfZ1t1aWZozpfvCQqzmAZkGWF3zxfDY5PFvRshe3rReVTUB8lKuq2OTYIudmL2l9M987-Lhyphenhyphenx3vNA2s4H7HIWecqhnbb4trE3MdfUR5dJLUn1pZpAY/s2880/Classic%20King%20Room.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1524" data-original-width="2880" height="338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKegBRY2DkvCg1Cfev973-MDfYXT94Iq0vngY0ClE7K2BhvnoitH2gjs7sDIkLc4yZziuKjaJXLUfZ1t1aWZozpfvCQqzmAZkGWF3zxfDY5PFvRshe3rReVTUB8lKuq2OTYIudmL2l9M987-Lhyphenhyphenx3vNA2s4H7HIWecqhnbb4trE3MdfUR5dJLUn1pZpAY/w640-h338/Classic%20King%20Room.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Classic King Room</span></i></b></td></tr></tbody></table><span face="Avenir-Book"><br /><span style="color: #677170;"><u></u><u></u></span></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400; line-height: 13.5pt; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span face="Avenir-Book"><span lang="EN-US">Return to the comfort of the hotel after your Afternoon Tea delights and relax by the log fires or head to the Abbey Movie Theatre where a selection of classic movies is on shown daily in the intimate vintage inspired screening room. For those looking to shake-off the Easter excess you can</span><span lang="EN-GB"> take a roam or bike ride through the 138-acre estate routes and Victorian Garden. Return to the privacy of your bedroom and enjoy your hand-crafted Easter egg and the following morning savour a cooked to order a la carte breakfast in the picturesque River Room Restaurant where you can watch the sun rise over the shores of Lough Corrib. The overnight package costs from € 216 per person sharing </span><span lang="EN-US">including overnight accommodation, Afternoon Tea aboard The Pullman, hand crafted Easter egg and cooked to order breakfast.</span><span lang="EN-GB"><u></u><u></u></span></span></p><p style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400; text-align: start;"><span face="Avenir-Book">Glenlo Abbey’s Team will be delighted to assist you with any queries by telephone on: Tel: Intl +353 (0) 91 519600. Or Email: <a href="mailto:stay@glenloabbey.ie" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span color="windowtext">stay@glenloabbey.ie</span></a><u><u></u><u></u></u></span></p><p style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400; text-align: start;"><span face="Avenir-Book">Alternatively visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.glenloabbeyhotel.ie/&source=gmail&ust=1708607519434000&usg=AOvVaw0ZBYT8PlZuko_XBR2G2OJ0" href="http://www.glenloabbeyhotel.ie/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span color="windowtext">www.glenloabbeyhotel.ie</span></a> for more information or to purchase gift vouchers online. <u></u><u></u></span></p><p style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400; text-align: start;"><br /></p></span></div><div><span style="color: red; font-size: xxx-large; font-weight: 700; text-align: center;">*******************</span></div><div><span style="color: red; font-size: xxx-large; font-weight: 700; text-align: center;"><p dir="ltr" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">TRIGON HOTELS LAUNCH INITIATIVE AIMED AT TACKLING FOOD WASTE </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">New charter commits to reducing food waste by 20% and to reducing carbon footprint by supporting local producers </span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzXuBEXWbOlWkzNF0LMvBDSMVzu6_E_f113sjcK9Z9kP6YnOhZh-nKW-GKSXe479sgmbPo85hlsWHrgkutOsBLjV8xkywAQWXRFnlqSsndCq_z7pahTBomneDsmbRuTRJR7fNKFgIcVbIhr50q0C1IQnWL2eGV9A5FkgKG9bPBPW8BGCHPkTqZcSLEW78/s2048/Trigon%20Chefs%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzXuBEXWbOlWkzNF0LMvBDSMVzu6_E_f113sjcK9Z9kP6YnOhZh-nKW-GKSXe479sgmbPo85hlsWHrgkutOsBLjV8xkywAQWXRFnlqSsndCq_z7pahTBomneDsmbRuTRJR7fNKFgIcVbIhr50q0C1IQnWL2eGV9A5FkgKG9bPBPW8BGCHPkTqZcSLEW78/w640-h426/Trigon%20Chefs%20(2).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;"><b><i>Group Executive Chef at Trigon Hotels Alex Petit and his team are aiming<br /> to reduce food waste by 20%. Picture: Brian Lougheed</i></b></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span><p></p><br style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400; text-align: start;" /><p dir="ltr" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Trigon Hotels has launched an initiative aimed at reducing food waste by 20% at its two properties in Cork - The Metropole Hotel and the Cork International Hotel.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Food waste is a significant contributor to climate change and the team at Trigon Hotels want to embrace new ways of doing things so they can work towards a sustainable food system.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">The hotel group has created a 2024 Food Charter which outlines 10 key commitments that will help them to achieve their goal of becoming a greener hospitality partner.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Among the commitments is a reduction of food waste by 20%. They will do this by monitoring closely all waste and its source and using every element of a product where suitable. They also plan to introduce no-waste dishes by creating specific meals which do not generate organic or non organic by-product waste.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">The team is committed to supporting local suppliers and using seasonality when designing the menus. Trigon Hotels work with 25 local growers and producers and are always looking for new partners. The menus at the two hotels include a map highlighting the local producers used such as </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">McCarthy Meats in Cork City, Ardsallagh Goats Cheese in Carrigtwohill, </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Glenmar seafood in West Cork</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> and </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">the Chicken Inn in the English market</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Trigon Hotels is also aiming to increase engagement with local charity partners such as Cope Foundation which supplies fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs from the local garden.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">The team plans to eliminate single use plastic and to reduce energy consumption in the kitchen by up to 20%. The food charter states that they will reduce energy use by adhering to a strict equipment timetable and replacing defective equipment with new energy efficient equipment.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Alex Petit, Group Executive Chef at Trigon Hotels, said;</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> "At Trigon Hotels, we understand the pivotal role the hospitality industry plays in shaping a sustainable future. The 2024 Food Charter is a testament to our dedication to reducing our environmental footprint and embracing innovative approaches to culinary operations. By implementing these commitments, we aim to lead the way towards a greener and more responsible future."</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Carmel Lonergan, Director of Operations at Trigon Hotels, added;</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> "Our 2024 Food Charter is not just a set of commitments, it is a reflection of our responsibility towards the environment and the communities we operate in. By adopting these measures, we hope to inspire positive change within the hospitality industry and beyond. Our teams will be meeting monthly to discuss and monitor our green actions. Meanwhile, employee diversity and equal opportunities is at the heart of what we do and we are acting as one team on our path of positive environmental changes.” </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Times; font-size: xxx-large; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; text-align: center;">*******************</span></span></p></span></div><div><span style="color: red; text-align: center;"><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; line-height: 16.96px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>CAHERNANE CAPTURED PHOTOGRAPHY RETREAT</b></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHtFu9s8AGOc7cVKOVaKbhZFSkUvk7kNs33-orTRyItJetWzZiQCAsnJxyPv5v4IPPr6zt1okD4aVEkqZJp4HS0ynDKx9KEX3ErMIq6Ioxd9tg6s-ZsqompObXtPSIDz4zDNF9FTX_0tB5C0iRTXOQ81uDk4KT3xDqTKJn8EfCG9J5GOSDup5ldeWq_Bs/s1500/Evelyn%20Looking%20through%20Lens.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHtFu9s8AGOc7cVKOVaKbhZFSkUvk7kNs33-orTRyItJetWzZiQCAsnJxyPv5v4IPPr6zt1okD4aVEkqZJp4HS0ynDKx9KEX3ErMIq6Ioxd9tg6s-ZsqompObXtPSIDz4zDNF9FTX_0tB5C0iRTXOQ81uDk4KT3xDqTKJn8EfCG9J5GOSDup5ldeWq_Bs/s320/Evelyn%20Looking%20through%20Lens.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 16px; text-align: start;"><b><i>Evelyn lining up a shot</i></b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; line-height: 16.96px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span><b style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 400;"><u></u><u></u></b></span><p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; line-height: 16.96px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p class="m_1738850277815182918xmsonormal" style="color: #222222; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 400; margin: 0cm; text-align: start;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">The fabulous, four-star Cahernane House Hotel in Killarney (Co. Kerry) has just announced a very interesting and creative package that is sure to inspire all amateur photographers. The <i>‘Cahernane Captured Photography Retreat’</i> takes place from Tuesday the 19<sup>th</sup> of March through to Thursday the 21<sup>st</sup> of March. </span></p><p class="m_1738850277815182918xmsonormal" style="color: #222222; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 400; margin: 0cm; text-align: start;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="m_1738850277815182918xmsonormal" style="color: #222222; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 400; margin: 0cm; text-align: start;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">This interactive and fun package is perfect for those who want to learn more about how to get to make the most of their photographs with top tips on working with natural light and capturing a moment in time. Guests will enjoy a full day of expert guidance and tuition with photographers Keith and Evelyn Woodard, a two-night stay with full Irish breakfast each morning and dinner on both evenings as well as welcome drinks with the photographers on arrival (</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">rates from €346 per person sharing).</span><span lang="EN-US"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="m_1738850277815182918xmsonormal" style="color: #222222; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 400; margin: 0cm; text-align: start;"><span lang="EN-GB"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 16.96px;">Participants on the photography retreat will go into nature with Keith and Evelyn and stop off at the adjacent Killarney National Park and beyond to capture some of the remarkable scenery in the area and immortalise those picture-perfect memories. <u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 16.96px;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 16.96px;">The hands-on tuition day<i> </i></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 16.96px;">commences at the original entrance to Muckross House Estate where guests will be presented with the magnificent beauty and architecture of Muckross House and Killarney National Park. The tour concludes with the breathtaking Torc Waterfall which is one of the most stunning natural attractions in the area all the while being shown how to capture some great images with top tips and tricks.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 16.96px;"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 16.96px;">The talented duo firmly believe in taking a slower approach to photography and encourage people to take the time to look for inspiration. “Beauty can be found in all kinds of places if we just take the time to look,” said Evelyn, “the nature that surrounds us can be forever remembered and cherished as a beautiful photograph in our own homes. Sometimes too an urban scene can be just as interesting and beautiful. We just need to take our time and really look.”<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 16.96px;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 16.96px;">Both Evelyn and Keith are high profile photographers and at one point were the most in demand wedding photographers in Ireland having snapped Michael Flatley and Niamh O’Brien’s wedding. These days, the duo are busy capturing landscapes and seascapes, for their own collection ‘The Woodard Collection’. Their photographs in the collection are now very much in demand pieces of art and are very popular with some of the world’s leading interior designers.</span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4VDIxl-h786gW7AkF7FJcZUDdDAMW70nGRp1p4ZQfbh419MmIrXhyphenhyphenmPhP8GMkWvOmwiVwqg__nEjH6J5pCSyEMdMk6LdEyl4MicBPNiYaTaTBxXLaLrUR9td4UYKRR0w_RUdNe9rl7WiGyCEVf9yHeY6gYYacLrjRriRtWLa4iq5hrr7ZJ-5u5t4OMPU/s2100/Bridge%20over%20Flesk%20River.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="2100" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4VDIxl-h786gW7AkF7FJcZUDdDAMW70nGRp1p4ZQfbh419MmIrXhyphenhyphenmPhP8GMkWvOmwiVwqg__nEjH6J5pCSyEMdMk6LdEyl4MicBPNiYaTaTBxXLaLrUR9td4UYKRR0w_RUdNe9rl7WiGyCEVf9yHeY6gYYacLrjRriRtWLa4iq5hrr7ZJ-5u5t4OMPU/w640-h426/Bridge%20over%20Flesk%20River.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Bridge over River Flesk</span></i></b></td></tr></tbody></table><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 16.96px;"><br /><u></u><u></u></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 16.96px;"><br /></span></p><p class="m_1738850277815182918MsoNoSpacing" style="color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 400; margin: 0cm; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">The west coast of Ireland is known for its amazing natural light and throughout the walk, we will explain how to work with this light in the Irish landscape which will change throughout the day,” said Keith. “No photography experience is necessary, and you can even use your camera phone.”<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="m_1738850277815182918MsoNoSpacing" style="color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 400; margin: 0cm; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0cm; text-align: start;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">Cahernane House Hotel in Killarney, Co. Kerry is the perfect place to get away from it all this spring. Removed from the main throughfare of Killarney and set on its own private grounds on the edge of Killarney National Park, the house presents plenty of opportunities for guests to enjoy a relaxing and creative getaway. The Muckross Road, where Cahernane House is located is often referred to as ‘The gateway to the Ring of Kerry’, renowned for its spectacular scenery and ancient history.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0cm; text-align: start;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">Built in 1877, Cahernane House Hotel has been extensively renovated by the owners, PREM Group who have spent over €7.8 million on an ambitious renewal programme.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"> There are 12 grand bedrooms in the original Manor House, 28 in the Garden Wing and the Coach House, once home to the horses and carriages of the Herbert family who built the house is now the setting for 8 new luxurious bedrooms. The Coach House Bedrooms have all been decorated in vibrant colours and the soft furnishings and wallpapers have been inspired by the flora of Kerry and its famous wildflowers.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">Cahernane House Hotel is well known for its fantastic food which is created by the Executive Chef Cormac Vesey and his team. The Cellar Bar serves casual food daily while fine dining is offered in Herbert’s. <span style="color: black;">For more information on Cahernane House Hotel or to book see </span></span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.cahernane.com&source=gmail&ust=1707409871882000&usg=AOvVaw2iVRbFYMGsrhMBEOLPvdu7" href="http://www.cahernane.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">www.cahernane.com</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"> or call +353 (0) 64 663 1895.<span></span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p></span></div><div><span style="color: red; font-size: xxx-large; font-weight: 700; text-align: center;">*******************</span></div><div style="color: #1d2228;"><span style="color: red; text-align: center;"><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: red; font-family: "Avenir Book";"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>ROMANCE IN THE CITY<u></u><u></u></i></span></b></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: red; font-family: "Avenir Book";"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>STAY OR WINE AND DINE YOUR SOMEONE SPECIAL</i></span></b></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtHhClJNIKLAs_zQnoZmY0dG4Ykh_V3gb_3zc_mt5Lt0nJ1SJnZkLKzsOQL65mu4tb7rK2k6f0kN9_fafGAOGZXjmsNUuTw4lsHrPOi1c6w2bEVFLHMBabxZAKYen0MZD5LJOXvhlfv9KXVsFXBW_CGzmshNsWMLOZzkIloSxBrIsx9ZDwU-op3gWxzVY/s6002/Champagne%20and%20roses%20in%20room%20College%20Green%20Hotel.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6002" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtHhClJNIKLAs_zQnoZmY0dG4Ykh_V3gb_3zc_mt5Lt0nJ1SJnZkLKzsOQL65mu4tb7rK2k6f0kN9_fafGAOGZXjmsNUuTw4lsHrPOi1c6w2bEVFLHMBabxZAKYen0MZD5LJOXvhlfv9KXVsFXBW_CGzmshNsWMLOZzkIloSxBrIsx9ZDwU-op3gWxzVY/w640-h426/Champagne%20and%20roses%20in%20room%20College%20Green%20Hotel.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Champagne and roses!</td></tr></tbody></table><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: red; font-family: "Avenir Book";"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><br /><u></u><u></u></i></span></b></span><p></p><h1 align="center" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #4472c4; font-family: "Avenir Book";"><span style="font-size: small;">AT THE COLLEGE GREEN HOTEL DUBLIN, AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><u></u><u></u></span></span></h1><p align="center" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: red; font-family: "Avenir Book";">Package overview<u></u><u></u></span></p><p align="center" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Symbol;">¨<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Avenir Book";">Decadent overnight stay with breakfast for two from 11<sup>th</sup>–19<sup>th</sup> Feb</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Avenir Book";"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p align="center" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Symbol;">¨<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Avenir Book";">Complimentary signature tea cocktail per person</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Avenir Book";"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p align="center" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Symbol;">¨<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Avenir Book";">Rose petal turndown service</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Avenir Book";"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p align="center" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Symbol;">¨<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Avenir Book";">Rate from €375 per room per night.</span><span style="font-family: "Avenir Book";"> </span></p><p align="center" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Symbol;">¨<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="color: red; font-family: "Avenir Book";">Valentine’s Afternoon Tea and dining options in The Atrium Lounge & Morelands Grill </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: red; font-family: "Avenir Book";">running </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: red; font-family: "Avenir Book";">Friday 9<sup>th</sup> of February to Wednesday 14<sup>th</sup> of February (inclusive) and available also to non-residents.</span></p><p align="center" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400;"><br /></p><p style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400; text-align: start;"><span face="Avenir-Book"><span lang="EN-GB">To celebrate the most romantic month of the year, </span><span lang="EN-GB"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.thecollegegreenhotel.com/christmas.html&source=gmail&ust=1706714375888000&usg=AOvVaw0znlKUMJ1I7hQaZt5cSDYn" href="https://www.thecollegegreenhotel.com/christmas.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">The College Green Hotel Dublin,</a></span><span lang="EN-GB"> Autograph Collection has created a very special Valentine’s Package that offers a luxuriously welcoming experience for those looking to impress someone special.</span></span></p><p style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400; text-align: start;"><span lang="EN-GB"><span face="Avenir-Book">Treat your loved one to an overnight of choice from February 11<sup>th</sup>-19<sup>th</sup> inclusive. Your stay experience at The College Green hotel includes accommodation that offers characteristic Irish décor, where you will enjoy a gorgeous nights’ slumber in a generously proportioned air-conditioned room. Each room offers all the modern comforts and special touches, luxury bathrobes, slippers, bed linens, Italian marble bathrooms complete with rainfall shower and a separate tub with room enough for two with the gorgeous amenities adding an intoxicating aroma to the overnight experience. </span></span></p><p style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400; text-align: start;"><span face="Avenir-Book"><span lang="EN-GB">To further enhance your experience, you will be treated to </span><span lang="EN-GB">a Signature Tea </span><span lang="EN-GB">Cocktail, </span><span lang="EN-GB">which is stirred up using a beautiful blend of Darjeeling, Elderflower and Lemon Verbena, an exclusive blend to guests that stay or dine in the hotel</span><span lang="EN-GB">. Later that evening </span><span lang="EN-GB">a <span style="color: red;">rose petal </span>turndown service to add a touch of old-school romance to your stay. The package also includes a delicious full Irish breakfast to enjoy before departure.