"There’s a growing entrepreneurial spirit and can-do attitude around the country and the brilliant thing is that many of these start-ups are situated in rural areas, creating extra employment in the countryside."

"One doesn’t necessarily associate Amsterdam with delicious food, but I have to say that my perception has completely changed - here are some of the delicious dishes we enjoyed, and don’t forget frites and mussels…"

The chicken recipe is perfect for the next time you get the barbecue out

"Here at the Cookery School, we have a ‘leftover of the day’ suggestion, so the students learn the art and skill of using up leftovers, creatively."

Here are some of my favourite ways to use rhubarb — and don’t forget to freeze a few bags of chopped rhubarb to enjoy when the season ends 

Plus - a trio of new recipes from the American food frontier

Thank you to the chefs who shared recipes for some of the dishes that I enjoyed so much on my brief interlude in Belfast city

Plus an Easter egg cake that kids would love to help make in the kitchen

Catching up on all the gossip after a lengthy in-person absence

Darina discovers new ways with pastry from visiting chefs