HOW FORTUNATE we are in Ireland to have a national feast day that is known and celebrated all over the world.

COOKING ‘from scratch’ is the hottest food term in the restaurant world at present, Add seasonal, local, and artisan, and you are right on the button.

AS THE horsemeat scandal continues to gain momentum what amazes me is why we are surprised.

SAFEFOOD Ireland, recently commissioned a report on The Cost of Overweight and Obesity on the Island of Ireland.

JEZ FELWICK lives my dream job.

VALENTINE’S DAY is coming up so if you haven’t popped a card into the post get onto it right away, all the youngsters are agog with excitement and don’t we all love a little romance in our lives.

MY heart sinks when I consider the potential damage to the reputation of Ireland the green, clean, food island by the recent betrayal of trust.

MARMALADE seems to be a very personal taste.

FARM SHOPS — we need many more all around the country so farmers can sell and add value to their produce and local people can buy directly from the farm.

I FIND myself dreaming of Mexican breakfasts weeks before I travel.