</span></span></p><p style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400; text-align: start;"><span face="Avenir-Book"><span lang="EN-GB">For those looking to explore the city, The College Green Hotel Dublin offers an ideal location being a stone’s throw from cultural landmarks such as Trinity College and Grafton Street. For pilgrims, a visit to St. Valentine’s Shrine is a must. Visited by couples throughout the year, but particularly in February, the resting place for the <span style="color: red;">Patron Saint of Love </span>is a rather unique place to visit at nearby </span><span lang="EN-GB"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.whitefriarstreetchurch.com/index.php/the-church/shrines/saint-valentine&source=gmail&ust=1706714375888000&usg=AOvVaw3u4ay7DEC_jGsBxuiQSSPj" href="https://www.whitefriarstreetchurch.com/index.php/the-church/shrines/saint-valentine" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Whitefriars Church </a></span><span lang="EN-GB">A romantic walk about, exploring the city a<span style="color: white;"> </span>is a must and on your return to the hotel, you can relax in the stunning </span><span lang="EN-GB"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.thecollegegreenhotel.com/Afternoon-tea.html&source=gmail&ust=1706714375888000&usg=AOvVaw19plgeAfutH8Q7JhVXprVZ" href="https://www.thecollegegreenhotel.com/Afternoon-tea.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Atrium Lounge</span></a></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: red;"> </span><span lang="EN-GB">and savour a special <span style="color: red;">Valentine’s </span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: red;">Rosé</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: red;"> Afternoon Tea experience </span><span lang="EN-GB">comprising of cupid inspired pastries and a glass of </span><span lang="EN-GB">Perrier-Jouët Blason Rosé per person </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: red;">from €170 per couple </span><span lang="EN-GB">or take your time getting your glam-on for a romantic dinner in </span><span lang="EN-GB"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.thecollegegreenhotel.com/morelands-grill.html&source=gmail&ust=1706714375888000&usg=AOvVaw3ee7P_U0pfITTmiZnkoskV" href="https://www.thecollegegreenhotel.com/morelands-grill.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Morelands Grill</span></a></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: red;"> </span><span lang="EN-GB">with a glass of champagne to add some sparkle to your evening. Here they are offering a romantic <span style="color: red;">4-course dinner for two €75 per person. </span><b>Valentine’s dining is also open to non-residents and running </b></span><b><span lang="EN-GB">Friday 9<sup>th</sup> of February to Wednesday 14<sup>th</sup> of February (inclusive).</span></b><span lang="EN-GB"><u></u><u></u></span></span></p><p style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400; text-align: start;"><span face="Avenir-Book"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #2f5496;">The overnight break costs from € 375 per room to include accommodation, signature cocktail, and breakfast for two adults sharing.</span></b><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #2f5496;"><u></u><u></u></span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span face="Avenir-Book"><span lang="EN-GB">To make your booking or for further information please visit </span><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="color: black;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.thecollegegreenhotel.com/&source=gmail&ust=1706714375888000&usg=AOvVaw1osgEBUxfqTxyonvYgeT2v" href="http://www.thecollegegreenhotel.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.thecollegegreenhotel.com</a></span></span></span></p></span></div><div style="color: #1d2228;"><span style="color: red; font-size: xxx-large; font-weight: 700; text-align: center;">*******************</span></div><div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><br /></h1></div></span></span></span></span></div></div></div>Cork Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15933392103405339530noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986467256420488584.post-82521911087939780562024-03-13T15:46:00.004+00:002024-03-13T15:57:04.123+00:00Mitchelstown's Praline Bucks The Trend. Expanding Its Café Business In Mitchelstown, Co. Cork With The Opening Of Eye-Catching New Confectionery Concept<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>press release<div><br /></div><div><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Mitchelstown's Praline Bucks The Trend </i></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Expanding Its Café Business With Eye-Catching New Confectionery Concept</i></span></b><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBG2zaR7ghu_4e33cswxm2EQkGzBV_5sLlOuwblTnQ_M05Om-0wMeQRILWFbd9FQPh3mHEx2Md_bNYNCOny1215lE9JhTkL39T5d6sZBG39JibrTNQFOx_EvRvJq-QpdEyeLr214LwWz7tdBLYXRZUG1F97U53GNLsMaxC1tfrJZxSDkJAtMBRMKzG0zQ/s7360/Credit_%20Kirsty%20Lyons%20-%20Praline%20Pastry%20&%20Chocolate%20Cafe%CC%81's%20award-winning%20Praline%20Opera%20Pastry.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4909" data-original-width="7360" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBG2zaR7ghu_4e33cswxm2EQkGzBV_5sLlOuwblTnQ_M05Om-0wMeQRILWFbd9FQPh3mHEx2Md_bNYNCOny1215lE9JhTkL39T5d6sZBG39JibrTNQFOx_EvRvJq-QpdEyeLr214LwWz7tdBLYXRZUG1F97U53GNLsMaxC1tfrJZxSDkJAtMBRMKzG0zQ/w640-h426/Credit_%20Kirsty%20Lyons%20-%20Praline%20Pastry%20&%20Chocolate%20Cafe%CC%81's%20award-winning%20Praline%20Opera%20Pastry.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> Praline Pastry & Chocolate Café's award-winning Praline Opera Pastry. All pics: Kirsty Lyons</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 8pt 0pt 4pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">Award-winning chocolatier, Norma Kelly, has bucked the trend and expanded </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.praline.ie/&source=gmail&ust=1710429576367000&usg=AOvVaw0ROEWarfCeV7clGF_f6ujk" href="http://www.praline.ie/" style="color: #1155cc; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">Praline</span></a><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;"> - her flourishing café business in her hometown of Mitchelstown, Co. Cork - with the opening of a striking new </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">twenty-seater</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;"> <wbr></wbr>confectionery concept.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 8pt 0pt 4pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">Named </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">Praline Pastry & Chocolate Café,</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;"> the mecca for dessert lovers on Lower Cork Street flips the traditional café menu on its head in celebration of all things sweet. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 8pt 0pt 4pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">The focal point of the sleek new space is an eye-catching chocolate counter from where customers can choose their own selection of Kelly’s hand-crafted creations to sit down and savour alongside a speciality coffee, or decadent hot chocolate.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 8pt 0pt 4pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Meticulously made and individually hand-painted,</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Norma’s </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">c</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">hocolat<wbr></wbr>es showcase her favourite ingredients from some of Munster’s top artisan producers. The café’s </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">signature Praline & Coffee chocolates</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> comprise a ganache made with 35% single-origin milk chocolate from Papua New Guinea infused with coffee from</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">Mean Bean’s</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> roastery in neighbouring Co. Waterford, that is topped with a crunchy hazelnut praline layer. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 8pt 0pt 4pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Other flavours include </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">Ivy Heather Honey </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">from </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">Galtee Honey Farm</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> in Burncourt, Co. Tipperary, which is complemented by a homemade Orange gel, and a </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">Vanilla Salted Caramel</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> seasoned with </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">O’Neill’s Irish Atlantic Sea Salt</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> from the beautiful Beara Peninsula in West Cork. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbOXoocPEY9nxdETzAa2052ioSvzsHkTNuWh8DkOZhtz0qgh8ltAjcA_rBbnF7CzL3rBzSXb5dmzHsiOmUZcliPfp05_IaBBGGsttivqSmNFW_CVcVJsAoTsKfBYbt0s4AY48cTtp4y7nntb065EpW0_pa5vwzmWQN49OTyhjdyDTwysO5_e-RCTlDHkc/s8192/Credit_%20Kirsty%20Lyons%20-%20New%20confectionery%20concept,%20Praline%20Pastry%20&%20Chocolate%20Cafe%CC%81,%20has%20opened%20in%20Mitchelstown,%20Co.%20Cork.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5464" data-original-width="8192" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbOXoocPEY9nxdETzAa2052ioSvzsHkTNuWh8DkOZhtz0qgh8ltAjcA_rBbnF7CzL3rBzSXb5dmzHsiOmUZcliPfp05_IaBBGGsttivqSmNFW_CVcVJsAoTsKfBYbt0s4AY48cTtp4y7nntb065EpW0_pa5vwzmWQN49OTyhjdyDTwysO5_e-RCTlDHkc/w640-h426/Credit_%20Kirsty%20Lyons%20-%20New%20confectionery%20concept,%20Praline%20Pastry%20&%20Chocolate%20Cafe%CC%81,%20has%20opened%20in%20Mitchelstown,%20Co.%20Cork.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 8pt 0pt 4pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">The newest addition to their offering is a collaboration with Mitchelstown-based craft brewer, </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">Eight Degrees Brewing</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">, </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">featuring their </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">Knockmealdown Irish Stout</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> - a beer whose dark malt characteristics and distinctive espresso aroma pair perfectly with rich chocolate.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 8pt 0pt 4pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">As you’d expect from a chocolatier of Kelly’s standing and reputation, each filling comes delicately encased in the finest sustainably sourced </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">Cacao Barry </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">chocolate.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 8pt 0pt 4pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">And, in homage to all things chocolate and keen to minimise their impact on the local environment as much as possible, </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Praline’s </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">take home</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">gift boxes are crafted entirely from cacao pods - </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">a </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">by-product of the chocolate making process - which ensures that they are 100% compostable. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 8pt 0pt 4pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">As the café’s name suggests, on any given day you can also expect to find its impressive pastry display brimming with freshly baked and individually-portioned patisserie, many of which are inspired by Norma’s regular research trips back over to her beloved France.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_yNtP96QTu4WI0R1LEvZtvNEvSMTsAQOLN8iYEftlkjZh5nn7vKVOiwWMBrpfw17CGNKzjOHBFBSCBRX6WOfx97cn_Sh_tMgECPtSYAqoQWFJEN4YDB4jssUAk-WE0Cy-VDg4CDdSwfLg_Tv90-0dwCFpxKBiPhK8K19qTADlmN0FyHQRWv8UJvDUzdc/s7804/Hazelnut%20&%20Chocolate%20MOusse%20Credit_%20Kirsty%20Lyons%20-%20Praline%20Pastry%20&%20Chocolate%20Cafe%CC%81's%20Hazelnut%20&%20Chocolate%20Mousse.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="7804" data-original-width="5205" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_yNtP96QTu4WI0R1LEvZtvNEvSMTsAQOLN8iYEftlkjZh5nn7vKVOiwWMBrpfw17CGNKzjOHBFBSCBRX6WOfx97cn_Sh_tMgECPtSYAqoQWFJEN4YDB4jssUAk-WE0Cy-VDg4CDdSwfLg_Tv90-0dwCFpxKBiPhK8K19qTADlmN0FyHQRWv8UJvDUzdc/w426-h640/Hazelnut%20&%20Chocolate%20MOusse%20Credit_%20Kirsty%20Lyons%20-%20Praline%20Pastry%20&%20Chocolate%20Cafe%CC%81's%20Hazelnut%20&%20Chocolate%20Mousse.jpeg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hazelnut & Chocolate Mousse </td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 8pt 0pt 4pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Visitors will have their heads turned, tempted by </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">Tiramisu</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">, </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">Hazelnut & Chocolate Mousse</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">, </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">Raspberry & White Chocolate Cheesecake</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">, </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">Pear & Almond Tart</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">, and their </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">Blas na hEireann</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;"> award-winning Praline Opera Pastry</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">, amongst many other delectable delights.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 8pt 0pt 4pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">The menu also includes a slightly shorter than usual selection of homemade sandwiches and soups, along with some savoury pastries, including sausage rolls from </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Hanley’s Butchers </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">next door.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 8pt 0pt 4pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Sausage rolls aside, everything served at </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Praline Pastry & Chocolate Café</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> is handmade daily at </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Praline’s</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> production kitchen, located a three minute drive away on the site of the business’s original premises just off Brigown Road. From here, the fast-growing corporate catering element of Norma’s operation is fulfilled, with the location also doubling up as a customer collection point for bespoke celebratory cake and chocolate orders, as well as offering takeaway teas and coffees.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 8pt 0pt 4pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">Chocoholics living further afield than Co. Cork will be pleased to hear that </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">Praline Pastry & Chocolate Café’s </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">entire range of delectable handmade chocolates and other delicacies are available to order online for nationwide delivery via their website, </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.praline.ie/&source=gmail&ust=1710429576367000&usg=AOvVaw0ROEWarfCeV7clGF_f6ujk" href="http://www.praline.ie/" style="color: #1155cc; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">www.praline.ie</span></a><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 8pt 0pt 4pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Commenting on the opening of </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Praline Pastry & Chocolate Café, owner & chocolatier</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">, Norma Kelly, said: </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">“I am very excited to see the concept brought to life and have a space that showcases our handmade pastries and chocolates in a way that allows our customers to see and appreciate the work that goes into creating them. Pastry and chocolate have always been my first love, and it was always my dream to make them the headliners in my own café business.”</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 8pt 0pt 4pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Since opening </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Praline</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> seven years ago, busy mum of three, Norma, has successfully pivoted her business in order to overcome all of the obstacles that the COVID-19 pandemic put in her way. Despite more recently also having to battle rising costs and an uncertain business landscape, she has thankfully been able to buck the hospitality industry trend and expand her operation, when many others are being forced to close their doors, with the opening of her second premises. Future plans also include the opening of a </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Praline Pastry & Chocolate School</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 8pt 0pt 4pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Kelly attributes </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Praline’s</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> success not only to the staunch support she has received from local customers from the get-go, but also that of her fellow café owners in Mitchelstown, who actively support one another - something which she feels has helped build a greater sense of community and togetherness in the close-knit Cork town.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 8pt 0pt 4pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">Praline Pastry & Chocolate Café</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;"> is located at 53 Lower Cork St, in Mitchelstown, Co. Cork, and is open Monday to Friday, 8am - 4.30pm, and on Saturdays from 9am - 4.30pm. The café is closed on Sundays.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 8pt 0pt 4pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;"><img class="CToWUd a6T" crossorigin="" data-bit="iit" height="339" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/i1UFkBVL-w0-z4RDs426nmmrkL5eBxFV15-INCWokVI62ePZvIwOBydbPeZCn5un3WOgFD3kdLZOfkTtNbD_GNDM9FJ8k0J7w8MDM_S0wd8pq-eAbZRhyPp2r89GJIJsOBPUuLwhSy57PFJjkcaVXlc" style="cursor: pointer; margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: 0px; text-align: center;" tabindex="0" width="602" /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 8pt 0pt 4pt;"><br /></p></div></div>Cork Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15933392103405339530noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986467256420488584.post-9173817283513270832024-03-13T09:33:00.003+00:002024-03-13T09:33:53.182+00:00Taste of the Week. Knockanore Vintage Cheddar<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSAhxXgcAe0_1Kuya_iUpMizQxq61iAnlGEBQibJc7o10rN_X_3NOTAbGzRrAQFfPIaf7RN6MdIvqh7sN3O-FRYoVfXxDJA0k7FOa1E9dc117eXXROgeuEwNaxGI8pHJG2mIpnGUJZzMIwPL5OM65GE94Huu7O76-D7PIiS1zy3d0hnYduKdSFKuaswqA/s4000/1a%20Knockanore%20Cintage%20Cheddar%20.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSAhxXgcAe0_1Kuya_iUpMizQxq61iAnlGEBQibJc7o10rN_X_3NOTAbGzRrAQFfPIaf7RN6MdIvqh7sN3O-FRYoVfXxDJA0k7FOa1E9dc117eXXROgeuEwNaxGI8pHJG2mIpnGUJZzMIwPL5OM65GE94Huu7O76-D7PIiS1zy3d0hnYduKdSFKuaswqA/w288-h640/1a%20Knockanore%20Cintage%20Cheddar%20.jpg" width="288" /></a></div><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Taste of the Week</span></b><p></p><p><b><span style="font-size: large;">Knockanore Vintage Cheddar</span></b></p><br /><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Not for the first time, Knockanore Vintage Cheddar is our Taste of the Week. As it matures on the farm in West Waterford, the cheddar becomes drier and more crumbly. It has the expected subtle and creamy tones but is stronger than the younger version with a delicious satisfying tang that cheese lovers crave.<br /><br /><br />Knockanore Cheddar is produced using raw milk on the Lonergan farm in Ballyneety, Co. Waterford. All of the milk used comes from their pedigree herd of Friesian cows that graze on the lush rolling hills of the countryside. It is produced using traditional cheddaring techniques which involve stacking the cheese curds on top of one another to produce a firm but slightly open textured cheese. <br /><br />Eamonn and Patricia Lonergan began making cheese on their <a href="https://knockanorecheese.com/">Knockanore</a> farm in 1987. The cows graze on quality grass, they’re milked and the Lonergans use traditional methods to make a variety of delicious cheeses</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> right on the farm. <span style="font-family: inherit;">This beauty is just one of them! Well worth seeking out.</span></span><br /><br /><br /><p></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8sr24aE7LPJ5mSJwLeAoZtzQTznwNz2wkByqPzCIrTT6C2NFfNLZwDL3n-a_bZZWLm6hR64EwZskWF2Uy9uz5vvOh7R5Om7ie-HYwAj1XNHb0UqDJpwcfzGxZUXapOsj02Z1yN1i1roGt_DWUWcgoMMFYJJ9anbSpeeRATn1dHSTD5FUJGz3jm4x3CKc/s576/Knockanore%20Logo.