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!

 WINE STORE SHOUTS OUT FOR A 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)

With aging potential of up to twenty

Friday, February 4, 2011

THE WEEKEND CATCH

This Casanova is ready for love!

A bumper Weekend Catch, fresh from the Net. 
THE WEEKEND CATCH
Restaurant Wine & Food Scene
via Twitter & Facebook
Control and click to follow the links and find out more.


Wondering where to go for Valentine's - Join us at Augustine's Restaurant for something truly special... Book now on 021.4279375

Hartys Cloyne From Sunday 6th - Friday 25th February in association with Irish Restaurant Awards 2011 & Sunday Independant Life Magazine, 20% off customers food bill - Vouchers availabe from Sunday Independant Life Magazine - Click on

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

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

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