Joe McNamee's Menu: Serving up the latest food news
Arun Kapil, author of Fresh Spice and founder of Green Saffron pictured in Green Saffron, Midelton, Co. Cork. Picture: Clare Keogh
There have been many mixed blessings during lockdown for the small and medium-sized producers of finest Irish fare and while many suddenly found their route to market either interrupted or sometimes ended altogether, a wonderful combination of determination and innovation found many finding alternative routes but it is good to report that one of the primary sources for the very best of Irish food, the farmers’ markets have begun the slow, careful process of reopening for business once more.
It will of course take time, probably a long time indeed, before they ever return to business as entirely usual but that same aforementioned spirit of innovation and determination will ensure that creative solutions are found to provide a safe shopping environment for all.