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="576" data-original-width="576" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8sr24aE7LPJ5mSJwLeAoZtzQTznwNz2wkByqPzCIrTT6C2NFfNLZwDL3n-a_bZZWLm6hR64EwZskWF2Uy9uz5vvOh7R5Om7ie-HYwAj1XNHb0UqDJpwcfzGxZUXapOsj02Z1yN1i1roGt_DWUWcgoMMFYJJ9anbSpeeRATn1dHSTD5FUJGz3jm4x3CKc/w640-h640/Knockanore%20Logo.png" width="640" /></a></div><br />Cork Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15933392103405339530noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986467256420488584.post-9909317544401623632024-03-12T10:00:00.000+00:002024-03-12T10:00:05.970+00:00Bramley Lodge. Breakfast to dinner seven days a week<p style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Bramley Lodge. Breakfast to dinner </span></i></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">seven days a week</span></i></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1k-iyNNN9nvIpd7AWG-z0K_yQs1XUQIh02oCkw0Bi11jyLjIJtsR6SlAIw0Y_cJL3X9xrdNJL_DMSq3XaB55arwtM5Zf-0JxHjla3rTbEYtB597B7ujxj1kaOTVe1_V2n7bil2emdkOT1X89Ue1BTwbWFggvNHI3qyTo4hvJnZUS1FkbiDw5C9VVzLuM/s2910/1a%20Fish%20Tacos%2020240305_123940.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2910" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1k-iyNNN9nvIpd7AWG-z0K_yQs1XUQIh02oCkw0Bi11jyLjIJtsR6SlAIw0Y_cJL3X9xrdNJL_DMSq3XaB55arwtM5Zf-0JxHjla3rTbEYtB597B7ujxj1kaOTVe1_V2n7bil2emdkOT1X89Ue1BTwbWFggvNHI3qyTo4hvJnZUS1FkbiDw5C9VVzLuM/w396-h640/1a%20Fish%20Tacos%2020240305_123940.jpg" width="396" /></a></span></i></b></div><b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></i></b><p></p><span face=""Google Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #1f1f1f; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Bramley Lodge is a conveniently located restaurant, quite a popular one, just off the main Cork-Waterford road at Cobh Cross, making it a great option for both locals and travellers. No shortage of parking here. Casual and family-friendly, it is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, seven days a week.</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The team of chefs under the guidance of Head Chef Norbert Tomo are busy from the crack of dawn each morning until late in the evening. </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Owner Gillian Kearney has always concentrated on ensuring that local ingredients "are responsibly sourced and prepared with lots of passion and love". </span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC3WkfU2gv49Wtzi-yD7qSIkcBKZOhgPq9GcDPb1J8b4tLB2dMQy2znu4GN-WpyzrNoKjsw1A5nEyzQGX5GIZpX3p6tbhzoY0n2HkMueeAMhyphenhyphenvTVD5cg2HPk5YCJuIhcoRzHORUKDE5q9zU1vTOBtByUcKoETJSNQj0S9Vx8TkqCbCfFbbpkPrnclymfA/s2548/1a%20Pasta%2020240305_125030.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="2548" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC3WkfU2gv49Wtzi-yD7qSIkcBKZOhgPq9GcDPb1J8b4tLB2dMQy2znu4GN-WpyzrNoKjsw1A5nEyzQGX5GIZpX3p6tbhzoY0n2HkMueeAMhyphenhyphenvTVD5cg2HPk5YCJuIhcoRzHORUKDE5q9zU1vTOBtByUcKoETJSNQj0S9Vx8TkqCbCfFbbpkPrnclymfA/w640-h452/1a%20Pasta%2020240305_125030.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Chef Tomo adds a unique twist by incorporating international flavours into the dishes. This creates a menu that's both familiar and exciting, offering a delightful "tour of cuisines" as we experienced in a midweek visit for lunch. <br /><br /><br />We started with Fish Tacos that came with a Harissa Mayo, followed by Italian Sausage with Pasta Fiarelli for one of us and Swedish Meatballs for the other. Quite a tour of cuisines in just three dishes from a restaurant that also has an Asian influence. But good food, as is the case here(as it is in many Irish restaurants), can spill across cultural borders and the customers benefit.<br /><br />Quite a few years back, a market trader in France almost put me off Harissa (before I even got on it). "Très fort, " he warned as he handed me a small tube along with my couscous royale. He was très sérieux and he called out his embarrassed son (who had as little English as I had French) to make sure I understood. I did and enjoyed it so much so that we went back to him almost daily.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0shUdh9YWjqMBwetJvJl54qd2uLazDgZ19lTF_rl4muyZKWd1mIvKB7OotAqluTWxnfilp3hFkIYz8LEoNGQMWErrw-j14tbrvlYZs5hmyIbCyKcrUaGUz3IRcKiTqnbHRo3RUGwQ4Hcb_NfHRRtONNblX3yZorlXIikEBU1J5NMP2y-iBrMTZ6vBvZI/s2801/1a%20Swed%20Meat%20Balls%2020240305_125020.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="2801" height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0shUdh9YWjqMBwetJvJl54qd2uLazDgZ19lTF_rl4muyZKWd1mIvKB7OotAqluTWxnfilp3hFkIYz8LEoNGQMWErrw-j14tbrvlYZs5hmyIbCyKcrUaGUz3IRcKiTqnbHRo3RUGwQ4Hcb_NfHRRtONNblX3yZorlXIikEBU1J5NMP2y-iBrMTZ6vBvZI/w640-h412/1a%20Swed%20Meat%20Balls%2020240305_125020.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">A Pear and Goats Cheese Empanada, Thai Sticky Chicken Wings, Seafood Chowder and Chicken Liver Parfait were listed, among other temptations in the starters but my pick was the Fish Tacos. Beautifully presented, they came with the aforementioned Harissa, lettuce and pickled onions. A delicious dish indeed, really superb, and that spicy harissa, the amount nicely judged, livened up the tacos as effectively as any Mexican spice.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">The choice of mains was also wide-ranging. You could pick from the likes of Fillet of Hake (with Colcannon galette), Thai Chicken </span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Curry (with Jasmine rice), an Agnus Beef Burger, Tempura of Fish (with Parmentier potatoes), or a Miso Chicken Salad.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrXt4DI0kjWHYgSj3Njel6xE3vzu37pf98OlbWq7fVWObbw6PRWExBbt4P9E2uWdVqXjh9a6Rf70r7D14Mr3cTdlekCCMcuaByPsfnSZ60NjpJLApFC-GY4kbkoz-JlDmvkccAUo5YJZWwLDBjUfLPgSEFur_5Otqsea9WpDNQpAhmBscVRs1VfJ8Ffno/s2879/1A%20CAKES%2020240305_132622.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1623" data-original-width="2879" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrXt4DI0kjWHYgSj3Njel6xE3vzu37pf98OlbWq7fVWObbw6PRWExBbt4P9E2uWdVqXjh9a6Rf70r7D14Mr3cTdlekCCMcuaByPsfnSZ60NjpJLApFC-GY4kbkoz-JlDmvkccAUo5YJZWwLDBjUfLPgSEFur_5Otqsea9WpDNQpAhmBscVRs1VfJ8Ffno/w640-h360/1A%20CAKES%2020240305_132622.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I liked the sound of Pasta Salsicca e Fiarelli. The salsicca is Italian sausage and there were also wilted greens, pancetta and saffron. I am almost certain I've never come across Pasta Fiarelli (a </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Southern Italian Pasta cut) previously in an Irish restaurant but immediately saw the tubular shape and ruffled edges of this unique Italian noodle allows it to capture sauces beautifully. And my meat and greens were very finely cut indeed to benefit. I really enjoyed the panoply of flavours and the textures (the pasta was cooked al dente).<br /><br />We don't see much Swedish food here in Ireland so the Swedish Meatballs (Potato puree, artichoke, red onions, shimeji mushrooms, chausseur sauce) were new to us. The chasseur sauce (the hunter's sauce) is a simple or compound brown sauce used in French cuisine, Italian too. It often includes mushrooms (traditionally picked by the hunters as they came home) and shallots and may also include tomatoes and herbs. There are many versions. The portion size of the Swedish Meatballs made quite a substantial dish, and it was packed with flavour but the artichokes and greens proved difficult to cut with the knife. Overall though it was very satisfactory.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">If you don't fancy a big meal, then check out their Small Plates (Crock Pot Portuguese chicken) or Poke Bowls. They also offer two Hummus Plates, one featuring Lebanese Chicken skewers. For children, there are three choices on the Kids Menu while the Granny Grant consists of Soup, Sandwich and Cake. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">The chefs can move up a gear or two towards the weekends when the new Orangey Room comes into play. The Orangey dinner menu is full of temptation. How about Persian Slow Braised Lamb Shank? Maybe Wagyu Burger with Smoked Pancetta? Perhaps Yakitori Chicken Skewers with Japanese Curry or Muhammara with Aubergine Schnitzel? </span><br /><br />* Total for the three dishes above, including tip, was €50.00<br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">* Check out the Lodge and all its menus </span><a href="https://bramleylodge.ie/" style="font-family: inherit;">here</a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://bramleylodge.ie/" style="font-family: inherit;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv9J32huAxm13fTf4ARawnzZ7k7HyN9PBFlvjSr4xtGzIVH4fLoHE7HShwFXhXIXoTViHHSw8O_ieF71o8o8kObCt5OPHi4Z_PZUviqva0IIIuTwThr6Tb3vvTMDnQq3cKJ5MJ407zt47xnsirJ7pnnJOTOhhpZzC75MK30m8H5f5U6VLA0BeusLMln1k/s3809/1a%20Bramley%20Lodge%2020240305_133003.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1526" data-original-width="3809" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv9J32huAxm13fTf4ARawnzZ7k7HyN9PBFlvjSr4xtGzIVH4fLoHE7HShwFXhXIXoTViHHSw8O_ieF71o8o8kObCt5OPHi4Z_PZUviqva0IIIuTwThr6Tb3vvTMDnQq3cKJ5MJ407zt47xnsirJ7pnnJOTOhhpZzC75MK30m8H5f5U6VLA0BeusLMln1k/w640-h256/1a%20Bramley%20Lodge%2020240305_133003.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> </span></div></div>Cork Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15933392103405339530noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986467256420488584.post-12309992789555277552024-03-11T12:16:00.000+00:002024-03-11T12:16:25.500+00:00Superb Lunch Dishes And Service At Market Lane<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Superb Lunch Dishes At Market Lane</span></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Saturday 9th March 2024</span></b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaNU91JLzaW6l54BsHAU1VeH5c29GHWBh7BwdYvp4Hl5cPq0TkCqVp3aRmW3O3G5SRYDfWVXdt_A-TtxcJjFNUf9as94cgyz-KqRGVuC91aOVsFNmgYKP0ljmxp8N9O84UuIYZTdWXrQj7f9g7t955AxfvmKBTxuTQhixXdEksZZmNCzeBvAvG-Jx10lE/s3273/1a%20Catalan%20%20fish%20stew%20IMG_1061.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3273" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaNU91JLzaW6l54BsHAU1VeH5c29GHWBh7BwdYvp4Hl5cPq0TkCqVp3aRmW3O3G5SRYDfWVXdt_A-TtxcJjFNUf9as94cgyz-KqRGVuC91aOVsFNmgYKP0ljmxp8N9O84UuIYZTdWXrQj7f9g7t955AxfvmKBTxuTQhixXdEksZZmNCzeBvAvG-Jx10lE/w592-h640/1a%20Catalan%20%20fish%20stew%20IMG_1061.jpg" width="592" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Catalan Suquet fish stew of mussels, squid, hake and smoked haddock with saffron<br /> and paprika braised potatoes and crusty sourdough</i></b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVlHkLULLUzuPyvYjN0C-kKDxri2QM8keQXifX31Es92p0Uk9pblvzaNx_WabSpn_XsAcC34J-x3AoOA9yyO-bKxG2ETIKpB_jE_rqK68dOhm6I636FuSkMDp8eTdJskx4OdNHsKKggMY5HXFzkrVE4ZOyfBwffZDCwIgeNWZFr0yZNhB_C6x_v39DsHs/s3591/Dal%20Vada%20Lentil%20Cakes%20IMG_1060.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3591" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVlHkLULLUzuPyvYjN0C-kKDxri2QM8keQXifX31Es92p0Uk9pblvzaNx_WabSpn_XsAcC34J-x3AoOA9yyO-bKxG2ETIKpB_jE_rqK68dOhm6I636FuSkMDp8eTdJskx4OdNHsKKggMY5HXFzkrVE4ZOyfBwffZDCwIgeNWZFr0yZNhB_C6x_v39DsHs/w538-h640/Dal%20Vada%20Lentil%20Cakes%20IMG_1060.jpg" width="538" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Dal Vada lentil cakes, forbidden rice, cashew yogurt, broccoli,<br />sweet-pickled cucumber, chutney and dukkah.</i></b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /> <span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">It was a busy Saturday in Market Lane yet the food and the service were superb. With the restaurant packed, the people out front did a magnificent job. Courteous and helpful throughout yet no pressure on the customers to hurry up at all. Indeed, it was more or less the opposite. You are given ample time to decide on your choices and no shortage of helpful info either. No rush but very efficient, so there was no delay and the service overall was as smooth as could be.</span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The menu is extensive with no less than ten main dishes available. Vegan and vegetarian dishes are marked and there is also a Gluten Free menu (just ask!)</span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQvc5bWxxXa_1fOMRLXzfq-0GiFt2PmPBBvl-K2R6_KdQxM51ufMMQGHHv6UJWQPMgDoTo9ed3-ITrBxNfWbsBPJ2EmmYRWvZLvUfzG6LV3Po3WFn7jpf2i9uwMoQRaLkZ5cf_iR2hzCksXI2T9tTDnQSmQE_X-G3pCdgow6JAYu3wQzxAf_wAoY_jbBg/s639/Market%20Lane%20Arial%20(1)%20outdoor%20dining.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="639" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQvc5bWxxXa_1fOMRLXzfq-0GiFt2PmPBBvl-K2R6_KdQxM51ufMMQGHHv6UJWQPMgDoTo9ed3-ITrBxNfWbsBPJ2EmmYRWvZLvUfzG6LV3Po3WFn7jpf2i9uwMoQRaLkZ5cf_iR2hzCksXI2T9tTDnQSmQE_X-G3pCdgow6JAYu3wQzxAf_wAoY_jbBg/w640-h426/Market%20Lane%20Arial%20(1)%20outdoor%20dining.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This pic via Market Lane.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p></div></div>Cork Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15933392103405339530noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986467256420488584.post-19357092019703264262024-03-09T09:32:00.002+00:002024-03-09T09:32:37.788+00:00 On the craft trail with a couple of Stouts and a Red Ale to begin. Kildare Brewing, O Brother and Left Hand.<p><span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>On the craft trail with a Stout double and a Red Ale to begin.</b></span><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> </span></b></span></p><p><span><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Kildare Brewing, O Brother and Left Hand.</span></b></span></p><p><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhDAOGtfLYZ1lRj3D9dAbodODjVDu57K_0g_5MkB7VjASbYL7QI2R4SdSSbJWZ4NyIQ2_B6ouQQ8Ar9I02fc-T4ZzYawsB8e5qPRcEitc2F903GZQDnDoZyekaMJ80IdsFv1veXX2Q-MPU-MPRXr-L22a8LcJ0nSJ66xH-YVSjA7dHOLYgdvYvtL2GKls/s3721/1a%20Kildare%20red%20ale%20DSC05019.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3721" data-original-width="2097" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhDAOGtfLYZ1lRj3D9dAbodODjVDu57K_0g_5MkB7VjASbYL7QI2R4SdSSbJWZ4NyIQ2_B6ouQQ8Ar9I02fc-T4ZzYawsB8e5qPRcEitc2F903GZQDnDoZyekaMJ80IdsFv1veXX2Q-MPU-MPRXr-L22a8LcJ0nSJ66xH-YVSjA7dHOLYgdvYvtL2GKls/w225-h400/1a%20Kildare%20red%20ale%20DSC05019.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Kildare Red Ale, 4% ABV, 440 ml can, Bradleys<br /></span></b><p></p><p class="p3" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p3" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p4" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The colour of our Kildare Red is a strikingly dark red with a soft off-white head that sinks quickly enough. Aromas are malty and there’s a malty element too as it starts in the palate. Toffee and toast are also in the background along with fruity and flowery notes from the yeast and quite a streak of acidity helps keep it nicely balanced. A really excellent classic Irish Red and quite refreshing.</span></p><p class="p3" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p3" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p4" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">“The classic beer for the modern beer lover.” That’s the description of this red ale from Kildare Brewing, the first beer I've tasted from the Sallins micro-brewery. “Store cold, drink fresh and enjoy,” is what the brewery advises. I did and it is <b>Very </b><span class="s1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"><b>Highly Recommended</b></span>. And 4% ABV puts it in the session basket!</span></p><p class="p3" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p4" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Good Food Ireland says the brewery’s Lock13 pub “serves up pub grub favourites made with local ingredients as well as a wonderful selection of craft beers made on-site by the Kildare Brewing Company”.</span></p><p class="p4" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p5" style="background-color: white; color: #1e282f; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Must call there on my next visit to Kildare.</span></p><p class="p10" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p10" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">O Brother The Nightcrawler Milk Stout, 4.5% ABV, 440 ml can, Bradleys</span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibh0cGNN-MxCUYr8s8B4NpliePiqdFfmIyqcAVxnfMGPR7za7BcegQuyCF9LgBCZSnpNVABhkoDvNZpxAbqIvsHnqZRT-Qh8cPWFM0MVFJt54aqr5zIde-Ymlc5aQoeL65D4A1M5tf-jL6BAh1aTVrlOEnB6X3RvnzWzZHwEsK1gQA8TgC4jtLDDXo-qA/s3579/1a%20O%20Brother%20Nightcrawler.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3579" data-original-width="2831" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibh0cGNN-MxCUYr8s8B4NpliePiqdFfmIyqcAVxnfMGPR7za7BcegQuyCF9LgBCZSnpNVABhkoDvNZpxAbqIvsHnqZRT-Qh8cPWFM0MVFJt54aqr5zIde-Ymlc5aQoeL65D4A1M5tf-jL6BAh1aTVrlOEnB6X3RvnzWzZHwEsK1gQA8TgC4jtLDDXo-qA/w506-h640/1a%20O%20Brother%20Nightcrawler.jpg" width="506" /></a></span></b></div><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b><p></p><p class="p11" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Dark, rich, roasty, chocolate, and vanilla are the words on the label of this milk stout from O Brother.</span></p><p class="p11" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">I’m always a bit worried about stouts that mention chocolate and vanilla and those, like this one, that have lactose listed in the ingredients. I don't like my stout too sweet.</span></p><p class="p11" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">First things first though; it is dark, deep brown to midnight black, with a coffee-dust-coloured head that didn’t hang about for long. The expected creaminess is there and you get some of that “roasty” in the aromas. Also on the deliciously smooth palate. And the bitterness of the hops toward the finalé provides a nice bit of balance.</span></p><p class="p11" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">All this without any nitro and no sign of any excessive sweetness. An excellent stout then and Highly Recommended.</span></p><p class="p11" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">O Brother Brewing is the brainchild of three brothers from Co. Wicklow, Ireland – Barry, Brian, and Paddy O’Neill. “In December 2014 we swapped the 9-5 jobs for beer 24/7 and set up our brewery in the beautiful village of Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow. We haven’t looked back since!”</span></p><p class="p13" style="background-color: white; color: #131315; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p7" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 19px;"><br /></p><p class="p14" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout Nitro, 6.0% ABV, 404 ml can Bradleys</span></b></p><p class="p15" style="background-color: white; color: #1c1c1d; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 6px; min-height: 17px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixHOxorJL2dT0pNCHl5FEuuMtWo6RChPhT9zYEFEBU4umfzt2DHWGULmbnmd624q6_onumwVnhhxXasm4NORTyBpmoZxt5L_EFhfDydkk28S01MzIAnYuff_ezE4bAZRv39WTnJPSVLv4oNQBMQV2gf1o7HQC79Swq3ecHLjQD-DY_7EiECIcpbhAfA8I/s3474/1a%20Left%20Hand%20DSC05021.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3474" data-original-width="2186" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixHOxorJL2dT0pNCHl5FEuuMtWo6RChPhT9zYEFEBU4umfzt2DHWGULmbnmd624q6_onumwVnhhxXasm4NORTyBpmoZxt5L_EFhfDydkk28S01MzIAnYuff_ezE4bAZRv39WTnJPSVLv4oNQBMQV2gf1o7HQC79Swq3ecHLjQD-DY_7EiECIcpbhAfA8I/w402-h640/1a%20Left%20Hand%20DSC05021.jpg" width="402" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="p16" style="background-color: white; color: #1c1c1d; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 6px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">I like the nitro theatre at the start and like the finish but the overall experience is all a bit modest, a little on the slight side, more butterfly than bee, a dance at arm’s length rather than a clinger. More shadow than substance. Give me a local like Cotton Ball, Elbow Lane, or Casey Brothers any day. And besides the American can is smaller!</span></p><p class="p16" style="background-color: white; color: #1c1c1d; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 6px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p16" style="background-color: white; color: #1c1c1d; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 6px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Still, it is an interesting stout, easy to drink,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>well worth a try and I fully understand why quite a few drinkers rave about nitro. Just not me. The body colour is black, and the pillowy head, which really stays around, is tan. There is coffee and cream in the moderately (if even that) intense aromas. The sensation on the palate is ultra smooth, creamy/milky, and that head coats your upper lip, a bit on the sweet side though. Initially roasty, mocha flavours rise up, with slight hop and roast bitterness in the finish.</span></p><p class="p15" style="background-color: white; color: #1c1c1d; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 6px; min-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p16" style="background-color: white; color: #1c1c1d; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 6px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">In all fairness, as a Corkman might remark, I’ll give Left Hand their say: <i>Experience America’s Stout. Milk Stout Nitro is a full sensory experience. Gaze at the mesmerizing cascade of all those tiny Nitro bubbles. Breathe in the aromas of roasted coffee, milk chocolate, brown sugar and vanilla cream. Savor the super smooth Nitro sensation. And, smile as the perfectly pillowy head coats your upper lip. This portable draft beer experience is Good to Go straight from the can or served Like a Pro in a glass. From the bottle, Pour Hard to release the Nitro magic inside.