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Work up an appetite for Sunday lunch with 4FM’s Davis on 4. Derek Davis talks to Ireland’s greatest chefs, food writers and bloggers every Sunday morning on 4FM, from 10am-12pm.

In the coming months Davis on 4 will feature budget conscious restaurant reviews, wine discussions and many other food related topics.

* PinkGinger: Eimer Rainsford holds exclusive but affordable cookery classes for up to eight people at home in her specially designed kitchen in Sandymount, Dublin. Ballymaloe trained, Eimer was head chef for the Avoca group for 11 years and contributed to their award-winning cookbooks. Her food is refreshing as she is bold with flavours and believes that “Food is to be enjoyed and ingredients understood.” To book a class contact PinkGinger on [phone] email [e-mail] or for schedule of cookery classes visit www.pinkginger.ie

* Cronin’s Pub Crosshaven: Sit outside on a sunny day at Cronin’s in Crosshaven, Co Cork and enjoy a big bowl of fresh mussels with herbs, oysters or juicy big crab claws with freshly baked soda bread prepared by chef Denis Cronin and his team. Booking is advisable for dinner in the Mad Fish Restaurant, Wednesday to Saturday nights. 021) 4831829 www.croninspub.com

* A Taste of Greystones: All retailers, restaurants and their chefs will be participating in this event to be held on the Church Road on Sunday, August 23. Tel [phone] or email [e-mail]