Darina Allen: How to make a light Christmas cake and a chocolate Yule log

"I have to say I was properly impressed by the quality and have since sent in an order for several items to stock in our little Farm Shop, in Shanagarry."

Some of Darina Allen's festive recipes.

This article was originally published on December 17, 2023.

I love the way counties have got their mojo back after the setback of the pandemic, but it has to be said that much wonderful creativity bubbled up during those couple of years of confinement.