</i></span></p><p class="p15" style="background-color: white; color: #1c1c1d; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 6px; min-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><i></i><br /></span></p><p class="p18" style="background-color: white; color: #1c1c1d; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Geek Bits</span></b></p><p class="p18" style="background-color: white; color: #1c1c1d; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">IBU 25</span></p><p class="p18" style="background-color: white; color: #1c1c1d; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Malt: 2-Row, Crystal, Chocolate, Munich, Rolled Oats, Flaked Barley, Roasted Barley</span></p><p class="p18" style="background-color: white; color: #1c1c1d; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Hops: CTZ, US Goldings</span></p><p class="p18" style="background-color: white; color: #1c1c1d; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Lactose is also listed in ingredients.</span></p><p class="p19" style="background-color: white; color: #0b0b0b; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">For the best experience, pour hard at 180 degrees into a your glass. </span></p><p class="p19" style="background-color: white; color: #0b0b0b; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p21" style="background-color: white; color: #131315; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">a</span></p>Cork Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15933392103405339530noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986467256420488584.post-45334441114752237112024-03-08T09:29:00.000+00:002024-03-08T09:29:24.690+00:00Italian Natural Wine Royalty Represented At Le Caveau Spring Portfolio Tasting In The Old Apple Store<p> <b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Le Caveau Tasting In The Old Apple Store.</span></i></b></p><p><b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Italian Natural Wine Royalty Well Represented </span></i></b></p><p><br /></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1tcwrbAosNo-2t9WrN1hnzPuheSwqQ9PDuSkB-PZZiXnKcauu1ix-brn2t3qftu3KADK_YoUGrvHKGjiIrI4TCt9xUInLwTRtc8zuZcE38mKNOWfpkHawVe6lRE0rz_pEHMa6nzVgAhgthxLxckbQqsLbIFhA4VbS2LT1qEMO34WecVLIe8PpOYj1bkY/s3964/1a%20Say%20apple%20&%20cheese%2020240306_122940.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1616" data-original-width="3964" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1tcwrbAosNo-2t9WrN1hnzPuheSwqQ9PDuSkB-PZZiXnKcauu1ix-brn2t3qftu3KADK_YoUGrvHKGjiIrI4TCt9xUInLwTRtc8zuZcE38mKNOWfpkHawVe6lRE0rz_pEHMa6nzVgAhgthxLxckbQqsLbIFhA4VbS2LT1qEMO34WecVLIe8PpOYj1bkY/w640-h260/1a%20Say%20apple%20&%20cheese%2020240306_122940.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;"><b><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">Colm McCan (l) of </span><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz _aa9_ _a6hd" href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/lecaveauwinemerchants/" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: white; border-style: none; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0">#lecaveauwinemerchants</a><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"> with artist Tom Campbell in the Apple Store (Barrack St Cork) Wednesday. <br />Pic taken during Le Caveau spring portfolio tasting where Tom ( </span><span style="color: #2b00fe;">#<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">tomcampbellart</span></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"> </span>) was guest artist.</b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span face=""Open Sans", sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 17px;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Celebrating 25 years, Le Caveau moved its annual Cork Spring Portfolio back to the 200-year-old Apple Store for the first time since 2019. For much of its life, the building facilitated the local apple trade. Its most recent and continuing role is as headquarters and collection branch of the Neighbourhood Food organisation.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;">The modest high-ceilinged building proved quite an eye-catching venue with plenty of artwork scattered around the stone walls, quite a bit of it (lots of dogs) created by <a href="http://www.tomcampbell.com">Tom Campbell</a>, the guest artist on the day.</span></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhha2dcvlGpX7tazl4tUj64cpf8Wk9lhdsPeLEoXlTbJbPgdotjEaDSngJSynMy22WoOrAH_qz_06J1R6I6dhaX-JU920sC4cb-WoLgxG_ZR6OrFfe57Fobi8Dsbsgxh53LWK24SwcWntauzXaRBen6dIp432sDtKRG8Ru7kV0PfY1oijM3pdeA4x3J6ao/s2000/1a%20Time%20to%20garg%20n%20go%2020240306_114929.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhha2dcvlGpX7tazl4tUj64cpf8Wk9lhdsPeLEoXlTbJbPgdotjEaDSngJSynMy22WoOrAH_qz_06J1R6I6dhaX-JU920sC4cb-WoLgxG_ZR6OrFfe57Fobi8Dsbsgxh53LWK24SwcWntauzXaRBen6dIp432sDtKRG8Ru7kV0PfY1oijM3pdeA4x3J6ao/w576-h640/1a%20Time%20to%20garg%20n%20go%2020240306_114929.jpg" width="576" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Time to Garg 'n Go</span></i></b></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;">Humble it may be but the Apple Store also showcased the amazing wines of Italian Natural Wine royalty. Angiolino Maule, Arianna Occhipinti, Elena Pantaleoni and Elisabetta Foradori are names to remember and respect and in each case are featured pictorially (and otherwise) in a recent in-depth study of wine in Italy, VINO by Joe Campanale. This book concentrates on artisanal producers, exceptional terroir and native grapes. Joe and Le Caveau's Pascal Rossignol sing from the same hymn sheet.</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Angiolino Maule and his family are featured because of what he is doing to his Garganega grape which got a bad rap through its association with mass-produced Soave. Nowadays, in the Veneto region, Maule is doing "as little as possible to his Garganega grapes in order to illuminate their mineral spirit". </span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaaDwXq8u-5pcdunlh7GYdgUssPGDjRIefsCRwOnArvK-Lq2boWFzYnObjFzL0dkL2mTAGvm59CartPKRUlk2wdO3sWuW4x1MGsCOsMY1EP06PVu8vTKHm85EtRUvoGvjVur1G79wqXF7xUurMQSELXUaA-Qcdco3mrMJQUDpUzr4Sv6gkxmQrAzDo8Wk/s1800/1a%20Trio%20Untitled-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1800" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaaDwXq8u-5pcdunlh7GYdgUssPGDjRIefsCRwOnArvK-Lq2boWFzYnObjFzL0dkL2mTAGvm59CartPKRUlk2wdO3sWuW4x1MGsCOsMY1EP06PVu8vTKHm85EtRUvoGvjVur1G79wqXF7xUurMQSELXUaA-Qcdco3mrMJQUDpUzr4Sv6gkxmQrAzDo8Wk/w640-h426/1a%20Trio%20Untitled-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;">Le Caveau stocks his delightful </span>La Biancara Masieri Rosso and Bianco. But it is not all serious stuff here. <span style="background-color: white; color: #2c2528;">Produced with Garganega and vinified in stainless steel, Garg’n’Go is a fun, approachable sparkling <span style="font-family: inherit;">wine (</span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #2c2528;">a frizzante)</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #2c2528;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #2c2528; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">and that was the very first one we tried and enjoyed in Barrack Street. It is vinified in stainless steel and bottled at the end of February. Refermentation in bottle is started with dried Garganega must. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;">Similarly, Arianna Occhipinti, who celebrated her 20th harvest in 2023, is well-known for her </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #2c2528;">SP 68 Rosso</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #2c2528;"> and Bianco, each named after the neighbouring highway in Sicily where she operates. </span></span><span style="color: #2c2528; font-size: medium;">Her "Il Frappato," a red, is also listed in "VINO" as a top pick</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #2c2528;">At the Apple Store, SP68 Bianco was on show but, with one in the queue here at home, we gave it a skip and moved on to her Siccagno, our first red of the day. That too got a big thumbs up and, </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #4d5156;">as it is a terrific expression of Nero D'Avolo.</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #2c2528;"> </span></span><span style="color: #2c2528; font-size: medium;">It is fermented with native yeasts with 30 days of maceration. It ages 22 months in large 25HL Slavonian oak barrels and is bottled unfiltered.</span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaZuQKU-w9q4772IhZ8kPpCOofTGTXCGrs-IzZFTOGegXUEHIOsiKLxLGYv_mFLFcCPsbODwc7-4p3-EXRsN1BZl4TKib5D4L_biB0wHK1C8absP-YrCAnGT3gp2zbueNdl9gUfTsodYp-xtSAfX9fy0Hiiv3Kkf7xZrjB_uZA-76e-8Mo-vOEL2PS2m4/s4000/1a%20Chief%20among%20equals%2020240306_115522.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="1800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaZuQKU-w9q4772IhZ8kPpCOofTGTXCGrs-IzZFTOGegXUEHIOsiKLxLGYv_mFLFcCPsbODwc7-4p3-EXRsN1BZl4TKib5D4L_biB0wHK1C8absP-YrCAnGT3gp2zbueNdl9gUfTsodYp-xtSAfX9fy0Hiiv3Kkf7xZrjB_uZA-76e-8Mo-vOEL2PS2m4/w180-h400/1a%20Chief%20among%20equals%2020240306_115522.jpg" width="180" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Chief fancies<br />Verdicchio<br /><br /></span></i></b></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="color: #2c2528; font-size: medium;"><p style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #2c2528; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;">Campanale calls her "a young force of nature" and lauds her "resurrection of Frappato". She is not the only family member producing excellent varietal Frappato (rather than as part of a blend with Nero D'Avolo). VINO sums her up by saying "she embodies the future of Sicilian winemaking in particular and, one hopes, of Italian winemaking in general".</span></span></p><p style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span>Elena Pantaleoni inherited La Stoppa vineyard in Emilia-Romagna in 1991. It took her a while but she eventually "turned hard towards nature". Elena has visited Cork and it was with her at a Le Caveau lunch in Skibbereen that I was introduced (not only me) to the marvellous Ageno, an amazing orange wine, a blend of 90% Malvasia and 10% Ortrugo, </span></span><span style="background-color: white;">named after the previous owner, who hailed from Genoa</span><span style="background-color: white;">. </span></span></p></span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">She has ripped up French grapes such as Chardonnay in favour of native ones and VINO emphasises that she also has a gift for blending. We would see that gift in the old Apple Store as Wine #116 was La Stoppa's Trebbiolo Rosso, a radiant light blend of Barbera (</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;">mostly)</span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;"> and Bonarda. The name Trebbiolo is derived from the name of the nearby Trebbia River valley and it isn't a combination of Trebbiano and Nebbiolo! </span></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCBne09NeVmMRJQQL_LGIey1Hauepf9gzwk-I9rUeSrhVKVP9LO-UDryamzWcIeeV13uOWMGexBFA-cgGHHd7oqrfri8Xm1Vx4FU37lawiWdaUissI4BOGnwH70rDU8nDPczhtgQnAfgkxrsHWBQCkrmIn8PNo_nCH4FXvwtmO1j7SXJD9f7ohCeIvx9M/s3375/1a%20La%20Stoppa%2020240306_120115.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3375" data-original-width="1800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCBne09NeVmMRJQQL_LGIey1Hauepf9gzwk-I9rUeSrhVKVP9LO-UDryamzWcIeeV13uOWMGexBFA-cgGHHd7oqrfri8Xm1Vx4FU37lawiWdaUissI4BOGnwH70rDU8nDPczhtgQnAfgkxrsHWBQCkrmIn8PNo_nCH4FXvwtmO1j7SXJD9f7ohCeIvx9M/w214-h400/1a%20La%20Stoppa%2020240306_120115.jpg" width="214" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;">Elisabetta Foradori is praised by VINO as the "Queen of Teroldego". She is also its saviour. She took over the family vineyard as a 19-year-old and immediately took the side of native grapes that many looked down on. These included </span><span style="background-color: white;">Teroldego. She had her ups and downs (including "A Year of Extreme Weather" according to their 2023 Harvest Report) in a long battle but eventually, Teroldego now has the respect it deserves. If you haven't already done so, treat yourself to a bottle!<br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;">Manzoni Bianco was another of those unfashionable grapes and we tasted it for ourselves here. This is a single vineyard expression from the Fontanasanta vineyard. Manzoni Bianco is an early-20th-century crossing of Riesling and Pinot Bianco created by Luigi Manzoni. </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;">Manzoni Bianco is </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #2c2528;"><span style="color: black;">not unfashionable nowadays</span> and the Foradori version</span><span style="background-color: white;"> can be highly recommended. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;">It was #106 at the Apple Store and, according to my companion, knocked the socks off #105, a Colle Stefano Verdicchio di Matelica that I highly regard and which Le Caveau lauds as "an Italian classic". The fruit grows in </span><span>their 15 hectares nestled in a cold and dry microclimate alongside the Esino River between the Appenine Mountains and the Adriatic.</span></span></p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"> I confess to leaning towards brighter and more elegant Matelica than the Verdicchio of its neighbour Castelli di Jesi which can have a little more by way of fruit. Actually, that superb Metelica was one of several Italian wines not made by my "big four" in the tasting.</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSVp0msAE-dxUY9LODxDL41TjWmaN-KO7URp10kPOao-z2WYOnGPTbbpzTr6TEVCBgoLqAh1df-ID_1wxqmqCwBAzMu3B8QNkl6je_L9qKy79Ya5-bZeMyMJMJJ7F0POIoxfecVhUbOuHjvPdLQKsSWrVSdQHkPHYJEdSGbIb-UH5FYpMCjKCI_nRGyoU/s4000/1a%20grub's%20up%2020240306_122046.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSVp0msAE-dxUY9LODxDL41TjWmaN-KO7URp10kPOao-z2WYOnGPTbbpzTr6TEVCBgoLqAh1df-ID_1wxqmqCwBAzMu3B8QNkl6je_L9qKy79Ya5-bZeMyMJMJJ7F0POIoxfecVhUbOuHjvPdLQKsSWrVSdQHkPHYJEdSGbIb-UH5FYpMCjKCI_nRGyoU/w288-h640/1a%20grub's%20up%2020240306_122046.jpg" width="288" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Grub's up.<br />Thanks to Simone<br /><br /><br /></span></i></b></td></tr></tbody></table>.</span><div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Denavolo Catavela is, after four months on its skins, an exuberant wine that is amber in colour, full of character, dry, tannic with aromas of yellow plums, dried flowers and more. It is a blend of 25% each of Malvasia, Ortrugo, Trebbiano and Marsanne. An orange wine but it is still very much at home in the white zone!</span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span>That was the last of our whites but we still had some excellent reds to go through</span></span><span style="background-color: white;">, beginning with the impressive Barbera Brich Agricola Gaia.</span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">No duds here at all in the old shed, as you might expect from a wine company celebrating 25 years. The good wines continued with the delicious Palmento red by Vino di Anna. Anna is an Australian who while travelling in Europe met Eric Narioo. In 2007, they settled in Sicily, in Etna, and this is where our red comes from.</span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"> </span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">In VINO, </span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;">Monte Dall'Ora's </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #2c2528;">Alesandra and Carlo Venturini </span><span style="background-color: white;">are shortlisted as one of</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;"> the top producers of Amarone/Valpolicella in Veneto. So I was expecting good things from their</span><span style="background-color: white;"> Valpolicella "Saseti" from the hills outside Verona. And I got it in spades, red fruits all the way to a fresh and tasty finish. It is a blend </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">of Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Oseleta and Molinara. The label features five wine-coloured handprints, those of husband-wife winemakers Carlo and Alessandra Zantedeschi and their three children.</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;">The Rodano Chianti, wearing its 15% lightly, lived up to its Classico designation and, like the Palmento, is available by magnum and bottle. Though small and artisanal, Fattoria di Rodáno is a top source for classically made, user-friendly and complex Chianti. The </span><span data-mce-fragment="1" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #2c2528;"><span data-mce-fragment="1" lang="EN-GB" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Montefalco Rosso ‘Pomontino', from Umbria, with its large Sangiovese input (80%), maintained a high standard in the Le Caveau portfolio as did the Rosso di Caparsa, another Sangiovese wine.</span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span data-mce-fragment="1" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #2c2528;"><span data-mce-fragment="1" lang="EN-GB" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #2c2528;"><span style="background-color: white;">For me, the star of this final red wine lap was the </span></span><span style="background-color: white;">Casina Bric 460 Mesdi Rosso. This</span><span> is 100% Nebbiolo and quite an amazing introduction to the stunning wines of Piemonte</span><span style="background-color: white;">. One to watch, one to order!</span></span></div><div><span data-mce-fragment="1" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #2c2528;"><span data-mce-fragment="1" lang="EN-GB" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span data-mce-fragment="1" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #2c2528;"><span data-mce-fragment="1" lang="EN-GB" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">High standards all the way then without touching anything from France, Germany or Austria. Next time!</span></span></span></div><div><span data-mce-fragment="1" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #2c2528;"><span data-mce-fragment="1" lang="EN-GB" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span data-mce-fragment="1" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #2c2528;"><span data-mce-fragment="1" lang="EN-GB" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRb1eVPOoxHrlYlSbifM-FgREpb5G9ABc-LDpo3Nipnycoz-KkeWhhN0KntMgiyIYy4CcljXqFdz16e_Gxwmg8w3qGEFkLmRXrFy7zq_zbC8RHgvPY4rlYnEJplfth94YSYfl6HUrK_lQlaNUAyziGpuZD3o61NhyphenhyphenWBgIz7MGmqhFDHAclSUj9XHRGbyQ/s4000/1a%20How%20much%20is%20that%20doggy%2020240306_115247.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRb1eVPOoxHrlYlSbifM-FgREpb5G9ABc-LDpo3Nipnycoz-KkeWhhN0KntMgiyIYy4CcljXqFdz16e_Gxwmg8w3qGEFkLmRXrFy7zq_zbC8RHgvPY4rlYnEJplfth94YSYfl6HUrK_lQlaNUAyziGpuZD3o61NhyphenhyphenWBgIz7MGmqhFDHAclSUj9XHRGbyQ/w288-h640/1a%20How%20much%20is%20that%20doggy%2020240306_115247.jpg" width="288" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i>How much is that<br />doggy in the window</i></b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p><span style="color: #2c2528; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #2c2528; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #2c2528;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span face="Open Sans, sans-serif"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 17px;"><br /></span></span></p></div>Cork Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15933392103405339530noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986467256420488584.post-48670062090847279742024-03-07T09:23:00.000+00:002024-03-07T09:23:58.341+00:00Nothing Added Nothing Removed. ..100% grapes. A superb Binner Saveurs from Alsace <p><b style="color: #18191b; font-family: "PT Serif";"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="color: #18191b; font-family: "PT Serif";"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWPT13khKAc4RrYab2OiZFmk60mgHSeN1ToaaAazyoA3adj0bsaX9OtHaDOvTozdd8UNCjse0VhR-gBIULFD30t8d7Tu4MAnP-xRPiHrJVuxTUyXSMT2G5GLm4fwCfIBPwz22wrZvMNYsYR9TlWFRq6sUGWoxHej3n2EUweTkwxVQew3UHh8rYA4pQ63s/s3154/1a%20Binner%2020230623_135349.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3154" data-original-width="1651" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWPT13khKAc4RrYab2OiZFmk60mgHSeN1ToaaAazyoA3adj0bsaX9OtHaDOvTozdd8UNCjse0VhR-gBIULFD30t8d7Tu4MAnP-xRPiHrJVuxTUyXSMT2G5GLm4fwCfIBPwz22wrZvMNYsYR9TlWFRq6sUGWoxHej3n2EUweTkwxVQew3UHh8rYA4pQ63s/w210-h400/1a%20Binner%2020230623_135349.jpg" width="210" /></a></span></b></div><b style="color: #18191b; font-family: "PT Serif";"><span style="font-size: large;">Binner Saveurs Alsace (AOP) 2020/21, 14% ABV<br /></span></b><p></p><p class="p2" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-family: "PT Serif"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>RRP: €25.95.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Stockists include </b><a href="https://www.64wine.ie/"><span class="s1"><b>64 Wine Dublin</b></span></a><span class="s2" style="color: black;"><b>, </b><a href="http://www.bradleysofflicence.ie/"><span class="s3" style="color: #18191b;"><b>Bradley’s of Cork</b></span></a><b>, </b><a href="http://greenmanwines.ie/"><span class="s3" style="color: #18191b;"><b>Greenman Dublin</b></span></a><b>, </b><a href="http://lecaveau.ie/"><span class="s3" style="color: #18191b;"><b>Le Caveau Kilkenny</b></span></a></span></span></p><p class="p2" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-family: "PT Serif"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p2" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-family: "PT Serif"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: large;"><i><b>Nothing Added Nothing Removed. ..100% grapes.</b></i></span></p><p class="p3" style="background-color: white; font-family: "PT Serif"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><br /></p><p class="p4" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Gentil, a multi-blend white, is one of my favourites from Alsace. Besides, I am always happy to drink a Binner wine, so I had no hesitation in ordering this Saveurs, also a multi-blend, from Le Caveau.