Darina Allen: Purple potato, pickled beetroot, red onion and scallion salad
Can you imagine the excitement when you open a letter — rare enough these days. At least it doesn't have a 'window' so hopefully, it's not another bill. WOW.... guess what, we've won an Irish Food Writers Guild Award!
Variations on this conversation happened in six different food producers’ kitchens recently. It was such a boost to the winners who have battled to stay afloat in unprecedented times.
Kristin Jensen, chairwoman of the Irish Food Writers’ Guild (IFWG) remarked that the choice of winners reflects the times we are in. During Covid, there has been a newfound appreciation for the simple pleasures in life.
