Just been reading the always entertaining and
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Monday, February 7, 2011
THE RISING TIDE
THE RISING TIDE
Enjoyed a terrific meal at Glounthaune’s Rising Tide Brasserie on Friday night. Quality local produce featured strongly across
Saturday, February 5, 2011
SPANISH RIESLING!
Some big names in the wine game are coming out
GRAND CRU SPECIAL
GRAND CRU SPECIAL
Looking for something for a special occasion? Well, here is something From Vineyards Direct for an occasion that is on the horizon or up to maybe twenty years away.
Chateau Teyssier Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2008
Double Magnums : "Abundant quantities of sweet black fruits, a natural, lush texture, ripe tannin, and a heady finish." (Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate)
Double Magnums : "Abundant quantities of sweet black fruits, a natural, lush texture, ripe tannin, and a heady finish." (Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate)
With aging potential of up to twenty
Friday, February 4, 2011
THE WEEKEND CATCH
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A bumper Weekend Catch, fresh from the Net.
THE WEEKEND CATCH
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Thursday, February 3, 2011
CAFE GUSTO
CAFE GUSTO
Is Cafe Gusto in Washington Street in a class of its own when it comes to cafes in Cork? Coffee and scones (and more) in the morning, followed by
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
MARMALADE. If I can make it, anyone can!
EASY MARMALADE
Last week, on a whim, bought some Seville Oranges at
CAN YOU MAKE IT TO HEAD CHEF?
International superchef Conrad Gallagher offers 8 kitchen hopefuls the chance of
Les Gourmandises
Les Gourmandises
Delighted with my most recent visit to Les Gourmandises . Fine French Dining is printed on their card and it is no empty motto. They live up to it. Making your way through the courses here is an exercise in delicacy.
If you find yourself in
Monday, January 31, 2011
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Saturday, January 29, 2011
ARDSALLAGH GOATS CHEESE CRANBERRY ROULADE
GOATS CHEESE ROULADE
Had been on the lookout for Ardsallagh’s Goats Cheese Cranberry Roulade and spotted it in On the Pigs Back on a run through the English Market on Friday.
Picked up some
Picked up some
Friday, January 28, 2011
SWEET, CHEAP AND CHEERFUL
SWEET, CHEAP AND CHEERFUL
Glad I got into sweet wines. Have enjoyed a few over the Christmas and still the sweets go on, the latest a Moscatel from Valencia, the “primary source of sweet budget wines”, according to Mr Hugh Johnson.
From grapes grown on
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