</span></p><p class="p3" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p4" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The colour is an enticing bright gold and though the wine is unfiltered, there is only a slight cloudiness evident. Orchard aromas are on the other hand very evident and the pear, apple and peach are light and enjoyable. This array of aromatics continues all the way through and the palate has much the same flavours and is also well balanced with a fresh kick of acidity.</span></p><p class="p3" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p4" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b>Very Highly Recommended.</b> </span></p><p class="p3" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p4" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Haven’t seen any suggested food pairings but during the evening, I laid my hands on a pack of those delicious Apple Crisps by Con Traas of The Apple Farm in Cahir and they were quite a match for the Saveurs.</span></p><p class="p4" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p4" style="background-color: #fff9ee; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 15.4px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #242626;"><b><i style="background-color: #fff2cc;">Check out our Top Wines 2024 list (with stockists and short reviews) <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbs7Cb6BK19X3QxJCQTMc5Pm0EUSLWH41XznrwKdUwI2L6HedJM5_LYr2eLdGp1vaAc46_QWYGm-6-iGdByE5xHKaVgooo-hEuLcw2UH01SC0CdsBsHSVoOymsoBC8-jVizcCQorEdsoR_K4F50MYZ6JmSzxw2YACHVGWgl95u1UkzJ0vPqn3hFH79/s2441/1a%20Riesling%2020221101_133612.jpg" style="color: #993300; text-decoration-line: none;">here</a> </i></b></span></p><p class="p4" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"></span></p><p class="p4" style="background-color: #fff9ee; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 15.4px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #242626;"><b><i style="background-color: #fff2cc;">Looking for better value? All under 20 euro. Click <a href="https://www.corkbilly.com/p/the-good-value-wine-list.html" style="color: #993300; text-decoration-line: none;">here</a></i></b></span></p><p class="p3" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p5" style="background-color: #f6f7f9; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">This Saveurs is a blend of 2 vintages (2020 and 2021). These were two 2 contrasting vintages, one was hot, ripe and rich, and the other was cooler and focused. Blending both brought the kind of balance and vibrancy Christian Binner loves.</span></p><p class="p6" style="background-color: #f6f7f9; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p7" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The grapes, Le Caveay tell us, are mainly Pinot Blanc, Riesling and Auxerrois with a little Sylvaner, Chasselas and Muscat. The wine was aged on its fine lees, in large oak vats.</span></p><p class="p7" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Not too sure if Binner produces a Gentil but this Saveur is a fantastic introduction to the family wines and indeed to their wine heritage that began in 1770. They operate 11 hectares of vineyards in and around Alsace including some prestigious Grand Crus.</span></p><p class="p8" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">They proudly proclaim this as a RARE wine: “Nothing Added Nothing Removed. ..100% grapes, without filtration, without sulfur or any added input.”</span></p>Cork Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15933392103405339530noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986467256420488584.post-91185034468268464902024-03-06T09:03:00.000+00:002024-03-06T09:03:03.303+00:00Whitefield's "Banker" is Beer of the Week. From a brewery that was made to make wheat beer! .<p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Beer of the Week</b> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvj2lM1wwZYC98YKObiI9XYLW2iTAxX7Tfm-KzNUeu4ssZ3YhP-9EoQHXcK45eT_-PWtATntCxHshDsQ1FQyHGCRcYNajyeEyBekNzFjG7UNIpiGTQ6uZhyphenhyphenbQYZ4c5b4Uk-8wojehPZxIrD2tUcE90dL9vFVCKTCo0-uygZFlz4gLOdJz1fGJeR8pRfx8/s3990/1a%20Whitefield%20Banker%20IMG_0012.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3990" data-original-width="2275" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvj2lM1wwZYC98YKObiI9XYLW2iTAxX7Tfm-KzNUeu4ssZ3YhP-9EoQHXcK45eT_-PWtATntCxHshDsQ1FQyHGCRcYNajyeEyBekNzFjG7UNIpiGTQ6uZhyphenhyphenbQYZ4c5b4Uk-8wojehPZxIrD2tUcE90dL9vFVCKTCo0-uygZFlz4gLOdJz1fGJeR8pRfx8/w364-h640/1a%20Whitefield%20Banker%20IMG_0012.jpg" width="364" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><b style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Whitefield The Banker Wheat Beer, 5.2% ABV, 500 ml bottle Bradleys</i></span></b></p><p class="p2" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 19px;"><b><i>Tipperary's Whitefield Brewery was made to make wheat beer!</i></b></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Believe it or not, the brewery kit in Templemore’s Whitefield Brewery was made to make wheat beer. Really!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p3" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsHBuptsSC6FPfRWWFj0SK2tvRxwQftpgEIcWqE8okUsadCLc9E2KDxsiZ2G7FrvY0A-nP1quyGQjWnBoNQEdVoRBsqj2XhvgsYdFGvMJNqvM9M13oYU2UUWl3juvdn8KXuam3kLCUjPkxrEVBzOJwL-rs9LoXmnWOL6wlddsDnPvxhVRXx0DOa6_3ydk/s3448/1a%20%20Whitefield%20poured%2020240303_183908.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3448" data-original-width="1800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsHBuptsSC6FPfRWWFj0SK2tvRxwQftpgEIcWqE8okUsadCLc9E2KDxsiZ2G7FrvY0A-nP1quyGQjWnBoNQEdVoRBsqj2XhvgsYdFGvMJNqvM9M13oYU2UUWl3juvdn8KXuam3kLCUjPkxrEVBzOJwL-rs9LoXmnWOL6wlddsDnPvxhVRXx0DOa6_3ydk/w209-h400/1a%20%20Whitefield%20poured%2020240303_183908.jpg" width="209" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Brewer Cuilan:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>“Our brewhouse was originally commissioned by Pauliner, so it is designed as a wheat beer brewery. The fermentation tanks are low, wide and flat-bottomed to help maintain a consistent flavour profile while using a volatile yeast. So it comes as no surprise that our best sellers in both draught and bottle are Weiss beers. This makes it tricky to brew drier hoppy beers, so we focus on the malty styles of beer with plenty of sweetness.”<br /></span><p></p><p class="p2" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 19px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b></b><br /></span></p><p class="p4" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 10.8px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Colour here is a mid-amber and you can see fountains of little bubbles rising to the soft white head. Aromas are on the modest side, with hints of spice and rye. On the palate, there is no shortage of flavour, banana and clove included. An excellent supple malty drink with flavours continuing to a refreshing finish.</span></p><p class="p4" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 10.8px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Cuilan again: “A slight twist on the German classic wheat beer the addition of rye malt gives a drier, lighter flavour profile and is very refreshing on warm summer days. Yes! I know we live in Ireland.”</span></p><p class="p4" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 10.8px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">No doubt the brewery kit (and brewer) worked their magic here and The Banker is Beer of the Week. Very Highly Recommended.</span></p>Cork Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15933392103405339530noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986467256420488584.post-83125134159484622992024-03-05T09:41:00.002+00:002024-03-05T09:41:53.749+00:00Spectacular Dripsey venue is the latest in Perry Street Cafe collection <div _ngcontent-ng-c2842419374="" class="conversation-container ng-tns-c2842419374-1 visd-patch ng-star-inserted" style="-webkit-box-direction: normal; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-shrink: 0; margin: 0px; max-width: 712px; scroll-margin-top: 16px; width: 712px;"><model-response _ngcontent-ng-c2842419374="" _nghost-ng-c3175044317="" class="ng-tns-c2842419374-1 ng-star-inserted"><div _ngcontent-ng-c3175044317=""><response-container _ngcontent-ng-c3175044317="" _nghost-ng-c2773949901="" class="ng-tns-c2773949901-90 ng-star-inserted" jslog="188576;track:impression;BardVeMetadataKey:[["r_a60a6577da6717f2","c_eb2653f4cde22c7e",null,null,null,null,null,null,1,2286.0999999999767,null,null,0]];mutable:true"><div _ngcontent-ng-c2773949901="" class="response-container ng-tns-c2773949901-90 ui-v2-enabled ng-star-inserted" jslog="173900;track:impression" style="-webkit-box-direction: normal; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; border-radius: 16px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding: 0px 44px 40px 0px; position: relative;"><div _ngcontent-ng-c2773949901="" class="presented-response-container ng-tns-c2773949901-90" style="-webkit-box-direction: normal; -webkit-box-orient: horizontal; display: flex; flex-direction: row; position: relative;"><div _ngcontent-ng-c2773949901="" class="response-container-content ng-tns-c2773949901-90" selection="" style="-webkit-box-flex: 1; flex: 1 1 0%; height: auto; min-width: 0px; padding-top: 4px;"><div _ngcontent-ng-c3175044317="" class="response-content ng-tns-c2773949901-90" style="overflow: hidden;"><message-content _ngcontent-ng-c3175044317="" _nghost-ng-c2982913651="" class="model-response-text ng-star-inserted" id="message-content-id-r_a60a6577da6717f2" style="color: var(--bard-color-on-surface); display: block; height: auto; margin-inline-end: 24px; overflow-x: clip; width: 616px;"><div _ngcontent-ng-c2982913651="" class="markdown markdown-main-panel ui-v2-enabled" dir="ltr" style="--animation-duration: 600ms; --fade-animation-function: linear; color: var(--bard-color-on-surface); line-height: 1.75rem; margin-inline-end: 0px;"><p data-sourcepos="3:1-3:380" style="margin: 1rem 0px; word-break: break-word;"><span face="Google Sans, Helvetica Neue, sans-serif" style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><i>Spectacular Dripsey venue is the latest in Perry Street collection</i></span></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjffVZgAuw89_cBVg2RyaqOuG-6EddWVbcCoaAsJ4-L_GPw9CNHv5pwtY9HSyFUrkzzNRoKGGNMzb2KEi-sadlPOR3RyaJyVzhGXNZ8UCNlSakhf_8DeMY3Lcp3ra86DvdEZmClV0s_Jd81r59fexEuoKtrvtjRMxAlqhv6snLum8PTPfJpuSjMvZfMhGM/s1767/1a%20fish%20crumble%2020240227_130341.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1721" data-original-width="1767" height="624" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjffVZgAuw89_cBVg2RyaqOuG-6EddWVbcCoaAsJ4-L_GPw9CNHv5pwtY9HSyFUrkzzNRoKGGNMzb2KEi-sadlPOR3RyaJyVzhGXNZ8UCNlSakhf_8DeMY3Lcp3ra86DvdEZmClV0s_Jd81r59fexEuoKtrvtjRMxAlqhv6snLum8PTPfJpuSjMvZfMhGM/w640-h624/1a%20fish%20crumble%2020240227_130341.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Times;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Fish Crumble</span></i></b></td></tr></tbody></table><span face="Google Sans, Helvetica Neue, sans-serif" style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><i><br /><br /></i></span></span><p></p><p data-sourcepos="3:1-3:380" style="margin: 1rem 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve; word-break: break-word;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span>You'll find the latest addition to the Perry Street Cafe collection </span><span>in McD's garden centre in Dripsey, </span><span>perched beautifully on the left bank of the Dripsey River (a tributary of the Lee). </span></span></p><p data-sourcepos="3:1-3:380" style="margin: 1rem 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve; word-break: break-word;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">This, the fourth venue and venture from Brian Drinan and Paul Coffey, boasts a spacious, light-filled "marquee" with glass walls giving views into the colourful garden centre and a third side offering stunning riverside views that may, from time to time, include water-ski activity. A terrace stands by for sunny days, but even on dull ones, the natural light is a welcome mood booster.</span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCtpkBpA-IOdaajmOEYWYovWQdXs8tkMl2bhG8c0aOymgwSegV83rF-PO-IiuP4yqoBJ-tgcd2kKxwpkomCsoIqDt_hKmL4RFgdBGnnwqKSDvb1iPOa2q9om6_Cz0lJDdZp0NRy-vny132Dqq-Am42CkMEy3LdrpGlJucLd5W7ujeOpg6sOx4J3mSHKaM/s4000/1a%20vegan%20quiche%2020240227_130346.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCtpkBpA-IOdaajmOEYWYovWQdXs8tkMl2bhG8c0aOymgwSegV83rF-PO-IiuP4yqoBJ-tgcd2kKxwpkomCsoIqDt_hKmL4RFgdBGnnwqKSDvb1iPOa2q9om6_Cz0lJDdZp0NRy-vny132Dqq-Am42CkMEy3LdrpGlJucLd5W7ujeOpg6sOx4J3mSHKaM/w288-h640/1a%20vegan%20quiche%2020240227_130346.jpg" width="288" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Vegetarian quiche</i></b></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p data-sourcepos="3:1-3:380" style="margin: 1rem 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve; word-break: break-word;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Perry Street Café Dripsey offers familiar comfort food in a stunning riverside setting. While the menu may not break new ground, it delivers reliable quality and caters to a variety of tastes.</span></p><p data-sourcepos="5:1-5:285" style="margin: 1rem 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve; word-break: break-word;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Indeed the menu follows the familiar Perry Street Cafe formula, featuring well-loved breakfast and lunch options. At breakfast, choose from the "Super Perry," "Full Perry," or "Half Perry" or pick from the enticing Moroccan breakfast, various egg dishes, granola, porridge, and pancakes and more.</span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoA6KyA6tgWlUzwRB6gFLK5BKC0JIEMtCNCnBYF8dROXAD94B9fgl4VJ6__3w5vsPuKgE5ivxjT9ifOZopY0PUf0BDkBMeYEwW6vEg9AhQQl-sdF-Q4BLus1y_WAom-TKM40wa4wob4unTB4eTriDX_UfIUprfoXkrfy4-7BOch79FL5-nJlnGeV2SIP8/s2647/1a%20mango,%20passion%20fruit%2020240227_133655.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1736" data-original-width="2647" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoA6KyA6tgWlUzwRB6gFLK5BKC0JIEMtCNCnBYF8dROXAD94B9fgl4VJ6__3w5vsPuKgE5ivxjT9ifOZopY0PUf0BDkBMeYEwW6vEg9AhQQl-sdF-Q4BLus1y_WAom-TKM40wa4wob4unTB4eTriDX_UfIUprfoXkrfy4-7BOch79FL5-nJlnGeV2SIP8/w400-h263/1a%20mango,%20passion%20fruit%2020240227_133655.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Mango and Passion Fruit</span></i></b></td></tr></tbody></table><p data-sourcepos="5:1-5:285" style="margin: 1rem 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve; word-break: break-word;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i style="font-family: "Google Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: xx-large; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></i></td></tr></tbody></table><p data-sourcepos="7:1-7:316" style="margin: 1rem 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve; word-break: break-word;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Lunchtime brings a wider selection, with soups, chowders, and various sandwiches. The "Perry Street Toasted Special" with its combination of ham, red onion marmalade, tomato, Hegarty's cheese, and mustard mayo is a popular choice, as is the "Perry Street Falafel" served with hummus, salsa, lettuce, and sweet potato fries.</span></p><p data-sourcepos="9:1-9:267" style="margin: 1rem 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve; word-break: break-word;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Pies range from the classic fish crumble to hearty cottage pie. Salads cater to varied preferences, with options like the "Roast Squash and Beetroot" salad featuring orange segments, avocado, feta, walnuts, and a zingy lemon dressing.</span></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="font-size: large; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsr2FUNANCA1VcQDLtNqz3txdlg7QMZtNYBH5XylL01xNnlQi1o8Xi4eNkp8QQDY9dRAzAeoNmloV8SsUXBq_RHqWx_WB-USbEGw4ar6MkWksBuy27Kc_U21x7iGhEqgZIqgOuVoOpqij3uubFP6YvFXtVlYqyPXFbYALp5OO0t18M1-9dST2V_KGp0ZU/s3018/1a%20apple%20crumble%2020240227_133703.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3018" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsr2FUNANCA1VcQDLtNqz3txdlg7QMZtNYBH5XylL01xNnlQi1o8Xi4eNkp8QQDY9dRAzAeoNmloV8SsUXBq_RHqWx_WB-USbEGw4ar6MkWksBuy27Kc_U21x7iGhEqgZIqgOuVoOpqij3uubFP6YvFXtVlYqyPXFbYALp5OO0t18M1-9dST2V_KGp0ZU/w382-h640/1a%20apple%20crumble%2020240227_133703.jpg" width="382" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Apple Crumble</span></i></b></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><p></p><p data-sourcepos="11:1-11:314" style="margin: 1rem 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve; word-break: break-word;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">For something more substantial, the "Mains" section offers enticing choices like the "Chargrilled Chicken and Avocado Tortilla Bowl" or the "Chicken Parm" with rocket, parmesan, slow-cooked tomato sauce, and buttery pasta. Sides like fries and house salad complete these dishes.</span></p><p data-sourcepos="13:1-13:228" style="margin: 1rem 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve; word-break: break-word;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">While the menu may not detour towards uncharted territory, the execution is consistent. The "Fish and Chips" with its perfectly cooked haddock and light batter is a crowd-pleaser.</span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2xQQ4MrwEFCLaRVW4jogOJZoLGbPsFx5q8asEeSs0fjLSkhIJG9IVsJvni6uN-JHACqL2wp4X8GyYOaDLSQoEhGXvGM86TZ5kmzo6QzuWtjLhwb2s-YzTIngU21j0YCe3l_lI-g5zkRg8H8CiU4Fb_nYC6wLkkUaBxtgRcg35j3CZHEKC-KN8F_CDJo8/s1600/aP1030281.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2xQQ4MrwEFCLaRVW4jogOJZoLGbPsFx5q8asEeSs0fjLSkhIJG9IVsJvni6uN-JHACqL2wp4X8GyYOaDLSQoEhGXvGM86TZ5kmzo6QzuWtjLhwb2s-YzTIngU21j0YCe3l_lI-g5zkRg8H8CiU4Fb_nYC6wLkkUaBxtgRcg35j3CZHEKC-KN8F_CDJo8/w640-h480/aP1030281.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Perry Street (in its days as The Spinning Wheel)</span></b></i></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p data-sourcepos="15:1-15:228" style="margin: 1rem 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve; word-break: break-word;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Other standouts include the vegetarian quiche and the "Warm Chicken & Black Pudding Salad" with its crunchy and tasty combination of mixed greens, house dressing, sundried tomatoes, potatoes, nuts, cheese, and a balsamic reduction.</span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR8DZLG7p208wDmBknXIUm7tD5vG_4cQM705LkXRxXL7eV_h9BB-DfThzQ1HuoYXqTWxTKXvp-echxktb-e7vSVSVpHc52LZI5X8tNP1tZUw2i0rRPiec3SizyUF2jLwwJJIU-KPvht4nFT2q15n2A9WGRsuPdgemFwzU0RjWJCliz_Y2cJlEPhua921k/s3424/1a%20chicken,%20black%20pudd%20salad%2020240227_130251.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="3424" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR8DZLG7p208wDmBknXIUm7tD5vG_4cQM705LkXRxXL7eV_h9BB-DfThzQ1HuoYXqTWxTKXvp-echxktb-e7vSVSVpHc52LZI5X8tNP1tZUw2i0rRPiec3SizyUF2jLwwJJIU-KPvht4nFT2q15n2A9WGRsuPdgemFwzU0RjWJCliz_Y2cJlEPhua921k/w640-h336/1a%20chicken,%20black%20pudd%20salad%2020240227_130251.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Chicken & Black Pudding Salad</span></i></b></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p data-sourcepos="17:1-17:242" style="margin: 1rem 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve; word-break: break-word;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Desserts, with daily variations (check the<span color="var(--bard-color-on-surface)"> tempting assortment of treats displayed at the counter)</span><span color="var(--bard-color-on-surface)">, include crowd-pleasers like "Mango and Passionfruit" and "Apple Crumble." Friendly and knowledgeable servers are ready to offer recommendations, not just on desserts but throughout your dining experience.</span></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj03ZO55nWt7bvIYudaWZwqXxO8nK3OzYBCYbs5R6LSdJ5xlEHfYoPR45CdVERas2o2563Ij3pEZmiuTBLF_5Tzuz2DkV20625YJAwN2QARxLBO3Fu9UAiInmh4jfCMCpLA99rkLAXbTpd2sG84akL1GvYMGCUIDD5N_Px805jVtVU5ynHLC9kIck7S2a4/s1600/aIMG_3152.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="945" data-original-width="1600" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj03ZO55nWt7bvIYudaWZwqXxO8nK3OzYBCYbs5R6LSdJ5xlEHfYoPR45CdVERas2o2563Ij3pEZmiuTBLF_5Tzuz2DkV20625YJAwN2QARxLBO3Fu9UAiInmh4jfCMCpLA99rkLAXbTpd2sG84akL1GvYMGCUIDD5N_Px805jVtVU5ynHLC9kIck7S2a4/w640-h378/aIMG_3152.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">View of the river - skier not guaranteed</span></i></b>!</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span color="var(--bard-color-on-surface)"><br /></span></span><p></p><p data-sourcepos="19:1-19:182" style="margin: 1rem 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve; word-break: break-word;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">A comprehensive drinks selection, featuring wines, teas and coffees, rounds out the offerings at this very attractive Dripsey venue (formerly well-known and well-loved as Griffins). The other Perry Street locations are Ringaskiddy, Grange and Cork city centre.</span></p></div></message-content></div></div></div></div></response-container></div></model-response></div><p class="p2" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p>Cork Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15933392103405339530noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986467256420488584.post-42410970594691223092024-03-04T09:49:00.001+00:002024-03-04T09:49:33.443+00:00Taste of the Week. Miena's Almond & Passion Fruit Nougat<p><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Taste of the Week</span></b></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Miena's Almond & Passion Fruit Nougat</b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAcEO8CKvXW2j7Q9EzA47jUdvIp2gU2D6GcJWkHR_cNLlZRNIFOwXrZ4TlnfFB5mQlu758q0USNm5OhUfCLS94X4S0TU5wImfE2aP-7AOjGHI7D3-gDog-J0FhiJzI_X995zjnEDYnrISAvLfCIDRSSkszitZBOPvCr6pQEFVnIDg4ADQSWe_5Fjn7nzw/s5026/Miena's%20Almond%20&%20Passion%20Fruit%20IMG_0016.