Every now and then there’s a moment, a milestone which can indicate the end of an era. For me a recent experience in a West Cork village was just that.

Even if you don’t decide to set up a stall each of these recipes are little gems to add to your repertoire or to start a recipe folder, writes Darina Allen. 

It’s such an exciting time in food and even though the figures for obesity and Type 2 diabetes continue to increase, there are real grounds for optimism as growing numbers don their Lycra and take to their bikes or run or swim or walk.

Three times a year we offer a tapas course, it’s always oversubscribed as is the canapé class. We all love little bites of something tasty and delicious - such a lovely way of eating.

So what to do with all those Christmas book vouchers?