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2504" data-original-width="5026" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAcEO8CKvXW2j7Q9EzA47jUdvIp2gU2D6GcJWkHR_cNLlZRNIFOwXrZ4TlnfFB5mQlu758q0USNm5OhUfCLS94X4S0TU5wImfE2aP-7AOjGHI7D3-gDog-J0FhiJzI_X995zjnEDYnrISAvLfCIDRSSkszitZBOPvCr6pQEFVnIDg4ADQSWe_5Fjn7nzw/w640-h318/Miena's%20Almond%20&%20Passion%20Fruit%20IMG_0016.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">When it comes to sweet things, Miena's Soft Honey Nougat is always on the shortlist. This Almond & Passion Fruit version is our Taste of the Week.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #555555; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Up and running for more than 10 years, Miena’s Irish Handmade Nougat is now located in a small production facility right beside her original kitchen. She says: "My small team and I still make our tasty Irish product right here in the Garden of Ireland next to my home. It is a dream come true!"</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #555555; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Miena is always willing to try new flavour combinations and this was a hit. "This is a combination of flavours that really works. Not sure why . . . but it does. Passion fruit reminds me of my awesome Mum, so this one is for her." Next up for me is the Almond & Pistachio! Looking forward to that.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #555555; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">I got mine in Bradley's (Cork); Miena's nougat is widely available.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf68sJZeeuX8RHKn6WwmG07vOPj17BBbJ4wlvBvzGLf3F6thZrilrrr5RHI2EfsNLVAXnoqp5Y2TbdZ8EFM8PakqFHqEEIhyphenhyphen8uk-LoAN-85OlZf3N0t1rPlrtq1suMnqdgRx0w8kdHw75plLKm_7pvLH4KcIqo2RgV8RUZiJvkUJz3yirhz_MYhUwzh5M/s5184/1a%20Miena's%20Almond%20&%20Pistachio%20IMG_0017.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2943" data-original-width="5184" height="364" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf68sJZeeuX8RHKn6WwmG07vOPj17BBbJ4wlvBvzGLf3F6thZrilrrr5RHI2EfsNLVAXnoqp5Y2TbdZ8EFM8PakqFHqEEIhyphenhyphen8uk-LoAN-85OlZf3N0t1rPlrtq1suMnqdgRx0w8kdHw75plLKm_7pvLH4KcIqo2RgV8RUZiJvkUJz3yirhz_MYhUwzh5M/w640-h364/1a%20Miena's%20Almond%20&%20Pistachio%20IMG_0017.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #555555; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></p>Cork Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15933392103405339530noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986467256420488584.post-14119137015660928412024-03-01T10:00:00.001+00:002024-03-01T10:13:33.685+00:00A balanced, complex and elegant Douro red: Antonio Lopes Ribeiro Douro <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimINoKa2_U6v5APGLnvS9wGXG24GNrpZkKmmMlucsOv0anZjKe3zWCqUegSaFlf9Ezcz3a6gJRGHWfYwBJh2OaD3YdAlmrtWk_SYHZzWHLk3yDHrLdMwBKw5BCmv7D2vSXA6gunG2nynmy8qTri93IgsPON8XHKyVGZ0neUtqYHGBOU7N_R2_FJOvEs8k/s3675/1a%20Antonio%2020230824_184021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1623" data-original-width="3675" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimINoKa2_U6v5APGLnvS9wGXG24GNrpZkKmmMlucsOv0anZjKe3zWCqUegSaFlf9Ezcz3a6gJRGHWfYwBJh2OaD3YdAlmrtWk_SYHZzWHLk3yDHrLdMwBKw5BCmv7D2vSXA6gunG2nynmy8qTri93IgsPON8XHKyVGZ0neUtqYHGBOU7N_R2_FJOvEs8k/w640-h282/1a%20Antonio%2020230824_184021.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="color: #18191b; font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-large; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">Antonio Lopes Ribeiro Douro (DOC) 2020, 13.5% ABV,</span></b></div><p></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;"><b><span>RRP €25.00; stockists: </span><span style="color: #222222;"><a href="https://www.sonashealthfoods.ie/">Sonas</a>, Newcastle West. </span><span><a href="https://marypawlewines.com/">Mary Pawle</a></span></b></span></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><b><br /><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></b><p></p><p class="p2" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 23px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span class="s1" style="text-decoration-line: line-through;"><b></b></span> </span></p><p class="p2" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 23px;"><b style="background-color: transparent; font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><i>A balanced, complex and elegant Douro red</i></b></p><p class="p2" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 23px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p3" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The spectacular Douro region in Portugal (a World Heritage Site),<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>is well-known for its port and the area’s red still wines are produced from much the same grapes. This excellent Antonio Lopes Ribeiro includes Touriga-Franca (60%), Touriga-Nacional (10%), Tinta-Roriz (10%), Tinta-Barroca (10%) and Sousão (10%).</span></p><p class="p4" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p5" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The name Antonio Lopes Ribeiro may be familiar to some readers as he co-owns Casa De Mouraz, a small natural wine estate based in the Dao region of Portugal, and “Antonio Lopes Ribeiro” is reserved for their wines from the Duoro and Vinho Verde. Some of their excellent Mouraz wines are also imported by Mary Pawle and are unmistakeable on the shelf as the labels feature the estate’s well-loved pets: Bolinha (Maltese dog), Chibu (goat) and Nina (cat).</span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz8BXaIN3pCnrXX16Gv1QAC_fK_QsMffVf810Yd1XNAl0xtXAi7XYSvBK6EkpE4LjeJeHxvwgDTbi9OGGv2i8HtZpenUAOu2NV6jZ5IT2zWwouDxQWXSX8MZar5yQnmHYNAry3hthjt7CN_VCtJ3CQKnDfWOIfPHcNF6Vpj64fMP9OtBy_2djeEuTWg_E/s4896/pexels-andrew-mcleod-2894470.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz8BXaIN3pCnrXX16Gv1QAC_fK_QsMffVf810Yd1XNAl0xtXAi7XYSvBK6EkpE4LjeJeHxvwgDTbi9OGGv2i8HtZpenUAOu2NV6jZ5IT2zWwouDxQWXSX8MZar5yQnmHYNAry3hthjt7CN_VCtJ3CQKnDfWOIfPHcNF6Vpj64fMP9OtBy_2djeEuTWg_E/w640-h426/pexels-andrew-mcleod-2894470.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Via Pixabay (by Andrew McLeod</b></i></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="p6" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p5" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Back to our Douro which is quite a dark ruby. Aromas are a heady mix of dark fruits (blackberry and cherry) along with some herbal notes. With more fruit and herbs on the palate, it is balanced, complex and elegant. Perfect all the way to the finish.</span></p><p class="p6" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p7" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b>Very Highly Recommended.</b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p8" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p4" style="background-color: #fff9ee; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 15.4px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #242626;"><b><i style="background-color: #fff2cc;">Check out our Top Wines 2024 list (with stockists and short reviews) <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbs7Cb6BK19X3QxJCQTMc5Pm0EUSLWH41XznrwKdUwI2L6HedJM5_LYr2eLdGp1vaAc46_QWYGm-6-iGdByE5xHKaVgooo-hEuLcw2UH01SC0CdsBsHSVoOymsoBC8-jVizcCQorEdsoR_K4F50MYZ6JmSzxw2YACHVGWgl95u1UkzJ0vPqn3hFH79/s2441/1a%20Riesling%2020221101_133612.jpg" style="color: #993300; text-decoration-line: none;">here</a> </i></b></span></p><p class="p8" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"></span></p><p class="p4" style="background-color: #fff9ee; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 15.4px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #242626;"><b><i style="background-color: #fff2cc;">Looking for better value? All under 20 euro. Click <a href="https://www.corkbilly.com/p/the-good-value-wine-list.html" style="color: #993300; text-decoration-line: none;">here</a></i></b></span></p><p class="p4" style="background-color: #fff9ee; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 15.4px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #242626;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p class="p7" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgizOybNC1J6o8dr-IJdKSwBqW6Nptk9VoJbPsDpnAAKwYcLW5ghhOYn01iCq82lxvwv1JYaAPSJ53M75E3wTFuBp1SNSheWXiGg4nB-NFMFzxwGBBp97ixqjjHabVdsPvGhbmmwvMlcOuOvJ2UyBOHutlElLHQzu4UZd43cb82gDCu_Nap3-3jFCihx9o/s3225/1a%20Ribeiro%2020230823_135910.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3225" data-original-width="1567" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgizOybNC1J6o8dr-IJdKSwBqW6Nptk9VoJbPsDpnAAKwYcLW5ghhOYn01iCq82lxvwv1JYaAPSJ53M75E3wTFuBp1SNSheWXiGg4nB-NFMFzxwGBBp97ixqjjHabVdsPvGhbmmwvMlcOuOvJ2UyBOHutlElLHQzu4UZd43cb82gDCu_Nap3-3jFCihx9o/w194-h400/1a%20Ribeiro%2020230823_135910.jpg" width="194" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br />The grapes are grown on three vineyards in the Upper Duoro where the soil is mostly schist with some clay outcrops. On these slopes you see plenty of rock roses, thyme and rosemary flowers amongst the stones.</span><p></p><p class="p7" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p7" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">This unoaked beauty is well worth looking out for. The vineyard’s suggested pairings are kid or lamb as well as stewed veal (or cooked in the oven). Also goes well with white meat and game dishes or vegetarian dishes such as mushrooms. Over to you!</span></p>Cork Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15933392103405339530noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986467256420488584.post-34832378162285791422024-02-29T13:47:00.003+00:002024-02-29T16:35:33.239+00:00Kildare's the place. Mum's the word!<p><i><b><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Mother's Day Press release </span></b></i></p><p><b style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Kildare's the place. Mum's the word</i></span></span></b></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlVF_hWyImPTn_hiE6R6cKO4cl7zELGbHeFEi9Wj4EKxQn-S2m1Nlp_7tOEFDM5r1mieF_CXjaUNnJHnwRhcnoKPD_opSzr_5ckwj8OHAXcransV0NOshqGqDhAtKiaf8FiHk2EHX6bD8bBcaYbaC2BdfUKlgcbYJrbnlZ5PsVbeHwh25CjtDW4N9LhIg/s5000/Lawlors%20Afternoon%20Tea.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3333" data-original-width="5000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlVF_hWyImPTn_hiE6R6cKO4cl7zELGbHeFEi9Wj4EKxQn-S2m1Nlp_7tOEFDM5r1mieF_CXjaUNnJHnwRhcnoKPD_opSzr_5ckwj8OHAXcransV0NOshqGqDhAtKiaf8FiHk2EHX6bD8bBcaYbaC2BdfUKlgcbYJrbnlZ5PsVbeHwh25CjtDW4N9LhIg/w640-h426/Lawlors%20Afternoon%20Tea.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lawlor's Hotel<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16pt;"> </span></b></div></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt;">If you’re looking for the perfect Mother’s Day present, then don’t forget it’s your <i>presence </i>that makes the difference! So why not spend a precious afternoon with your Mum this year and get her a wonderful gift of afternoon tea. Into Kildare, Kildare Tourism Board has identified some great Afternoon Tea venues in Co. Kildare that offers a really sweet treat for your Mum.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt;"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px;"><b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt;">Lawlor’s of Naas<u></u><u></u></span></u></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt;">Sit back and enjoy a splendid Afternoon Tea served in the lobby of Lawlor’s of Naas Hotel, exclusively on Saturday and Sundays. If you fancy swapping tea for their “Tipsy Tea” why not upgrade to their refreshing pink prosecco and make it an afternoon to remember.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt;">From €30 per person</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span class="m_-7458601028046201723MsoHyperlink" style="color: #467886; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.lawlors.ie/afternoon-tea.html&source=gmail&ust=1709292607015000&usg=AOvVaw2IsJx1TxmfoKgH_WzoaZ9n" href="http://www.lawlors.ie/afternoon-tea.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.lawlors.ie/afternoon-tea.<wbr></wbr>html</a></span></span><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span class="m_-7458601028046201723MsoHyperlink" style="color: #467886; text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg9uHsRIkuw658H0hvEGADym5VLgDaFE-d6j9Eh8Kdmf3wl3hG5_cwZS_LDvY3Io1AiaiYsSvJJrXpPO-CEsBTl6-fOL7hFcsDWYokPKIaCVlvCbnd7izBBMDw1gqQhXChTpXi77PttFtQKZfn98ATg9wglt3V6_DHJOeIt3jUKbkG51o6Ala0nmjGHMo/s2048/Court%20yard%20Afternoon%20Tea%203.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg9uHsRIkuw658H0hvEGADym5VLgDaFE-d6j9Eh8Kdmf3wl3hG5_cwZS_LDvY3Io1AiaiYsSvJJrXpPO-CEsBTl6-fOL7hFcsDWYokPKIaCVlvCbnd7izBBMDw1gqQhXChTpXi77PttFtQKZfn98ATg9wglt3V6_DHJOeIt3jUKbkG51o6Ala0nmjGHMo/w512-h640/Court%20yard%20Afternoon%20Tea%203.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br /><span class="m_-7458601028046201723MsoHyperlink" style="color: #467886; text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt;"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px;"><b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt;">The Court Yard Hotel<u></u><u></u></span></u></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt;">Indulge in a unique Afternoon Tea experience at the Court Yard Hotel, in Leixlip, County Kildare. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt;">The cosy surrounds of the Court Yard Hotel's riverside lounge area of Steakhouse 1756 offers the perfect spot to relax and enjoy their afternoon tea which includes a wide selection of gourmet sandwiches, freshly baked scones, delicate pastries and desserts.</span><span face=""Open Sans", sans-serif" style="color: #777777; font-size: 14pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt;"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt;">From €30 per person </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.courtyard.ie/afternoon-tea.html&source=gmail&ust=1709292607015000&usg=AOvVaw2-riIeaIBnzctIEUb-ujoy" href="http://www.courtyard.ie/afternoon-tea.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">www.courtyard.ie/afternoon-<wbr></wbr>tea.html</span></a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhucILxACKc8SIU0joOFNcbUfqYPB1AANH0nzj83yHkGTIn-hoVrehnAa9SISnNRKk9Y5ZQe-f8KErP8PCuC2dS4hUn792MhoVC9V60z9vU2wkZJzJKqg05WIc6OYzqNxfsTa-3LqSBZQJ7e1GQcVbrJnCx8-vEheaWfHx9mMg4Ea1K7blc8uzo821sc2k/s785/Pippin%20Tree%20Killashee%20Afternoon%20Tea.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="785" data-original-width="771" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhucILxACKc8SIU0joOFNcbUfqYPB1AANH0nzj83yHkGTIn-hoVrehnAa9SISnNRKk9Y5ZQe-f8KErP8PCuC2dS4hUn792MhoVC9V60z9vU2wkZJzJKqg05WIc6OYzqNxfsTa-3LqSBZQJ7e1GQcVbrJnCx8-vEheaWfHx9mMg4Ea1K7blc8uzo821sc2k/w628-h640/Pippin%20Tree%20Killashee%20Afternoon%20Tea.JPG" width="628" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pippin Tree at Killashee Hotel</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.courtyard.ie/afternoon-tea.html&source=gmail&ust=1709292607015000&usg=AOvVaw2-riIeaIBnzctIEUb-ujoy" href="http://www.courtyard.ie/afternoon-tea.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span></a><u></u><u></u></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt;"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px;"><b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt;">Killashee Hotel<u></u><u></u></span></u></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt;">Chat over a delicious spread of dainty sandwiches and delightful pastries at the Pippin Tree in the Killashee Hotel located in Naas. Served from 1-2.30pm daily in serene surroundings it’s the perfect treat for the mum in your life.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt;">From €35 per person </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.killasheehotel.com/afternoon-tea.html&source=gmail&ust=1709292607015000&usg=AOvVaw3XkX6uUe7McxTdlqWCF0bD" href="http://www.killasheehotel.com/afternoon-tea.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">www.killasheehotel.com/<wbr></wbr>afternoon-tea.html</span></a><u></u><u></u></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGALNKHQqm9yoC9cXLqVJFdVJBa8d8E0wWw1opdweQNTofAD3ShmqmrNtc6_undOfqrFla5Z-rtu6uJG5O_eUbvBmuGgSlVidYPpJHb2FmsWnNTJSBPZjzurvz3wYQD_bmaDkNRxFr1VBG_Ae-Rv4hsZgSgVaGgxrzYC5n0RrZwdoiC4AhkU1YL2Gu_Ng/s1920/Moyvalley%20Afternoon%20Tea.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGALNKHQqm9yoC9cXLqVJFdVJBa8d8E0wWw1opdweQNTofAD3ShmqmrNtc6_undOfqrFla5Z-rtu6uJG5O_eUbvBmuGgSlVidYPpJHb2FmsWnNTJSBPZjzurvz3wYQD_bmaDkNRxFr1VBG_Ae-Rv4hsZgSgVaGgxrzYC5n0RrZwdoiC4AhkU1YL2Gu_Ng/w640-h360/Moyvalley%20Afternoon%20Tea.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Moyvalley</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt;"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px;"><b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt;">Moyvalley Hotel and Golf Resort<u></u><u></u></span></u></b></p><p style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 14pt;">A quintessential English custom Afternoon Tea has never gone out of fashion. Nibbling on delicate sandwiches and homemade scones and pastries while relaxing with family and friends in luxury surroundings. Moyvalley Hotel and Golf Resort in North County Kildare serves Afternoon Tea Monday to Saturday from 1pm to 4pm.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 14pt;">From €25 per person </span><span style="color: black; font-size: 16pt;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.moyvalley.com/afternoon-tea.html&source=gmail&ust=1709292607015000&usg=AOvVaw3peRr7Q31-y0cOusoLnuZ5" href="http://www.moyvalley.com/afternoon-tea.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">www.moyvalley.com/afternoon-<wbr></wbr>tea.html</span></a></span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 14pt;"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0cm;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuOAWmqwL3i2VMT9cUbwxgoiJPclN7EYPhXNlAEApzuvMzgB5wmxrC_ME54LGdqYEUx2wFPLQimNss3NZ93sWejwX4JXvWailk4PLfQum1unbEpnaJ8Y-PL6UcjjF-Yt_UVR_diVqoQda6tpqTbjz0EE0EhiEFJFNVvlE_MdpVJz-T8tBLO8wAAB3ubbQ/s5712/Club%20at%20Goffs.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5712" data-original-width="4284" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuOAWmqwL3i2VMT9cUbwxgoiJPclN7EYPhXNlAEApzuvMzgB5wmxrC_ME54LGdqYEUx2wFPLQimNss3NZ93sWejwX4JXvWailk4PLfQum1unbEpnaJ8Y-PL6UcjjF-Yt_UVR_diVqoQda6tpqTbjz0EE0EhiEFJFNVvlE_MdpVJz-T8tBLO8wAAB3ubbQ/w480-h640/Club%20at%20Goffs.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0cm;"><span face=""Open Sans", sans-serif" style="color: #333333; font-size: 14pt;"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px;"><b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt;">Club Hotel @ Goffs<u></u><u></u></span></u></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt;">Treat yourself and the mum in your life to the age-old tradition of Afternoon Tea at The Club Hotel at Goffs. Enjoy fresh finger sandwiches alongside deliciously savoury tarts, quintessential homemade scones, and delicately delightful treats including Valrhona coffee mousse choux; Citrus yoghurt tea bread; and Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting.</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt;"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt;">From €35 per person </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.clubhotel.ie/afternoon-tea/&source=gmail&ust=1709292607015000&usg=AOvVaw0k2NDnjOTDRLCq7oGViM5j" href="http://www.clubhotel.ie/afternoon-tea/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">www.clubhotel.ie/afternoon-<wbr></wbr>tea/</span></a></span></p>Cork Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15933392103405339530noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986467256420488584.post-31398703118627087012024-02-29T11:36:00.005+00:002024-02-29T11:36:43.351+00:00A NoteworthyTrio from Western Herd Brewery: Porter, Pilsner and Witbier<p><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Noteworthy<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Trio from </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Western Herd</span></span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Porter, Pilsner and Witbier</i></span></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpMYwyORBm6XCoB_6C5nPtvqsfz4Rba1LVoswYVDiUycir0Gjo8Q2cGCXV5OIiJoJt-X3iLUSW7kMQzMRuni9Sw-4nbPU9W2WcM7X6soNcs4LY1gqlTVRW5xk40Mu8Uou5Csk77M741lx50RErvd0muddVKCRTUvg_ttNwROL3oYqHkmKfgQSoXY40da4/s1800/Untitled-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1800" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpMYwyORBm6XCoB_6C5nPtvqsfz4Rba1LVoswYVDiUycir0Gjo8Q2cGCXV5OIiJoJt-X3iLUSW7kMQzMRuni9Sw-4nbPU9W2WcM7X6soNcs4LY1gqlTVRW5xk40Mu8Uou5Csk77M741lx50RErvd0muddVKCRTUvg_ttNwROL3oYqHkmKfgQSoXY40da4/w640-h426/Untitled-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></i></span></span></b></div><b><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></span></b><p></p><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></b><p></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 19px;"><b></b><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b>Western Herd Turlough Porter, 4% ABV, 440 ml can.</b></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 19px;"><b></b><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Our Western Herd Turlough looks like a porter. Black as a December night in the Burren. The soft head has a slight coffee colour. Aromas are modestly floral. The hops though come through and take over on the palate with a chocolate twist, nothing too much though as there’s a good balance here, making the dry porter, with its smooth mouthfee l, easy to drink, before a crisp and satisfying finish.</span></p><p class="p3" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Pretty much the perfect porter and Very Highly Recommended</span></p><p class="p3" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><br /></p><p class="p4" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b>Geek Bits</b></p><p class="p5" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1718; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 14px;"><b>Style</b><br />Porter</p><p class="p5" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1718; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 14px;"><b>Colour/Appearance</b><br />Dark ruby/black with a creamy head</p><p class="p5" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1718; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 14px;"><b>Aroma</b><br />Slight coffee and chocolate</p><p class="p5" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1718; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 14px;"><b>Flavour</b><br />Vanilla, coffee, chocolate, creamy and smooth mouthfeel</p><p class="p5" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1718; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 14px;"><b>Hops</b><br />Willamette, Cascade</p><p class="p5" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1718; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 14px;"><b>Malts</b><br />Pale, White Wheat, Caramunich III, CaraPils, Carafa I, Carafa III</p><p class="p6" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1718; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b>Yeast</b></p><p class="p6" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1718; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Nottingham</p><p class="p7" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1718; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 20px;"><br /></p><p class="p6" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1718; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b>Turlough</b></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">The porter is named after the disappearing lakes of the limestone region of the Burren, “a uniquely Irish experience”.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpf-SSRjK__QlTRgQxR2Z-p-rEzClVNL5iin9utXUY434qlgHDsS14vaNz3yPfqbe64ppqFN8GZ6zbxOQqYbUCremM6NpPV2K0QSb_wXz_XQS4mT3CLqPS-i25YZKJh3nC3wkZdZWC1V3Qx-O-6hgnLcBRKHdq8kjo5_C1CfpDTowqlWbDPPmdUx7Rfog/s5108/1a%20Back%20Beat%20DSC05005.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5108" data-original-width="2379" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpf-SSRjK__QlTRgQxR2Z-p-rEzClVNL5iin9utXUY434qlgHDsS14vaNz3yPfqbe64ppqFN8GZ6zbxOQqYbUCremM6NpPV2K0QSb_wXz_XQS4mT3CLqPS-i25YZKJh3nC3wkZdZWC1V3Qx-O-6hgnLcBRKHdq8kjo5_C1CfpDTowqlWbDPPmdUx7Rfog/w298-h640/1a%20Back%20Beat%20DSC05005.jpg" width="298" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="p3" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Western Herd Back Beat Witbier, 5.0% ABV, 440 ml can</span></b></p><p class="p3" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Our fruity herbal “witbier” from County Clare has a pale gold body and a soft white top. Perle and Saaz are the hops used, malts are Pale, Unmalted Wheat, and Torrified Wheat. A larger proportion of wheat as against barley gives the beer its character and name. The water is from their farm and the yeast is WB-06. I've tried a wide selection of beers by Western Herd over the past couple of weeks and this may be my favourite.</span></p><p class="p3" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Witbier is almost always brewed with added spice or flavouring; here the brewers have chosen fresh orange peel and coriander and that comes through, in a balanced way, in both the aromas and flavours. And the finish is clean and crisp with a lingering aftertaste, again with citrus and coriander featuring. Clove is another regular in this type of beer and it too is here.</span></p><p class="p3" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p3" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">This Belgian-style Witbier is nicely balanced, well-produced and<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><b>Highly Recommended.</b></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQM6slmnDmONjAjmTk_jxCHdy9gkfzdlTL0yar-oQ34b1vl43vP9rIGfPgjRc3Z4abU1tF3bV0frJbOJG0IW1h4H1hiVRzXLdhKwyXiL-gWs1WJ0MwTPfPEi4OkRXplwOEhSOPg2sM2PgfIssitNTDLAht958LxJIiPvaRz9qQXdtNtVC6nvlGewwqrdQ/s640/aP1290420.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="439" data-original-width="640" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQM6slmnDmONjAjmTk_jxCHdy9gkfzdlTL0yar-oQ34b1vl43vP9rIGfPgjRc3Z4abU1tF3bV0frJbOJG0IW1h4H1hiVRzXLdhKwyXiL-gWs1WJ0MwTPfPEi4OkRXplwOEhSOPg2sM2PgfIssitNTDLAht958LxJIiPvaRz9qQXdtNtVC6nvlGewwqrdQ/w640-h440/aP1290420.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Loop Head on a foggy day.</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="p3" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Western Herd Loop Head Pilsner, 4.5% ABV, 440 ml can</span></b></p><p class="p3" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">My Loop Head Pilsner by Western Herd is a bit on the “foggy” side, not unlike the head itself on a bad day. Later, I declare myself happy with this pretty serious Pilsner. So if you’re toasting County Clare, put a Western Herd Pilsner in your glass and enjoy.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQW9Mtdg3PpqlRWvGo87Pd_j2RYTThHk1kFa-IH2YdYJOCX74WjF8dWmZMK5c066fGVGBz3QkfcjXwVrS7FT59ToIrVPZ5GI9IE4xtsPiD7itoEuFVbVsuOEdQkT6zZe4jei32QiRCxicBM_MNR7X8_sEND6ktwnYkdbLxrZ9tqCKTEXEew6-mT2n6BMo/s5822/1a%20Loop%20Head%20DSC05007.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5822" data-original-width="2769" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQW9Mtdg3PpqlRWvGo87Pd_j2RYTThHk1kFa-IH2YdYJOCX74WjF8dWmZMK5c066fGVGBz3QkfcjXwVrS7FT59ToIrVPZ5GI9IE4xtsPiD7itoEuFVbVsuOEdQkT6zZe4jei32QiRCxicBM_MNR7X8_sEND6ktwnYkdbLxrZ9tqCKTEXEew6-mT2n6BMo/s320/1a%20Loop%20Head%20DSC05007.jpg" width="152" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="p3" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p8" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Plenty of bubbles rising through the murky light gold to a quickly thinning head. Yeast and malt on the slightly sour nose for sure. After that, the anticipated crisp clean Pilsner style comes through and we’ve got a central European lager to enjoy from the west coast of Ireland.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p9" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p10" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span class="s1">And that was their plan all along, based on “</span>a single malt and simple hop bill”. Hops were Saaz and Perle, the malt Pilsner, with a Lager yeast of course. <b>Highly Recommended.</b></span></p><p class="p11" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span class="s2" style="text-decoration-line: underline;"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p12" style="background-color: white; color: #141213; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 14px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Pilsner is one of the main styles of European lager. But what exactly is it? Pilsner is a pale lager named after the Czech city of Pilsen from where it originated. This bright golden beer is typically crystal clear with a large amount of foam. Saaz hops are a must for this style offering a spiciness to the beer resulting in some earthy, floral, crisp flavours. A refreshing Pilsner is always a popular choice. The vast majority of beer drunk around the world is lager of one type or another. It is a style that micro-breweries should be sure to include in their portfolio.</span></p><p class="p13" style="background-color: white; color: #141213; font-family: Georgia; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 15.4px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 14px; min-height: 17px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Geek Bits</span></b></p><p class="p5" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1718; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 14px;"><b>Style</b><br />Pilsner</p><p class="p5" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1718; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 14px;"><b>Colour/Appearance</b><br />Straw colour and crystal clear.</p><p class="p5" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1718; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 14px;"><b>Aroma</b><br />Yeast and malt on the nose</p><p class="p5" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1718; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 14px;"><b>Flavour</b><br />Clean mouthfeel and malt forward with a slightly fruity and dry finish.</p><p class="p5" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1718; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 14px;"><b>Hops</b><br />Saaz, Perle</p><p class="p5" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1718; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 14px;"><b>Malts</b><br />Pilsner malt</p><p class="p5" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1718; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 14px;"><b>Yeast</b><br />Lager</p><p class="p14" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1718; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 14px; min-height: 20px;"><br /></p><p class="p15" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 15.4px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><br /></p><p class="p3" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><br /></p>Cork Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15933392103405339530noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986467256420488584.post-71074899043389449442024-02-28T12:16:00.002+00:002024-02-28T14:38:19.664+00:00POETIC LICENCE . POETRY AND PLACES INFLUENCES AFTERNOON TEA ANANTARA THE MARKER DUBLIN HOTEL<div class="separator"><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; text-align: right;"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">press release</span></i></span></b></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>POETIC LICENCE</i></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><u></u><u></u></span></span></b></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><u></u> <u></u></span></b></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">POETRY AND PLACES INFLUENCES AFTERNOON TEA ANANTARA THE MARKER DUBLIN HOTEL</span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZl3XFPdEYCCQWig9FeVmE_L3SiOT17T_mnv-tdEMKE5aleR2cI-0mQxNZUIiPfCnoF_evdQcCja4he0deJAF0hzMYJQWC2umvn19biImiDI5Gdrl5ZnAqcGGWwvH01Q4615pL1jOWiyd6_Ws_L8GobW4bk_aa2dGJQ7U0pIOOzxA1dNInsCq0pIdkJVc/s3600/AnantaraTheMarkerDublin-15.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3600" data-original-width="2571" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZl3XFPdEYCCQWig9FeVmE_L3SiOT17T_mnv-tdEMKE5aleR2cI-0mQxNZUIiPfCnoF_evdQcCja4he0deJAF0hzMYJQWC2umvn19biImiDI5Gdrl5ZnAqcGGWwvH01Q4615pL1jOWiyd6_Ws_L8GobW4bk_aa2dGJQ7U0pIOOzxA1dNInsCq0pIdkJVc/s320/AnantaraTheMarkerDublin-15.jpg" width="229" /></a></b></div><b><br /><u></u><u></u></b><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">The Five-Star Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel will launch its brand new Afternoon Tea offering on ‘Mother’s Day’, the 10<sup>th</sup> of March. The <i>‘Poetry and Places Afternoon Tea’</i> has been inspired by some of Ireland’s most famous poets and scribes and features the tastes and flavours of the country’s most iconic destinations. The rugged cliffs of the west of Ireland and the wild and native flavours of the hedgerows are evocative in every sweet and savoury bite. Ingredients such as wild Atlantic Sea salt from the west of Ireland and sweet and tangy berry flavours from the wild hedgerows are just some of the indigenous flavours and ingredients the pastry chefs have used to create unique delicacies that will provide you with a true sense and taste of Ireland.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">This creative and truly unique culinary journey transports the guest through a literary journey via the lines of some of Ireland’s most famous poems while also paying homage to the most dramatic landscapes in the country. Guests will enjoy three pastries from ten themed delights. Flavours have been inspired by The Ring of Kerry, Achill Island, Valentia Island, The Wild Atlantic Way, Kilkenny Castle and Newgrange.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 18.868px; margin: 0px 0px 8pt;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">The menu also features a choice of delicate sandwiches, pastries, tea breads and homemade preserves. Sandwiches include choices such as Burren Organic Irish Oak Smoked Salmon with dill crème fraiche, served on a traditional soda bread. There’s also a roast beef, horseradish and Achill Island Sea Salt sandwich which presents robust and memorable flavours. Delicate cucumber and chive cream cheese sandwiches are light and refreshing while the corn-fed chicken, tarragon mayonnaise and brioche bun is smooth and deeply satisfying.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-0f1kSgvxkbygn68sb3W1E3VP4nSuLyYaQ9EuBV8qjM9Mp88IJWicDaun1nJv8cautK3sqZs_dY3ALL2GG6C7WtUyDXMIcWk4seAUw6sAVKRjExQUveUgeBNyhtwGcBkdRa-0JzWPaCYewybIiVD-KCg32v5wOFbiX6DoJnmGnnTxCi64-eXlLzROlE8/s200/image001.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="190" data-original-width="200" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-0f1kSgvxkbygn68sb3W1E3VP4nSuLyYaQ9EuBV8qjM9Mp88IJWicDaun1nJv8cautK3sqZs_dY3ALL2GG6C7WtUyDXMIcWk4seAUw6sAVKRjExQUveUgeBNyhtwGcBkdRa-0JzWPaCYewybIiVD-KCg32v5wOFbiX6DoJnmGnnTxCi64-eXlLzROlE8/w200-h190/image001.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><u></u><u></u><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Gareth Mullins, Executive Head Chef at Anantara the Marker said, “We wanted to pay tribute to the many great local and indigenous flavours that are found in every corner of this country. Artisan producers all around the country are making great products in small batches and often by hand. We searched high and low for the very best artisans whose products now sing from our plates. For example, we created a gorgeous verrine with a bavarois of sheep’s milk yoghurt from Mayo, it features heather honey, oat crumble and is finished with a smoked Achill Island Sea Salt. Our Opera Cake was inspired by the steep cliffs that are found along much of the west coast and is flavoured with chocolate, rye and dillisk.”<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">On the literary side of the Afternoon Tea story,<i> </i>the poem<i>, ‘Blackberry Picking’</i> by poet Seamus Heaney inspired the blackberry tart, which is seasoned with Wicklow blackberry wine, and topped with a clove meringue. Meanwhile, the poem, <i>‘Lilac’</i> by the contemporary poet, Martina Dalton provided the inspiration for the violet macaroon, with Berriolette curd and dried flowers. Martina is in fact, the mother-in-law of the head pastry chef, Sebastian Ritzen, whose words, and evocative images have resulted in the creation of this tasty treat.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">“One of Europe’s most popular attractions and historic cultural symbols of Dublin is of course, The Guinness Storehouse, home to the world’s most iconic beer,” said Gareth Mullins. “As a tribute to this icon and a ‘thank you’ to Arthur Guinness, we have created a chocolate and Guinness cake to look like a perfect pint of the ‘black stuff’’. He went on to say, “When you visit the Storehouse, and you absolutely should, they’ll show you how to pour a perfect pint yourself and now you can taste a mini, sweet version of that famous stout on our Afternoon Tea plate.”<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">He continued, “The famous Battenberg Cake is renowned at Afternoon Tea’s around the world, and we’ve put a unique twist on this iconic bake. It’s inspired by our own hotel’s geometric façade which we have replicated in the cake. The traditional pink and yellow sponge has been reimagined in white and chocolate and is enveloped in vanilla caramel”.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">The menu also features a comprehensive range of botanic and fragrant teas and fruit infusions, in fact there are 16 varieties of Ronnefeldt Tea to choose from, all served in traditional Wedgewood China teacups. S</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">ome unique flavours such as Cherry Cheesecake and Irish Chocolate Cream are on offer as well as an Irish Whiskey Cream tea, while seasonal flavours will be added throughout the year. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> Guests can choose to add Bollinger bubbles to their afternoon if they so wish with a choice of Bollinger Champagnes on offer.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0CtR7alLjKvLQ1MjhPSuar54p2WbY_TakJKJXmPOn7uWyuhPTCmSQve0wQgZFqnJlJERzztWGlIkO1ymYVAbgv8PNZl96aX7gltiXo4t1wiB2SrTI4ulWWvu2uQ62P7cxEQQr2Pd8_0Zn9Pwa-_YIZ4PUSP-5zXZw9gpwJcQwcrchdyeXWZYRXkdIGsE/s200/image001.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="190" data-original-width="200" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0CtR7alLjKvLQ1MjhPSuar54p2WbY_TakJKJXmPOn7uWyuhPTCmSQve0wQgZFqnJlJERzztWGlIkO1ymYVAbgv8PNZl96aX7gltiXo4t1wiB2SrTI4ulWWvu2uQ62P7cxEQQr2Pd8_0Zn9Pwa-_YIZ4PUSP-5zXZw9gpwJcQwcrchdyeXWZYRXkdIGsE/s1600/image001.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><u></u><u></u><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Michael Davern, The General Manager of Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel said, “The theme of ‘<i>journeys</i>’ is central to the Anantara brand itself and so the idea of experiencing Ireland through taste is really interesting and appealing. We hope people will join us on a culinary and poetic journey around the country and we look forward to welcoming old friends and new for Afternoon Tea. We are so proud of our pastry team lead by Sebastian Ritzen whose creativity and attention to detail really comes through in our new Afternoon Tea offering.”<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Afternoon Tea at Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel will launch on ‘Mother’s Day’, the 10<sup>th</sup> of March with complimentary live music in the Marker Bar & Lounge. The menu price starts from €65 per person for the <i>‘Poetry and Places’</i> option to €100 for the Bollinger Rose Champagne Afternoon Tea. Afternoon Tea will be served daily from 1pm to 4pm every day in the Marker Bar & Lounge and on the Terrace, weather permitting, To book call (</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">01) 687 5104 </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #58595b; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">| E: </span><span lang="EN-GB"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://bookyourtable.themarker@anantara-hotels.com/&source=gmail&ust=1709152523584000&usg=AOvVaw0hG4zhoqclbI52z1HdlV-r" href="http://bookyourtable.themarker@anantara-hotels.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">bookyourtable.themarker@<wbr></wbr>anantara-hotels.com</span></a></span></p></div>Cork Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15933392103405339530noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986467256420488584.post-80592202331632983382024-02-28T09:25:00.001+00:002024-02-28T09:25:29.207+00:00Church Lane trip well worth it, even in the rain.<p> <b style="color: #434343; font-family: "PT Serif";"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Church Lane trip well worth it, even in the rain.</span></b></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="font-size: xx-large; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNTXfMMDe-56G18DNDCMJdVRFcHvS_DADVZWmS_xq6gt5apf_KkcHNub51yKyMcVw7c6RaEnU5bXz9CUkmtoXx1fRN4IvWfB9ow68wng9sWePn1IycSRUFoOKTMmMXRz9nR8DeilJ6DmilFUFRN1n1nzQobMkBKzY8cbSWnkyG0lIEFW8NsKwC0DuQ2bw/s2200/1a%20plaice%2020240225_131629.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2200" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNTXfMMDe-56G18DNDCMJdVRFcHvS_DADVZWmS_xq6gt5apf_KkcHNub51yKyMcVw7c6RaEnU5bXz9CUkmtoXx1fRN4IvWfB9ow68wng9sWePn1IycSRUFoOKTMmMXRz9nR8DeilJ6DmilFUFRN1n1nzQobMkBKzY8cbSWnkyG0lIEFW8NsKwC0DuQ2bw/w524-h640/1a%20plaice%2020240225_131629.jpg" width="524" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Plaice</span></i></b></td></tr></tbody></table><b style="color: #434343; font-family: "PT Serif";"><br /></b><p></p><p class="p2" style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "PT Serif"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">While home-cooked Sunday lunches chez moi are hard to beat, the recent arrival of Church Lane in Midleton piqued my curiosity at the weekend. Though the morning's weather was "apocalyptic" in co-owner Barry Hennessey's words, a well-timed dry (ish) spell and a nearby car park saved the day.</span></p><p class="p2" style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "PT Serif"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Stepping inside, a glass of Chateau De Cedre Marcel pushed back the weather blues. The concise wine list, featuring four whites and reds by the glass, included this delightful Malbec, a terrific reminder that Cahors is the home of this grape and can still come up with some gems.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheZfdHBH4iteaJZZ8TBQBCFILQq4DAj_nAoUcvmbSt_gqqjPpVQLaCTKsRmmQXs_2qgkndIbscYl_iGt1E48bCwCBTK3P7wnlp_pEiNMCOPsFB9UcoM6TwOFH1IASOSWeh4kBXX6ixepLsXLrX9wA4AwsxFMbm97vgGK-wIFfZJGpjqK2ezi9QMrClWuE/s3423/1a%20Church%20Lane%2020240210_110639.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1691" data-original-width="3423" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheZfdHBH4iteaJZZ8TBQBCFILQq4DAj_nAoUcvmbSt_gqqjPpVQLaCTKsRmmQXs_2qgkndIbscYl_iGt1E48bCwCBTK3P7wnlp_pEiNMCOPsFB9UcoM6TwOFH1IASOSWeh4kBXX6ixepLsXLrX9wA4AwsxFMbm97vgGK-wIFfZJGpjqK2ezi9QMrClWuE/w640-h316/1a%20Church%20Lane%2020240210_110639.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="p2" style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "PT Serif"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Church Lane offers daily lunch, dinner from Wednesday onwards and a Sunday roast special, and promises more exciting additions (my receipt even mentioned new specials!). Last Sunday's Roast of the Day, chosen by regulars through a competition run in the previous week, was lamb.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p2" style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "PT Serif"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Given the team's impressive credentials, including chef Jamie Cullinane's experience under London's Richard Corrigan and his work in renowned local establishments (such as Ardmore’s Cliff House, Mallow’s Longueville House and Castlemartyr Resort) , our expectations were high. Barry and his brother Colin Hennessey co-own the business and they did well to get Jamie on board.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcB9TCfh4sI830oaZ996xu7SGThfPvXny18vFspBQSIeWgVU_UpdX2u481HG6xJaqzJeAzTqQT5k87V-08OFjrEBsbwgkxrMqUHZNnqKTS5KJBxHuWxa0kxavWt1STwhkSSMajWcPJEkr_Nv1c0iDpG2PIfzTEniMk-uB4YCpupKgiX1g7nF4V1g42n9k/s2956/1a%20lamb%2020240225_131637.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="2956" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcB9TCfh4sI830oaZ996xu7SGThfPvXny18vFspBQSIeWgVU_UpdX2u481HG6xJaqzJeAzTqQT5k87V-08OFjrEBsbwgkxrMqUHZNnqKTS5KJBxHuWxa0kxavWt1STwhkSSMajWcPJEkr_Nv1c0iDpG2PIfzTEniMk-uB4YCpupKgiX1g7nF4V1g42n9k/w640-h390/1a%20lamb%2020240225_131637.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="p2" style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "PT Serif"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The lamb, reasonably priced at €17.50, surpassed expectations. Perfectly cooked and accompanied by delicious roasties, well-done root vegetables, and a generous jug of gravy, it was a complete success. Sharing a bowl of smooth mashed potato further enhanced the experience.</span></p><p class="p2" style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "PT Serif"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">While CL slightly prefers regular potatoes to the purple ones accompanying her well-presented Roasted Plaice with trout roe butter sauce, she still thoroughly enjoyed the dish. The presentation was equally appealing, quite a plateful, also at €17.50.</span></p><p class="p2" style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "PT Serif"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Desserts, often a disappointment even in high-end restaurants, pleasantly surprised us. The shortlist presented two winners: a seasonal Rhubarb, Crème Patisserie, and Beetroot Meringue, and my choice of the classic Vanilla Creme Brulée with shortbread. I found myself slightly favouring the seasonal offering (I begged a few spoonfuls).</span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbSGjWTzqyZAaq_vmILok1N5OhXpwhtSYQqtnZWs7THn0HdqZiRzWKWZ-1HWlPHr4JZMwtcZD2v-ob2yO9uJYG7N8F5_AmNDadtzVSB2uR-tHhc2aK1Vb3in1931XYgA5KNYHJ9wUErQwtuxA8m_L5U7YrwaT8TXtgyk1o-XAJvZIihyphenhyphenXrtjTZElG0UNg/s2323/1a%20rhubarb%2020240225_135534.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2323" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbSGjWTzqyZAaq_vmILok1N5OhXpwhtSYQqtnZWs7THn0HdqZiRzWKWZ-1HWlPHr4JZMwtcZD2v-ob2yO9uJYG7N8F5_AmNDadtzVSB2uR-tHhc2aK1Vb3in1931XYgA5KNYHJ9wUErQwtuxA8m_L5U7YrwaT8TXtgyk1o-XAJvZIihyphenhyphenXrtjTZElG0UNg/w496-h640/1a%20rhubarb%2020240225_135534.jpg" width="496" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Rhubarb dessert</span></i></b></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="p2" style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "PT Serif"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Church Lane is a vibrant space. On entering from the street, you'll find the restaurant to the right, through a brick arch. The large bar is to your left, where dining is also available, an option often chosen by midweek diners. Weekends offer live music and the opportunity to watch a game in a lively atmosphere.</span></p><p class="p2" style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "PT Serif"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Quite a lot going on here and you may stay up to date by checking their <a href="churchlanemidleton">Instagram</a> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #434343;"><span style="font-size: large;">or </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/churchlanemidleton "><span style="font-size: medium;">Facebook</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">. </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #434343; font-family: "PT Serif"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">By the time we made our exit, very happy with the food and the service, we were glad to see the rain had eased off as we didn’t fancy sprinting<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>(😉 ) up the lane on a full stomach!</span></p>Cork Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15933392103405339530noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986467256420488584.post-4243616327381818852024-02-27T10:02:00.002+00:002024-02-27T17:34:36.010+00:00Beer of the Week: The White Hag Silver Branch Apple Sour 2023<p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b></b></span></p><br /><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhblCbgoG6F9bMcfpokz4k8vRsUcyEsO-3-SCsTEdfk8QJHJm7q0Jc08VLTB0jujsccFRGFtG04iw1D0mJVuaP4ak2pXG2fwo231r5F5YdQrxdGG_s2bRwP2t962srezE9_s8HZ7ofEx1uJy-FqyatrXZ1pHR5B1OLWw6Hu632MvUyFiDEtRTP7NoLZ6FA/s1578/1aA%20Label%20%20White%20Hag%20Silver%20Branch%20IMG_0004.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1578" data-original-width="1497" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhblCbgoG6F9bMcfpokz4k8vRsUcyEsO-3-SCsTEdfk8QJHJm7q0Jc08VLTB0jujsccFRGFtG04iw1D0mJVuaP4ak2pXG2fwo231r5F5YdQrxdGG_s2bRwP2t962srezE9_s8HZ7ofEx1uJy-FqyatrXZ1pHR5B1OLWw6Hu632MvUyFiDEtRTP7NoLZ6FA/s320/1aA%20Label%20%20White%20Hag%20Silver%20Branch%20IMG_0004.jpg" width="304" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div>Beer of the Week<br /></b></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b>The White Hag Silver Branch Apple Sour 2023</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b>5.0% ABV, 375 ml bottle Bradleys<br /></b></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span class="s1"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p3" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="p3" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="p3" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLjwv-f0u5uxCYkp5LsAwtseB8IEC4LRkwil4cRX23k-FF83t2RR4TFqhRm5-uUohBQC-5mmQ5y-5DsHlK9norAzVAfo_g5r0ogcExr9DwM2xTMYC3kTAdYXRDVlnGf3fISAa-Xz_0gOpKa6xDl2QvFXR12I8_iVXG38q6w71XKlaJivQOeZfc_ayrT8g/s3762/1a%20White%20Hag%20Silver%20Branch%20IMG_0004.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3762" data-original-width="1738" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLjwv-f0u5uxCYkp5LsAwtseB8IEC4LRkwil4cRX23k-FF83t2RR4TFqhRm5-uUohBQC-5mmQ5y-5DsHlK9norAzVAfo_g5r0ogcExr9DwM2xTMYC3kTAdYXRDVlnGf3fISAa-Xz_0gOpKa6xDl2QvFXR12I8_iVXG38q6w71XKlaJivQOeZfc_ayrT8g/w185-h400/1a%20White%20Hag%20Silver%20Branch%20IMG_0004.jpg" width="185" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The Silver Branch Apple Sour, a complex sour beer, has a mid-amber colour and a thin white head. You certainly get the orchard aromas from the wild fermentation Irish Cider. And it is tart on the palate where the apple juice and the Golden Ale base combine to good effect. If you really pay attention,</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">you'll find slight notes of malt. Brewers White Hag have once again done a great job here and this complex sour beer, with a refreshing finish, is well worth your attention!<br /></span><p></p><p class="p4" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span class="s1"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p5" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The brewery says that Silver Branch “is perfect served with some Tart & Fruity Desserts”. Didn’t have anything handy, other than a regular supermarket apple tart, a pretty decent one as it turned out, but I do think these two were not made for each other.</span></span></p><p class="p6" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span class="s1"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p5" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The White Hag, as most of you know, are well into their myths and legends. It is no different here: “In Irish mythology, the Silver Branch of the apple tree represented a passport to the Otherworld of Tir na nÓg. The effect of the apple in this beer can also be considered a gateway to magic and rebirth.”</span></span></p><p class="p4" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span class="s1"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p3" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Here’s how the magic came about. “For this one, we reached out to our friends at MacIvors and put our heads together. We made a Golden blond and blended it with wild fermentation Irish Cider from MacIvors. We started with our very own locally harvested wild yeast; brewing a beautiful golden sour ale, then blended to create an ancient Celtic ale made with spontaneously fermented Bramley apple juice from MacIvor’s cidery, aged in French Chardonnay Barrels.”</span></span></p><p class="p4" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span class="s1"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p4" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b style="color: red; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px;"><i>(Check our updated Beer of the Week Index <a href="https://www.corkbilly.com/p/2024-beer-of-week-index-week-by-week.html">here</a>)</i></b></span></p><p class="p4" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b style="color: red; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px;"><br /></b></span></p><p class="p7" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span class="s1">Silver Branch is now available from the brewery webstore and these stellar beer outlets around Ireland </span></span></p><p class="p8" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span class="s1"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p7" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; 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font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">*********</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Cork Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15933392103405339530noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986467256420488584.post-79010107467092343882024-02-26T15:38:00.000+00:002024-02-26T15:38:30.251+00:00"A great natural white for everyday drinking." Ciello Bianco Catarratto Terre Siciliane.<p><b style="color: #18191b; font-family: "PT Serif";">Ciello Bianco Catarratto Terre Siciliane (IGP) 2022, 12% ABV</b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="color: #18191b; font-family: "PT Serif";"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUXVHaJjWUzWsLfpA_l-DWc17eqlBvM9LMNDrQUkLjZVsPMB9-mexzjbULkw2bKoA2mI0aDygpZLMV8uxowj-CYZFMc24Q9IqljFaysG6FrRO5r7bFIPzfhC8rb2cgiUk1FJZ77g29T3yZB6bXWP2KjZwFBazO0-kcA0hehw_s0WarbSM8Of9rXJ39cR8/s2236/1a%20Ciello%20Bianco%2020230623_133107.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2236" data-original-width="1793" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUXVHaJjWUzWsLfpA_l-DWc17eqlBvM9LMNDrQUkLjZVsPMB9-mexzjbULkw2bKoA2mI0aDygpZLMV8uxowj-CYZFMc24Q9IqljFaysG6FrRO5r7bFIPzfhC8rb2cgiUk1FJZ77g29T3yZB6bXWP2KjZwFBazO0-kcA0hehw_s0WarbSM8Of9rXJ39cR8/w514-h640/1a%20Ciello%20Bianco%2020230623_133107.jpg" width="514" /></a></b></div><b style="color: #18191b; font-family: "PT Serif";"><br /></b><p></p><p><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><span style="color: #18191b; font-family: "PT Serif";">"</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-family: "PT Serif";">A great natural white for everyday drinking"</span></b></span></i></p><p class="p2" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-family: "PT Serif"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 10px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b>RRP: €14.50. Stockists include </b><a href="https://www.64wine.ie/"><span class="s1"><b>64 Wine Dublin</b></span></a><span class="s2" style="color: black;"><b>, </b><a href="http://www.bradleysofflicence.ie/"><span class="s3" style="color: #18191b;"><b>Bradley’s of Cork</b></span></a><b>, </b><a href="http://greenmanwines.ie/"><span class="s3" style="color: #18191b;"><b>Greenman Dublin</b></span></a><b>, </b><a href="http://lecaveau.ie/"><span class="s3" style="color: #18191b;"><b>Le Caveau Kilkenny</b></span></a></span></p><p class="p3" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-family: "PT Serif"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 23px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Le Caveau is well known, among other things of course, for their range of appealing house wines, and this Cantine Rallo Bianco is one of them. See and try it at both Ichigo Ichie and 51 Cornmarket along with its red sibling Nero D’Avola<b>. </b>Rallo vines are organically grown and the label boldly states that the fruit for the Bianco was harvested in the first ten days of September.</span></p><p class="p3" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 23px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Colour is a hazy gold - the wine is unfiltered, hence the cloudiness. Aromas feature both floral and herbal elements. On the palate, it is full of energy and freshness with refined white fruit leading before a slightly salty finish. If you love a fragrant and crisp Italian white, you’ll hit the target with this gem from the island.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p3" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 23px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">A great natural white for everyday drinking and, easily drunk, is also the perfect entry-level natural white wine. It is organic, unfiltered, and unfined.</span></p><p class="p3" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 23px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><b>Very Highly Recommended.</b> Well priced too by the way.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p3" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 23px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Catarratto is a native grape in Sicily and the name means cataract or waterfall (not the cloudy thing in your eyes!). Why this name?<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>According to Vino (2022), because of “the prodigal amounts of wine from what is the most common grape in Sicily and the second most common in all of Italy”.</span></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">It is ideal to pair with the Sicily's traditional pasta, such as pasta with sardines or with broccoli or still with soft cheeses. Good too with turbot, white meats and very appealing by itself!</span></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p4" style="background-color: #fff9ee; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 15.4px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #242626;"><b><i style="background-color: #fff2cc;"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />Check out our Top Wines 2024 list (with stockists and short reviews) <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbs7Cb6BK19X3QxJCQTMc5Pm0EUSLWH41XznrwKdUwI2L6HedJM5_LYr2eLdGp1vaAc46_QWYGm-6-iGdByE5xHKaVgooo-hEuLcw2UH01SC0CdsBsHSVoOymsoBC8-jVizcCQorEdsoR_K4F50MYZ6JmSzxw2YACHVGWgl95u1UkzJ0vPqn3hFH79/s2441/1a%20Riesling%2020221101_133612.jpg" style="color: #993300; text-decoration-line: none;">here</a> </i></b></span></p><p class="p4" style="background-color: #fff9ee; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 15.4px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #242626;"><b><i style="background-color: #fff2cc;">Looking for better value? All under 20 euro. Click <a href="https://www.corkbilly.com/p/the-good-value-wine-list.html" style="color: #993300; text-decoration-line: none;">here</a></i></b></span></p><p class="p3" style="background-color: white; color: #18191b; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 23px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p4" style="background-color: white; color: #211c1e; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Andrea Vesco, whose family bought the winery in the 90s, runs it with expert commitment personally and meticulously attends to all the stages of production from the cultivation of the grapes to the final bottling, with the strong support of a professional staff of 21 employees.</span></p><p class="p5" style="background-color: white; color: #211c1e; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Since 2010, Rallo wines have been “produced and bottled at their origin by the grower”. Night harvesting and modern temperature-controlled fermentations result in bright, fresh, and outstanding wines. The results are evident in this fragrant, crisp Catarratto and its red sibling the perfumed, fresh Nero d'Avola.</span></p>Cork Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15933392103405339530noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986467256420488584.post-83575318231975442222024-02-26T09:35:00.000+00:002024-02-26T09:35:05.870+00:00Taste of the Week: Apple Cider Rye by Ryes and Shine<p><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Taste of the Week</span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: large;">Apple Cider Rye by Ryes and Shine</span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQYIqriKriqSKFzRyTFPmXJcTDYFg8276Rj1Cs5qepNYzfoY5Yo563VfZJjcXpJHa9ejLQj8jn0avNESUl7bEgb4wh4oQr8fTgOFLFDgZRhIX4sw-DKGIjj-zF96GemKclmDFFgq4iByuYTkoikg8GlL2zmh7xQFf77uq_GkRY45GSr6bBN6EhGYCKJOw/s2462/1aa%20Irish%20cider%20rye%20IMG_0003.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2462" data-original-width="2306" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQYIqriKriqSKFzRyTFPmXJcTDYFg8276Rj1Cs5qepNYzfoY5Yo563VfZJjcXpJHa9ejLQj8jn0avNESUl7bEgb4wh4oQr8fTgOFLFDgZRhIX4sw-DKGIjj-zF96GemKclmDFFgq4iByuYTkoikg8GlL2zmh7xQFf77uq_GkRY45GSr6bBN6EhGYCKJOw/w600-h640/1aa%20Irish%20cider%20rye%20IMG_0003.jpg" width="600" /></a></div><br /><p>Local baker Angela Nöthlings (Ryes and Shine) always comes up with the good things. The latest, and our Taste of the Week, is this delicious Apple Cider Rye, available at her stall in St Lukes and in the Coal Quay Market on Saturdays. "It is <span style="background-color: white;">one of my favourite loaves at the moment. </span><span color="rgb(var(--ig-primary-text))" face="var(--font-family-system)" style="background-color: white; font-size: var(--system-14-font-size); font-weight: var(--font-weight-system-regular);"> </span><span color="rgb(var(--ig-primary-text))" face="var(--font-family-system)" style="background-color: white; font-size: var(--system-14-font-size); font-weight: var(--font-weight-system-regular);">Beautiful light and tangy, yes! Love it, especially the crust!</span><span style="background-color: white;">", she enthuses. Ingredients include rye (36%), WildFarmed T65 flour 72% hydration and of course Irish Cider.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC4jzJNWgxJVa4kcTFeCBbEB44I0K-psJXxwP4zgTy-f3wLphG63Sna89wrU0ZzXUaWjzy1KZgPnrzEDA6-cIXMFluSXC4H3x5kZLnQwm2hJrBqCAHcvL88L_eVYEkMCNK5D7zfxPRTssfjhZ2pfiaArhH4GW9KzDmpiwnEF2i1H2GEsOOeht68mt-Lw8/s4305/1a%20all%20four%20IMG_0007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3559" data-original-width="4305" height="530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC4jzJNWgxJVa4kcTFeCBbEB44I0K-psJXxwP4zgTy-f3wLphG63Sna89wrU0ZzXUaWjzy1KZgPnrzEDA6-cIXMFluSXC4H3x5kZLnQwm2hJrBqCAHcvL88L_eVYEkMCNK5D7zfxPRTssfjhZ2pfiaArhH4GW9KzDmpiwnEF2i1H2GEsOOeht68mt-Lw8/w640-h530/1a%20all%20four%20IMG_0007.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>I'll always have interesting bread while Angela operates here. Virtually everything on the stall is worthy of the Taste of the Week designation. Take a look at the pic above. The Cider Rye is on the left with, on top of it, one of her gorgeous <span style="background-color: white;"><i>From</i> <i>St Luke’s with Love Rolls which are studded with </i></span><i>dark organic chocolate </i>(she also makes it in loaves and calls them St Luke’s with Love Mums); then you have her popular Cinnamon Roll and finally (on the right) the ever-evolving, ever satisfying Mayfield Bloomer!</p><div class="_a9zs" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="_ap3a _aaco _aacu _aacx _aad7 _aade" color="rgb(var(--ig-primary-text))" dir="auto" face="var(--font-family-system)" style="display: inline; font-size: var(--system-14-font-size); font-weight: var(--font-weight-system-regular); line-height: var(--system-14-line-height); margin: 0px;"><span><div>All the news on the micro-bakery on her <a href="http://ryes.and.shine.cork">Instagram</a> </div><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz x6s0dn4 x78zum5 x1q0g3np xs83m0k xeuugli x1n2onr6 _a6hd" href="https://www.instagram.com/ryes.and.shine.cork/#" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; align-items: center; border-style: none; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline; flex-direction: row; flex-shrink: 1; font-family: -apple-system, "system-ui", "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; min-width: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; 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border-style: none; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0">#cork</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz _aa9_ _a6hd" href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/handmixing/" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border-style: none; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0">#handmixing</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz _aa9_ _a6hd" href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/mucrobakery/" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; 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